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PARMA - JUVENTUS 1 - 0 José Mauri (60') Saturday, April 11th, 2015 - 6:00 PM Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma Referee: Andrea Gervasoni Juventus fall to dispiriting defeat against Parma with Monaco looming Apr 12, 2015 It was what Massimiliano Allegri feared. It was what the fans feared. Arrogant Juventus underestimated their opponent and paid the price, suffering a humiliating 1-0 defeat at the hands of a Parma side that is not only is suffering the pain of bankruptcy proceedings, but is playing purely for their integrity and their fans. Unpaid and betrayed, Parma have shown themselves to be honourable in a match that no longer retains its basic morals. A point against Juventus was a pipe dream; instead they walked away with a win, at home and in front of their proud fans. Let it be known that not even the "worst" side in Serie A rolls over and accepts their technical inferiority. The tedious performance of the Old Lady was shocking. It was as if acceleration was a foreign concept in their style of football. Everything was slow. Movement lacked flavour and ideas came at a premium. The Gialloblu may not be a team that motivates the spirits so one can perhaps understand a less than inspired display but what cannot be tolerated are the amateur mistakes committed by the likes of Arturo Vidal, who has blown hot and cold all season. The Chilean may never recover his brilliance but he has steadily improved in the past few months, showing a desire to expend forces for the sake of the side. Yet the manner in which he squanders possession with such ease is disconcerting. There is a little pain to be felt when one watches performances such as these from the player who defined Juve under Antonio Conte. He wasn't simply a warrior who ran relentlessly but a talented midfielder who recovered possession, took up the right possession and was ruthless with his touch, scoring an abundance of goals to appease the fans who idolised him. Against Parma, Vidal attempted to create danger in the first half but soon vanished. If this is simply a bad year where one has to accept the mistakes, then the fans will. What cannot be forgiven, however, is the nonchalance and his lack of leadership in midfield -- Juventus deserve more from the man who used to lead by example. Yet he wasn't the only man to disappoint; the whole team deserves criticism, in particular the forwards who failed to prove their worth. If Kingsley Coman and Fernando Llorente are struggling against a side that had picked up only 13 points in the league prior to this match, how can they be entrusted to face better opposition? In essence the two don't work together and were hardly helped by a lethargic and disinterested midfield. Not even Alvaro Morata could change proceedings when he was thrown on in an attempt to salvage a point. With Monaco coming up in the Champions League quarterfinals and a win not really required on Saturday, the Old Lady felt the absence of her leaders -- the men who make the difference. Talk of the match will always focus on the Bianconeri's malaise, and perhaps deservedly so, yet one has to congratulate the mental fortitude and sacrificial spirit of Roberto Donadoni's men. Playing without their captain, Alessandro Lucarelli, they defended in organised fashion and went for their chances, counterattacking with danger when the opportunity presented itself. Producing only nine shots on goal (of which only one was on target), the Gialloblu were allowed to rejoice after months of depression. Picking up seven points in their last three matches against Inter, Udinese and Juventus, they deserve a thousand compliments for never giving in. As for Allegri, he was right to be angry. Juve's greatest quality is their humility and ability to fight against criticism. They have shown hunger and pushed for glory in recent months, breaking down psychological barriers. They mustn't get carried away now and believe in their own hype; insipid performances such as the one against Parma will not be tolerated in Europe and they will be punished. At times it's hard to motivate a squad who hold such an advantage in the league and one has to accept such defeats. If Juve's minds were on Monaco, then one hopes they will rebound quickly and guarantee a victory on Tuesday night. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

