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Serie A Week 29 - 16-3-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (62′) Claudio Marchisio (74′) "Renato Dall’Ara" Stadium - Bologna Referee: Mauro Bergonzi Attendance: 34415 Conte: 'Why can't I celebrate?' Mar 16, 2013 Antonio Conte can’t quite believe how much Juventus are “flying” towards the Scudetto and explained his celebrations at the Dall’Ara. The Coach was criticised by Bologna boss Stefano Pioli for an “exaggerated” celebration before the final whistle of a 2-0 victory, as he was pumping his fist, calling the crowd and blowing kisses into the television cameras while play was still going. “If I can’t even say anything to our fans and celebrate with them, then tell me what I can do?” said Conte. “We annoy people when we win, I’m sorry, but I did not lack respect towards anyone. We see so many horrible things, people who throw rocks at team buses or swearing, so what’s the problem if I want to celebrate with my fans? “I won, I am winning another Scudetto and that is meant to be a lack of respect? The kiss towards the camera was a spontaneous gesture aimed towards my daughter.” This is effectively the first time that Conte has said Juve are practically Serie A winners for a second consecutive campaign. “Juventus are flying at the moment, but the same thing happened last season. We are achieving important things and must continue. It was a great step forward, we still need to get past the finish line and there are nine games left. “We deserve to be in this position and will continue while also thinking about the Champions League.” The 2-0 victory at the Dall’Ara was a difficult test, as Bologna were fresh from three consecutive victories over the likes of Fiorentina and Inter. “We wanted to win against a team that was in great shape. A defeat today would’ve sent a positive signal to our opponents in the race, but we earned the three points and I am happy with the performance. “Juventus have statistically the strongest defence and most prolific attack. We play good football and I am proud of this team.” Conte was also asked about rumours linking him with a future at Chelsea, PSG or even Real Madrid. “Anything can happen. Right now this is a wonderful experience with Juventus. In future I would love to measure myself in a foreign League, but talking about that now is difficult.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 16-3-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (62′) Claudio Marchisio (74′) "Renato Dall’Ara" Stadium - Bologna Referee: Mauro Bergonzi Attendance: 34415 Pioli: 'Conte lacked respect' Mar 16, 2013 Stefano Pioli criticised Antonio Conte for an “exaggerated” celebration after Juventus won 2-0 in Bologna. The Bianconeri Coach was pumping his fist to get the crowd going at the Dall’Ara before the final whistle, then blew kisses into the television cameras. Pioli was angry and said to assistant manager Angelo Alessio “you need respect even in victory. Certain things shouldn’t be done.” The Bologna boss had calmed down a little when he got to the media area and spoke to journalists. “Conte’s celebration was a little exaggerated, because it was not just aimed at his own team. In any case, we already talked it over and cleared the air. “Juve played well and proved they are a great team. We tried to keep up the tempo, but had hoped to create more scoring opportunities and fell away after the break. Juve created little until the goal. “When I made this decision to play with four attacking players I was confident, but the opening goal took the wind out of our sails. I’d make the same choices again, though. “It was a very fiery and intense match. When games are so physical there can be a few extra challenges.” Pioli has been linked with the job at Napoli next season, but shrugged off questions. “I have to remain concentrated on this season, as we are not mathematically safe yet. I am ambitious, we’ll try to end this campaign in the best possible way and then see what happens. I don’t know anything about Napoli.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 16-3-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (62′) Claudio Marchisio (74′) "Renato Dall’Ara" Stadium - Bologna Referee: Mauro Bergonzi Attendance: 34415‎ Player Ratings Goal.com takes a closer look at the men on display during a comfortable win for the Old Lady, decided by goals from Vucinic and Marchisio in the second half. Mar 16, 2013 Bologna Gianluca Curci - Showed himself to be a safe pair of hands in the first half and responded well to Giovinco's shot. Could do nothing to stop Juve's second-half surge. Archimede Morleo - His well-hit long pass set up Gilardino for what was one of Bologna's best chances at the very start, but from there was forced into a defensive role. Mikael Antonsson - Rarely flashy, the Swedish defender was nevertheless always alert and made one decisive intervention to deny Vucinic, but faded. Gyorgy Garics - Given a lot of grief by Peluso early in the match, the right-back recovered to put in a sturdy display, although he had few chances to break forward. Nicolò Cherubin - Overall coped well with the always-tricky Giovinco, although was grateful to Curci's save after being turned by the forward. Saphir Taider - Was given the duty alongside Perez of making sure Juve's midfield could not breathe and fulfilled that task, giving Pirlo and Marchisio precious little space to break loose. Diego Pérez - Asked to play