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JUVENTUS - NAPOLI 3 - 1 Roberto Pereyra (13') David López (50') Stefano Sturaro (77') Simone Pepe (92' Penalty) Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 - 6:00 p.m. Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juventus ease past Napoli May 23, 2015 Napoli's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League have been dealt a severe blow with a 3-1 defeat at champions Juventus in Serie A. With two thirds of an historic treble already completed, Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri made nine changes to his starting lineup for the match. The visitors did most of the pressing during the opening stages as Dries Mertens was denied by Gianluigi Buffon before David Lopez's header from the resulting corner was kept out by the veteran goalkeeper. Napoli were made to pay for those early misses with 13 minutes played when Roberto Pereyra slotted in confidently after being played in by Kingsley Coman. Despite going behind, Napoli responded positively as Lopez flashed a shot wide of goal moments after Mertens had curled an effort high and wide. Rafael Benitez's side continued to put pressure on the champions, but a lack of composure in the final third proved to be their downfall. At the other end of the pitch Paul Pogba came close to doubling Juventus' advantage when he blazed a drive inches over the crossbar. Napoli had a chance to get level with five minutes left in the half, only for Faouzi Ghoulam to shoot off target when he had plenty of support alongside him in the Juventus half. The away team had to wait just five minutes to get level after the restart as Lopez fired in the rebound after Lorenzo Insigne's penalty had been saved by Buffon following Kwadwo Asamoah's handball. Juventus came alive after being pegged back, with Claudio Marchisio missing before Pogba and Alvaro Morata were both kept at bay by goalkeeper Mariano Andujar. An entertaining encounter saw Napoli go on the offensive as the game reached the 70-minute mark, but Buffon came to Juventus' rescue when he blocked Christian Maggio's shot at the back post after tipped Lopez's powerful effort away from danger. While it looked as if the visitors were going to be the next team to find the net, Juventus got themselves in front with 13 minutes remaining through Stefano Sturaro, who showed neat footwork on the edge of the box before finding the top corner. Napoli had a good chance to earn themselves a share of the spoils late on, but Lopez could only head narrowly wide after Buffon had missed a catch from a corner. The away side's night got worse in stoppage time when Miguel Britos was sent off for headbutting Morata, while Simone Pepe sealed the points for Juventus in the dying seconds when he converted the resulting penalty. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI 3 - 1 Roberto Pereyra (13') David López (50') Stefano Sturaro (77') Simone Pepe (92' Penalty) Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 - 6:00 p.m. Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juventus 3-1 Napoli: The Old Lady Put Partenopei’s Champions League Hopes Beyond Their Control May 23, 2015 Juventus dealt Napoli’s Champions League hopes a near fatal blow with a 3-1 victory in Turin on Saturday evening. Roberto Pereyra put them ahead at half-time but a David Lopez effort had the visitors level before Stefano Sturaro and Simone Pepe secured the win that now puts Napoli’s hopes of competing in Europe’s premier competition out of their hands. The home side underwent a pre-match lap of honour, parading their newly won Coppa Italia, accompanied by their children as a party atmosphere enveloped the ground and on 13 minutes, it turned into carnival season when Kinglsey Coman’s lofted pass picked out the perfectly timed run of Pereyra and left all alone in front of goal, ‘El Tucumano’ confidently turned the ball to the net. After that, it turned into something of an exhibition from the champions – the following minutes filled with nutmegs, quick flicks and other forms of trickery that delighted the home support. They almost had another goal to cheer 10 minutes before the half time whistle when Paul Pogba curled a free kick just over Mariano Andujar’s crossbar – aiming to prove the man who wears 21 is not the only dead ball expert in the dressing room. Mertens and Faouzi Ghoulam blazed off target in frustration as their hosts toyed with them but the real star of the show in the first half was the home support who, on 39 minutes, paid a spine-tingling tribute to the 39 victims of the Heysel disaster upon the 30th anniversary. A giant ’39 Rispetto’ banner was unfurled and around it on the curva, supporters held up small placards with the names of the victims – a truly touching show of respect to one of the darkest days in the club’s history. In the second half, Sturaro went close to replicating Marco van Basten’s famous volleyed heroics for Holland at the 1988 European Championships with a thundering effort from a Pogba cross – similar in its attempt but just lacking in the execution as it zipped over the top. Five minutes later, the Partenopei were on level terms. Having struggled in the way of clearcut chances, they were offered the easiest route to goal when awarded a penalty after the ball struck the arm of Kwadwo Asamoah – a decision that appeared harsh on the 26-year-old. His goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon did his best to make amends for it – with a good save to his right to deny Lorenzo Insigne’s spot kick (Higuain having been substituted at the interval) but could not keep out Lopez who slammed in the rebound. Encouraged by their leveller, there was more intensity about the southern side afterwards although they could have did without speculative shots like that attempted by Manolo Gabbiadini in trying to lob Buffon from 45 yards – and could have been punished but both Pogba and Alvaro Morata struck straight at Andujar. After that, it was Napoli who thought they were in front, but for a jaw-dropping stop from Buffon whose agility could not be called into question despite his advancing years by producing a magnificent reflex save to tip over a blistering volley via Lopez – a save that became all the more important when a Sturaro stunner put them ahead again with little under 15 minutes left. The former Genoa man showed an electric turn of pace to leave Britos for dead and then sent a calm finish to the corner of the net with the help of a slight deflection off Christian Maggio and Napoli had their abject evening compounded in injury time when a frustrated Britos was shown a red card for a vicious headbutt on Morata and substitute Pepe tucked away his first goal in over three years. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI 3 - 1 Roberto Pereyra (13') David López (50') Stefano Sturaro (77') Simone Pepe (92' Penalty) Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 - 6:00 p.m. Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juve sweep Napoli aside Juventus crowned their Scudetto and Coppa Italia celebrations by inflicting another disastrous result on Napoli’s Champions League hopes. May 23, 2015 The Bianconeri staged their Double Party to celebrate the last home game of the season, the Scudetto and Wednesday’s Coppa Italia triumph in extra time over Lazio. Napoli needed precious points to keep their Champions League qualification dreams alive. Stephan Lichtsteiner and Kalidou Koulibaly were suspended, but Kwadwo Asamoah made his first appearance since sustaining knee tendon damage in November. It was a bright Partenopei start, Dries Mertens stinging Gigi Buffon’s gloves, but their intensity quickly petered out. Instead, Juve went in front with a well-worked move, as Kingsley Coman chipped the pass over the defence to send Roberto Pereyra clear. Coman almost provided another assist soon after, but he over-hit the through ball for Alvaro Morata, while Mertens curled over. Paul Pogba’s free kick was just over the bar. There was a touching moment at the 39th minute when the crowd unveiled a huge banner commemorating the 39 victims of Heysel. Along with all their names held up by fans, it also read: ‘Nobody ever really dies if they live on in the hearts of others: For always.’ There was a surprise at half-time, as Rafa Benitez hauled off the disappointing Gonzalo Higuain to make way for Manolo Gabbiadini. Stefano Sturaro volleyed not far over from a tight angle, but Asamoah was clumsy on his comeback and handled a Mertens cross in the box. Lorenzo Insigne took the penalty and Buffon parried, but David Lopez was quickest to react on the rebound to draw Napoli level. Sturaro intercepted a dangerous free kick move to stop Gabbiadini tapping in from six yards. Mariano Andujar took the sting out of Pogba and Morata snapshots, but Buffon was forced into a spectacular save on the David Lopez volley that was flying under the bar. From that corner, he also denied Marek Hamsik’s header at the back post. Just as Napoli were stepping up the pressure, Sturaro scored a sensational goal out of nowhere to restore Juve’s lead. He gathered with his back to goal on the edge of the box, turned brilliantly to lose Raul Albiol and curled the finish into the far top corner. It was the ex-Genoa midfielder’s first goal for Juve. Moments later Buffon misjudged a corner, but David Lopez nodded wide of the open goal, then Napoli laid siege to the box in a desperate bid to turn this around. Buffon was again alert with a fine save