Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Juventus Stadium where Juventus play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 20,352 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Juventus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Juventus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Juventus kick off!
4.01
0-0Matthias Helmer surges forward with the ball. Matthias Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Doga. Rodolfo Doga makes a convincing header. Superb reactions from Enrico Luppi. What a save!
8.12
0-1Gabriele Di Livio flicks a high ball forward to Morgan Bianchini who takes it down. Morgan Bianchini brings the ball forward. Morgan Bianchini cuts inside the box! Morgan Bianchini shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.05
0-1Vincenzo Tangorra hacks Tomás Cáceres from behind! The referee brings Vincenzo Tangorra to one side and gives him a warning! Tomás Cáceres runs off the knock.
16.03
Matthias Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Lotti. Mario Lotti whips in a cross ball towards Morgan Bianchini. With a superhuman jump, Morgan Bianchini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Enrico Luppi.
18.31
Tomás Cáceres flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Palladini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefano Palladini threads a neat ball through to Steffen Myhre. Steffen Myhre lofts in a cross ball towards Gian Matteo Susic. Gian Matteo Susic directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Juventus!
21.58
Steffen Myhre flicks a high ball forward to Gian Matteo Susic who takes it down. Gian Matteo Susic lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Palladini. Stefano Palladini beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
22.28
1-1Morgan Bianchini catches Stefano Palladini on the ankles. Morgan Bianchini is shown the yellow card! Stefano Palladini stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.37
Florian Gilardino passes the ball forward to Mario Lotti. Mario Lotti kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Tangorra. Vincenzo Tangorra tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
27.42
1-1Tomás Cáceres kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Gunnar Myhre. Ole Gunnar Myhre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.24
Tomás Cáceres clumsily knocks into Vincenzo Tangorra. The referee brings Tomás Cáceres to one side and gives him a warning! Vincenzo Tangorra runs off the knock.
32.55
1-1Matthias Helmer threads a neat ball through to Mario Lotti. Mario Lotti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.23
Florian Gilardino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Beckenbauer. With vision, Lennart Beckenbauer plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Tangorra. Vincenzo Tangorra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Palladini.
34.31
Giuseppe Casale makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Beckenbauer. With imagination, Lennart Beckenbauer plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Tangorra. Vincenzo Tangorra whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Helmer. Matthias Helmer connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Enrico Luppi!
36.38
Nicola C. Nicola brings the ball forward. Nicola C. Nicola plays the ball forward to Ole Gunnar Myhre. Ole Gunnar Myhre shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Ryozo Okamoto. What a save!
40.52
Tomás Cáceres flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Myhre controls it well on his chest. Steffen Myhre chips the ball to his team mate, Luca Bonfanti. Luca Bonfanti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.54
Florian Gilardino decides to run forward with the ball. Florian Gilardino flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Doga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Doga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Juventus have changed their lineup with Pasquale Scarchilli replacing Gian Matteo Susic. Atalanta appear unchanged since the first half. The Atalanta players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Atalanta kick off the second half!
47.34
Tomás Cáceres makes a probing pass to David Acosta. David Acosta flicks a high pass forward. Ali Benmiloudi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ali Benmiloudi shoots from long range but is denied by Ryozo Okamoto. Excellent save.
53.51
1-1Stefano Palladini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Myhre. Steffen Myhre threads the ball through to Pasquale Scarchilli but he's offside!
54.09
Giuseppe Casale decides to run forward with the ball. Giuseppe Casale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.35
Max Vanoli punts the ball hopefully upfield. Stefano Palladini shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
60.58
1-1Atalanta have made 3 substitutions with Vito Marcon replacing Vincenzo Tangorra, Diaw Cardone replacing Morgan Bianchini and Alberto Rego replacing Florian Gilardino .
63.53
Steffen Myhre threads a neat ball through to Pasquale Scarchilli. Pasquale Scarchilli whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Palladini. Stefano Palladini knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ryozo Okamoto!
69.55
Tomás Cáceres hacks Rodolfo Doga from behind! The referee calls over Tomás Cáceres again and warns him to calm down! Rodolfo Doga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.29
Max Vanoli breaks forward. Max Vanoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Palladini. Stefano Palladini knocks in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar Myhre. Ole Gunnar Myhre connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.43
Stefano Palladini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Myhre. Steffen Myhre threads a neat ball through to Pasquale Scarchilli. Pasquale Scarchilli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.15
Juventus have made a substitution with Andy Matteo replacing Steffen Myhre .
79.02
Andy Matteo hits a low pass to Stefano Palladini. Stefano Palladini shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
85.37
Mario Lotti threads a neat ball through to Matthias Helmer. Matthias Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Vito Marcon. With a superhuman jump, Vito Marcon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Bruno Ravanelli flicks a high pass forward. Gabriele Di Livio collects the pass. Gabriele Di Livio flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Beckenbauer. Lennart Beckenbauer shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Enrico Luppi!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
31.8%
42.4%
25.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Palladini of Juventus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Enrico Luppi (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Max Vanoli (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Tomás Cáceres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicola C. Nicola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Acosta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steffen Myhre (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stefano Palladini (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Gian Matteo Susic (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Luca Bonfanti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ole Gunnar Myhre (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ali Benmiloudi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Natale Margiotta (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pasquale Scarchilli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ryozo Okamoto (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bruno Ravanelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gabriele Di Livio (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Giuseppe Casale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Florian Gilardino (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Morgan Bianchini (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Lennart Beckenbauer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matthias Helmer (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Rodolfo Doga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vincenzo Tangorra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mario Lotti (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Vito Marcon (ATT) | | 8 |
| 13. | Diaw Cardone (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alberto Rego (DEF) | 6 | |