almost on the edge of his own area, the combative Uruguayan performed the spoiling role okay as he frustrated the visitors early on, before losing his way in an anonymous second half. Panagiotis Kone - Struggled to break free of Peluso's attentive marking, made little contribution and was withdrawn on the hour for Naldo. Manolo Gabbiadini - Had little room to breathe up front as Juve defended diligently throughout, could not combine with Gilardino to bring Bologna back into the game. Alessandro Diamanti - Unlucky to see his shot deflected over with Buffon helpless, did what he could in attack and was a constant danger from set-pieces. Alberto Gilardino - Given a thankless task as Bologna's sole striker, starved of possession, although it took a great intervention from Buffon to stop him opening the scoring. Substitutions Naldo - A nightmare for the defender, who had been on the pitch barely two minutes when turned by Vucinic for the opening goal of the match. Lazaros Christodoulopoulos - Given 20 minutes at the end, but was unable to kick-start his side's faltering attack. Davide Moscardelli - Came on for Gilardino, but could do nothing to save Bologna from defeat. Juventus Gianluigi Buffon - Came out well to deny Gilardino with his feet, although was rather lucky to see the rebound deflected over. Was a rare moment of action in an otherwise quiet match. Andrea Barzagli - Never looked troubled at the back, defending efficiently and distributing well to Peluso as his side cruised to a vital three points. Leonardo Bonucci - Rather fortunate that his inattention did not lead to an opener for Gilardino, but otherwise performed impeccably at the back as Juventus ended up cruising to victory. Giorgio Chiellini - Coped well with a rather timid Bologna attack, coming to the rescue of his keeper when he saved Diamanti's effort. Simone Padoin - A slow start, but started to enjoy himself when given space on the right. A decent cross in the first half came within inches of finding Vucinic. Arturo Vidal - Always a danger for the visitors with his late bursts into the box, although his finishing left much to be desired as more than one chance was put into orbit. Andrea Pirlo - The veteran looked ill-suited to a Juventus side that was far too vertical and rapid for his tastes, given few opportunities to create with the ball at his feet. Claudio Marchisio - Like Pirlo, found himself often bypassed as Juve focused their attacks long and down the flanks. Defensively was strong in the middle, and took his goal with class. Federico Peluso - Was a worthy foil for Giovinco as he got forward on the left, combining well with the youngster. Never afraid to put the boot in, earning a yellow card for one ill-advised challenge. Mirko Vučinić - Held the ball up well and passed intelligently around the area, but was starved of decent chances as Juve's attack spluttered - until he expertly took his opportunity to give his side the lead. Sebastian Giovinco - Impressed at times but lacked consistency against a dogged defence, too many times his tricks failed to pay off. Substitutions Paul Pogba - Brought on late in the second half with the momentum firmly shifted in Juve's favour. Fabio Quagliarella - A late entry right at the death, replacing Vidal. Alessandro Matri - Given a run-out at the end in place of Vucinic. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 16-3-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (62′) Claudio Marchisio (74′) "Renato Dall’Ara" Stadium - Bologna Referee: Mauro Bergonzi Attendance: 34415‎ Vucinic, Marchisio lead Juventus past Bologna Mar 16, 2013 Mirko Vucinic and Claudio Marchisio scored in the second half of play at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Saturday to help Juventus claim a 2-0 win over Bologna. A scoreless first half gave way to a two-goal performance from Juve as Vucinic opened the scoring just after the hour mark. Marchisio made it two by adding an insurance goal in the 73rd minute, his fifth Serie A goal of the campaign. The win sees Juventus extend its lead at the top the Serie A table. The Old Lady improves to 65 points to go 12 points ahead of Napoli. Bologna's three-game winning run in Serie A play comes to an end as the club stays put on 35 points. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 16-3-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (62′) Claudio Marchisio (74′) "Renato Dall’Ara" Stadium - Bologna Referee: Mauro Bergonzi Attendance: 34415‎ Juve go 12 points clear Mar 16, 2013 Juventus opened up a 12-point lead at the top of Serie A thanks to a win over Bologna at the Stadio Dall'Ara. Second-half goals from Mirko Vucinic and Claudio Marchisio earned the Bianconeri all three points to extend their advantage at the top of the table over Napoli and AC Milan, who play Atalanta and Pescara respectively tomorrow. Bologna had their moments in the first half but were unable to build on a win over Inter Milan from last weekend. Gianluigi Buffon showed great alertness and precision in the seventh minute, first to race off his line and then to prevent Alberto Gilardino from passing him with his right foot. Juve responded with Sebastian Giovinco denied by Gianluca Curci and Arturo Vidal shooting over. Gilardino thought he had opened the scoring in the 52nd minute with a bullet header which left Buffon no chance, but the linesman's flag had already been raised to cut short the home side's celebrations. Two minutes later, Curci made a fine save to deny Giovinco as Juve appeared to move up a gear. And in the 62nd minute, they took the lead when Marchisio played the ball to the feet of Vucinic on the edge of the area and he turned to shoot low past Curci. Vucinic then returned the favour in the 74th minute to set up Marchisio, who picked his spot in the bottom right-hand corner to see off Bologna's challenge and give Juve a comfortable lead at the top of the standings. