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Serie A Week 37 - 11-5-12 (6:00 p.m.) 1 - 1 Víctor Ibarbo (13′) Mirko Vučinić (61′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Giampaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38933‎ Buffon: Bayern two steps ahead of the rest The legendary Italian goalkeeper saw first hard just how good the Bavarians are during his side's 4-0 aggregate loss to Jupp Heynckes' men last month. May 12, 2013 Juventus may have lifted their second successive Serie A title on Saturday, but captain Gianluigi Buffon freely admits that the Bianconeri still have much to do if they are challenge for the Champions League, arguing that Bayern Munich are currently "two steps ahead of the rest". The Italian champions were dumped out of Europe's premier cup competition by their German counterparts, losing 4-0 on aggregate in the quarter-finals, with the Bavarians going on to reach the final by routing Barcelona 7-0 over two surprisingly one-sided legs. Consequently, while Buffon is enthused by the progress that Juve have made over the past two years, he knows that there is still much work to be done if they are to win the Champions League. "To do that, both us and other European sides need to improve in order to catch up with Bayern Munich, who are currently two steps ahead of the rest," the veteran goalkeeper is quoted as saying by his club's official website. "What’s more, if they win the Champions League this season, they’ll strengthen the team even further, so it will be a difficult task. "Having said that, winning competitions like the Champions League can depend on luck: one fewer mistake, an extra save or a more favourable draw." Buffon has played a key role in the Bianconeri's recent resurgence but he insists that their back-to-back title triumphs have been a real team effort. "I’m happy, because it takes a long time to become captain of a team, but winning two years in a row means the squad has many leaders," he reasoned. "I’m referring to Chiellini, Marchisio, Pirlo, Vidal and Bonucci." Buffon lifted the title after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari in Turin. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 11-5-12 (6:00 p.m.) 1 - 1 Víctor Ibarbo (13′) Mirko Vučinić (61′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Giampaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38933‎ Vidal: Juve can be like Bayern May 12, 2013 Arturo Vidal says he is happy to stay at Juventus, a club he believes could become as strong as the present Bayern Munich side. The Chilean is one of the outfit’s most wanted players and there are suggestions that the Old Lady could sell if a big enough offer was tabled. “I’m content and I am not thinking about anything else,” he told Tuttosport. “Obviously you never know what will happen in football, but I’m happy here. “I have an excellent relationship with boss Antonio Conte. He’s an exceptional person and an out of the ordinary Coach. “The fans also recognise my generosity. They have understood what I want to do on the pitch and they know that when I put on the Juventus shirt I play with my heart.” The 2011 summer signing from Bayer Leverkusen has been a key figure this term and is the club’s joint top scorer in Serie A with 10 goals. “It’s a big strange, but our style of play allows for this to happen. Our strikers are judged badly, but if I or Claudio Marchisio score then it is because Alessandro Matri, Fabio Quagliarella and the others make sacrifices for us.” While Juve dominated Serie A, their Champions League dream was wiped out by Bayern Munich in the last eight. “There is a big difference between Bayern and ourselves, but that is because they have been following a project for years and they’ve reached three Champions League Finals in four years. “I think Juventus can follow the same path. I actually think that we are stronger than Bayern were a few years ago. We can become like them.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 11-5-12 (6:00 p.m.) 1 - 1 Víctor Ibarbo (13′) Mirko Vučinić (61′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Giampaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38933‎ Buffon: 'Proud to lift trophy' May 11, 2013 Gianluigi Buffon lifted the first Scudetto trophy as captain today. “I’m happy to be important for the fans and my team.” Last season it was Alessandro Del Piero who held the silverware aloft, but this time round the presentation concluded with Buffon wearing the captain’s armband. “I am happy to be a man who is important for the fans and my team,” said the goalkeeper. “What of the future? I don’t take any other clubs into consideration. When you win for two years in a row, it means there are many important players in the side who could become captain one day. We’ve got people like Giorgio Chiellini, Claudio Marchisio, Arturo Vidal or even Leonardo Bonucci. “I am sure Antonio Conte will remain, as he has black and white blood running through his veins. In order to win the Champions League we’d have to improve to the level of Bayern Munich, who at the moment are above everyone else. “The problem is that all the other teams will also try to raise the bar, so it’d be extremely difficult. In any case, the Champions League can also depend on minor incidents, like the draw, one save or one goal.