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MONACO - JUVENTUS 0 - 0 (Aggregate 0-1) Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 - 08:45 P.M. Stade Louis II., Monaco Referee:‬ William Collum (Scotland) Monaco 0-0 Juventus (agg 0-1): Allegri's men scrape through to semi-finals A stalwart Bianconeri backline restricted the Ligue 1 side to few clear-cut chances and secured a place in the last four of the Champions League. Apr 22, 2015 Juventus are through to the Champions League semi-finals after their 0-0 draw with Monaco on Wednesday secured a 1-0 aggregate win. Arturo Vidal's first-leg penalty proved crucial in the tie as Massimiliano Allegri's men booked an elusive semi-final berth, having fallen short at the quarters three times since their run to the final 12 years ago. Allegri's men were made to work hard for their progression by a Monaco side that had shocked Arsenal in the previous round and conceded just twice at home in this season's competition. Geoffrey Kondogbia went close twice before the break while Leonardo Jardim's side saw penalty appeals turned down when the midfielder went down in the box. That pressure continued after the break with Juve surprisingly sluggish on the counterattack in their bid to kill off the tie. Monaco ultimately ran out of steam towards the end of a low-key second leg as Juve displayed typical defensive strength to stay on course for a domestic and continental treble. The hosts were perhaps made to pay for a first half that saw them make most of the running. Kondogbia flashed a fierce drive wide in a purposeful start before testing Gianluigi Buffon again from range 19 minutes in. A series of fouls from both sides also punctuated play although Jardim's men should perhaps have had a penalty when Kondogbia appeared to be bundled over inside the area. Vidal and Giorgio Chiellini clumsily sandwiched the Frenchman but Scottish referee William Collum waved away protests. Carlos Tevez offered a reminder of Juve's threat with a shot narrowly wide from distance prior to the interval. Throwing caution to the wind, Jardim introduced Dimitar Berbatov for Jeremy Toulalan at the interval and Monaco almost took the lead when Buffon flapped at a Joao Moutinho cross – though Patrice Evra was on hand to clear the loose ball. Buffon redeemed himself to come out and save from Berbatov after Juve lost possession in overplaying at the back. Juve gradually began to bring more composure to their game and kept hold of the ball well after the hour as they sought to see out the result and frustrate their hosts. Allegri's men could have wrapped up the tie in the dying embers when Andrea Pirlo's free-kick grazed the crossbar a minute from time. But any late Monaco surge failed to materialise, keeping Juve on course to add European silverware to their domestic dominance.

Partita di altri tempi: difesa sotto torchio, sofferenza e qualificazione.

Su á sasic

Incrocio dei pali di quello che doveva uscire secondo alcuni.

Sta per entrare l'ultimo attaccante del Monaco disponibile in panca.

Si gioca alle bocce?

Sono stanchi i francesi?

Entra Llorente, esce Morata.

Kondogbia é bravo ma non é Pogba

Si dorme alla grande.

p*****a maiala

Ma che é successo con Buffon?

MONACO - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 - 08:45 P.M. Stade Louis II., Monaco Referee:‬ William Collum (Scotland) HT 0-0: Monaco pin Juve back Apr 22, 2015 Monaco have pegged Juventus back into their own half, but the Bianconeri still lead on aggregate in the Champions League quarter-final. The Bianconeri had won the first leg 1-0 in Turin with a contentious Arturo Vidal penalty and this was their chance of reaching the semi-final for the first time in 12 years. Paul Pogba and Martin Caceres were still sidelined, but Vidal had recovered from tonsillitis and Andrea Barzagli’s return meant a switch to 3-5-2. Jeremy Toulalan missed the first leg, but he was back in the starting XI, though Ricardo Carvalho was ruled out and Nabil Dirar only fit for the bench. It was a disastrous start for Giorgio Chiellini, who slipped and stopped a counter-attack with his hand, earning a yellow card after 45 seconds. Geoffrey Kondogbia’s half-volley was off target as Juve were pinned back, then Barzagli put the ball out for a corner at the near post to terminate a fine Bernardo Silva passing move, risking an own goal. Gigi Buffon smothered a powerful but central Kondogbia strike and Joao Moutinho blasted over, while Danijel Subasic plucked a dangerous Andrea Pirlo pass away from Stephan Lichtsteiner. Chiellini risked a second yellow card for his challenge on Joao Moutinho’s ankle after 30 minutes. Layvin Kurzawa nodded over, then on 36 minutes Kondogbia tried to burst between Chiellini and Vidal, but strong penalty appeals were waved away as they sandwiched him. Juve had only two real chances right before half-time when Carlos Tevez pounced on a defensive error, but Alvaro Morata, Lichtsteiner and Pirlo failed to make the most of it. Moments later Tevez was again in a shooting position, but the curler whistled off target. Monaco 0-0 Juventus (Half-Time, 0-1 agg) Monaco: Subasic; Fabinho, Raggi, Abdennour, Kurzawa; Joao Moutinho, Toulalan, Kondogbia; Bernardo Silva, Martial, Ferreira-Carrasco Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Evra; Tevez, Morata Ref: Collum (SCO)

Bravo Tevez, di poco fuori.

Abbiamo perso una buona occasione.

David!

Qui abbiamo rischiato.

Monegaschi indiavolati.

Gran palla di Pirlo, para Subasic.

Kondogbia cosí non ci fai male.

Pericoloso il Monaco.

Neanche un minuto e giá ammonito Chiellini.

MONACO - JUVENTUS - Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 - 08:45 P.M. Stade Louis II., Monaco Referee:‬ William Collum (Scotland) Marotta: 'Juve are optimistic' Apr 22, 2015 Juventus director Beppe Marotta is “optimistic” of getting past Monaco and “likes” Edinson Cavani, but denied talks with PSG. The first leg of the Champions League quarter-final ended 1-0 in Turin and the decider is this evening at the Stade Louis II. “I believe this will be the most important test of the Andrea Agnelli era in the last five years,” Marotta told Sport Mediaset. “We have the right motivation, our opponents are in the way, but I am optimistic.” This would be the Bianconeri’s first semi-final appearance since losing the Final to Milan in 2003. “The history of Juventus speaks clearly and the trophy cabinet is rich with international success. We have to take on teams like Bayern Munich and Barcelona. “Even before then, tonight Monaco are to be feared. We must first overcome this obstacle, then look to the future with calm.” Marotta was asked about Paris Saint-Germain striker Cavani, who French papers report will be heading to Juventus next season. “Everyone knows Cavani is an excellent player and he is certainly a target for many European clubs. We like him, but in all honesty we have not approached any PSG director.”