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UDINESE - JUVENTUS April 14, 2014 - 8:45 PM Friuli Stadium — Udine Referee: Nicola Rizzoli HT 0-2: Juve dominate in Udine Apr 14, 2014 Sebastian Giovinco and Fernando Llorente have given Juventus a 2-0 half-time lead away to Udinese. The Bianconeri needed a victory to restore the eight-point gap from Roma, but missed Andrea Barzagli and had Arturo Vidal only fit for the bench, while Leonardo Bonucci and Carlos Tevez were rested. The Friulani welcomed back Antonio Di Natale, though Andrea Lazzari was sidelined and Emmanuel Badu banned. The Udinese captain curled an early free kick over the bar, while Stephan Lichtsteiner’s chipped pass was inches over the head of Fernando Llorente. Di Natale was furious with Bruno Fernandes for misplacing a pass on a very promising counter-attack. Sebastian Giovinco got a rare start and made it count with a magnificent strike, bursting past Maurizio Domizzi and curling with his left foot around Simone Scuffet into the far top corner from just inside the right edge of the area. The Atomic Ant also bagged a brace here last season, so clearly the Stadio Friuli inspires him. Bonucci got into a row with someone from the Udinese bench during the post-goal celebrations and was booked, meaning he’ll be suspended for next week’s game with Bologna. Giovinco almost got a second, but Scuffet got a hand to turn the low drive round the far post. However, from that corner Scuffet denied Kwadwo Asamoah at the back stick and could do nothing on Llorente’s follow-up from a couple of yards. Udinese 0-2 Juventus (Half-Time) Scorers: Giovinco 16 (J), Llorente 26 (J) Udinese: Scuffet; Heurtaux, Danilo, Domizzi; Basta, Yebda, Allan, Pereyra, Gabriel Silva; Bruno Fernandes; Di Natale Juventus: Buffon; Caceres, Ogbonna, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Llorente, Giovinco Ref: Rizzoli http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

UDINESE - JUVENTUS April 14, 2014 - 8:45 PM Friuli Stadium — Udine Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Udinese trust Di Natale will play on Apr 14, 2014 Udinese director Cristiano Giaretta is “convinced Antonio Di Natale will play on next season, as he’s so motivated.” The 36-year-old had said he was going to retire at the end of this term, but has since dropped hints he’s changed his mind. “He has an important record ahead of him to achieve,” director of sport Giaretta told Sky Sport Italia. “Will he remain next season? We are convinced he will play on, as he’s so motivated. In the discussions we have now, we get the feeling he wants to continue and is hungry for more success.” Udinese host Juventus in Serie A this evening, click here for the line-ups. “We want to improve our position in the table, as the current status isn’t gratifying. Tonight we want to do well, everyone is watching us and we are certainly not lacking in motivation.” Simone Scuffet starts against Gigi Buffon, as the 17-year-old has been tipped to be his Italy heir. “The lad is certainly doing well, but there’s a long road ahead of him. He needs to have patience, then we’ll make our evaluations for the future.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

UDINESE - JUVENTUS April 14, 2014 - 8:45 PM Friuli Stadium — Udine Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Lichtsteiner: 'Roma breath on neck' Apr 14, 2014 Stephan Lichtsteiner said Juventus “feel Roma’s breath on our necks” ahead of their trip to Udinese. “We have to do our duty tonight,” the Swiss international told Sky Sport Italia. “Roma are doing really well and want us to feel their breath on our necks, which is only right, but we want to respond the way only we know how.” The gap at the top of the table is five points, but a win would allow Juve to expand it back to eight points. “We are a fantastic squad with 25 players all at the top level, so whoever goes out there gives their best,” continued Lichtsteiner. “Udinese will be a great duel, especially as they also play 3-5-2, so it’ll be one-to-one battles all over the field.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

Vinciamo anche senza di loro.

Pogba da applausi.

Bell'azione dell'Udinese. Chiellini salva.

Bravissimo Seba!

Juve interessata a Roberto Pereyra, dice il telecronista. É vero?

Ha solo 17 anni. Bisognerebbe lasciarlo crescere in pace senza fare paragoni con le leggende.

Pogba sa fare cose che pochi al mondo sanno fare.

FERNANDO LLORENTE 0-2

Scuffet nega il secondo a Seba.

Se io fossi Conte lo striglierei a dovere.

483 presenze per Gigi Buffon. Bettega superato.

Davvero stupido Bonucci: ammonito in panchina e salterá la prossima con il Bologna.