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 11-5-12 (6:00 p.m.) 1 - 1 Víctor Ibarbo (13′) Mirko Vučinić (61′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Giampaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38933‎ Conte: 'Juve unlike any other' May 11, 2013 Antonio Conte feels his Juventus are “unlike any other” and after the Scudetto party is looking forward to a vacation. The Serie A trophy was presented to the team at the Juventus Stadium this evening after their 1-1 draw with Cagliari. “It is all so wonderful, the fact we achieved this success and followed up the title from last season is all stupendous,” said Conte. “There’s one more game to go, then we will go off to enjoy our deserved vacation, seeing as for two years we have been working hard. We need to do well in order to rest properly, because it takes a lot of energy to reach these targets.” Giorgio Chiellini called Conte “the architect” of their success story, but the Coach has a different viewpoint. “The lads have been the protagonists throughout these two years, as they always had their minds on the job and trained the best way possible. Can we win again? It’ll be very tough, as we need to work hard and never feel sated. It was difficult for us to follow the Scudetto up this year. “The player I was most impressed by was Paul Pogba, as don’t forget last year he was in the Manchester United youth team and never really played.” If they can also challenge in the Champions League, then this Juve could be considered among the top all-time Bianconeri line-ups. “I don’t think this Juventus resembles any of the previous sides. In terms of grit and determination it can be likened to Marcello Lippi’s, but for the ideas and style of football I think it is unlike any other.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 11-5-12 (6:00 p.m.) 1 - 1 Víctor Ibarbo (13′) Mirko Vučinić (61′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Giampaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38933‎ Chiellini: 'Juve never gave in' May 11, 2013 Juventus have been presented with the Scudetto trophy and Giorgio Chiellini insists “we never gave up, though Inter made us realise we weren’t unbeatable.” The Bianconeri had won their first Serie A title without losing a single game, but that run of over 40 consecutive rounds was ended by a 3-1 home loss to Inter. “It was an extraordinary cavalcade with great results and many sacrifices,” Chiellini told Sky Sport Italia after today’s 1-1 draw with Cagliari. “We never gave up and in the Champions League faced off against the strongest side in Europe, Bayern Munich. “Did we ever fear losing the title? Inter woke us up from a dream, as we thought we were unbeatable and that defeat got our feet back on the ground. “From that point on we began again. Many thought we would lower the intensity in Serie A after progressing in the Champions League, but we maintained our concentration across both tournaments.” Antonio Conte has been hesitant on his future this week, warning the squad needs to be improved if they are to keep on winning. “Conte will stay with us, as we are at the peak of this new era and it’s wonderful to grow together,” assured Chiellini. “He is the main architect of this success and we all want to continue with him. I hope we have Simone Pepe back with us at full fitness next season, as we really missed him and he suffered being in the stands.” Juventus won’t be able to beat Fabio Capello’s 2005-06 record of 91 points, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Cagliari today. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 11-5-12 (6:00 p.m.) 1 - 1 Víctor Ibarbo (13′) Mirko Vučinić (61′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Giampaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38933‎ Conte dismisses Ferguson comparisons The 43-year-old does not believe he will be with the Serie A champions for anything like the same length of time the Manchester United boss has remained at Old Trafford. May 11, 2013 Juventus coach Antonio Conte has dismissed comparisons with Sir Alex Ferguson and believes it would be "boring" to stay with the same club for 26 years. Conte spent 13 years with the Bianconeri as a player and has been in charge of the side for a further two - clinching a second successive Serie A title last week. But with the Manchester United boss announcing his retirement after 26 years at Old Trafford, Conte has dismissed comparisons with the outgoing Scot. "Me the Ferguson of Juventus? First of all I want to applaud a great manager, but I think it will get boring staying on the same bench for as long as 26 years," Conte remarked elusively after the match. "I dont think we could've achieved anything more in these two years. We achieved the absolute maximum. The players have done magnificent things. "If someone thinks I am happy at just winning the league though, they are mistaken. I'm hungrier than ever. A coach always has to find ways to improve the squad. It's not just about the quality, but the hunger to win. "Everyone will expect bigger things from us. They'll want us to win the Scudetto