Socrates

PABLO OSVALDO 0-1

Ma che punizione tiri Andrea?

Torosidis arancione.

Patetico direi.

Pogba zoppica.

Pupone giallo.

Con il parrucchino?

Tevez ride.

Ottimo Storari. E pensare che questo portiere é una riserva.

Perché non hai tirato Paul?

Osvaldo per Llorente.

Cáceres per Barzagli non per Chiellini.

Il portiere polacco salva la Roma.

Ottima prestazione di Storari stasera.

Nainggolan con la grattugia in testa ....

Taddei sbaglia il goal del secolo.

Gomitata di Chiellini. Meglio sostituirlo Antonio o no?

Volevi dire Tevez e Pirlo l'uno sopra l'altro.

ROMA - JUVENTUS May 11, 2014 - 5:45 PM Olimpico Stadium — Rome Referee:‬ Carmine Russo HT 0-0: Roma-Juve close shaves May 11, 2014 It’s all square between Roma and Juventus at half-time, as Paul Pogba hit the upright and a great save denied Gervinho. The top two positions were already secured last week, so this was the opportunity for a Serie A showcase between the best teams in Italy this season. The Bianconeri were still hoping to be the first club to accumulate 100 points, but Arturo Vidal, Mirko Vucinic and Sebastian Giovinco were sidelined. The Giallorossi were without Morgan De Sanctis, Kevin Strootman and Federico Balzaretti, so Lukasz Skorupski got his first Serie A start. Mattia Destro returned after a four-match ban and wanted to prove himself for a World Cup call. There was good news before kick-off, as Roma announced they have agreed a four-year contract renewal with Miralem Pjanic. Marco Storari was given another chance in goal and smothered a Michel Bastos snapshot, then at the other end Carlos Tevez saw his effort deflected wide. The Giallorossi thought they had taken the lead after 16 minutes with Vasilis Torosidis on a Gervinho cross, but he handled to bundle it over the line from six yards. Skorupski was alert to flap a dangerous Andrea Pirlo cross off the head of Fernando Llorente at the back post. Destro knocked down a ball for Francesco Totti’s fierce half-volley that Storari fingertipped out from under the bar. Gervinho’s slide-rule pass let Destro clear on goal, but the striker’s first touch let him down one-on-one against Storari. Llorente took advantage of a Mehdi Benatia error and stung Skorupski’s gloves at the near post with a powerful finish. Gervinho dribbled down the right to pull back from the by-line, but it was between Destro and Totti, eventually fired over by Radja Nainggolan. Llorente’s cushioned header was straight at the goalkeeper, then spun round to fire just over from a very tight angle. Gervinho sprinted between centre-backs on a Pjanic through ball, but Storari made himself big to parry with one hand. Juventus went extremely close just before half-time, as from a throw-in Paul Pogba’s angled drive surprised Skorupski to thump the base of the far post. Roma 0-0 Juventus (Half-Time) Roma: Skorupski; Torosidis, Benatia, Castan, Bastos; Nainggolan, De Rossi, Pjanic; Gervinho, Totti, Destro Juventus: Storari; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Padoin, Pirlo, Pogba, Asamoah; Tevez, Llorente Ref: Russo http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Palo clamoroso di Pogba!

Avrá la testa in Brasile?

ROMA - JUVENTUS May 11, 2014 - 5:45 PM Olimpico Stadium — Rome Referee:‬ Carmine Russo Line-ups: Roma-Juventus May 11, 2014 Roma-Juventus is a Serie A showcase with Mattia Destro, Gervinho and Francesco Totti against Carlos Tevez, Fernando Llorente and Andrea Pirlo. It kicks off at 17.45 CET. Destro is back in the starting XI after his four-match ban and is eager to make the most of this spotlight to earn his place at the World Cup. He is supported by Totti and Gervinho, while Miralem Pjanic starts to celebrate signing a new four-year contract. Morgan De Sanctis is out after he suffered a bruised arm, while Alessio Romagnoli is suspended, so Skorupski starts in goal. Juventus are without Arturo Vidal, Mirko Vucinic and Sebastian Giovinco, while Gigi Buffon is rested in favour of Marco Storari. Tevez and Llorente lead the way with Pirlo and Paul Pogba in midfield, while Daniel Osvaldo is on the bench against his former club. ROMA: Skorupski; Torosidis, Benatia, Castan, Bastos; Nainggolan, De Rossi, Pjanic; Gervinho, Totti, Destro JUVENTUS: Storari; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Padoin, Pirlo, Pogba, Asamoah; Tevez, Llorente http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

ROMA - JUVENTUS May 11, 2014 - 5:45 PM Olimpico Stadium — Rome Referee:‬ Carmine Russo Tension around Roma-Juve May 11, 2014 There is tension ahead of Roma-Juventus, as it’s rumoured Napoli fans could try to take revenge, while Giallorossi ultras investigate the shooter. This will be the first match played at the Stadio Olimpico since last Saturday’s Coppa Italia Final, which was marred by the shooting of Napoli supporter Ciro Esposito. The incident occurred in the Tor di Quinto area of the city, so beyond the perimeters set up by police, and is believed to be an ambush by Roma ultras on visiting Napoli fans. At first it was claimed only one shooter was responsible – 48-year-old Daniele De Santis, known as Gastone – who had been banned from games for some years already. However, police now believe there were at least five and possibly as many as 10 people involved in organising the ambush. Roma-Juventus was brought forward to 16.45 UK time (15.45 GMT) amid security fears around the match. Some Napoli ultras have warned they will infiltrate the groups of supporters going to the Olimpico in order to ‘avenge’ the shooting of Esposito. This is the exact opposite of what Esposito’s mother wants, as she publicly called for this game to be ‘dedicated’ to Ciro. “Don’t let them shoot Ciro again. Stay united, dedicate this game to Ciro, let it be a match of heart and not of violence,” appealed Antonella Leardi. However, La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport insists Roma ultras are furious with those who organised the ambush and are conducting their own investigation to root out the perpetrators. They consider the attack to be ‘unauthorised’ and breaking all rules of ultras tactics, as it involved the use of guns, was a surprise ambush and the other members of the group abandoned De Santis to his fate. It is therefore possible the police will collaborate with organised Roma ultras groups to find those responsible for last week’s shocking incident. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