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 16-3-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (62′) Claudio Marchisio (74′) "Renato Dall’Ara" Stadium - Bologna Referee: Mauro Bergonzi Attendance: 34415‎ Bianconeri inch closer to 31st Scudetto Mar 16, 2013 Juventus defeated Bologna 2-0 at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Serie A on Saturday night. Goals from Mirko Vucinic and Claudio Marchisio secured the win for Antonio Conte’s men in an entertaining game. The first chance of the game fell to Bologna after a long ball over the top to Alberto Gilardino who found himself clean through on goal but Gianluigi Buffon made a vital challenge to stop him. The ball then fell to Alessandro Diamanti with the goal gaping but his shot was blocked. Sebastian Giovinco came close in the 17th minute after a great peace of skill but the keeper got down well and made a comfortable save. Arturo Vidal then came close just a minute later after good work from Vucinic but the Chilean blasted over. The Bianconeri almost broke the deadlock ten minutes before the break after excellent work on the right wing by Simone Padoin who then crossed for Vucinic in the six yard box but he failed to make contact with the ball. Vidal was presented with a golden chance on the stroke of half time when Juventus broke quickly and the midfielder found himself one on one with Gianluca Curci but again he failed to hit the target. Giovinco came close again just one minute into the second half after he turned his man and hit a curling shot which went inches wide. The home side thought they had took the lead on the 51st minute after a brilliant free kick into the box from Diamanti which Gilardino headed into the bottom corner but it was correctly called offside by the linesman. The champions fired back with a chance of their own just minutes later again through Giovinco. The Italian international found space in the box but fired straight at the keeper. The Bianconeri eventually broke the deadlock on the hour mark thanks to Vucinic. Naldo got far too tight and the Montenegrin rolled the defender and slotted the ball into the corner. The champions secured the three points with 20 minutes to go after a superb move and finish from Marchisio. He played a one two with Vucinic and the Italian coolly put the ball through the goalkeepers legs with the outside of his boot. The Rossoblu nearly pulled a goal back with five minutes to go. Diamanti struck the ball well from the free kick but Buffon managed to punch it away to safety. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 16-3-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (62′) Claudio Marchisio (74′) "Renato Dall’Ara" Stadium - Bologna Referee: Mauro Bergonzi Attendance: 34415‎ Bianconeri conquer Bologna Mirko Vucinic and Claudio Marchisio secured a 2-0 victory for Juventus at the Stadio Dall’Ara to end Bologna’s three-game winning streak. Mar 16, 2013 Both sides were brimming with confidence going into this game, as the Bianconeri were nine points clear at the top of the table and welcomed Arturo Vidal back from suspension. Bologna had won three on the bounce, including against Fiorentina and Inter, while Panagiotis Kone’s ban had expired, but Juve were unbeaten at the Dall’Ara since 1998. The hosts so nearly took the lead after five minutes when Gigi Buffon rushed out of the penalty area to tackle Alberto Gilardino and was fortunate that the Alessandro Diamanti follow-up was deflected wide off Giorgio Chiellini for a corner. Buffon was also lucky his tackle was clean, otherwise it would’ve been a straight red. Gianluca Curci smothered at the end of a Sebastian Giovinco mazy run through a group of players in the box, then Vidal blasted over from the edge of the box. Diamanti wasted a counter-attack by blasting well wide and Andrea Pirlo also fired over from distance. Simone Padoin dribbled away from players down the right side of the box and flashed a ball across the face of goal, but Vucinic wasn’t quick enough to stick out a leg and deflect it in with the goalkeeper already beaten. Diamanti required treatment before the break after an accidental elbow in side of the head from Pirlo and was clearly dazed. In first half stoppages Juve went on the counter and Vidal again couldn’t keep his shot down. Buffon held a dangerous flicked on Mikael Antonsson header from Diamanti’s free kick, but moments later Giovinco thought he had scored when swinging a right-foot effort inches past the far post. Bologna had the ball in the back of the net on 51 minutes with Gilardino’s header on a Diamanti set piece, but the flag was raised for offside. Claudio Marchisio’s daisy-cutter was smothered, then Giovinco cut in past Nicolo Cherubin only to sting Gianluca Curci’s palms from point-blank range. Diego Perez was booked for a mistimed tackle on Chiellini and moments after play resumed he went into another scything tackle on Peluso, so was fortunate not to be sent off. He surprisingly wasn't substituted, as instead Naldo came on for Bologna to adopt