again and to do better in the Champions League. We will do our best." Earlier on Friday, the former midfielder told BBC Sport he would be tempted by a move to the Premier League in the future: "I didn't go abroad as as a football player. I would love to do it as a manager," he added. "I hope, in the future, to be a coach in the Premier League. I have this aspiration, as this would enable me to improve my professional career. And the time will come for that." http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 11-5-12 (6:00 p.m.) 1 - 1 Víctor Ibarbo (13′) Mirko Vučinić (61′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Giampaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38933‎ Player Ratings Goal evaluates the performances of everyone involved as the Bianconeri came from behind to snatch a draw thanks to second-half substitute Mirko Vucinic. May 11, 2013 JUVENTUS Marco Storari - Was let down by his team-mates in the build-up to Cagliari's opener but, in truth, he really should have kept out what was a poorly-struck shot from Ibarbo. Andrea Barzagli - Endured a nightmare 14 minutes on the field, twice being made a fool of by Ibarbo before eventually being forced off through injury, with Caceres coming on in his place. Leonardo Bonucci - Like Barzagli, struggled to contain Ibarbo at times. But stepped out of the defence to good effect, distributing the ball very constructively, as per usual. Giorgio Chiellini - Predictably fine defensive display from Chiellini, but he blotted his copybook with a stupid yellow card for diving in the dying seconds which rules him out of next weekend's game against Sampdoria. Mauricio Isla - Came off second best in an early challenge with Astori but did put over some decent crosses. However, given the amount of ball he saw, his final product just wasn't good enough. Claudio Marchisio - Failed dismally to stop Ibarbo from opening the scoring, struggling to keep up with the Cagliari forward before then being simply barged out of the way. However, he was excellent thereafter and played a key role in Vucinic's equaliser. Luca Marrone - A rare start for Marrone in midfield but he failed to make the most of it. Indeed, he was anonymous for the duration of the game. Arturo Vidal - Started very brightly, putting Giovinco in on goal and testing Agazzi with a fine strike from distance inside the opening 10 minutes. Continued to drive Juve forward thereafter and set up the equaliser with a clever downward header. Emanuele Giaccherini - Juve's utility man did a fine job on the left wing, tormenting Perico at every opportunity and creating chances for the likes of Vidal and Marchisio. Final ball does continue to let him down a tad, though. Sebastian Giovinco - Made a mess of an early opening, taking far too long to get a shot away, but was so unlucky to see his measured free kick come back off the underside of the bar. Struggled thereafter, though, perhaps because of injury, and was replaced just after the break. Alessandro Matri - Busy enough up top but did not make the most of the half-chances that came his way, seeing the majority of his efforts blocked. Inevitably replaced by Quagliarella for the final quarter. Substitutions Martín Cáceres - Made an unexpectedly early entrance, coming on in place of the injured Barzagli with less than 15 minutes on the clock and performed well, even playing on after suffering a heavy knock. Mirko Vučinić - Introduced less than 10 minutes into the second half and wasted little time in making his presence felt, heading home Vidal's knockdown to level matters. Very nearly won it with a curling effort at the death, too. Fabio Quagliarella - Came on for Matri midway through the second half and carried a far greater goalscoring threat. CAGLIARI Michael Agazzi - Lucky that the bar came to his rescue after being beaten all ends up by Giovinco's dipping free kick. But he made a string of solid stops and one spectacular save from a stinging Vidal drive. Davide Astori - A tremendously-timed sliding challenge on Isla six minutes in set the tone for a tremendously composed and committed display from the Italy international. Forced off through injury midway through the second half, though. Luca Rossettini - Typified Cagliari's dogged determination at the back with a terrific block on a goal-bound effort from Matri inside the opening quarter. Never let up from that point on. Gabriele Perico - Was given a rough ride by Giaccherini and it was something of a surprise that he was not hauled off at half-time, with Pulga waiting until just under 10 minutes into the second half to make a change. Nicola Murru - Worked tirelessly but was booked for giving away the free kick with which Giovinco struck the bar, so he was wisely replaced early in the second period. Radja Nainggolan - A lively presence in the middle of the park, the Belgian embarked on a few marauding runs and even tried his luck from distance on occasions. Another display that suggests that he could do a job for one of Italy's elite. Daniele Conti - The captain led by example in the middle of the park, winning the ball back with great regularity and using it intelligently. Albin Ekdal - The Swede was extremely composed in possession and