ROMA - JUVENTUS May 11, 2014 - 5:45 PM Olimpico Stadium — Rome Referee:‬ Carmine Russo How Juventus Will Line Up Against AS Roma May 10, 2014 When they went head-to-head back in January, it was set up as a decisive fixture that would show just how far AS Roma has come under Rudi Garcia. Despite the Bianconeri recording an emphatic 3-0 victory, the match actually taught us very little about either team. Since that heavy loss, the Giallorossi have maintained their previous excellent form and pushed the Turin giants harder than any other side has in the Antonio Conte era. The reigning champions preserved a gap which finally became insurmountable last week, the capital club's loss to Catania meaning they could no longer hope to catch La Madama. With her third consecutive title already wrapped up, this clash between Serie A's two best teams will carry none of the weight of that first meeting. However, Juve are still expected to field a much stronger line-up than the one which defeated Atalanta last week. Over the following pages are the names expected to be in the starting XI when the champions take the field against the runners-up on Sunday evening. Goalkeeper Having looked on as Gigi Buffon enjoyed another incredible season, Marco Storari is once again expected to start between the posts for Antonio Conte. The former Milan man made his sixth start of the campaign last week, having largely filled in for Coppa Italia games and when the captain was suspended in late January and early February. Storari was also part of the team eliminated from the cup by Roma, and the 37-year-old will hope to make amends after being beaten by Gervinho's near-post flick. It is unlikely that the match will see an appearance for third-choice stopper Rubinho, who may have to wait until next week's final game for his first action of the campaign. Defence After running out Angelo Ogbonna in the central role last week, Conte is expected to entrust his regular back three in this fixture. Their excellent form is the basis for the club's success, and the names of Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini are now well established as one of Europe's most formidable defences. Interestingly, the two sides will head into this game with identical defensive records, each having conceded 23 league goals in 2013-14. Midfield Despite the heroics of Simone Padoin last week, the Bianconeri are widely expected to return him to a spot on the bench, instead opting to field their five regular starters in midfield. Rotation in the wide roles should see Kwadwo Asamoah and Stephan Lichtsteiner return, their balance vital to spreading the field for Juventus. Between them, Conte is tipped to select Andrea Pirlo, Claudio Marchisio and Paul Pogba, with his options limited by the decision to send Arturo Vidal to Barcelona for surgery. According to the club’s official website, the Chilean underwent a successful operation on his right knee on Wednesday. Attack Again Juventus, having fielded Sebastian Giovinco and Daniel Osvaldo on Monday, are tipped to start their regular pairing up front. The performances of Carlos Tevez and Fernando Llorente in their debut Serie A campaigns has been excellent, the duo sharing no fewer than 38 goals between them in 2013-14. With them firing from the opening day next term, the Bianconeri will hope to enjoy a much more successful Champions League adventure when next season begins. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

ROMA - JUVENTUS May 11, 2014 - 5:45 PM Olimpico Stadium — Rome Referee:‬ Carmine Russo How AS Roma Will Line Up Against Juventus May 10, 2014 It's been quite the season for Roma and while they just fell short of the Scudetto, a win against champions Juventus would be the perfect way to sign off at the Olimpico in their final home game of the season. Other than pride, there's not a lot to play for—at least for the Lupi. They'll certainly want to avenge the 3-0 defeat at Juventus Stadium back in January, but it's the guests who have something to aim for because with a win they'd remain on course to become the first Serie A club ever to break the 100-point barrier. It had been hoped that the game between this year's two protagonists would mean more, coming so late in the season. There's also a personal element to the rivalry, as Antonio Conte and Rudi Garcia recently had a very public falling out. Both managers have more-or-less full squads to choose from, with only Arturo Vidal missing for Juventus. Garcia can rely on much the same starting core that has been behind his fantastic debut season in Italy, with only the suspended Alessio Romagnoli and long term injuries Kevin Strootman and Federico Balzaretti out missing. The Dutch international continues his rehabilitation, having returned to the club for a check-up and some work with Roma's doctors at Trigoria before returning to the Netherlands, according to a recently released club statement. Mattia Destro should return to the line-up, following his three-match ban. The young striker can use the game to make a final case for inclusion in Cesare Prandelli's Italy squad for the upcoming World Cup, even though the 23-year-old believes he's done all he can to convince the Azzurri boss of his worth. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia (here in English via football-italia.net), Destro said: “It’s an important opportunity and a dream for all players. It is the pinnacle for a player during his career. I think I have demonstrated my quality and what I am capable of. Because of the injury I’ve had I’ve played less, but I hope to be available for these final two matches of the season. Prandelli? No, I haven’t heard from him. He will make his assessments and then decide. The Champions League and the World Cup? If someone had offered me that a year ago I would have signed! It was difficult for me after my operation, but I have worked hard and you can see the results.” The Giallorossi are unbeaten at the Olimpico, and will want to bounce back from last week's shock defeat to Catania. Juve, meanwhile, only need a point to match Inter's record of 97, set back in 2006-07. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111