when Mertens’ cross only skimmed the head of Gabbiadini. Morata went on the counter and was denied a penalty for Maggio’s trip. However, Miguel Angel Britos completely lost the plot in stoppages. He head-butted Morata for a red card and, as the ball was still in play and it was in the box, Juve also received a penalty. Simone Pepe converted it to say goodbye to the club with his first Serie A goal for three years. Juventus: Buffon; Padoin, Barzagli (Bonucci 46), Ogbonna, Asamoah; Pogba, Marchisio (Pirlo 71), Sturaro; Pereyra (Pepe 78); Morata, Coman Napoli: Andujar; Maggio, Albiol, Britos, Ghoulam; David Lopez, Gargano (Jorginho 78); Insigne (Hamsik 68), Callejon, Mertens; Higuain (Gabbiadini 46) Ref: Banti Penalty saved: Insigne 50 (N) Sent off: Britos 92 (N) http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI 3 - 1 Roberto Pereyra (13') David López (50') Stefano Sturaro (77') Simone Pepe (92' Penalty) Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 - 6:00 p.m. Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juventus 3-1 Napoli: Champions' unbeaten streak continues Roberto Pereyra, Stefano Sturaro and Simone Pepe were on target to keep the Serie A holders in fine form as they prepare for the Champions League final with Barcelona. May 23, 2015 Serie A champions Juventus rounded off their efforts at home for the season with a 3-1 win against Napoli on Saturday. With the hosts having secured the second trophy of a potential treble by winning the Coppa Italia on Wednesday, the Juventus Stadium was in party mode and Roberto Pereyra set the celebrations in full swing as he scored the opener in the 13th minute. Napoli needed the points to close the gap to Lazio and Roma - who play each other on Monday - in the Champions League spots. They were handed a way back into the game as Kwadwo Asamoah blatantly handled inside the penalty area and David Lopez scored on the rebound after the spot kick was saved. However, Stefano Sturaro's wonderfully composed effort put Juventus back in front and Simone Pepe rounded off the win in stoppage time with a penalty, conceded by Miguel Britos - who savagely headbutted Alvaro Morata after pulling the striker's shirt and was sent off. The victory was Juve's 16th from 19 home games in Serie A this term, underlining the dominance Massimiliano Allegri's side have held over their rivals this term as they continue to build form for next month's Champions League final against Barcelona. Juventus paraded the Coppa trophy before the match, having beaten Lazio after extra time in midweek, and all but two players were afforded a rest after the exertions, as Paul Pogba and Andrea Barzagli were the only men to feature again. One of Allegri's additions saw Asamoah return to Juve's line-up for the first time in six months after a knee injury. Despite a much-changed line-up, Juve's fearsome home record rarely looked in doubt and Pereyra set them on their way. Kingsley Coman's chipped throughball beat a static Napoli backline and Pereyra nipped in to finish past a helpless Mariano Andujar. The game became more notable for the colourful displays in the stands as Juve took control of the contest prior to the interval, with Napoli unable to convert any promising moves into clear-cut chances. However, the carnival atmosphere was spoiled five minutes into the second half as Asamoah blocked Dries Mertens' attempted pass with his hand, and Lopez spared Insigne's blushes after Gianluigi Buffon had made a fine save to his right. Buffon was able to keep out Spanish midfielder Lopez's vicious volley and turn substitute Marek Hamsik's header past the post. And Sturaro backed up the efforts of the veteran goalkeeper, turning sharply past his marker on the edge of the box, before continuing into the penalty area and curling high into Andujar's right-hand corner. Britos' ugly attack on Morata after fouling the Spaniard left a slightly sour taste, but Pepe was able to convert the spot kick to lighten things up before the post-match trophy parade of the Scudetto. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Allegri Set For Longer Deal Than Expected May 23, 2015 Juventus would be reportedly keen to keep new coach Massimiliano Allegri for longer than it had first been expected. Allegri is fresh from winning the Coppa Italia against Lazio, after sealing a fourth consecutive Scudetto for Juventus. The Bianconeri hierarchy would be keen to reward their new coach’s achievements with a long-term deal. Allegri was first expected to resign until 2017. However, the latest reports say that Allegri will be awarded a deal until 2018 instead, according to Sport Mediaset. Juventus are set for a Champions League final on June 6, which sees Allegri on the cusp of an impressive treble of trophies.

