Socrates

Pogba irriconoscibile stasera.

Fallaccio di Pirlo in ritardo ammonito.

Non é la serata di Pogba.

Ottimo Montolivo!

Er sistema si abbatte su Marchisio ammonito.

Pogba si dispera per il fallo compiuto ... forse.

Cáceres insanguinato continua a giocare con la testa fasciata. Entra Saponara per il Milan.

Buffon sbaglia il disimpegno e Poli colpisce di testa fuori.

Para Abbiati su Tevez.

MILAN - JUVENTUS March 2, 2014 - 8:45 PM Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium — Milan Referee: Marco Guida HT 0-1: Juve silence San Siro Mar 2, 2014 Milan had several chances, including a goalline clearance on Kaka, but Fernando Llorente gave Juventus the half-time lead. http://markting10.nl/ The Rossoneri had to reshuffle with Mario Balotelli, Stephan El Shaarawy and Bryan Cristante injured, while Sulley Muntari was suspended. Christian Abbiati and Daniele Bonera returned after suffering from flu. Giampaolo Pazzini wore a face mask to protect a nose injury. Juve didn’t risk Giorgio Chiellini from the start and drafted in Claudio Marchisio for the banned Arturo Vidal, while Kwadwo Asamoah passed a fitness test. The Bianconeri were fresh from Thursday’s 2-0 Europa League victory away to Trabzonspor and Andrea Pirlo stepped back into the stadium that was his home for a decade. Early on Adel Taarabt tested Gigi Buffon from distance and then his cross was nodded wide by Pazzini. Juventus had a great chance on 17 minutes when Fernando Llorente only scuffed his attempt, but the ball kept going for Stephan Lichtsteiner who forced Abbiati into a desperate reaction save with his knee. http://markting10.nl/ Less than 30 seconds later Milan had an opportunity, but Pazzini just failed to get the flick before Buffon on an Ignazio Abate assist. Milan somehow failed to score on 26 minutes with a strong counter. Kaka’s first shot was parried by Buffon, then the second beat him only for Leonardo Bonucci to perform a desperate goalline clearance. Andrea Poli ballooned over after Pazzini’s effort was charged down on the edge of the box, then Buffon beat away a Riccardo Montolivo snapshot from distance. http://markting10.nl/ Taarabt’s first touch let him down when Kaka robbed Andrea Barzagli. Milan were dominating as the first half wore on and Buffon acrobatically flew to palm away a Kaka curler, but again Poli couldn’t keep the follow-up on target. However, it was Juventus who got the ball in the net with a well-worked move. Claudio Marchisio pounced on an Adil Rami error to pull back for Lichtsteiner and the ball eventually fell to Fernando Llorente to turn in unmarked from seven yards. http://markting10.nl/ Milan 0-1 Juventus (Half-Time) Scorers: Llorente 44 (J) MILAN: Abbiati; Abate, Rami, Bonera, Emanuelson; Montolivo, De Jong; Kaka, Poli, Taarabt; Pazzini JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Caceres; Lichtsteiner, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Tevez, Llorente Ref: Guida http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

FINE PRIMO TEMPO MILAN 0 - 1 JUVENTUS FERNANDO LLORENTE

Eccezionale Tevez!

Poli ci grazia.

Conte si sta sgolando per guidare la squadra.

Perché i rossoneri sono finora indemoniati. Ma non credo che correranno cosí fino alla fine della gara.

Forrest Gump se bestemmi in olandese io capisco quello che posti.

Si scalda Ogbonna.