PARMA - JUVENTUS 1 - 0 José Mauri (60') Saturday, April 11th, 2015 - 6:00 PM Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma Referee: Andrea Gervasoni Player Ratings: Parma 1-0 Juventus The Serie A basement club gave their survival hopes a huge boost by beating the league leaders, who rested key players, thanks to a solitary strike from Jose Mauri. Apr 11, 2015 Parma 83 A. Mirante - The keeper made some great saves to keep Juve at bay, particularly from Vidal and Coman in the first half. 27 F. Santacroce - Dealt with Llorente well and made a crucial tackle to deny him during the first half. 4 Pedro Mendes - The Portuguese riled the opposition with his physical play and proved a strong competitor in the air. 28 Z. Feddal - Read the game well at the back and showed good strength in the tackle to thwart runners into the box. 26 Silvestre Varela - The Portuguese's pace was a source of concern for Juve, regularly drawing fouls as he looked to break away. 8 J. Mauri - Won the ball a few times to help push his team forwards and netted the decisive goal with a great finish. 80 C. Jorquera - Provided some decent set-piece deliveries for the hosts and sprayed a few good passes from the midfield. 23 A. Nocerino - Often drifted over to the left-hand side and sent some great passes in behind the defence. 18 M. Gobbi - Took an early blow to the nose but played on and supplied a few decent crosses from the left while letting little past him. 5 A. Ghezzal - Showed a few flashes of individual brilliance and linked up with his strike partner to good effect. 10 I. Belfodil - Held up the ball well and involved others. Sent a great effort narrowly wide in the first half and assisted Mauri's goal. Substitutes 2 M. Cassani - Replaced Santacroce in the 80th minute. 3 A. Lila - Brought on for Mauri in the 82nd minute. 13 G. Prestia - Came on for Belfodil in the 86th minute. Juventus 30 M. Storari - Did not have many saves to make all afternoon as Parma created few openings. 26 S. Lichtsteiner - The Swiss pushed high up the pitch on the right and won a few free kicks but did not supply much ammunition to the forwards. 5 A. Ogbonna - Came into the centre of defence in place of Bonucci and was quick to rush into tackles. 3 G. Chiellini - Got stretched a couple of times by balls over the top but, on the whole, had a comfortable afternoon. 20 S. Padoin - Operated in the left-back position and was comfortable, though he did not contribute much of note. 23 A. Vidal - The Chilean pulled a good save from Mirante before the break but provided little more of substance. 8 C. Marchisio - Struggled to influence the match in the centre of the park, sending shots wide an wasting set-pieces. 27 S. Sturaro - Showed a lack of positional awareness as Mauri fired in the equaliser and was not particularly positive in possession. 37 R. Pereyra - Made a few good runs through the Parma midfield and closed down the opposition quickly. 11 K. Coman - The Frenchman got one decent effort away in the first half but his end product was poor more often than not. 14 Llorente - Struggled to link the play with his back to goal and was unable to test Mirante himself. Substitutes 9 Álvaro Morata - Came on for Pereyra in the 62nd minute and failed to have a positive impact. 7 S. Pepe - Brought on for Sturaro in the 69th minute and was disappointing in possession. 24 M. Vitale - Replaced Coman in the 80th minute. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

PARMA - JUVENTUS 1 - 0 José Mauri (60') Saturday, April 11th, 2015 - 6:00 PM Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma Referee: Andrea Gervasoni Allegri slams Juventus after shock Parma defeat The Bianconeri coach conceded his side "did nothing right" as they fell to just their second defeat of the season in a 1-0 loss to Serie A's bottom-placed side. Apr 11, 2015 Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has conceded his side deserved their shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of bottom-placed Parma on Saturday. The reigning Italian champions had gone 20 Serie A matches unbeaten before Jose Mauri struck the only goal of the game after an hour at the Ennio Tardini – ending Juve's run of 431 minutes without conceding in the league. Allegri praised cash-strapped Parma for their performance but slammed his own side's performance as the Old Lady fell to just their second league defeat of the season. "We didn't do anything in the second half and deserved the defeat," Allegri told Sky Sport Italia. "I hope this can give us a shake-up, but we shouldn't really need that. We had the chance to stay 14 points clear of Roma and Lazio, but we weren't up to it today. "Parma played very well. We were too slow and risked conceding on three or four of their counterattacks. We didn't control the game. Even in the first half Parma posed a danger." Juventus remain 14 points clear of second-placed Roma and 15 of third-placed Lazio ahead of Sunday's fixtures and remain on course to claim their fourth consecutive league title. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