a three-man defence. Juventus took the lead just past the hour mark, as Vucinic gathered from Marchisio with his back to goal, spun round Naldo and prodded it through Curci’s legs from 12 yards. Vucinic blasted past the far post from the edge of the box and Buffon watched a Gabbiadini header whistle wide. It was an increasingly tense game with six bookings after 71 minutes. Marchisio put the result under lock and key with a well-worked goal. A quick one-two with Vucinic allowed him to burst into the area and the midfielder finished with an angled drive to nutmeg Curci. Substitute Davide Moscardelli curled wide after a fine solo run and Pirlo also turned off target, but Buffon parried a Diamanti free kick with his fists, bizzarrely punching it into the ground as it dipped. Alessandro Matri was flagged offside in a very tight decision, but had missed the goal anyway. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOLOGNA: Curci; Garics (Christodoulopoulos 69), Antonsson, Cherubin, Morleo; Perez, Taider; Kone (Naldo 57), Diamanti, Gabbiadini; Gilardino (Moscardelli 75) JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Padoin, Vidal (Quagliarella 90), Pirlo, Marchisio, Peluso; Vucinic (Matri 82), Giovinco (Pogba 76) Ref: Bergonzi http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 29 - 16-3-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 0 - 2 Mirko Vučinić (62′) Claudio Marchisio (74′) "Renato Dall’Ara" Stadium - Bologna Referee: Mauro Bergonzi Attendance: 34415‎ Vucinic and Marchisio extend Bianconeri's Serie A lead The Bianconeri took their time in making the breakthrough, but finally found their rhythm in the second half as goals from the striker and midfielder earned maximum points. Mar 16, 2013 An excellent second-half display was the key for Juventus as they took another giant leap towards the championship, dispatching Bologna 2-0 on Saturday evening to go 12 points clear at the top of Serie A. The defending champions struggled early on break down a dogged rival, but once Mirko Vucinic gave his side the lead it was all too easy, and victory was assured when Claudio Marchisio doubled the Old Lady's advantage. Looking for a win that would further cement their status as runaway favourites for the 2012-13 Serie A title, Juve started brightly and immediately began pushing forward in search of an opener. It was Bologna, however, who played patiently and on the break, that had the game's first clear chance. Gianluigi Buffon came steaming out of goal and performed a well-timed tackle on Alberto Gilardino outside of his area, but the veteran goalkeeper had left the net unguarded. The rebound fell to Alessandro Diamanti, and it took a vital intervention from Giorgio Chiellini to deflect the midfielder's shot over the bar and prevent a goal. Sebastian Giovinco was quiet in the opening minutes, but when the forward sprung to life he almost turned the game in Juve's favour. Taking the ball from Federico Peluso, he performed an impeccable nutmeg to break free of his marker and go through against Gianluca Curci, but the shot lacked venom and was saved comfortably. Seconds later, an intelligent lay-off from Mirko Vucinic opened the net up for Arturo Vidal, but from the edge of the box the Chilean blazed well over. The Old Lady continued to probe, dominating possession, but chances were few and far between against a Bologna side who defended deep in their own half and effectively. Simone Padoin was the architect of one of the league leader's few clear opportunities, wriggling free down the right flank and firing in a low cross. Vucinic was waiting, but could connect and Mikael Antonsson came to the rescue for the hosts, intercepting and clearing well. Juve shaded the first 45 minutes, but went into the dressing rooms with the game still poised at 0-0. The visitors came out after the break resolved to take the advantage, and Giovinco went close to obliging in the first minutes after the restart. A slick build-up stretched the Rossoblu back line and left the striker with space, and his looping effort flew agonisingly close to Curci's left post as it went wide. Bologna, however, were still very much in the game; Gilardino thought he had opened the scoring after heading in an impeccable Diamanti free kick, only to see his celebrations cut short by the linesman's raised flag. The match was opening up, and Curci had to react well to stop Giovinco's left-footed effort after the forward twisted away from the attentions of Nicolo Cherubin. With just over an hour played, Juventus finally made the breakthrough they so desperately desired. Vucinic had enjoyed few chances on goal, but did brilliantly to turn Naldo with his back to goal and clean through with Curci, powered an unstoppable shot to put his side in the ascendancy. Juve were boosted by that goal, and never looked like relinquishing their hold on the game. Victory was assured 17 minutes from the end. Bologna's defence was ripped open by a brilliant sequence of passes, and Claudio Marchisio was the beneficiary as he stayed onside and stroked the ball passed Curci to put his team 2-0 up, and end the game as a contest. The win puts the Bianconeri well out in front at the summit of Serie A, as they enjoy a 12-point lead over their rivals. Second-placed Napoli can cut the deficit to nine once more with victory on Sunday over Atalanta at the San Paolo. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Poverino Diamanti ce l'hanno tutti con lui .....

