Serie A giants Juventus picked up a 2-0 win over Hellas Verona yesterday and cut the gap between themselves and teams higher than them in the table.Khephren Thuram and Teun Koopmeiners had scored a

Late goals from Khephren Thuram and Teun Koopmeiners earned Juventus a 2-0 home win against Hellas Verona in Serie A on Monday as Thiago Motta's side extended their winning run to five games.

Juventus moved back into the top four in Serie A thanks to a 2-0 victory over Hellas Verona on Monday, thanks to two second-half goals.

Juventus coach Thiago Motta was pleased with Teun Koopmeiners' performance in victory over Hellas Verona. The Dutchman, who has struggled for form in his first season with Juve, scored in last night's 2-0 win. Motta said, "He is an important player for us who can occupy many roles because he has physical and technical qualities.

Juventus had to keep it cool as they patiently awaited an opener in their late home win against Hellas Verona in Serie A on Monday, a conduct coach Thiago Motta appreciated from his players.

Khephren Thuram and Teun Koopmeiners had scored a goal each in the second half in Turin last night and Juve are now only six points behind league leaders Inter. They take on Atalanta next and a win in that game could take them level on points with La Dea.