MILAN - JUVENTUS March 2, 2014 - 8:45 PM Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium — Milan Referee: Marco Guida Line-ups: Milan-Juventus Mar 2, 2014 It’s a monumental battle at San Siro as Clarence Seedorf’s reshuffled Milan host Antonio Conte’s record-breaking Juventus. http://markting10.nl/ It kicks off at 20.45 CET. While in recent years this would’ve been a Scudetto showdown, the Rossoneri are mid-table following a disastrous run under Massimiliano Allegri. Matters have improved since Seedorf took over, including last week’s 2-0 victory away to Sampdoria. http://markting10.nl/ He has to do without Mario Balotelli, who has not recovered from a shoulder injury he sustained against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Sulley Muntari is suspended, while Stephan El Shaarawy and Bryan Cristante are still sidelined. Christian Abbiati and Daniele Bonera return after coming down with flu last week and Mattia De Sciglio is fit for the bench following an ankle sprain. http://markting10.nl/ It means Giampaolo Pazzini leads the trident attack with support from Ricky Kaka, Adel Taarabt and Andrea Poli preferred to Keisuke Honda. Juventus have Arturo Vidal suspended in midfield, so his place is taken by Claudio Marchisio alongside Andrea Pirlo and Paul Pogba. Carlos Tevez and Fernando Llorente were rested for the 2-0 Europa League victory away to Trabzonspor on Thursday, but return here. http://markting10.nl/ Giorgio Chiellini is not risked from the start, so Martin Caceres is again in the back three. Kwadwo Asamoah passed a late fitness test to be included. http://markting10.nl/ MILAN: Abbiati; Abate, Rami, Bonera, Emanuelson; Montolivo, De Jong; Kaka, Poli, Taarabt; Pazzini Milan bench: Amelia, Gabriel, De Sciglio, Mexes, Robinho, Saponara, Honda, Birsa, Essien, Constant, Petagna, Zaccardo JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Caceres; Lichtsteiner, Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Tevez, Llorente Juventus bench: Storari, Rubinho, Chiellini, Ogbonna, Peluso, Isla, Padoin, Osvaldo, Giovinco, Quagliarella http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

MILAN - JUVENTUS March 2, 2014 - 8:45 PM Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium — Milan Referee: Marco Guida Bonucci: 'Juve here for victory' Mar 2, 2014 Leonardo Bonucci insists Juventus intend to leave Milan “with all three points” tonight, especially after Roma’s slip-up. http://markting10.nl/ It kicks off at 20.45 CET at San Siro. “Roma’s draw with Inter was an important result for us and this evening we have to win in order to make the most of it,” the defender told Mediaset. Arturo Vidal is suspended, while Giorgio Chiellini is on the bench after a calf injury. http://markting10.nl/ “It doesn’t matter who plays, as long as everyone does so with the maximum spirit and trying to give their all. “It’s going to be a great game against Milan, because they are working towards entertaining football and getting good results under Clarence Seedorf. “Having said that, we are here to win and to take home all three points.” http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

MILAN - JUVENTUS March 2, 2014 - 8:45 PM Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium — Milan Referee: Marco Guida Poli: 'Milan prepared for Juve' Mar 1, 2014 Andrea Poli assures Milan “are prepared for Juventus in a fundamental game” this evening. http://markting10.nl/ It kicks off at San Siro at 20.45 CET. “We know that we are facing a very strong side, but we are prepared for Juventus,” the midfielder told Milan Channel. “This is a fundamental game for us, above all to help us grow in terms of football and determination. We want to continue that growth process tonight. http://markting10.nl/ “We did well against Atletico Madrid, working hard and making sacrifices for the team. We need that same spirit tonight in order to do our best.” Although it was a solid performance, Milan lost 1-0 to Atleti in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 tie. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

MILAN - JUVENTUS March 2, 2014 - 8:45 PM Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium — Milan Referee: Marco Guida Seedorf: Conte can't complain about the fixture list The 37-year-old Dutchman has told his Bianconeri counterpart to accept the fact that a busy schedule is a consequence of success. Mar 2, 2014 AC Milan coach Clarence Seedorf has told Antonio Conte to stop complaining about fixtures as Juventus travel to San Siro on Sunday. http://markting10.nl/ The Bianconeri boss had expressed his unhappiness at having to face the Rossoneri so soon after Thursday's Europa League last-32 second-leg clash with Trabzonspor, which the Old Lady won thanks to goals from Arturo Vidal and Pablo Daniel Osvaldo. Speaking ahead of Sunday's Serie A clash at the Giuseppe Meazza, Seedorf was quick to point out that Conte should by now be well aware of the consequences of competing on two fronts. "Conte knows that the big teams have to deal with the calendar," the 37-year-old Dutchman told Tuttosport. http://markting10.nl/ "And that they will have two games only a couple of days apart. Anyone who plays in Europe knows that this is the nature of the calendar. You do not complain about it. "Conte has done a great job, I congratulate him. Ever since they won the league title, they have grown. "When you win, you automatically improve morale, acquire respect. Conte, like [Fiorentina boss Vincenzo] Montella, has revamped the Italian football and I think a good thing. http://markting10.nl/ "These are two coaches who bring freshness." Milan have endured a difficult season and currently sit in ninth, though they have improved since Seedorf's appointment in January, having suffered only one league defeat in their last five outings. "I do not look at the standings," the former Rossoneri and Real Madrid midfielder mused. http://markting10.nl/ "I want another great performance against a great team. For us, this is the only thing that counts. "I've won two Champions League finals against Juventus [for Madrid in 1998 and Milan in 2003]. I scored against Juventus for three different clubs. "But that is history. And this game does not define my coaching career, but it might make a difference to Milan's season." http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

