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Coppa Italia - Semi-final - 22-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 1 - 1 Federico Peluso (63′) Stefano Mauri (86′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Late Mauri leveller leaves Biancocelesti in pole position to reach final Juventus Stadium was silenced by the forward who stole in during the dying minutes to level proceedings, putting Lazio temporarily ahead by virtue of away goals. Jan 22, 2013 Juventus threw away a winning position in the Coppa Italia semi-final to draw against Lazio in the first-leg, after the Roman captain Stefano Mauri hit an equaliser with just five minutes left on the clock to give his side the advantage. Federico Peluso had put the Old Lady ahead in a game where they outplayed the visitors, but Antonio Conte's men will have to chase a result in the return fixture to survive in the competition. Chasing a place in the Coppa Italia final to keep the dream of a third domestic double on track, Juventus made an explosive start to the match in front of their own fans. The match was barely a minute old when the home side broke forward, but Claudio Marchisio saw the ball robbed from his grasp by goalkeeper Federico Marchetti after being played in by Alessandro Matri. Leonardo Bonucci also went close early on with a header that went just over the bar, while Paul Pogba also threatened in the air. Lazio were pinned back for the first 20 minutes, but gradually began to fight in a fixture that became progressively scrappier and more imprecise. Their best chance of the first half fell to Stefano Mauri; the forward had the chance to poke home when Leonardo Bonucci scuffed a clearing header, but hesitated and saw the ball cleared by Luca Marrone with the net wide open. Both sides had started the first leg with six midfielders, and the result was a messy encounter that frequently became bogged down around the centre circle. Passes were going wayward across the pitch, with Lazio's creative talents Mauri and Hernanes particularly notable for their lack of calm with the ball at feet. Juventus fans would hold their breath once more in the opening 45 minutes when Emanuele Giaccherini released a stinging effort from deep as the half entered injury time. Marchetti was more than equal to his shot, however, and the teams entered the tunnel still deadlocked. Despite the rather turgid nature of play neither team made changes during the interval, although Juve had already been forced to bring Martin Caceres into the action following an injury to Bonucci. The Turin side switched the focus of attack, looking to put pressure on their rivals out wide through the exertions of Mauricio Isla, but Lazio were resolute and resisted a host of crosses fired in by the Chilean. Nine minutes into the second half, Juventus were presented with their best chance of the match. Matri broke the offside trap and did well to latch on to a stunning lofted pass from Marrone, taking his shot first time on the volley. The effort lacked power, however, and Marchetti again did well to palm away and keep his team level with the hosts. Mauri then appeared with a header at the other end, but Marco Storari was also in the right place and saved comfortably. Pressure on the lacklustre Romans was growing, and it was no surprise that, after 63 minutes, the Old Lady pushed themselves into the lead. A fluid passing move around the box left Giaccherini in space, and his pinpoint cross found Federico Peluso who nodded the ball into the corner of the net. Lazio were furious that a supposed foul in the area had not been called, but it did not matter; the goal stood, and Juve were in the driving seat. Arturo Vidal had been strong in midfield throughout the clash, and the Chilean went agonisingly close to extending his team's advantage. A well-placed shot beat Marchetti only to be denied by the post, and from the rebound the midfielder steered Barzagli's cross inches wide to give Lazio a lifeline. The Aquile took full advantage, as five minutes from the end Mauri stole in at the far post to poke home a corner and hit a shock equaliser. Juventus will now have to score in Stadio Olimpico to progress from the last-four clash. The second fixture is scheduled to take place on January 29, while Roma and Inter play their opening encounter in the Italian capital on Wednesday.

Pareggia Mauri.

La settimana prossima sará una partita di campionato o il ritorno di coppa?

Per Damato di Barletta non é rigore su Vucinic.

Gran parata di Marchetti sul colpo di testa di Vidal.

Palo di Vidal.

Cerqueti é fastidioso come una mosca.

