Football Focus Highlight

Juventus only gain one point in their first action under the care of Alberto Zaccheroni, the duel versus Lazio, Sunday (31.1.2010).

Juventus who appeared before his supporters appear with a passion. Although without, Claudio Marchisio, Mauro Camoranesi, Christian Poulsen, Hasan Salihamidzic, David Trezeguet and Vincenzo Iaquinta, Juventus managed to dominate the game.

Alessandro Del Piero created the first chance in the fourth minute. After receiving feedback from Diego Ribas short, straight off Del Piero hard kick from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately, the ball successfully conquered Fernando Muslera.

Then, turn off Diego's goal threat to Lazio in the 21st minute. However, again showed his prowess Muslera able to block the ball.

Although several opportunities aground, "The Old Lady" has not desperate to score a goal. Juve continued to try to dismantle opponents defense.



Unfortunately, not yet able to lead Juve to end the first half despite appearing to dominate. From the statistical data, Juve more to control the ball about 66 percent. Then, they made nine shots with two of them led to the goal.

After intermission, Juve still appears dominant. The threat by the threat of continued Muslera addressed to the goal. Several times visible Diego has to fall up to to tears up the net. In the 60th minute, Diego almost brought his team excel. Unfortunately his shot could still be defeated Muslera.

Muslera new goal really broke ten minutes later. Juve penalty awarded after Del Piero dropped Mobido Diakite in the penalty box. Del Piero penalty after successful execution of the ball nestled into the left side of the goal Muslera.

This goal Lazio respond by changing strategy. They include Tommaso Rocchi and pulled out Qusmane Dabo. Rocchi entrance is quite powerful because the more Lazio gempur sharply.

Finally, their hard work was not in vain after Stefano Mauri replies successfully score a goal in minute 78. Goals scored after successfully maximize bait Mauri released Mauro Zarate on the right side of defense opponents, 1-1.

These circumstances forced Del Piero et al appear all out. They tried to maximize every opportunity in the remaining time. However, Juve were forced to share the points after a 1-1 score on the scoreboard did not change until the long whistle. Additional one point, Juve moved up one rank to rank fifth by collecting 34 points.

Teams:
Juventus: Manninger, Chiellini, Cannavaro, Melo (Caceres 77), Ceglie, Grygera, Diego, Sissoko, Candreva, Del Piero (Paolucci 89), Amauri
Lazio: Muslera, Radu, Stndardo, Baronio, Kolarov, Diakite, Mauri, Firmani (Lichtsteiner77), Dabo (Rocchi 71), Zarate, Cruz

Juventus could not win and get back on stage defeat Serie A. This time, Chievo Verona who can take advantage of the moment with the worse of Juve , won 1-0, at the Marc Antonio Bentegodi Stadium on Sunday (17.1.2010).

This is the seventh defeat this season. Last week, Juve also surrendered 0-3 to AC Milan. Juventus have slide by Roma and sit in fourth position with 33 points from the acquisition of 20 action. While there Chievo ranked 11th with 27 points from 20 times a game.

Coach Ciro Ferrara was forced to play the young striker Michele Paolucci to be a companion Alessandro Del Piero. Three other striker Vicenzo Iaquinta, David Trezeguet and Amauri Carvalho is absent because of injury. Meanwhile in midfield there was Felipe Melo, Diego Ribas, Paolo De Ceglie and Claudio Marchisio. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is also already under rule.

In minute 28., Giorgio Chiellini to commit suicide. Unfortunately, the referee annul these goals for the Italian national team defender first violated.



Just five minutes later, the host can kick scored by Gennaro Sardo distance. Chievo midfielder managed to steal the ball after De Caglie failed to control properly. A deceptive movement Caglie De, Sardo kicks off along the ground from outside the penalty box and failed being saved by Buffon.

In the second half, Juve increase the intensity of attacks by equating numbers. Unfortunately, the flow of the ball is always broken at the foot of Chievo defender. Del Piero could have a chance from a free kick. It's just the kick can still be secured Stefano Sorrentino.

Juve still could not score until the time shows the time of injury time. Conversely, Chievo also coordinating the defense very well. The referee blew the whistle too long over and the sign of action 1-0 victory belongs to Chievo Verona.

After swallowing the bad in recent weeks, Juve began to see the light. Playmaker Diego Ribas hoped, 3-0 victory over Napoli on the event Coppa Italia, Wednesday (13/1/2010) , will be the beginning of a new era for the Bianconeri fleet .