Matri sbaglia ma era in fuorigioco .... forse no.

Ottimo Pirlo ma il tiro é fuori.

Finalmente Matri in campo.

Perez a caccia di un'inquadratura della telecamera.

Pogba in campo per fare il terzo goal.

Assist di Vucinic per il goal di Marchisio.

CLAUDIO MARCHISIO 0-2

Giallo per Vidal.

Perez da espellere prima che faccia male a qualcuno.

Arriva la primavera, fine del letargo invernale.

Diamanti frustrato.

MIRKO VUCINIC 0-1

Serie A Week 29 - 16-3-2013 (8:45 p.m.) - "Renato Dall’Ara" Stadium - Bologna Referee: Mauro Bergonzi HT 0-0: Juve stutter in Bologna Mar 16, 2013 Gigi Buffon had a moment of panic on Alberto Gilardino, though Juventus have since been in control as it’s still 0-0 at half-time in Bologna. Both sides were brimming with confidence going into this game, as the Bianconeri were nine points clear at the top of the table and welcomed Arturo Vidal back from suspension. Bologna had won three on the bounce, including against Fiorentina and Inter, while Panagiotis Kone’s ban had expired, but Juve were unbeaten at the Dall’Ara since 1998. The hosts so nearly took the lead after five minutes when Gigi Buffon rushed out of the penalty area to tackle Alberto Gilardino and was fortunate that the Alessandro Diamanti follow-up was deflected wide off Giorgio Chiellini for a corner. Buffon was also lucky his tackle was clean, otherwise it would’ve been a straight red. Gianluca Curci smothered at the end of a Sebastian Giovinco mazy run through a group of players in the box, then Vidal blasted over from the edge of the box. Diamanti wasted a counter-attack by blasting well wide and Andrea Pirlo also fired over from distance. Simone Padoin dribbled away from players down the right side of the box and flashed a ball across the face of goal, but Vucinic wasn’t quick enough to stick out a leg and deflect it in with the goalkeeper already beaten. Diamanti required treatment before the break after an accidental elbow in side of the head from Pirlo and was clearly dazed. In first half stoppages Juve went on the counter and Vidal again couldn’t keep his shot down. Bologna 0-0 Juventus (Half-Time) BOLOGNA: Curci; Garics, Antonsson, Cherubin, Morleo; Perez, Taider; Kone, Diamanti, Gabbiadini; Gilardino JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Padoin, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Peluso; Vucinic, Giovinco Ref: Bergonzi http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Marotta confirms Ibra talks Mar 16, 2013 Juventus director general Beppe Marotta has confirmed they “talked” to PSG about Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but his wages are a stumbling block. The newspapers in Italy have been filled with reports of Bianconeri interest in the Swede, who had started his Serie A career in Turin before walking away post-Calciopoli in 2006. “It is certain that Pavel Nedved and Leonardo talked about Ibra,” Marotta told Sky Sport Italia before today’s game with Bologna. “Ibra is a great player, but not the type we are looking for in terms of age and economic parameters. “Without doubt he is a champion, but at this moment Italian clubs cannot sign players who earn such high wages. We appreciate him a great deal, who wouldn’t like a player like him? However, it is not possible.” Marotta commented on the Scudetto race and Juve’s Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich. “The Scudetto has to be taken one step at a time, like a cycling tour, and it’s no good winning the penultimate stage if someone else goes on the podium. “We are concentrating on Serie A without ignoring the Champions League, as we want to go all the way in both competitions.”