Coppa Italia - Semi-final - 22-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Antonio Damato HT - 0-0: Lazio frighten Juve Jan 22, 2013 Lazio have had the best scoring opportunities in the first half of the Coppa Italia semi-final in Turin, but it’s still goalless with Juventus. These sides are battling for the top of the Serie A table, but also went head-to-head for a place in the Coppa Italia Final. This was the first leg of the semi-final, so away goals will count for the decider on January 29. Juve were without Andrea Pirlo, Giorgio Chiellini, Nicklas Bendtner, Simone Pepe, Kwadwo Asamoah and the suspended Fabio Quagliarella, while Mirko Vucinic was rested due to an ankle problem. Antonio Conte completely reshuffled with Luca Marrone in the back three and Claudio Marchisio supporting lone striker Alessandro Matri. Lazio missed Miroslav Klose, Abdoullay Konko, Ederson and the banned Andre Dias. Federico Marchetti needed a save in the opening 45 seconds as Marchisio rushed in behind Matri to pounce on a ricochet. Leonardo Bonucci then nodded a free kick over from close range and Paul Pogba went close twice from a corner on the day he unveiled a new haircut. Michael Ciani’s header was also off target from a corner for Lazio, but Juve almost gave a goal away when Marco Storari dropped an easy catch and was fortunate nobody could tap in. Pedro Luis Cavanda horribly scuffed his shot from an excellent scoring position, then Emanuele Giaccherini rushed back for a crucial interception on Hernanes. The Bianconeri defence was shaky, as Bonucci was hobbling with an injury. Juve escaped another huge risk on 35 minutes, as Senad Lulic’s cross was mis-kicked into the air by Marrone, but a desperate Andrea Barzagli scramble prevented Stefano Mauri from bundling it over the line from a couple of yards. At the other end, a dangerous Mauricio Isla cross was turned over the bar. Bonucci could not continue any more and hobbled off before the break, making way for Martin Caceres. In stoppages, Giaccherini unleashed a powerful strike from distance and Marchetti did well to get a strong catch. JUVENTUS 0-0 LAZIO (Half-Time) JUVENTUS: Storari; Bonucci (Caceres 43), Marrone, Barzagli; Isla, Giaccherini, Vidal, Pogba, Peluso; Marchisio; Matri LAZIO: Marchetti; Biava, Cana, Ciani; Cavanda, Gonzalez, Ledesma, Hernanes, Lulic; Mauri; Floccari Ref: Damato

Coppa Italia - Semi-final - 22-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Antonio Damato Coppa line-ups: Juventus-Lazio Jan 22, 2013 Juventus have a completely new front line for tonight’s Coppa Italia semi-final against Lazio, who look to Sergio Floccari and Hernanes. These two sides are currently battling for the top of the Serie A table as well as a place in the Coppa Final, but go head-to-head in Turin at 19.45 GMT. This is the first leg of the semi-final and the decider is in Rome on January 29. This means that away goals do count at this stage of the competition. Andrea Pirlo, Giorgio Chiellini, Nicklas Bendtner, Simone Pepe, Kwadwo Asamoah and the suspended Fabio Quagliarella are unavailable for Juve. Claudio Marchisio returns, but Mirko Vucinic is nursing an ankle injury, so Alessandro Matri is the lone striker with support from Emanuele Giaccherini and Marchisio. Under-21 international Luca Marrone is given a rare opportunity to start, but it looks as if he will be in his traditional midfield role rather than at centre-back. Instead, Federico Peluso joins the back three. This is only provisional, as both versatile figures can play in defence or midfield. Arturo Vidal was expected to rest due to a recurring ankle problem, but he starts. Lazio must do without Miroslav Klose, Abdoullay Konko, Ederson and the banned Andre Dias, but again experiment with Lorik Cana in a three-man defence. Floccari has found the net in his last two games, so he leads the way with Hernanes pulling the midfield strings. JUVENTUS: Storari; Barzagli, Bonucci, Peluso; Isla, Vidal, Marrone, Pogba, Giaccherini; Marchisio; Matri LAZIO: Marchetti; Biava, Cana, Ciani; Cavanda, Gonzalez, Ledesma, Hernanes, Lulic; Mauri; Floccari

Buffon set to extend deal until 2015 Jan 22, 2013 Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon could be set to extend his contract at the club until 2015, according to reports in Italy. Both giornalaccio rosa dello Sport and Sky Sport Italia claim that a Press conference has been set up for Wednesday afternoon, which will be attended by the shot-stopper himself and President Andrea Agnelli. The 34-year-old has been at the Bianconeri since 2001 and has racked up over 400 appearances for the club.

