Wow, what a night for Kenan Yıldız! The young Turkish midfielder absolutely stole the show in Philadelphia, bagging a fantastic brace to help Juventus smash Wydad AC 4-1. This wasn't just a win; it was a statement. Juventus looked sharp, hungry, and that victory puts them right on the cusp of the Club World Cup knockout stages. For Wydad? Well, things are looking pretty bleak now.

Juventus Hit the Ground Running (and Scoring!)

Right from the whistle, Juve meant business. They barely gave Wydad a chance to breathe! The pressure paid off super early too – just 6 minutes in, Wydad defender Abdelmounaim Boutouil unfortunately put the ball into his own net under serious pressure, with Yıldız buzzing around causing problems. And then, just ten minutes later? Magic. Yıldız picked up a clever little pass from Andrea Cambiaso on the edge of the box and bam! – an absolute rocket into the top corner. Sensational strike! That kid is having himself a tournament, isn't he?

Wydad Show Some Fight, But Juve Stay in Control

Credit to Wydad, they didn't just roll over. That veteran, Thembinkosi Lorch, showed some real class around the 25-minute mark. He latched onto a perfect through ball from Nordin Amrabat and, with ice in his veins, chipped it beautifully over the Juve keeper Michele Di Gregorio. 2-1, and suddenly, maybe... just maybe...?Nah. Juventus just had too much firepower. They kept pushing, looking dangerous. Cambiaso rattled the crossbar with a sweet volley, and Kolo Muani missed a sitter he’ll probably want back. But then, who else? Yıldíz stepped up again midway through the second half. Kolo Muani made amends with a neat pass, and Kenan finished it coolly to restore the two-goal cushion. Relief for Juve, despair for Wydad.

Putting the Game to Bed

And just to rub salt in the wound deep into stoppage time? Dušan Vlahović got fouled in the box, stepped up himself, and calmly slotted home the penalty. 4-1. Game well and truly over. A really convincing night's work for Igor Tudor's men.

What Now for Group G?

So, where does this leave everyone? Juventus are sitting pretty at the top of Group G with a perfect six points from two games. They’re this close to booking their spot in the knockouts. Honestly, they could qualify even before their next game kicks off – if Al-Ain fails to beat Manchester City, Juve are through. Simple as that.For Wydad AC? Oof. It's looking really tough now. That loss leaves them clinging on by their fingernails. They need something pretty miraculous against Al-Ain to have any shot at sneaking into the last 16. They showed heart, especially with Lorch's goal, but ultimately, the gulf in class told.

The Moments That Mattered:

• 6': Oh no! Wydad's Boutouil puts it past his own keeper under Juve pressure. Rough start.
• 16': YILDIZ! What a hit! Smashes it top bins from outside the box. Take a bow, son.
• 25': Hope for Wydad! Lorch with a lovely, delicate chip over the keeper. Class finish.
• 69': Yıldız does it again! Cool finish after a nice pass. Breathing room restored.
• 90+3': Vlahović seals it from the spot. Job done for Juve.

The Bottom Line:

Last night was all about Kenan Yıldız announcing himself on the world stage and Juventus flexing their muscles. They were dominant, clinical when it mattered, and look like serious contenders. 

Wydad fought hard, especially after going down early, but just couldn't handle Juve's quality, particularly that dazzling teenager. 

Now, all eyes turn to the other Group G games – it's going to be a tense finale to see who joins Juve in the next round!