PARMA - JUVENTUS 1 - 0 José Mauri (60') Saturday, April 11th, 2015 - 6:00 PM Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma Referee: Andrea Gervasoni Juventus lose for first time in over five months The Bianconeri fell to a shock defeat at rock-bottom Parma and saw two outstanding Serie A runs come to an end. Apr 11, 2015 Juventus suffered their first league loss in over five months and conceded after 431 minutes of Serie A football as they fell to a shock 1-0 defeat against bottom-of-the-table Parma. The Bianconeri had conceded only 14 goals in the league all season going into the game and were on an incredible run of six games in all competitions without conceding. However, Jose Mauri's second-half winner for Parma at the Ennio Tardini saw this trend come to an end. It was a huge shock as Parma were declared bankrupt last month and are almost certain to be relegated at the end of the season as they are still 10 points from safety. However, Roberto Donadoni's men are not going down without a fight and have now won two matches in the space of a week, having defeated Udinese 1-0 on Wednesday. Juventus also saw another record tumble on Saturday as they lost their first Serie A game since October 29 and only their second of the entire campaign. It was the best run of form of a club in a major league this season. The Bianconeri will be hoping this defeat won't have an impact on their Champions League chances as they host Monaco in the quarter final first leg in Turin on Tuesday. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

PARMA - JUVENTUS 1 - 0 José Mauri (60') Saturday, April 11th, 2015 - 6:00 PM Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma Referee: Andrea Gervasoni Player Ratings: Parma 1-0 Juventus Apr 11, 2015 Parma stunned the continent by defeating the monstrous Juventus 1-0 at the Stadio Ennio Tardini during Saturday night’s Serie A action. A fine performance in net from Antonio Mirante and a crucial goal by Jose Mauri were enough to propel the Crociati to glory on the night. Parma Antonio Mirante – 7.5 – Excellent - The heroics of the shot stopper were invaluable against the dangerous attack of Juventus throughout the match. His shocking first half stops on Arturo Vidal and Kingsley Coman seemed to bolster the mentality of the Gialloblu, and he should be given much of the credit for the tremendous result. Fabiano Santacroce – 7.5 – Fighter - The defender was causing immense frustration for the Bianconeri and was most likely leaving with bruises after the affair. His dominance in the air and from standing tackles was crucial to preserving a strong performance by the home side. Pedro Mendes – 7.5 – Guard - As a vital cog in the Parma back line, the Portuguese defender kept his composure in the late onslaught of attacks by the visitors and was great at winning back possession from his numerous tackles. Zouhair Feddal – 7 – Aggressor - A crunching shoulder tackle inside his penalty area had set the tone for the Moroccan’s work rate during the 90 minutes. He blocked Marchisio’s dangerous half volley early on to preserve the deadlock between the mismatched sides and held on well for the win. Silvestre Varela – 7 – Rapid - From the get-go, the Portuguese winger was effective in stretching out the opposition with his darting runs on the ball towards goal. When the Gialloblu needed possession he was up to the task, and notched six tackles on the night. Jose Mauri – 8 – Slayer - Undoubtedly the hero of the night, the Argentine born Italian was stellar in all facets of his position against the Bianconeri. In addition to hitting the back of the net, he made four tackles and got back to assist the defenders by blocking a shot. The stadium gave the 18-year-old a much deserved round of applause as he was substituted in the late stages of the match, it will be a night to remember for the youngster. Cristobal Jorquera – 6.5 – Bright - The Chilean made a bright start against the league leaders and maintained a high accuracy in his passing through the crowded midfield. Despite having a hard time hitting the target on his handful of shots, the 27-year-old did well to mount pressure when given the chance. Antonio Nocerino – 7 – Safeguard - The Milan loanee gave a fine display in terms of cautious passing and even dished out a great through chip in the 20th minute to give Ishak Belfodil a run on goal. All in all, his work rate was vital in contributing to Parma’s three points. Massimo Gobbi – 7 – Leader - Even after taking an early elbow from Roberto Pereyra, the Italian led his side by example and did not hesitate to get