Marotta Denies Juventus Negotiations Over Cavani May 23, 2015 Juventus sporting director Giuseppe Marotta denied reports of negotiations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Edinson Cavani. Cavani’s discomfort at PSG has been well documented now, deeming that the club have not made efforts to grant his wishes to play as a central striker. As such the Uruguayan has been linked with a move out of Ligue 1, with Juventus one of the destinations. Reports had suggested Juventus had met and begun negotiations with Cavani over a potential transfer, which Marotta rebutted. “Honestly there has been no progress over the transfer of Cavani… because we have not started any negotiations,” Marotta said to Sky Sport Italia. “Cavani is a great player, yes, but he is a PSG player at this moment and so we do not believe we can begin any sort of concrete negotiations.”

SIMONE PEPE 3-1

Britos infame

Non é mai rigore su Morata, arbitro livornese?

Para di nuovo Buffon

Coman Kung Fu

Quasi 2-2

STEFANO STURARO 2-1

Arbitro chiaramente in malafede.

Cross di Coman, Morata non ci arriva.

Paratona del Gigi!

Numeri molto belli di Coman ma fini a sé stessi purtroppo.

Potrebbe entrare il Mitra allora.

Ma é sicuro che Insigne sia italiano? Sembra un magrebino.

É tornato Asamoah!

1-1

Rigore per il Napoli

JUVENTUS - NAPOLI - Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 - 6:00 p.m. Juventus Stadium, Turin Referee: Luca Banti HT 1-0: Napoli trip up in Turin May 23, 2015 Roberto Pereyra has given Juventus the half-time lead over Napoli on a day of celebrations. The Bianconeri staged their Double Party to celebrate the last home game of the season, the Scudetto and Wednesday’s Coppa Italia triumph in extra time over Lazio. Napoli needed precious points to keep their Champions League qualification dreams alive. Stephan Lichtsteiner and Kalidou Koulibaly were suspended, but Kwadwo Asamoah made his first appearance since sustaining knee tendon damage in November. It was a bright Partenopei start, Dries Mertens stinging Gigi Buffon’s gloves, but their intensity quickly petered out. Instead, Juve went in front with a well-worked move, as Kingsley Coman chipped the pass over the defence to send Roberto Pereyra clear. Coman almost provided another assist soon after, but he over-hit the through ball for Alvaro Morata, while Mertens curled over. Paul Pogba’s free kick was just over the bar. There was a touching moment at the 39th minute when the crowd unveiled a huge banner commemorating the 39 victims of Heysel. Along with all their names held up by fans, it also read: ‘Nobody ever really dies if they live on in the hearts of others: For always.’ Juventus 1-0 Napoli (Half-Time) Scorers: Pereyra 13 (J) Juventus: Buffon; Padoin, Barzagli, Ogbonna, Asamoah; Pogba, Marchisio, Sturaro; Pereyra; Morata, Coman Napoli: Andujar; Maggio, Albiol, Britos, Ghoulam; David Lopez, Gargano; Insigne, Callejon, Mertens; Higuain Ref: Banti http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111