In the 9th week of Italy’s Serie A, during the thrilling match between Inter and Juventus that ended in a 4-4 draw, national player Kenan Yıldız scored two goals to save his team from defeat, earning him the title of the match’s best player from the Italian sports media.
The newspaper Tuttosport featured a large photo of Yıldız on its front page, referencing the phrase “Mamma li Turchi” with the headline “Mamma, he’s Turkish.” In their match report, Tuttosport highlighted Yıldız’s remarkable two goals and noted that the national player responded to criticisms by showcasing his talent on the pitch. Yıldız was rated as the best player of the match with a score of 8.
Additionally, Tuttosport noted that Kenan Yıldız is the youngest player in Serie A history to score multiple goals in a match between Inter and Juventus. La Gazzetta dello Sport referred to the match as the “Italy Derby,” emphasizing how Yıldız helped Juventus turn the game around from a 4-2 deficit to a 4-4 draw. The newspaper commented that Yıldız literally turned the game around with his entrance and two goals at San Siro.
In other reports, it was stated that Yıldız became the “hero” of his team with his two goals during the match. The draw helped Juventus maintain its claim in the title race, although they remain in 3rd place with 17 points, just behind Inter with 18 points, while Napoli leads the league with 22 points after 9 weeks.
Corriere dello Sport also reported on the Inter-Juventus match, showcasing Kenan Yıldız’s prominent photo on the front page. The paper described the match as a “crazy” game due to its score and defensive errors, highlighting how Juventus relied on Yıldız to bring balance back to the match. Corriere dello Sport awarded Yıldız an 8 for his performance, naming him the best player of the match. The article also included Yıldız’s post-match statement expressing his belief in winning the Serie A championship.
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