stuck in the tackle and fight in the air. His crosses from the left end of the pitch kept the Bianconeri defence on high alert. Abdelkader Ghezzal – 6 – Quiet - The Algerian struggled to assert himself in front of goal, and may have squandered his chance in the first half as a loose ball fell to his feet with the net in close range. Despite some early frustration, he was key to Parma’s game winning goal after running up the middle of the park and linking up to Ishak Belfodil at the right side of the box. Ishak Belfodil – 7 – Valuable - Like his Algerian compatriot, the attacker found chances few and far between, but his vision to assist Jose Mauri’s goal was as silky as you’d like, and he should be given due credit for earning the stunning win. Substitutes Mattia Cassani – N/A Andi Lila – N/A Giuseppe Prestia – N/A Juventus Marco Storari – 6 – Helpless - The experienced goalkeeper would love to forget this night. Despite never needing to make a save he was helpless in stopping a stunning effort from Jose Mauri and could only contribute in terms of his distribution from goal kicks. Stephan Lichtsteiner – 6.5 – Silenced - The Swiss fullback seemed to be the target of many crunching tackles and was unable to play his style of sprinting and crossing from the outside. He had a staggering amount of touches on the ball but did not offer more than a single tackle from his defensive area. Angelo Ogbonna – 7 – Impressive - The 26-year old was very convincing in the air and stole possession six times in this regard. Along with his fellow defence he will definitely feel robbed of at least a point after playing well in his passing game. Giorgio Chiellini – 7 – Decent - The defender succeeded in keeping the opposition at bay for the majority of the match, and was his usual self when winning in the air and moving the ball past the half way line, but he will be frustrated with the loss no doubt. Simone Padoin – 6.5 – Feisty - The fullback answered much of the grittiness that the home side were asserting and did well to win possession from his tackles. Unfortunately his efforts were not enough to change the result. Arturo Vidal – 6.5 – Slow - The Chilean was a threat from all angles of the pitch on the night, and forced two fine saves from Antonio Mirante after firing a low curling effort from inside the area and later connecting a close range header on Claudio Marchisio’s free kick. Unfortunately his lack of a defensive work rate was evident as he was unable to chase down Jose Mauri for his game winning strike at the edge of the penalty area. Claudio Marchisio – 6 – Trigger - Although the Italian international could not be faulted for his tremendous accuracy in playmaking, his shooting was uncharacteristically poor, and his chances from the top of the 18 should have hit the target. Stefano Sturaro – 6 – Consistent - The 22-year-old put in a good shift for Juventus in terms of his distribution and defensive work rate, but his lack of attacking tendencies prompted Maximiliano Allegri to take him off for the experienced Simone Pepe once his side was down a goal. Roberto Pereyra – 6 – Solid - The Argentinian continues to perform well for the Old Lady, and tonight he asserted himself with a shot on target, a dribble won, and 81% passing accuracy. Unfortunately the player had to make way for Alvaro Morata when his side conceded the goal from Jose Mauri. Kingsley Coman – 7 – Confident - After a rather wasteful opening 45 minutes, the Frenchman did well to create enough space and beat his marker in the box to fire a hard left footed shot on Mirante right before the break, but again the Italian shot stopper was up to the task. The 18-year-old continued to show good confidence on the ball, but was a bit too adventurous and lost the ball at times. Fernando Llorente – 5.5 – Flat - Tonight will go down as one of the inconsistent showings by the Spaniard. The target man couldn’t amass a single shot on target and was guilty of attempting a header when off balance and should have left some crosses for his teammates. Substitutes Alvaro Morata – 6 – Lively - Perhaps the Madrid man should have been given more time on the pitch as he immediately put the defence on their heels with his sprints away on the dribble. His ability to pass accurately and win back possession were valuable, but too little to bring at least a point to the Bianconeri. Simone Pepe – 6 – Secure - After replacing Sturaro, the Italian took on the set pieces and whipped in some promising plays, but could not alter the result. Mattia Vitale – N/A http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