MILAN - JUVENTUS March 2, 2014 - 8:45 PM Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium — Milan Referee: Marco Guida AC Milan vs. Juventus Preview Mar 1, 2014 The two traditional giants of the north face off against each other on Sunday evening, as AC Milan host Juventus in Serie A. http://markting10.nl/ Juve are the runaway leaders in Italian football, which places them in stark contrast to their illustrious opponents. Both teams will be missing key players as Sulley Muntari and Arturo Vidal both miss out due to suspension, per WhoScored.com. The two clubs will be defending notable records: Milan have had a disastrous season but will be looking to remain undefeated at the San Siro for the seventh consecutive match, while Juventus have won 15 out of 17 games and will hope this form continues (per WhoScored.com.) http://markting10.nl/ Key Storylines It has been one of Milan's most forgettable seasons this year as the seven-time European Cup winners sit in mid-table in ninth spot, per BBC Sport. They have had little fire or drive this season, with their poor goal difference of plus-four being a badge of dishonour. Key striker Mario Balotelli may well still miss the match as he has been suffering with a shoulder injury, per WhoScored.com. http://markting10.nl/ On the other hand, Juve have been sensational this season, destroying all who cross their path. The fact that they have only lost once, a 4-2 defeat away at Fiorentina in October, and have scored 60 goals in the league alone, per Squawka, proves they are currently the best team in Italy. The championship title is very much theirs to lose. http://markting10.nl/ Carlos Tevez to dominate? There is very little for which you can criticise Carlos Tevez. He stayed at West Ham and kept them up on his own. He then went to Manchester United and won the Premier League and Champions League with them. After that success, he crossed the city to join the blue half where he promptly won the FA Cup and Championship title. Now he sits in Turin, on his way to yet another medal as he leads Juve to the promised land. Tevez is a sensation, and his consistency of winning trophies is phenomenal. His 29 appearances this season have yielded 14 goals and seven assists, per WhoScored.com. http://markting10.nl/ Tevez scored yet another fantastic goal in Juve's last match, as tweeted by Live Football: His combination with Fernando Llorente has become a dangerous one as the pair score freely and drive Juve aggressively forward. http://markting10.nl/ And with the likes of Vidal and Paul Pogba behind the strikers, the Old Lady of Italian football are once again one of the best sides in the world. If Tevez is on form, he will take the San Siro by storm. With Milan in their current predicament, they will find it incredibly hard to hold the busy Argentina international back. He is at the height of his powers, and Milan may well feel the full force of his talent. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