Serie A Week 29 - 16-3-2013 (8:45 p.m.) - "Renato Dall’Ara" Stadium - Bologna Referee: Mauro Bergonzi Line-ups: Bologna-Juventus Mar 16, 2013 Juventus aim to break further away at the top of the table, but visit giant-killers Bologna this evening. The Stadio Dall’Ara hosts the 19.45 GMT kick-off, click here for a match preview. The Bianconeri are nine points clear at the top of the table and through to the Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern Munich, so confidence is sky high. Arturo Vidal returns from his one-match ban, while Martin Caceres and Paolo De Ceglie are also back in the squad. Only Nicklas Bendtner and Simone Pepe remain on the treatment table. Mirko Vucinic and Sebastian Giovinco are chosen to lead the attack with Andrea Pirlo and Claudio Marchisio in midfield, but Federico Peluso and Simone Padoin are surprise choices out wide. Bologna are also feeling good about their chances this evening, as they are on a run of three consecutive victories, including results over Fiorentina and Inter. Frederik Sorensen is the only injury absentee, but Panagiotis Kone returns from suspension to complete the inspirational front line with Alberto Gilardino, Alessandro Diamanti and Juventus-owned Manolo Gabbiadini. The stadium is sold out, but there are reports that 10,000 tickets have gone to Juventus fans, as many support the club in the city. BOLOGNA: Curci; Garics, Antonsson, Cherubin, Morleo; Perez, Taider; Kone, Diamanti, Gabbiadini; Gilardino Bologna bench: Agliardi, Lombardi, Naldo, De Carvalho, Krhin, Pazienza, Abero, Guarente, Motta, Christodoulopoulos, Pasquato, Moscardelli JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Padoin, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Peluso; Vucinic, Giovinco Juventus bench: Storari, Rubinho, Marrone, De Ceglie, Giaccherini, Lichtsteiner, Pogba, Isla, Asamoah, Anelka, Quagliarella, Matri http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Beckenbauer: Juventus-Bayern Munich tie on a knife edge The legendary sweeper believes the two sides will be difficult to separate, despite his allegiance with the Bavarians. Mar 16, 2013 Franz Beckenbauer has admitted that Bayern Munich were handed a "tough draw" in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Friday after they were paired with Juventus. The Bavarians ran out 4-1 victors in the two sides' last meeting back in 2009 - also in Europe's elite club tournament - but their former captain is under no illusions as to the difficulty of the tie that the Bundesliga leaders have been given. "It is a tough draw. It's 50-50, although it's not such a good thing that Bayern kick the tie off at home," Beckenbauer told Sky Sport Deutschland. "Whoever leads the Italian league with a nine-point advantage can obviously play football. Malaga or Galatasaray would have been more feasible, but a draw cannot be requested." Former Bayern trio Stefan Effenberg, current CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and ex-midfielder Lothar Matthaus were also all wary of the Italians' threat. "It will be an unpleasant task. Juventus can take on any opponent in the world, are incredibly strong defensively and have a superior clock-ticker in Andrea Pirlo," said 1999 Champions League runner-up Effenberg. Meanwhile, Rummenigge noted: "This is not a dream draw. Although we won 4-1 the last time we played them, we will nonetheless need two more good days in the office to reach the semi-finals. "I hoped that Bayern would have been paired with another opponent," concluded FCB legend Matthaus. "They found their style this season and will have two key players available in Franck Ribery and Bastian Schweinsteiger this time around."