PARMA - JUVENTUS 1 - 0 José Mauri (60') Saturday, April 11th, 2015 - 6:00 PM Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma Referee: Andrea Gervasoni Donadoni: 'Parma fairy tale' Apr 11, 2015 Roberto Donadoni admits Parma’s 1-0 victory over Juventus was “like a fairy tale” and they will keep fighting. The Ducali are bottom of the table, were docked three points, are under administration following bankruptcy and nobody at the club has been paid since July 2014. Despite all this, and the ban for captain Alessandro Lucarelli, they’ve earned seven points in their last three games against Inter, Udinese and Juventus. “We won against the leaders and that is something to be satisfied about,” Coach Donadoni told Sky Sport Italia. “We knew how much our fans cared about facing a side like Juve and we’re happy to have given them this joyous evening. “I think it’s only right to give credit to the lads for their extraordinary efforts. We know that there’s only one path to take and that is to prove ourselves. “We want to end this campaign well and create foundations for the future, plus repay the fans for their love. “I have a young daughter and was watching a fairy tale with her today. This match reminded me that fairy tales can come true.” Donadoni also revealed he’s taken an extra step to help Parma, as his restaurant is one of the new shirt sponsors. “I must thank my two associates. We’re all trying to give a hand so we can reach the end with dignity.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

PARMA - JUVENTUS 1 - 0 José Mauri (60') Saturday, April 11th, 2015 - 6:00 PM Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma Referee: Andrea Gervasoni Allegri: 'Juve did nothing right' Apr 11, 2015 Max Allegri said Juventus “did nothing and deserved the defeat” against bottom of the table Parma. The runaway leaders lost only their second Serie A game of the season, 1-0 at the Stadio Tardini. “I lost my voice almost straight away. We didn’t do anything in the second half and deserved the defeat,” he rasped on Sky Sport Italia. Were Juve distracted by Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final with Monaco? “Monaco are another matter. Today we underestimated an important match and didn’t realise it could allow us to secure the Scudetto. “Now we’ve got head-to-head clashes coming up and this was a perfect opportunity to seal the deal. “Changes to the line-up are not an excuse. We kept a low tempo and I don’t think we won a single challenge out there. That says it all. “I hope this can give us a positive shake-up, but we shouldn’t need that. It was the chance to stay 14 points clear of Roma and Lazio, but we weren’t up to it today. “Parma played well, while we were slow and risked conceding on three or four counter-attacks. We didn’t control the game at all, as even in the first half Parma were dangerous. “This was the match we had to play with maturity. Even if we couldn’t win it, then we certainly shouldn’t have lost.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

PARMA - JUVENTUS 1 - 0 José Mauri (60') Saturday, April 11th, 2015 - 6:00 PM Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma Referee: Andrea Gervasoni Gobbi: Only Football Could Bring A Story Like Parma’s Win Over Juventus Apr 11, 2015 An emotional Massimo Gobbi spoke with great pride about his side’s achievement after they handed champions Juventus only their second loss of the season. In the absence of Alessandro Lucarelli, he captained the side and was one of their star performers as they stunned the Bianconeri – although it still leaves them 10 points adrift of the safety places. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia afterwards, he enthused: “Only football can give you stories like this, it is incredible! “We are so happy and I am so proud of us as a team. We never gave up and this is a victory that gives us the greatest satisfaction. I have enormous pride at being the captain of this team. “We do not think of the standings but we only take satisfaction away from this. After some difficult months, we are calmer now and are thinking only of what to do on the field.” He added: “After the failings, we have banded together even more. We hit the bottom but are remaining professional and training hard.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