Diego and captain Alessandro Del Piero became a star when lead Juve to the Coppa Italia quarter-final public Olimpico in Turin. The former Werder Bremen star scored the opening goal in minute 24 with strong finish from out of penalty box, while Il Pinturicchio derived from the first minute to record two goals in minutes 77 and 83 (penalty).

These positive results have been obvious long-awaited Amauri and foster children Ciro Ferrara. Moreover, last weekend the Old Lady forces humiliated 0-3 at AC Milan's Serie A. advanced Diego was able to breathe freely because it can prove its quality, having continued to receive criticism in the last couple of action.

"I'm happy with my performance. But, above all, I am happy for my team. Juve win, and we enjoyed the game," said the Brazilian star as reported by Goal.

"Hopefully this win be the beginning of a new era for Juventus. We lose together and win together. By working together, we will improve this situation," said Diego.




Furthermore, Diego was revealed if the players had held a meeting to discuss the situation after the team defeated by the Rossoneri. "The meeting allows the player to speak freely, and it was good for us," he explained.

Now, of course, back forward Amauri best efforts Diego et al come to the time of follow-Chievo Serie A on Sunday (17.1.2010). So is the challenge Inter Milan in the quarter-finals Coppa Italia.

Ronaldinho scored twice after Alessandro Nesta gave AC Milan the lead in a 3-0 win over Juventus that put their side in control of second place in Italy's Serie A.

Nesta scored in the 29th minute after being left unmarked at the far post for a corner, while Ronaldinho headed in from another corner in the 72nd before finding the target from close range in the 88th.

Milan now have 37 points - eight behind leaders Inter Milan - while third-place Juve are level on 33 points with Napoli.

Inter needed an injury-time winner from Walter Samuel to beat last-place Siena 4-3 on Saturday.

Solid win

In his second game since rejoining Milan on loan, David Beckham again lined up on the right of a three-man attack and had a solid - if not spectacular - match.

Nesta scored after Juve's Christian Poulsen and Felipe Melo both failed to clear the ball, while Ronaldinho's first goal deflected in off Juve defender Paolo De Ceglie. Both the corners for Milan's opening goals were taken by Andrea Pirlo.



Earlier, Napoli extended their unbeaten run under new coach Walter Mazzari to 12 matches with a 1-0 victory over Sampdoria.

Argentine striker German Denis scored with a header in the 71st minute for the southern club.

After gaining only seven points in their opening seven games, Napoli replaced Roberto Donadoni with Mazzari and haven’t lost since.

"You have to approach the games the way we've been approaching them,'' Mazzari said.

"All games are difficult. The details make the difference and we're working on the details, plus we're a young team.''

Denis came on during the first half after fellow Argentine Ezequiel Lavezzi limped off with a muscle strain that could result in a month on the sidelines.

"It's important that everyone remains ready for when they have to play,'' Mazzari added.

AS Roma, who beat Chievo Verona 1-0 on Saturday, are fifth, followed by Fiorentina and Palermo, who both won Sunday and have 30 points each.

Source: english.aljazeera.net

Juventus crashed to their third consecutive defeat to leave coach Ciro Ferrara under pressure after a 2-1 loss to Catania.

The Sicilians picked up their first win over Juventus in more than 45 years thanks to a penalty from Jorge Martinez midway through the first half and a winner from Mariano Izco three minutes from time.

Hasan Salihamidzic had given Juve some hope in the 66th minute, but it was not enough to prevent another defeat for the Bianconeri.

With temperatures below freezing, the reception the Juve team received from their own fans was equally frosty.



The team bus was confronted by angry fans who threw eggs and fireworks at the team as they arrived at the Stadio Olimpico.

The hardcore fans behind one of the goals turned their backs on the team at the start of the game, missing the first chance which fell to Catania's Takayuki Morimoto.

Nicola Legrottaglie managed to get back to make a telling intervention as the Japanese striker prepared to shoot from just inside the area with only Juve goalkeeper Alex Manninger to beat.

Juve were struggling to settle and the tension on the terraces was accentuated by every misplaced pass.

Tiago then inexplicably gave away a penalty by almost ripping the shirt off Nicolas Spolli's back as they both contended room inside the penalty area.

Martinez scored from the spot but was ordered to re-take it as the referee had not blown his whistle, but the Uruguayan showed enough composure to send Manninger the wrong way for a second time.

Felipe Melo has been made a scapegoat by the Juve fans for their side's recent woes and he was met by a chorus of disapproval when Ferrara decided he had seen enough of the Brazilian midfielder after just over half an hour.