Coppa Italia - Semi-final - 22-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Antonio Damato Juventus name squad for Lazio Jan 22, 2013 Juventus’ squad for tonight’s Coppa Italia semi-final match against Lazio includes just two first-team strikers. Boss Antonio Conte confirmed on Monday that he would have to invent something in attack given that Alessandro Matri and Mirko Vucinic were the only players available to him. It is unclear whether the latter will be risked from the start this evening after his recent fitness issues. Andrea Pirlo is missing from the midfield, but Claudio Marchisio returns after he picked up an injury in the 2-1 loss to Sampdoria on January 6. Squad: 1 Buffon, 4 Caceres, 6 Pogba, 8 Marchisio, 9 Vucinic, 11 De Ceglie, 13 Peluso, 15 Barzagli, 19 Bonucci, 20 Padoin, 23 Vidal, 24 Giaccherini, 26 Lichtsteiner, 30 Storari, 32 Matri, 33 Isla, 34 Rubinho, 35 Beltrame, 36 Rugani, 37 Schiavone, 38 Pol Garcia, 39 Marrone, 40 Kabashi.

Coppa Italia - Semi-final - 22-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Antonio Damato History favours Lazio v Juventus Jan 22, 2013 Lazio will take on Juventus in the Coppa Italia semi-finals on Tuesday evening with history in their favour. The two teams have met on 19 occasions in the Italian Cup, with the Biancocelesti collecting seven wins against Juve’s six. The capital outfit have been particularly good in recent Coppa games against the Old Lady of Italian football. In their last five meetings, Lazio have collected four wins and one draw. Juve’s last triumph against Lazio in the domestic Cup competition occurred in January 2000, when current boss Antonio Conte was one of the scorers in a 3-2 Delle Alpi victory.

Parma net Marrone for 2013-14? Jan 22, 2013 Juventus will continue to turn down January offers for Luca Marrone – although he will reportedly join Parma in the summer. It is understood that Genoa, Fiorentina and Parma have all attempted to sign the Italian Under-21 international this month. Juve, at the request of boss Antonio Conte, have rejected all bids, but the situation may change in the summer. Marrone, a central midfielder who has been used as a defender this term, has only appeared in seven games this term. The 22-year-old will thus be allowed to leave on loan for the 2013-14 campaign in order to gain experience of regular first team football.

Coppa Italia - Semi-final - 22-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Juventus-Lazio Betting Preview: There's value in opposing the hosts in cup clash The league leaders are warm favourites to enjoy a home victory in this Coppa Italia semi-final first leg match but Willie Duncan believes that a shock could be on the cards. Jan 22, 2013 Italian champions Juventus will continue their quest for further silverware when they play host to Vladimir Petkovic’s Lazio side in what promises to be an intriguing Coppa Italia semi-final first leg clash in Turin on Tuesday night. Antonio Conte’s men warmed up for this meeting with an emphatic 4-0 thrashing of Udinese at the weekend and Juventus are available at just 4/7 (1.57) with Bet365 to take a step towards the final by defeating Lazio here. Petkovic’s side were held by Palermo at the weekend but have not lost in any competition since slipping to defeat against Catania at the beginning of November. They are available at a tempting 5/1 (6.0) with Bet365 to take victory in Turin with the same firm offering 11/4 (3.75) that the match ends in a draw. The Bianconeri were beaten in last year’s final by Napoli and Bet365 go just 4/9 (1.44) for Conte’s men to take their place in this year’s final while the Biancocelesti are available at 13/8 (2.63) with the same firm to qualify for the final. It is worth noting that Petkovic’s men have kept five clean sheets in their last eight competitive matches and are capable of keeping things tight against a Juventus side that has won just one of their last four games inside 90 minutes. With that in mind, the 19/20 (1.95) on offer from Bet365 for fewer than three goals to be scored looks to represent decent value and could be worthy of support. Both sides are likely to be missing key protagonists for this clash but it is the hosts that appear to be most hampered by injury and the 7/5 (2.40) on offer from Bet365 for Lazio (+1) in the handicap market is outstanding value and simply must be snapped up here. With just five points separating the two clubs at the top of Serie A, the disparity in match odds seems disproportionate and the draw, available at 11/4 (3.75) with Bet365, is superb value in what promises to be an evenly-matched contest.