MILAN - JUVENTUS March 2, 2014 - 8:45 PM Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium — Milan Referee: Marco Guida Juventus News – Milan/Juve Updates Mar 1, 2014 Is it just me, or does the Europa League suddenly seem… exciting? http://markting10.nl/ First, Juventus ruthlessly take care of business in Turkey, refusing to rest on their 2-0 aggregate lead and putting Trabzonspor out of their misery with another two goals. Then Sebastian Giovinco puts in a Man of the Match performance, showing the kind of skill and intelligence we all know he has in him, though the cosmos (or poor finishing) sadly refused him a goal of his own. And on top of that, the victory means that Juventus play Bianconeri haters Fiorentina in the Round of 16. For a second, we might even forget there’s a Scudetto race. And yet the demanding Serie A schedule moves on — and next up are age-old rivals Milan, who despite being 31 points behind Juve in the campionato have benefited from a slight resurgence under new coach and old player Clarence Seedorf. If it’s true that Milan are having a bit of a see-saw season (horrible domestically, but the only Italian team still in the Champions League), it’s also true that Juve can bring out the best in them. http://markting10.nl/ I would say “Bianconeri, beware!” but Antonio Conte is working overtime as we speak to dispatch the Rossoneri, knowing that if Juve do exactly that, they’ll be keeping another group of red devils — Roma — at bay for another week. And after the lackluster Turin Derby, where a Carlos Tevez wonder-strike and a fortunate non-penalty were the only events of note, Juve will certainly look for a more emphatic result. Before we begin, a shout-out to the spirited Trabzonspor crowd (excluding the knuckleheads who threw those flares in Turin), who kept cheering and bouncing even when the tie was beyond lost. And bravo to their erratic drumming corps, who via U.S. TV sounded like a bootleg version of a Nine Inch Nails demo. Interesting! http://markting10.nl/ Milan Updates: Vidal Suspended, Chiellini and Asamoah Doubtful Despite being relatively well rested thanks to the quick and decisive defeat of Trabzonspor on Thursday, the Bianconeri could be missing up to three key players for Milan at San Siro. As mentioned earlier this week, Arturo Vidal will be out, having reached his yellow-card limit against Torino. Meanwhile, it looks as if Giorgio Chiellini hasn’t quite recovered from the injury to his calf muscle, while Kwadwo Asamoah is still being evaluated for what could be a hamstring problem. So although Conte will be forced to do a minor amount of shuffling, the absence of such important players could have major implications. Gigi Buffon will be shielded by Andrea Barzagli, Leo Bonucci and probably Martin Caceres, who was taken off early against Trabzonspor presumably to rest for Milan. Caceres is easily the quickest centre-back Juve have, but injuries to Barzagli and Chiellini have seen him log a lot of minutes after playing very sporadically. If Conte thinks he needs a longer rest, Angelo Ogbonna will slot into the left CB spot. http://markting10.nl/ Vidal will be sorely missed at Milan, but thankfully the central midfield will be very fresh for Sunday. Both Paul Pogba and Claudio Marchisio were subbed off in Turkey (the former in the first half!), while Andrea Pirlo played only 20 minutes. That’s as close to fully rested as it gets these days. On the wings, Stephan Lichtsteiner returns to the right flank, while the concerns for Asamoah will likely see Federico Peluso take his place on the left. Considering Peluso’s increasingly poor decision-making in the final third, look for attacks to come from the right on Sunday. The attack will be very fresh, as Carlos Tevez and Fernando Llorente got to sit out entirely on Thursday. Meanwhile, the overall striking core is functioning as effectively as we’ve seen all season. Dani Osvaldo is proving to be very effective in Europe and often dangerous in his Serie A appearances, while Sebastian Giovinco is finally showing signs of the dynamic player he’s always threatening to be. So good was he in Turkey, setting up goals, holding up play (!) and tracking back on defense, that Juve should be seriously reevaluating not only his formerly bleak future in Turin but their own strategy for utilizing him going forward. Perhaps his struggles this season are more a reflection of the lack of continuity during both of his Juve spells, or the perpetual puzzle posed by his size and “characteristics.” Whatever the reason, surely this is the player who excited at Parma and during those frustrating Ranieri days. If he refined his shooting and scored more goals, we’d be discussing rumors of a contract extension. http://markting10.nl/ Sadly, it looks as though Mario Balotelli will be missing another confrontation with Juventus. His absences from this fixture in recent years are a bit conspicuous, whether they be through injury or his tri-annual period of suspension. This time around, it seems like he’s picked up a knock and is training separately from his teammates. Too bad: It would be fun to see the Bianconeri take him on at full strength and full emotional equilibrium, but unfortunately his house never seems to be fully in order. Well, no matter. Milan by themselves should be entertainment enough. If Juventus take the Rossoneri threat very seriously, and they will, then their chances are excellent even at San Siro. Milan’s recent renewal is only relative to how terrible they were playing before; they certainly haven’t looked like world-beaters under Seedorf. But again, this fixture motivates the Rossoneri like few others. Let’s hope the Bianconeri make a significant contribution to a post-Seedorf comedown. FINO ALL FINE, FORZA JUVE!!! http://markting10.nl/ Guida Officiates Juve-Milan Marco Guida of Pompei will preside over the always contentious clash with Milan at San Siro. We’ve seen him recently, as Guida oversaw a 4-1 rout of Cagliari last month. According to the official site, Juve have currently won four, drawn two and lost none under Guida’s whistle. Not a large sample size, but an encouraging record nonetheless. Guida’s linesmen will be Di Liberatore and Cariolato. The man known only as Marzaloni will be fourth official; I imagine he will look over at Milan’s side, see Kaka, and wonder if he hasn’t traveled a few seasons back in time. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