looked capable of making something happen every time Cagliari got the ball to him. However, he drifted badly out of the game the longer the second half wore on. Daniele Dessena - Caused problems every time he drifted out to the right-hand side, and provided his forwards with some decent service. Víctor Ibarbo - Tormented Barzagli early on. Indeed, he had already had a couple of nice early touches, cleverly lobbing the ball over the centre-half's head at one point, before then opening the scoring after a storming run from inside his own half. Mauricio Pinilla - Nowhere near as dynamic has his strike partner but still held the ball up well enough, taking the pressure off his defenders with a couple of fine runs down the flanks. Never looked like scoring, though. Substitutions Dario Del Fabro - Took over from Murru eight minutes into the second half and did reasonably well. Sebastian Eriksson - Came on for the injured Astori on 67 minutes but looked far more vulnerable at the back. Andrea Cossu - Introduced in place of Perico shortly after half-time and performed diligently. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 11-5-12 (6:00 p.m.) 1 - 1 Víctor Ibarbo (13′) Mirko Vučinić (61′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Giampaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38933‎ Juve share spoils with Cagliari May 11, 2013 Juventus had to rely on an equaliser from Mirko Vucinic as they failed to celebrate their Serie A title triumph with victory over Cagliari. The Turin side had wrapped up their 31st Scudetto title last weekend with a narrow victory over Palermo and their next target was beating their own points record set in 2006 under Fabio Capello. However, today proved to be a damp squib as they were shocked by the visitors who took the lead through Victor Ibarbo after 12 minutes before Vucinic levelled after 61 minutes. Juve were the first to show with Cagliari goalkeeper Michael Agazzi forced to save Arturo Vidal's 30-yard shot which was heading for the corner. Cagliari were ahead a minute later with a fine solo goal from Ibarbo who passed Claudio Marchisio and Andrea Barzagli before moving inside the box and scoring in the bottom left-hand corner. Emanuele Giaccherini shot high and wide for the hosts before Radja Nainggolan sent an effort narrowly wide of the right post as the visitors took the game to the champions. Agazzi saved well in the bottom right-hand corner from Marchisio before Juve almost levelled when the goalkeeper was well beaten by Sebastian Giovinco's free-kick which smashed against the bar. Juve had built up a head of steam with Alessandro Matri twice shooting over as they failed to pierce the visiting defence before half-time. Ibarbo shot over for Cagliari but Juve started the second half as they finished the first but they found Agazzi in inspired form. An unmarked Giaccherini was denied by the keeper at his near post and he then blocked Matri's turn and shot before Vucinic fired over. However, Cagliari's resistance was ended with a little under half an hour remaining. Marchisio crossed from the left was headed on by Vidal with Agazzi failing to take the catch and Vucinic tapping in. Marchisio then skimmed the post with a header and Mauricio Isla's drilled shot went narrowly over as Juve searched for the winner. Cagliari showed they were not a spent force when Nainggolan's right-footed shot from outside the box was only narrowly wide as the game finished in a draw. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 11-5-12 (6:00 p.m.) 1 - 1 Víctor Ibarbo (13′) Mirko Vučinić (61′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Giampaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38933‎ Ibarbo ruins Juve record A sensational Victor Ibarbo run from his own half earned a 1-1 draw for Cagliari and ends Juventus hopes of setting a new points record. May 11, 2013 The Bianconeri had already secured the Scudetto last week, but were now hoping to target Fabio Capello’s 2005-06 record of 91 points, even though that title was revoked in the Calciopoli trial. Andrea Pirlo and Paul Pogba were suspended with Gigi Buffon among those rested, so Luca Marrone got a rare opportunity to start in his favoured midfield role. Cagliari were safe mid-table and had Mauricio Pinilla back after his three-match ban was reduced to two on appeal. The Juve players all walked out of the tunnel holding their children, all wearing miniature Bianconeri kits, as flags waved in a fantastic party atmosphere. Michael Agazzi had to beat away a fierce Arturo Vidal snapshot from distance, but Cagliari started aggressively and broke the deadlock in Turin. Victor Ibarbo gathered in his own half, then turned on the turbo to burst between two defenders and used great strength to hold off Claudio Marchisio, then fired the shot so it squirmed underneath Marco Storari. It was a sensational solo effort, as Ibarbo slowed down and then suddenly cut inside to whizz past his opponents. Andrea Barzagli went off moments later with a muscular injury to make way for Martin Caceres. Radja Nainggolan’s angled drive flashed across the face of goal and Sebastian Giovinco went down on the very edge of the box with Davide Astori, but the referee awarded a