Pogba will stay at Juventus until the summer, says agent The midfielder has been linked with a number of clubs following several eye-catching displays, but his representative insists he is not for sale at any price. Jan 22, 2013 Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola says the 19-year-old will not be leaving Juventus in the January transfer window and will remain in Turin until the summer. The former Manchester United midfielder has shined in Italy so far, which has seen him linked with a move away from Juventus Stadium, but Raiola has moved to put an end to the latest round of speculation regarding his future. "What is he worth? He is not for sale so has no value. [Giuseppe] Marotta can stay calm, he will stay in Turin until July definitely," he told giornalaccio rosa dello Sport. Pogba only joined the Bianconeri during the summer following his move from Old Trafford and scored twice in his side's 4-0 victory over Udinese on Saturday. The youngster has made 18 appearances for the club so far, scoring four goals.

Coppa Italia - Semi-final - 22-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Conte: Juventus unfairly criticised The former Siena boss has insisted that the Serie A champions can still win every competition they compete in, and has warned not to underestimate Lazio in the Coppa Italia. Jan 22, 2013 Antonio Conte feels that the criticism aimed at Juventus in the wake of their Serie A loss against Sampdoria and draw against Parma earlier this month was harsh. The Bianconeri initially struggled to find their best form after the winter break, but Conte has pointed out that they are still in a great position to win silverware this term. "I’ve heard a little too much criticism this week. Certain people have spoken about a team in crisis because we weren’t able to beat Sampdoria and Parma despite two good performances," Conte said at a press conference. "I’m perfectly relaxed and focus solely on what we’ve achieved. We’re top of the table, we’re in the Coppa Italia semi-finals for the second year in a row and have made it through to the last 16 of the Champions League." The 43-year-old then went on to discuss his side's Coppa Italia tie against Lazio, and stressed that the Stadio Olimpico side will not be pushovers. He said: "We’ll face a strong Lazio side. They’re compact, well-organised and will look to close down space before breaking on the counter-attack. "However, we’ll be playing with the same objective as ever: to win. I’m perfectly relaxed about this because the lads know exactly what is required of them." The first leg of the semi-final clash is on Tuesday.

Coppa Italia - Semi-final - 22-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Juventus are the team to beat, says Petkovic The Lazio coach has nothing but respect for the reigning Italian champions, but believes his side can cause them problems in the Coppa Italia semi-final on Tuesday. Jan 22, 2013 Vladimir Petkovic believes that Juventus are the team to beat in the Coppa Italia and Serie A ahead of Tuesday's cup encounter, but has insisted that Lazio will do their utmost to make life difficult for the Bianconeri. The Stadio Olimpico side have closed the gap on the Serie A leaders to five points following a string of good results in the past few months, and Petkovic has stressed that they want to keep up their good form in the remainder of the season. "Juventus are the team to beat, the strongest team in the league," Petkovic stated at a press conference. "But in the last 12 games, we’ve got the most points, we are doing well and we want to do even better." The 49-year-old then went on to discuss Tuesday's semi-final and made it clear that he expects an even contest. "Tuesday's encounter and the one in Rome will see a great 180 minutes of football. We have to avoid any lapse in concentration which could cost us dearly." The first leg in Turin is scheduled to kick off at 20:45CET.