The time had come for Salihamidzic to make his return after missing much of the season due to injury, and he was warmly welcomed onto the field.

Diego's poor form has been synonymous with the Bianconeri's decline and he received ironic cheers from the home fans when he placed a shot over the crossbar from level with the penalty spot in the 53rd minute.

Juve then equalised with a goal made in the Bundesliga.

Former Werder Bremen forward Diego lifted the ball into the penalty area where former Bayern Munich defender Salihamidzic had found space to control the ball, turn, and place it past Mariano Andujar.

The home side grew in confidence and started to look for a winner with Andujar making a reflex save to deny David Trezeguet in the 75th minute.

But it was Catania who hit them on the break in the 87th minute with Izco racing through to score his first goal in Serie A and earn the Sicilians their first win over Juventus since 1963.

Source: http://www.espnstar.com/football/serie-a/news/detail/item369363/Juventus-1-2-Catania-/

Juventus have also risen from adversity. Once eliminated from the Champions League, The Old Lady lost numbers must also come to the headquarters at Bari, Sunday, December 13, 2009.

Compete in the San Nicola, Juventus defeated the hosts 1-3. These results further destroy Juventus players mentally because not long ago destroyed Bayern Munich 1-4 in the action the Champions League group stage.

Facing The Old Lady, Bari was superior in the 7th minute goal by Riccardo Meggiorini. Juventus 1-1 equate to goals by David Trezeguet in the 23rd minute.

Bari players Paulo Vito Barreto brings his team leading 2-1 through the white point penalty. Referee Paolo Tagliavento give this gift after Fabio Cannavaro hard offense in the forbidden box in the 43rd minute.



Juventus was also awarded a penalty in the 68th minute. But Diego Ribas appointed as the executor failed to carry out their duties properly. Instead Sergio Almiron finally complete victory became the host 3-1 through goals meit printed on the 81.

This defeat did not make Juventus third berjanjak of the standings with 30 points from a collection of 16 action. The distance with the standings leaders Inter Milan are still 5 points apart.

Bayern Munich surged into the European Champions League last 16 after goalkeeper Hans-Joerg Butt scored a penalty in a 4-1 win at Juventus in Group A.

Real Madrid and AC Milan progressed from Group C as a Cristiano Ronaldo double helped Real to a 3-1 win at Marseille, and Ronaldinho scored a penalty for Milan in a 1-1 draw at Zurich.

Maccabi Haifa meanwhile set an ignominious record on Tuesday when they became the first team to lose all six games in a Champions League group without scoring a goal.

The Israeli league leaders lost 1-0 Bordeaux, who recorded a fifth successive Champions League victory in Group A despite fielding a second-string side.

Brazilian Jussie scored the only goal of the match from the edge of the area in the 13th minute.



Bayern's qualification for February and March's first knockout stage is an impressive achievement after they faltered through their opening games both in Europe and the German Bundesliga.

Juventus deserved to thank his young midfielder Claudio Marchisio. One of goals scored lead Marchisio D'Bianconeri won the derby against Inter Milan of Italy 2-1 in the 15th Giornata Stadio Olimpico in Turin, Saturday (5/12/2009) .

Marchisio indeed deserve the title of hero in this battle. Because, 23 years old midfielder managed to bring his team ahead 2-1 in the 58th minute, after previously playing a lot 1-1 by Felipe Melo scored directly in the back of Samuel Eto'o.

An additional three points in this fight also has great significance for La Vecchia Signora in scudetto title hunt this season. Currently, Juve still stuck in third position with a collection of 30 points. However, Bianconeri opportunity to compete to be the best team in Italy is still wide open because only one point from AC Milan in second place and five points on Inter at the top.

Addressing the determinants of success into a victory, Marchisio admitted very proud. According to him, this victory will give his team an injection of morale to continue fighting for the scudetto win the crown.



"I still have to work hard all this week, because (injured) knee is still often a problem for me," explained Marchisio as dkutip Sky Sports after the match, Saturday(5/12/2009).

"In the second half, I managed to find a gap opened and I was able to score goals Bengali very important for the team," he added.

"This victory means a lot to build our morale. We have beaten a very solid team (Inter Milan) and it was not easy for us to continue to be behind them in recent years," said midfielder who could inhabit this Italian national team.

"Now, we have returned to the track title hunt. However, we also must not forget that AC Milan are also back on track rivalry with the promising performance in the last couple of fight," he added.