PARMA - JUVENTUS 1 - 0 José Mauri (60') Saturday, April 11th, 2015 - 6:00 PM Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma Referee: Andrea Gervasoni Parma 1-0 Juventus: Shock Of The Season As Rock-Bottom Crociati Stun Champions Apr 11, 2015 Troubled Parma caused a huge upset by beating defending champions Juventus at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Saturday evening, marking back to back wins for Roberto Donadoni’s side. Eighteen-year-old midfielder Jose Mauri’s strike settled the tie on the hour mark, giving the team propping up the Serie A table an unexpected win against the league’s runaway leaders. Coach Massimiliano Allegri clearly had one eye on his side’s upcoming Champions League tie with Monaco, as Gigi Buffon, Leonardo Bonucci, Alvaro Morata and Carlos Tevez were all rested. The champions were slow to get going but had penalty appeals waved away after 19 minutes when Fernando Llorente was grappled to the ground. Roberto Pereyra had a curling strike pushed away by Antonio Mirante soon afterwards, but the hosts almost surprised on the counter attack after a superb long ball from Antonio Nocerino found Ishak Belfodil, who cut inside and blasted his finish narrowly wide. The Bianconeri came close just after half an hour, when a superb set piece delivery from Claudio Marchisio was met by an unmarked Arturo Vidal at the back post, but the Chilean was denied by a point-blank save from Mirante. Parma’s goalkeeper was again decisive as Juve’s pressure intensified before the end of the first half. Kingsley Coman threatened for the first time when he burst past his marker and fired a low drive at goal that was saved by the feet of Mirante. The visitors struggled to create chances in the second half and were made to pay on the hour mark as Parma took a shock lead. Roberto Donadoni’s side again hit on the counter attack and Belfodil squared a pass to the edge of the box where 18-year-old starlet Mauri timed his run to side foot home an emphatic finish. Allegri hoped that the introduction of substitutes Morata, Pepe and 17-year-old debutant Mattia Vitale would spark his team into life, but a lethargic Bianconeri performance continued as they failed to break down the well-organised hosts. The result does not bode well for Juventus only days before their vital Champions League last 16 tie, but gave the Parma fans a rare moment of joy in an otherwise tumultuous season. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

PARMA - JUVENTUS 1 - 0 José Mauri (60') Saturday, April 11th, 2015 - 6:00 PM Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma Referee: Andrea Gervasoni Juve capitulate in Parma! Bankrupt bottom club Parma caused the upset of the season by beating leaders Juventus 1-0 at the Tardini! Apr 11, 2015 Juventus had lost just one game all season, 1-0 deep into stoppages against Genoa. The Serie A leaders made numerous changes to prepare for the Champions League quarter-final with Monaco, just days after crushing Fiorentina 3-0 in the Coppa Italia semis. Carlos Tevez and Andrea Barzagli were rested due to muscular problems, while Andrea Pirlo, Paul Pogba, Kwadwo Asamoah, Martin Caceres and Romulo were injured. The Ducali were under administration and not paid since July 2014, but over the last two games had held Inter 1-1 at San Siro and beaten Udinese. Alessandro Lucarelli continued his ban. Parma started stronger, but as time wore on Juve increased the pressure and Antonio Mirante was at full stretch on a Roberto Pereyra strike, while Claudio Marchisio’s screamer was charged down. Ishak Belfodil was dangerous on the counter, his rising finish across the face of goal skimming the far top corner. Mirante performed a stunning reaction save with his foot to keep out Arturo Vidal’s header at the back post from a well-worked Marchisio free kick. The goalkeeper again used his legs on Kingsley Coman’s angled drive. Parma started the second half brightly and took a shock lead, as Ishak Belfodil burst down the right and pulled back for Jose Mauri to smash into the roof of the net from just inside the box. The Ducali more than held their own at the Tardini and went for a second, Varela’s effort charged down, despite some players collapsing with cramp. Juve struggled to mount much of a comeback and failed to create a genuine scoring opportunity. Parma: Mirante; Santacroce (Cassani 80), Mendes, Feddal; Varela, Jose Mauri (Lila 82), Jorquera, Nocerino, Gobbi; Ghezzal, Belfodil (Prestia 86) Juventus: Storari; Lichtsteiner, Chiellini, Ogbonna, Padoin; Vidal, Marchisio, Sturaro (Pepe 66); Pereyra (Morata 63); Coman (Vitale 80), Llorente Ref: Gervasoni http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