MILAN - JUVENTUS March 2, 2014 - 8:45 PM Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium — Milan Referee: Marco Guida Previewing the highly anticipated Milan vs. Juve tie Mar 1, 2014 The Derby d’Italia, as we all know is the rivalry match between Juventus and Inter. http://markting10.nl/ However, for a long time now, the real Derby of Italy should be between AC Milan and Juve. While one team lives of European success, the other is the Old Lady of domestic glory. Two historically prestigious sides that have both lent a hand to the success of the Italian National Team, there’s perhaps no more triumphant two clubs in Italy than AC Milan and Juventus. Each match, regardless of where the two are in the table, is contested passionately. The result, the performance as well as every refereeing decision is scrutinised heavily. It is a game that enchants the fans, the professionals and the neutrals amongst us and to clarify this very point, one need only look to the fact that the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza is practically sold out. Milan only managed to sell less than 40,000 tickets for their match against Roma, the game against Napoli saw less than 60,000 tickets sold while even the game against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League only brought in 65,000 eager spectators. For their showdown against the Bianconeri on Sunday night, 70,000 tickets have already been purchased and it’s expected more will be snapped up before Sunday evening. http://markting10.nl/ A clash of the titans, this match in particular isn’t merely a game pitting XI against XI, it’s a match that will see two coaches who personified their respective teams’ philosophies engage in a tactical battle. Antonio Conte was a Juve player for 13 years, Clarence Seedorf a Milan man for 10. They have won countless titles with their own teams and both possessed the potential to be a top class coach in the future when they were merely boys on the pitch. In Conte’s case, two Scudetti and perhaps another on the way is proof of his excellence. Seedorf has only just come in to steady what was perceived to be a sinking Milan ship and the performance, perhaps more than the results have certainly improved. While Massimiliano Allegri’s Milan were always side who knew how to hold possession, boasting the best stats in Serie A, they proved ineffective in the attacking phase of the game and poor defensively. Set-pieces demonstrated a level of confusion at the back that is not expected from a big team, certainly not an Italian one. Midfielders failed to pick up runs, defenders were unsure of their duty and the side conceded far too many goals to secure the points required. http://markting10.nl/ Under the Dutchman, things have improved, especially at the back. Allegri’s Milan conceded 30 in 19 matches, averaging 1.57 goals a game, Seedorf’s side have conceded five goals in six, making for a better average. The return of Mattia Di Sciglio from injury and Adel Rami’s arrival have raised the overall quality of the side but one must credit the manager for the manner in which he has communicated his ideas and strategies. Yet, the defence could still do with more work but it’s the attack that interests the new tactician the most. Seeking to create a side that attack with fluidity and cohesion in a 4-2-3-1 shape, the Dutchman is careful to point out he isn’t shackled by a set formation, or a particular strategy. He’s happy to change both the tactics and personnel against various opponents to make the most of his player’s strengths and to expose the weaknesses of his adversaries. http://markting10.nl/ “Do you know what the truth is," Asked Seedorf of the journalists before him. “In modern football there are only systems for the defensive side of the game. In attack, there is total fluidity, six players who move and interchange constantly without there being an out and out reference point.” His current side have already begun to show early signs of development, proving more efficient in the final third of the pitch. Yet, when looking at the players he has at his disposal, it’s clear they require a step up in quality. There isn’t a true creative spark in that team that uses his intelligence to exploit the skills of those around him while Mario Balotelli infuriates at times. Technical and skilful, one cannot doubt his ability but the striker must work harder to push opposing centre-backs back and press from the front. At times, he drops back too deep when the players around him are looking for the reference point to deliver that cross or perfect through ball. http://markting10.nl/ Unfortunately, he will not be available for the big spectacle, again. Both in April 2013 and in October 2013, he was suspended from the games against Juventus. This time around, he’s injured but the Rossoneri will have Giampaolo Pazzini available -- a player who is both tactically intelligent and very hardworking. Tactics and strategies aside, Milan vs. Juventus should be about surrendering to the emotions felt on such an occasion as this will prove to be an interesting battle between two remarkable teams and two intelligent former players. http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111