"The point I am very happy, especially to the fans who behave in an orderly (not criticize) this evening and continue providing support behind us as we face tough times," linebacker who could cover grassing with this Empoli.

Team Formation:


Juventus: Buffon; Cannavaro; Grosso; Chiellini; Caceres; Diego/Grygera; Sissoko; Melo (sent off 85'); Marchisio/Poulsen (81'); Amauri; Del Piero/M. Camoranesi (71')

Inter Milan: Cesar; Lucio; Zanetti; Samuel; Chivu; Cambiasso/A. Mancini (78'); Muntari/M. Balotelli (59'), Stankovic; Motta; Eto'o; Milito

Juventus not been able to rise from adversity. After losing in the Champions League, La Vecchia Signora is now ashamed to go back to swallow, after defeated Cagliari 0-2 in the 14th Giornata Serie A on Sunday (29/11/2009).

The defeat of the Girondins de Bordeaux in the playoffs Champions League group, it still made an impression on the mind when Diego Ribas et al San't come to the Stadium to face the host Elia, Cagliari. As a result, Ciro Ferrarra foster children failed to show best game.



Via quick counter-attack, Alessandro Matri presents a nightmare for Juventus in the final minutes of the game. The Italian striker was a success through the obstacles veteran defender Fabio Cannavaro before confronted and conquered Buffon with a touch of beauty. This goal also dispelled the spirit of the children who have surrendered Turin 0-2 defeat.

This result is also instantly affects the position of Juventus in the standings. Bianconeri at risk of losing its position in the ranking of two standings, after collecting only 27 points in 14 appearances. AC Milan are just two points adrift (25) into a team that has the potential to shift the Juve if the early game day can subdue host, Catania.

Surprises result happen on match day to five Group A, Champions League. Bordeaux successfully advanced to ensure yourself a big round of 16 after beating Juventus 2-0, at Stade Chaban-Delmas, Wednesday (25/11/2009).

This result was unexpected, because the status Juventus guests more seeded team. Laurent Blanc forces with the mighty Mistress tame the guest.

Utilizing the full support of fans, Bordeaux should be careful n serving typical slow play Juventus. Giorgio Chiellini opportunity in 22 minutes, unfortunately his butt still too high.

Marouane Camakh back goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon threatened in 38 minutes. But Camakh fail to conquer Buffon, despite already facing one on one. 0-0 score stood until intermission.

In the second half, the more excited Bordeaux opponent pressing defense. Goal finally tercipa in 54 minutes. Starting from a free kick from Martin Caceres violations. Jaroslav Plasil's free-kick put the ball into the goal mouth successful headed by Fernando Menegazzo to deceive Buffon.

Behind one goal, Juve began to fidget and play less calm. Carvalho Amauri opportunities, maximize cooperation Alessandro Del Piero and Diego Ribas, failed to be scored.




Attack rapidly, Juve forget the defense. As a result, Camakh not well guarded, can release strong header from cross welcomed the end of the fight. 2-0 score to the outcome of this fight.

Bordeaux immovable as head the standings by 13 points from five matches. Juve up at two positions with the acquisition of eight points from five matches.

Team Squad
Juventus: Buffon, Caceres, Legrottaglie, Chiellini, Grosso, Felipe Melo, Sissoko, Camoranesi, Diego, Del Piero, Amauri
Subs: Manninger, Cannavaro, Marchisio, Poulsen, Giovinco, Grygera, Immobile

Bordeaux: Carrasso, Chalme, Ciani, Planus, Trémoulinas, Menegazzo, Diarra, Gouffran, Plasil, Wendell, Chamakh
Subs: Rame, Cavenaghi, Bellion, Placente, Sertic, Traore, Sane

Juventus back to second place Italian League standings. In the game on Sunday, November 22, 2009, Juve won 1-0 over Udinese thin.

The victory was achieved with difficulty Juventus. New host can be scored on 51 minutes through Fabio Grosso to get feedback from Martín Cáceres.

An additional three points to make the Mistress has 27 points. Juve back to overtake AC Milan who had briefly in the second position after a 4-3 win over Cagliari. Milan have 25 points.

Top of the league position is still held by Inter Milan. We have Jose Mourinho's squad had 32 points in hand.