Coppa Italia - Semi-final - 22-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Juventus lacking attacking options for Lazio clash The Bianconeri are short on options for Tuesday's clash with the Biancocelesti and the Italian coach confirms Andrea Pirlo's extended absence. Jan 21, 2013 Juventus boss Antonio Conte is suffering a lack of striking options ahead of Tuesday's Coppa Italia semi-final clash with Lazio. The 43-year-old has been left with a depleted strikeforce following injuries to Sebastian Giovinco and Nicklas Bendtner, while leading scorer Fabio Quagliarella misses out through suspension. And Conte admits he is erring on the side of caution before making a decision on Mirko Vucinic's fitness. “We’ll have to evaluate Vucinic,” Conte told reporters. “He played 90 intense minutes at the weekend after a period in which we had to preserve him because of his ankle. “I’ll need to speak to Vucinic, but I have to evaluate everything. I don’t want him to get injured again, I want to be cautious. “We’ll have to carefully consider whether to give him another 90 minutes, especially as we only have one striker left in Alessandro Matri. "I'm not yet able to say who will play, I'll have to deploy someone out of their natural position.” The Bianconeri are also set to be without the influence of Andrea Pirlo once more. The 33-year-old missed out on the 4-0 victory over Udinese at the weekend and Conte confirmed Pirlo would again be unavailable for selection. He added: “Pirlo won’t play, that’s for certain. However, Claudio Marchisio should return.”

Coppa Italia - Semi-final - 22-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Antonio Damato Juventus-Lazio Preview: Buoyant Bianconeri chase Coppa Italia glory Just five points separate the two sides in Serie A, but that will count for nothing on Tuesday night as the high-flying pair do battle at Juventus Stadium. Jan 21, 2013 PROBABLE LINE-UPS JUVENTUSStorari Barzagli, Marrone, Peluso Isla, Pogba, Pirlo, Giaccherini, De Ceglie Matri, Vucinic LAZIO Marchetti Konko, Biava, Dias, Lulic Candreva, Gonzalez, Ledesma, Hernanes, Mauri Floccari Silverware is in sight for both Juventus and Lazio as they clash in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final on Tuesday night. The Bianconeri go into the game on the back of a resounding 4-0 win over Udinese on Saturday, while the Biancocelesti played out a battling 2-2 draw with Palermo in their last encounter. With just five points separating the two sides in Serie A, the winner of this cup contest could also strike a telling mental blow in the title race and that fact will not be lost on either Antonio Conte or Vladimir Petkovic. Juve will be without several key men, with Giorgio Chiellini (calf), Simone Pepe (hamstring), Nicklas Bendtner (abductor tear) and Marchisio all missing, while Miroslav Klose, Ederson and Abdoulay Konko are absent for Lazio. DID YOU KNOW? • Juventus may be without Claudio Marchisio, but Paul Pogba put forward a compelling case for a regular starting birth with two goals in the 4-0 win over Udinese on Saturday. • The Bianconeri have lifted the Coppa Italia nine times. • Sebastian Giovinco and Fabio Quagliarella are the club's joint-top scorers this season, with six goals each. • The absence of Miroslav Klose could hit Lazio hard, as he has struck 10 times already this term. • Vladimir Petkovic's side saw off Catania 3-0 in the quarter-finals to seal their semi-final date with Juventus. • The two teams played out a 0-0 draw in their last meeting back in November. Head to Head Serie A ‎- Nov 17, 2012 - Juventus 0 - Lazio 0 Serie A ‎- Apr 11, 2012 - Juventus 2 - Lazio 1 Serie A ‎- Nov 26, 2011 - Lazio 0 - Juventus 1 Serie A ‎- May 2, 2011 - Lazio 0 - Juventus 1 Serie A ‎- Dec 12, 2010 - Juventus 2 - Lazio 1 Last Five Matches Juventus Jan 19, 2013 - Juventus 4 - Udinese 0 - Serie A Jan 13, 2013 - Parma 1 - Juventus 1 - Serie A Jan 9, 2013 - Juventus 2 - AC Milan 1 - Coppa Italia Jan 6, 2013 - Juventus 1 - Sampdoria 2 - Serie A Dec 21, 2012 - Cagliari 1 - Juventus 3 - Serie A Lazio Jan 19, 2013 - Palermo 2 - Lazio 2 - Serie A Jan 13, 2013 - Lazio 2 - Atalanta 0 - Serie A Jan 8, 2013 - Lazio 3 - Catania 0 - Coppa Italia Jan 5, 2013 - Lazio 2 - Cagliari 1 - Serie A Dec 22, 2012 - Sampdoria 0 - Lazio 1 - Serie A Players to Watch Paul Pogba The midfielder has played most of his football coming off the substitutes' bench so far this season, but he shone in the absence of Andrea Pirlo on Saturday, scoring twice and ensuring he heads into this encounter full of confidence. Sergio Floccari With top scorer Miroslav Klose absent through injury, the goalscoring burden will rest on the shoulders of the 31-year-old striker. He will be desperate to make an impression and hope to open his account for the season in the process. Prediction After playing out a cagey 0-0 draw earlier this season, another tight affair is to be expected and though the home side will be desperate to strike a first-leg blow, Lazio will have enough to take a draw back to Stadio Olimpico. Editor's Prediction Juventus 1 - 1 Lazio