PARMA - JUVENTUS 1 - 0 José Mauri (60') Saturday, April 11th, 2015 - 6:00 PM Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma Referee: Andrea Gervasoni Parma 1-0 Juventus: Rock-bottom hosts stun Scudetto holders Massimiliano Allegri's men were heavy favourites against Roberto Donadoni's financially screwed side but Jose Mauri's goal made the visitors pay. Apr 11, 2015 Jose Mauri scored only his second Parma goal as they sprung the biggest surprise of the Serie A season with a 1-0 win over Juventus, who suffered their first league defeat since October. Financially stricken Parma went into Saturday's clash at the Stadio Ennio Tardini 13 points adrift of safety following a campaign that will be remembered for their off-the-field problems rather than any exploits on the pitch. But Roberto Donadoni's men managed to give their suffering fans a stunning victory that they could not have envisaged courtesy of a determined performance against the runaway leaders, who are 14 points clear at the top of the table. Juve dictated play for long periods and created the better the opportunities in the opening 45 minutes, but Parma goalkeeper Antonio Mirante kept them at bay. With Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final clash against Monaco perhaps playing on their minds, a Juve side without the services of Carlos Tevez and Andrea Pirlo slumped to their first Serie A defeat since losing to Genoa over five months ago. Mauri's cool finish from the edge of the area on the hour mark sealed a memorable fifth league win of the season for Parma and their second this week after beating Udinese on Wednesday. It took 20 minutes for Juve to carve out their first opportunity, Roberto Pereyra's low curling effort turned past the post by Mirante before Ishak Belfodil bent an effort wide at the other end. The best chance of a disappointing first half came in the 32nd minute when Arturo Vidal met Claudio Marchisio's free kick, only for Mirante to deny him with a fine far post save from the midfielder's header. Forward Kingsley Coman then forced the impressive Mirante into action again after finding half a yard of space in the box as Juve finished the first half on the front foot. But the game became more open upon the restart, and Mauri took advantage by firing Parma into a shock lead. The midfielder raced on to a lay off from Belfodil on the edge of area and coolly angled the ball into the top-right corner beyond the helpless Marco Storari. Juve, despite their obvious superior quality, showed little signs of mounting a comeback in the closing stages, with the leaders' forward line frustrated by a determined Parma side. Parma had little difficulty in holding firm for three points in another defiant display despite their uncertain future. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Sta per entrare Vitale.

Ottimo Morata

Ultimo cambio: Matri al posto di Llorente.

Entra "er chiacchera".

Ora ci svegliamo?

Parma in vantaggio.

Llorente toglie il pallone dalla testa di Vidal. Direi di farlo uscire.

