Vlahovic Finds Net for Serbia After Two-Year Drought

Dusan Vlahovic has made a triumphant return to the scoresheet for Serbia. The Juventus striker netted a crucial goal in Serbia’s 2-0 victory over Austria, helping secure the team’s place in the top tier of the Nations League.

Serbia manager Dragan Stojkovic had expressed confidence in Vlahovic prior to the match, stating his intention to start the 22-year-old forward. Vlahovic repaid that faith with an impressive performance.

After having an earlier goal disallowed for offside, Vlahovic struck in the 90th minute to seal the win. The goal came on a clinical counterattack, with AC Milan’s Luka Jovic providing the assist. It marked Vlahovic’s first goal for Serbia in two years.

The timing of Vlahovic’s goal is notable, coming just hours after Thiago Motta was dismissed as Juventus manager. Under Motta, Vlahovic had seen his playing time decrease in recent weeks. New Juventus boss Igor Tudor has previously praised Vlahovic, suggesting the striker may take on a more prominent role going forward.

With his contract set to bump his salary to nearly 12 million euros in June, Vlahovic will be looking to build on this positive momentum as he returns to club duty with Juventus. The goal for Serbia serves as a reminder of the clinical finishing ability that made him such a prized signing for the Italian giants.