Marotta: Llorente will move to Juventus this summer The Bianconeri CEO is confident that his club will be able to lure the Spain international in the summer having missed out on a January transfer for the player. Jan 21, 2013 Juventus sporting director Giuseppe Marotta is confident of signing Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente. Goal.com exclusively revealed that the Bianconeri had a January bid for the Spain international turned down last week, but the 57-year-old is certain that he will represent the club next season nonetheless. "I do not beat around the bush, we told Athletic Bilbao that we are interested in the player and I'm optimistic about his contract. He will play for Juventus from July 1," the 57-year-old told Radio24. Marotta went on to say the club are always monitoring the transfer market, but claimed that a move for Napoli star Edinson Cavani would be incredibly unlikely. "We watch the market carefully, if there are possibilities of improving the group will try to catch them. Cavani is not only elusive for Juve, but for all the Italian teams," he added.

Pogba is like a Dali painting, says Raiola The midfielder's representative feels his client is quite an unique talent, and has revealed several European giants wanted to sign him last summer before he moved to Italy. Jan 21, 2013 Mino Raiola has heaped praise upon his client Paul Pogba in the wake of the Frenchman's impressive performance in Juventus' 4-0 Serie A win over Udinese on Sunday. The former Manchester United midfielder featured for the full 90 minutes and scored twice to help the Scudetto holders to three points. "His valuation is not a problem. You can't put a price on him. Pogba is not for sale," Raiola told Corriere dello Sport. "Paul is a bit like a Dali-painting. Pieces of art are very rare and are worth a lot because they are appreciated by a lot of people. Pogba is just like that. "Juventus fans are concerned that they might lose him to some rich sheik-owned club? That's an understandable concern. I always look after the interests of my players. "Clubs like Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter all enquired about Paul last summer." Pogba is under contract with Juventus until June 2016.

Coppa Italia - Semi-final - 22-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Antonio Damato Zauri saves girl from well Jan 21, 2013 Lazio defender Luciano Zauri has saved the granddaughter of Juventus legend Zbigniew Boniek from a well in Rome. La Repubblica have revealed that the Italy international was lowered into the four-metre hole after the seven-year-old girl had fallen in on Sunday evening. The veteran full-back was lowered into the well on a rope, before pulling the child out to safety. The girl was then taken to hospital with minor bruises.

Coppa Italia - Semi-final - 22-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Antonio Damato Klose out of Coppa semi-final Jan 21, 2013 Miroslav Klose will miss Lazio's Coppa Italia semi-final first-leg against Juventus on Tuesday. The German striker was left out of the Biancocelesti's squad for their match against Palermo on Saturday after picking up a muscular problem, and Vladimir Petkovic has decided to keep the 34-year-old on the sidelines for the Coppa clash. Full squad: Marchetti, Bizzarri, Carrizo; Biava, Cavanda, Radu, Scaloni, Zauri, Ciani; Cana, Ledesma, Mauri, Candreva, Lulic, Gonzalez, Brocchi, Hernanes; Floccari, Kozak, Rozzi.