corner. Alessandro Matri’s scuffed shot was deflected and Agazzi smothered a Marchisio daisy-cutter. Giovinco was very unlucky on 33 minutes, as he curled a free kick over the wall and it thumped the underside of the crossbar, bouncing back off the ground and out with Agazzi stranded. Nicola Murru got a crucial block to stop Matri turning in a Giovinco pull-back from 10 yards. Cagliari thought they were going to score another in stoppages when Pinilla fired straight at Storari from point-blank range, but the offside flag had already been raised. After the restart Agazzi needed his wits about him to get down and palm Emanuele Giaccherini’s low drive round the base of the near post. Juve were far more attacking in this half and equalised when Marchisio chipped up a cross from the by-line for Arturo Vidal to nod back into the six-yard box where Mirko Vucinic tapped in. Agazzi only flapped at Vidal’s headed assist. Vidal flung himself at a Giaccherini cross moments later, but couldn’t quite get on the end of it, while Radja Nainggolan drilled wide from distance. Marchisio almost scored a strange goal with his chest, deflecting a Mauricio Isla cross just past the upright. Vucinic also sprung the offside trap and fired straight at Agazzi, then Isla’s screamer flashed inches over the bar. Vucinic fired off target with Agazzi rooted to the spot in stoppages after Giorgio Chiellini’s acrobatic intervention prevented Pinilla going clear on goal. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUVENTUS: Storari; Barzagli (Caceres 14), Bonucci, Chiellini; Isla, Vidal, Marrone, Marchisio, Giaccherini; Giovinco (Vucinic 51), Matri (Quagliarella 71) CAGLIARI: Agazzi; Perico (Cossu 54), Rossettini, Astori (Eriksson 65); Murru (Del Fabro 53), Dessena, Conti, Ekdal, Nainggolan; Pinilla, Ibarbo Ref: Calvarese http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 37 - 11-5-12 (6:00 p.m.) 1 - 1 Víctor Ibarbo (13′) Mirko Vučinić (61′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Giampaolo Calvarese Attendance:‬ 38933‎ Bianconeri fall short in bid for record points haul Antonio Conte's men had been hoping to make club history by winning their final two games but they needed a Mirko Vucinic header to salvage a point against the visitors. May 11, 2013 Juventus' hopes of breaking their points record for a single Serie A season were dashed by a 1-1 draw at home to Cagliari on Saturday evening. In truth, the Bianconeri were somewhat fortunate to have escaped with a draw, having fallen behind to a stunning solo strike from Victor Ibarbo. However, Mirko Vucinic came off the bench to earn the hosts a draw with a simple header from a terrific knock-down from man of the match Arturo Vidal. With the title having been sealed against Palermo last weekend, the Bianconeri had little to play for - and it showed for long stretches. However, coach Antonio Conte had spoken beforehand of his desire to see his side win their two remaining fixtures and thus break the club's previous points record of 91. Consequently, it was no surprise to see the home side begin in a lively fashion, with Vidal particularly prominent early on, putting Sebastian Giovinco in on goal only to see his team-mate take too long to get a shot away, before then drawing a spectacular save from Michael Agazzi with a fine strike from distance. However, Ibarbo had also started in stirring fashion and it was he who opened the scoring. The Colombian had already frightened the life out of Andrea Barzagli with one drive from deep when he took on the classy centre-back again 13 minutes in. Barzagli had Claudio Marchisio for support but Ibarbo, who had picked up possession inside his own half, simply stormed past the pair of them before coolly slotting the ball underneath Marco Storari to end Juve's five-game run without conceding. The ease with which the Colombian had cut inside Barzagli had been staggering but it was somewhat explained by the Italy international's injury-enforced withdrawal just moments later. In truth, Cagliari looked the better side after Ibarbo's strike but Juve were desperately unfortunate not to have drawn level just after the half-hour mark when Giovinco's measured free kick struck the crossbar and bounced down on the wrong side of the goalline from the home side's perspective. Vidal continued to drive Juve forward but, as it was, the champions went in a goal down at the break, so it was hardly surprising that Conte decided to introduce Vucinic early in the second half. The Montenegrin took a while to get into the game but Emanuele Giaccherini was causing all sorts of problems down the left-hand side and the Bianconeri's utility man went close to drawing his side level after cutting into the area only to see Agazzi get down well to keep out the wing-back's low strike. Vucinic made his mark just moments later, though, nodding home from close range after Vidal had busted a gut to get on the end of Marchisio's cross to the back post and head the ball back across the goal. Juve poured forward in search of a winner, with Marchisio going close late on, but there was to be no denying the Rossoblu, who, in fairness, were good value for their point. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