Gran goal di Seba! @@

SEBASTIAN GIOVINCO 0-1

Cross di Lichtsteiner un pó alto per Llorente.

Ho letto che l'intenzione di Conte fosse schierare i piú in forma e Giovinco lo é.

Alessio, blocca Antonio!

Seba, non fare il furbo.

UDINESE - JUVENTUS April 14, 2014 - 8:45 PM Friuli Stadium — Udine Referee: Nicola Rizzoli No Carlos Tevez for Juventus Apr 14, 2014 Carlos Tevez has been left out of the Juventus starting XI for this evening's Serie A clash against Udinese. Tevez was withdrawn with 12 minutes of normal time remaining in Juve's 2-1 victory over Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday night, and he will start tonight's game on the bench as Sebastian Giovinco comes into the side. Fernando Llorente also comes into the side for the match as Antonio Conte makes five changes overall, bringing in Stephan Lichtsteiner, Paul Pogba and Angelo Ogbonna too. Udinese, meanwhile, welcome talismanic striker Antonio di Natale back into their starting XI, one of four changes for Francesco Guidolin's side. Dusan Basta, Maurizio Domizzi and Hassan Yebda also come into the team as the hosts look to prevent the league leaders moving eight points clear. UDINESE: Scuffet; Heurtaux, Danilo, Domizzi; Basta, Yebda, Allan, Pereyra, Silva; Fernandes; Di Natale Subs: Brkic, Naldo, Bubnjic, Muriel, Mlinar, Lopez, Widmer, Pinzi, Maicosuel, Zielinski JUVENTUS: Buffon; Chiellini, Ogbonna, Caceres; Lichtsteiner, Marchisio, Pirlo, Pogba, Asamoah; Llorente, Giovinco Subs: Vucinic, Tevez, Peluso, Osvaldo, Bonucci, Padoin, Vidal, Quagliarella, Storari, Isla, Rubinho http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

UDINESE - JUVENTUS April 14, 2014 - 8:45 PM Friuli Stadium — Udine Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Line-ups: Udinese-Juventus Apr 14, 2014 Juventus look to Sebastian Giovinco and Fernando Llorente against Antonio Di Natale’s Udinese tonight. The concluding Serie A Week 33 ficture kicks off at 20.45 CET. Juve need a victory to keep their eight-point advantage over Roma, otherwise the title race could be re-opened in a dramatic final month. Andrea Barzagli and Simone Pepe are still injured, while Arturo Vidal is on the bench after complaining of pain in his knee. Carlos Tevez is rested in favour of Giovinco, who impressed in recent substitute appearances, alongside Llorente. Angelo Ogbonna also gives Leonardo Bonucci the chance to catch his breath. Udinese have secured their Serie A safety and can therefore play without pressure, especially as captain Di Natale is back from injury. They look a different team with him leading the way and the veteran hitman is supported by Bruno Fernandes. Andrea Lazzari is sidelined and Emmanuel Badu banned, so Hasan Yebda steps into midfield. There is another battle on the field, as Udinese’s 17-year-old goalkeeper Simone Scuffet has been tipped to be the heir to Gigi Buffon for Italy. UDINESE: Scuffet; Heurtaux, Danilo, Domizzi; Basta, Yebda, Allan, Pereyra, Gabriel Silva; Bruno Fernandes; Di Natale JUVENTUS: Buffon; Caceres, Ogbonna, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Llorente, Giovinco http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

I am ready for the World Cup states Juventus star Apr 14, 2014 Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has suggested that he is ready for the World Cup and that Italy can go far in the competition. The 34 year old veteran recently opened the scoring for the Bianconeri in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final against Lyon at the Juventus Stadium that saw his side beat the Les Gones 2-1 on the night. Pirlo gave an interview with La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport addressing Italy’s squad for the World Cup and their chances at the grandest competition on the international stage. “We are ready for the World Cup and we have it in us go far in the competition,” the midfielder stated. “We know that we are placed in a difficult group but I think people are worrying too much. After the 2012 EURO we did really well in the Confederations Cup and also impressed in the World Cup qualifying group. “We have struggled in friendlies but there was the need to take a breather with the new players settling in. I love the atmosphere in Brazil and I was treated well. I am proud to acknowledge the welcome I was given at the Maracanà. “Does our team depend on Mario Balotelli? In a way, yes. But, we are all important to the cause. “Mario is old enough now so he does not need advice any more. He just needs to focus on finding his form in the summer, concentrate on the football and leave the rest alone.”