Coppa Italia - Semi-final - 22-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Antonio Damato Conte to ‘invent’ Juventus attack Jan 21, 2013 Juventus boss Antonio Conte faces a striker shortage ahead of Tuesday’s Coppa Italia semi-final against Lazio. Sebastian Giovinco and Nicklas Bendtner are injured for the first leg clash, Fabio Quagliarella is banned and Mirko Vucinic may not be risked from the first minute after recent fitness issues. “We’ll have to evaluate Vucinic,” Conte stated on Monday. “He played 90 intense minutes at the weekend after a period in which we had to preserve him because of his ankle. “I’ll need to speak to Vucinic, but I have to evaluate everything. I don’t want him to get injured again, I want to be cautious. “We’ll have to carefully consider whether to give him another 90 minutes, especially as we only have one striker left in Alessandro Matri. “Matri will play tomorrow as Giovinco will almost certainly not be at my disposal. Matri came on in the second half against Udinese and did well. I'm impressed by his desire to improve. “There are other players who can be used as a striker with Matri or as a trequartista. I'm not yet able to say who will play, I'll have to deploy someone out of their natural position.” Conte will also be without midfield creator Andrea Pirlo again after the latter also missed the 4-0 win over Udinese. “Pirlo won’t play, that’s for certain,” he added. “However, Claudio Marchisio should return.” The tactician confirmed that January signing Federico Peluso would be in his starting XI at the Juventus Stadium. “I thought Peluso played well against Sampdoria [on his debut]. He’ll play tomorrow, but I don’t know yet in what role – in defence or on the left of midfield.” Lazio frustrated Juventus in Serie A earlier this season and the tactician has respect for the side who are joint-second in the championship – just five points adrift of the Old Lady. “I expect a tough Lazio, one who will look to not give us a lot of space and hit us on the counter,” Conte added. “They have excellent players, ones of class and experience. They’ll fight until the end in the championship and they’ll do well in Europe too. “Lazio will be strong, compact and well-organised. They have consolidated the good foundations established by Edy Reja.” Conte then cut-short any questions about the January transfer window. “We're playing in the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia. I'm focused solely on the game for the time being, not the transfer market.”

Coppa Italia - Semifinale - Andata - 22-1-2013 (ore 20:45) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Antonio Damato Confronti ufficiali 159 - 137 (Serie A) - 19 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Supercoppa Italiana) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) Vittorie Juventus 77 - 70 (Serie A) - 6 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Campionato a gironi) Pareggi 41 - 35 (Serie A) - 6 (Coppa Italia) Vittorie Lazio 41 - 32 (Serie A) - 7 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Supercoppa Italiana) - 1 (Campionato a gironi) Goals Juventus 270 - 242 (Serie A) - 25 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Supercoppa Italiana) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) Goals Lazio 185 - 158 (Serie A) - 23 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Supercoppa Italiana) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) Juventus - Lazio a Torino - Coppa Italia Confronti ufficiali 9 Vittorie Juventus 4 (L'ultima il 13.01.2000, 3-2) Pareggi 2 (L'ultimo il 12.05.2004, 2-2) Vittorie Lazio 3 (L'ultima il 22.04.2009, 1-2) Goals Juventus 16 Goals Lazio 11 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro la Lazio a Torino - Coppa Italia 5 presenze Del Piero Alessandro 3 Birindelli Alessandro 3 Conte Antonio 3 Pessotto Gianluca 3 Tacchinardi Alessio 2 Davids Edgar Steven 2 Di Livio Angelo 2 Inzaghi Filippo 2 Iuliano Mark 2 Montero Paolo 2 goals Bettega Roberto 2 Del Piero Alessandro 2 Ventimiglia Mario 1 Baggio Roberto 1 Causio Franco 1 Cervato Sergio 1 Charles John William 1 Conte Antonio 1 Kovacevic Darko 1 Lojodice Severino Ultimi confronti diretti 03.03.2009 Coppa Italia Lazio-Juventus 2-1 22.04.2009 Coppa Italia Juventus-Lazio 1-2 31.05.2009 Serie A Juventus-Lazio 2-0 12.09.2009 Serie A Lazio-Juventus 0-2 31.01.2010 Serie A Juventus-Lazio 1-1 12.12.2010 Serie A Juventus-Lazio 2-1 02.05.2011 Serie A Lazio-Juventus 0-1 26.11.2011 Serie A Lazio-Juventus 0-1 11.04.2012 Serie A Juventus-Lazio 2-1 17.11.2012 Serie A Juventus-Lazio 0-0 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 6 - Pareggi 2 - Vittorie Lazio 2 - Goals Juventus 13 - Goals Lazio 7