A proposito, nessuna traccia di Mamozio?

Quante botte ha preso Matri.

Dat is een moslim, hoor.

L'ho pensato io per un attimo.

Bastardo Bendtner.

É la bandiera del Montenegro quella che ha Vucinic sulle spalle, non della Roma.

Abete accolto come merita.

Serie A Week 37 - 11-5-12 (6:00 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Giampaolo Calvarese Marotta 'talked Juve signings' May 11, 2013 Juventus are awarded the Scudetto trophy today and Beppe Marotta confirms he has now “talked with Antonio Conte about the new signings.” The Bianconeri transfer guru always said he would keep discussions over strategy until the end of the season, but the club has now achieved its objective by mathematically securing the title. “Today we are witnessing the apotheosis of a wonderful campaign,” said Marotta before the game with Cagliari. “We have talked with Conte over what will be the new signings. Our objective is to improve, as we want to be protagonists in Europe too.” Among the names circulated in the media today are Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Gonzalo Higuain and Stevan Jovetic. “It is just fantasy football. I want to compliment the players in our squad now, as they have achieved great things.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Gran salvataggio di Chiellini.

Marchisio a terra in area.

Ottimo Chiello.

Cossu pesta Vidal.

La Juve attacca ora a testa bassa.

Quagliarella per Matri.