Lineup
Juventus: Buffon, Caceres, Cannavaro, Chiellini, Grosso, Poulsen, Melo (Sissoko 51 '), Giovinco (Del Piero 51'), Diego (De Ceglie 85 '), Camoranesi, Amauri

Udinese: Handanovic, Basta, Coda, Zapata, Lukovic, D'Agostino, Inler (Sammarco 83 '), Asamoah, Lodi (Romero 57'), Isla (Corradi 87 '), Folo Flores

Juventus 5-2 win over Atalanta in Serie-A follow-up, the Azzurri D'Italia Stadium, Saturday (7 / 11). Juventus restore full points to rank second with 24 points. They only lost four points from Inter Milan at the top of the league.
Juventus finally managed to excel in advance by Mauro Camoranesi in the 36th minute. Feedback Mamanfaatkan Diego, Camoranesi ball into the top left corner of goalkeeper Andrea Consigli.

Less than a minute later, Camoranesi Juventus double advantage. At that time, Camoranesi managed to reach the ball wildly and immediately releasing the upper left corner of the goal Atalanta.

Napoli managed to embarrass Juventus in front of supporters who crowded the Stadio Olimpico Turin, Saturday, 31/10/ 2009. Napoli conquered the Old Lady with a score of 2-3.

Actually winning 2-0 Juventus ahead of goals scored by David Trezeguet and Sebastian Giovinco in the first half. But the second half is disaster for Juventus, Napoli managed to rise and reverse the situation by Marek Hamsik two goals and one goal Dátolo Jesus.

Juventus proved its capacity as one of the tough Italian team. The Old Lady without difficulty devastated other top teams, Sampdoria 5-1 in Serie A follow-up at the Stadio Olimpico Turin, Wednesday (28/10/2009).

Juventus spectacular victory was a proud his players. Even Juventus claimed an almost perfect game. The statement was delivered Junventus midfielder Sebastian Giovinco.








"It's important we win and we did a spectacular way. This game almost perfect today," said Giovinco to Juventus.it after the game.

"Today we interpret the game very well. We enjoyed ourselves and this is something that I did not experience last year," said Giovinco.

"I'm very happy," he said. The Bianconeri next opponent is Naples. The two clubs will battle at the Stadio Olimpico Turin, on Saturday (31/10/2009).

Thanks to the victory, Juventus entitled to occupy the second position of Sampdoria also won seats previously. Ciro Ferrara farm club is collecting 21 points from 10 games, winning by one point over Il Samp.

Genoa - Sign the field in 81 minutes, David Trezeguet scored directly in the 86th minute to further the goal Genoa in Serie-A, at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Thursday (24 / 9/2009) . Thanks to the equalizing goal, Juventus could end the duel with the score 2-2 draw.

Before the match, Juventus is ranked second with 12 points or argue a point of Inter Milan at the top of the league. This became the motivation Juventus to win and shift "La Beneamata".

With a quick game, Juventus had successfully urged the host. They are even capable of winning it first through Vincenzo Iaquinta as a new game running five minutes. Iaquinta managed to reach the bait Mauro Camoranesi and fired into the bottom right corner of the goal.
Genoa hard work eventually led to a goal position penyama in minute 31 by Giandomenico Mesto. Utilizing feedback Sculli, Mesto gore ball into the top right corner of Buffon's goal.

The second goal Genoa Hernan Crespo scored in the 75th minute. Exploiting cross Mesto, Crespo passed the ball into the top left corner of goalkeeper Buffon.
Finally, in the 86th minute, Juventus could really equalize through Trezeguet. Utilizing feedback Giorgio Chiellini, Trezeguet butt into the middle ball over goalkeeper Amelia.

Turin - Juventus was unable to achieve full points when entertaining Bordeaux. Excellent first, Bianconeri could not defend it and drifted three points over Bordeaux 1-1 equalizer.

Bordeaux entertain at Olimpico Turin, Juve managed to lead through Vincenzo Iaquinta on 63 minutes. However, the visitors then made the score back to a draw in the 75th minute.

These results make Bordeuax Juve and both just got one point. A group led by himself as the new Bayern Munich won 3-0 over Maccabi Haifa.

Successful Juventus Lazio beat hosts 2-0 in Serie advanced-A, Saturday (12 / 9). This victory and silence the President of Inter Milan, Massimo Moratti, who had prayed for Lazio defeat "I Bianconeri".

Before this party was tinged comment war between the sides Juventus and Inter Milan. Initially, the Italian national team coach, Marcello Lippi, a candidate would have won scudetto Juventus. Inter felt offended.

So, Moratti pray for Lazio beat Juventus. However, Juventus are now just a "slap" Moratti, after defeating Lazio. Moreover, the victory was confirmed as "The Old Lady" hung out at the top of the standings.