PARMA - JUVENTUS .- Saturday, April 11th, 2015 - 6:00 PM Ennio Tardini Stadium, Parma Referee: Andrea Gervasoni HT 0-0: Parma hold Juve at bay Apr 11, 2015 Antonio Mirante performed some crucial saves to keep Parma level with Juventus, while Genoa hit the Cagliari woodwork three times. The Serie A leaders made numerous changes to prepare for the Champions League quarter-final with Monaco, just days after crushing Fiorentina 3-0 in the Coppa Italia semis. Carlos Tevez and Andrea Barzagli were rested due to muscular problems, while Andrea Pirlo, Paul Pogba, Kwadwo Asamoah, Martin Caceres and Romulo were injured. The Ducali were under administration and not paid since July 2014, but over the last two games had held Inter 1-1 at San Siro and beaten Udinese. Alessandro Lucarelli continued his ban. Parma started stronger, but as time wore on Juve increased the pressure and Antonio Mirante was at full stretch on a Roberto Pereyra strike, while Claudio Marchisio’s screamer was charged down. Ishak Belfodil was dangerous on the counter, his rising finish across the face of goal skimming the far top corner. Mirante performed a stunning reaction save with his foot to keep out Arturo Vidal’s header at the back post from a well-worked Marchisio free kick. The goalkeeper again used his legs on Kingsley Coman’s angled drive. Parma 0-0 Juventus (Half-Time) Juventus: Storari; Lichtsteiner, Chiellini, Ogbonna, Padoin; Vidal, Marchisio, Sturaro; Pereyra; Coman, Llorente Parma: Mirante; Santacroce, Mendes, Feddal; Varela, Jose Mauri, Jorquera, Nocerino, Gobbi; Ghezzal, Belfodil Ref: Gervasoni http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Evra: 'Serie A is so tough!' Apr 11, 2015 Patrice Evra admits he had a “shock” when making his Juventus debut. “Serie A is absolutely not easy! I’ve never worked so hard.” The Frenchman discussed his long career path with Sky Sport Italia, including a very early spell in Italy with Marsala in Sicily. “In the neighbourhood where I grew up, football has a fundamental importance. We had nothing else to do. Football saved me and when I had the chance to go to Marsala, it was like a dream. “I still feel so proud when returning there. I was nobody, just a kid, yet Sicily and Marsala welcomed me with open arms. It will forever be a family to me. “I had a strange career path, as I never went through a youth academy. I just went from the streets to Manchester United, the France team and now Juve. “I knew Manchester United from Eric Cantona. I visited the stadium for a game against a fifth division side and there were 76,000 people there. I realised it was a different world. “At the start I didn’t play much, as you have to be physically strong to play in the Premier League, so I spent the whole summer in the gym. “Sir Alex Ferguson taught me to understand that winning has to be normal for me. If I didn’t give my all in training, then the managers wouldn’t notice me and I couldn’t get their respect. “Ferguson was amazing, as the players were afraid of getting hurt! They knew if they got a pass wrong, then later in the locker room they’d have to be careful! Even before an Arsenal game his team talk was ‘don’t ruin my Sunday.’ “I remember in a Champions League match he gave me the captain’s armband. It was an incredible responsibility, but Ferguson said I always had the right words for my teammates. “When he left Manchester, he said the two players who would become great Coaches were Ryan Giggs and me.” Evra quit Old Trafford too and revealed the huge difference when joining Juventus. “In football you never stop learning. I knew a bit about Juve and its history, but it was a shock for me. I heard Zinedine Zidane say he threw up after the first training session, but I thought it was a legend. It wasn’t. “Coach Max Allegri asked every day how I was and I’d reply: ‘For the moment I am still alive.’ I have never trained so hard in my entire life. “I heard many people say Serie A is easy. You might think that when you’re outside, but now I’m there, it’s absolutely not true. “The difference is that in England football is like two boxers and the first to get tired loses the match. In Italy the tactics are fundamental and I remember even at 17 thinking all the Italian teams were so well-prepared. “An English player can come to Italy and do badly, just as an Italian can, but you have to be intelligent enough to realise they are different Leagues.”

Solo di faccia ....

Coman qui poteva segnare.

Sá giá che verrá ceduto e ha staccato la spina.

Quando entra Matri?

Bravo Coman, Llorente segnerá ancora un goal in bianconero?