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Serie A Week 20 - 13/1/13 (3:00 p.m.) - Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma Referee: Andrea De Marco Giovinco faces Parma past Jan 11, 2013 Sebastian Giovinco is expecting a tough challenge when Juventus take on former club Parma this weekend. The Old Lady will be looking to get back to winning ways after their surprise loss to Sampdoria, but the Gialloblu are unbeaten at home in Serie A this term. “I owe Parma a lot as they re-launched me,” Giovinco, who spent two seasons at Parma before his summer return to Juve, told Sport Mediaset. “With Coach Roberto Donadoni, they have become an even more compact side, one which is difficult to beat. “We, however, have to hit back after our defeat to Sampdoria. We know that it won’t be easy, but we’ll do everything we can to win.” The Turin giants will face a complex month ahead given that they are still in the Scudetto race, the Coppa Italia and the Champions League. “We will face nine games in 35 days. The most delicate stage of the season is on its way, with a lot of important matches that are close together. “This, however, is a good thing as it means we are in the running for all the trophies.” The 26-year-old is Juventus’ top scorer this season, thanks to his 10 goals in all competitions. “I feel important rather than fundamental,” he added. “We are a squad and all of us are important, we’ll need every one from now until the end of the season.” The Italian international was also asked about the possible January arrival of Didier Drogba. “He would be good for us. The more of us in attack, the better.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A - 1^ Giornata Ritorno - 13-1-2013 (ore 15:00) - Stadio "Ennio Tardini" - Parma Arbitro: Andrea De Marco Confronti ufficiali 57 - 41 (Serie A) - 10 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) - 2 (Supercoppa Italiana) - 2 (Coppa Uefa) Vittorie Juventus 29 - 18 (Serie A) - 7 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) - 2 (Supercoppa Italiana)Pareggi 16 - 14 (Serie A) - 1 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Coppa Uefa) Vittorie Parma 12 - 9 (Serie A) - 2 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Coppa Uefa) Goals Juventus 96 - 69 (Serie A) - 14 (Coppa Italia) - 9 (Campionato a gironi) - 3 (Supercoppa Italiana) - 1 (Coppa Uefa) Goals Parma 53 - 43 (Serie A) - 7 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Supercoppa Italiana) - 2 (Coppa Uefa) Parma - Juventus a Parma Serie A Confronti ufficiali 20 Vittorie Juventus 5 (L'ultima il 06.01.2010, 1-2) Pareggi 9 (L'ultimo il 15.02.2012, 0-0) Vittorie Parma 6 (L'ultima il 15.05.2011, 1-0) Goals Juventus 21 Goals Parma 22 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro il Parma a Parma 10 presenze Del Piero Alessandro 9 Tacchinardi Alessio 8 Pessotto Gianluca 7 Ferrara Ciro 7 Montero Ronald Paolo Iglesia 7 Peruzzi Angelo 7 Trezeguet David Sergio 6 Buffon Gianluigi 6 Davids Edgar Steven 6 Marocchi Giancarlo 2 goals Baggio Roberto 2 Di Vaio Marco 2 Ravanelli Fabrizio 2 Tacchinardi Alessio 1 Camoranesi Mauro German 1 Del Piero Alessandro 1 Ferrara Ciro 1 Iaquinta Vincenzo 1 Ibrahimovic Zlatan 1 Inzaghi Filippo Ultimi confronti diretti 29.08.2007 Coppa Italia Parma-Juventus 1-3 11.11.2007 Serie A Parma-Juventus 2-2 16.04.2008 Serie A Juventus-Parma 3-0 06.01.2010 Serie A Parma-Juventus 1-2 09.05.2010 Serie A Juventus-Parma 2-3 06.01.2011 Serie A Juventus-Parma 1-4 15.05.2011 Serie A Parma-Juventus 1-0 11.09.2011 Serie A Juventus-Parma 4-1 15.02.2012 Serie A Parma-Juventus 0-0 25.08.2012 Serie A Juventus-Parma 2-0 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 5 - Pareggi 2 - Vittorie Parma 3 - Goals Juventus 19 - Goals Parma 13 http://it.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Coppa Italia - Quarti di finale - 9-1-2013 (ore 20:45) 2 - 1 Stephan El Shaarawy (6′) Sebastian Giovinco (13′) Mirko Vučinić (96′) Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Coppa Italia - Entra Vucinic e il Milan cade ai supplementari La Juventus passa alle semifinali battendo 2-1 i rossoneri a Torino: apre El Shaarawy, pareggia Giovinco e al 95’ chiude il montenegrino. I bianconeri adesso se la vedranno in semifinale con la Lazio: andata il 22 gennaio all’Olimpico, ritorno in casa il 29. Eurosport - Mercoledí, 9 gennaio 2013 Come l’anno scorso Juventus e Milan si trovavano di fronte in Coppa Italia. E, come nel 2012, a decidere è Mirko Vucinic ai supplementari. Passano i bianconeri, che si impongono per 2-1 in rimonta tra le mura domestiche nel match secco dei quarti di finale. Una partita a tratti splendida, specie all’inizio e alla fine. Quando alla forza dei campioni d’Italia ha risposto colpo su colpo un Diavolo indomito. Con la rete d’apertura di Stephan El Shaarawy e il doppio tentativo del “carneade” Bakaye Traoré tra 119’ e 120’, murato sempre dall’ex Marco Storari. Alla fine passa la Juventus, che troverà la Lazio in semifinale (andata martedì 22 gennaio all’Olimpico, ritorno il 29 a Torino). POCO TURNOVER: MARRONE TITOLARE - Antonio Conte opera un turnover moderato. Oltre agli infortunati Chiellini e Marchsio, stanno fuori Buffon, De Ceglie, Pirlo (nonostante un errore dell’ufficio stampa lo inserisca nella distinta) e Vucinic. Nel tradizionale 3-5-2 si vedono così Storari tra i pali, Caceres in difesa, Marrone in regia e Isla da esterno sinistro, con Ghiaccherini interno e Matri in attacco al fianco di Giovinco. Massimiliano Allegri risponde con la formazione titolare, un 4-3-3 nel quale davanti partono titolari Pazzini ed El Shaarawy, con Emanuelson a supporto. Boateng parte da centrocampo con Ambrosini e Montolivo, mentre in difesa torna Acerbi al fianco di Mexes e De Sciglio parte dall’out mancino. SUBITO SPETTACOLO: 1-1 ALL’INTERVALLO - È subito partita vera in uno Juventus Stadium stracolmo. Dopo tre minuti Ambrosini spaventa Storari con un gran sinistro da fuori che viene alzato in corner dal portiere ex di turno, sintomo di un Milan sceso in campo con l’obiettivo di passare il turno. Poco male, perché al secondo affondo i rossoneri passano. Boateng salta Bonucci a sinistra e scarica al centro per El Shaarawy, che in diagonale colpisce portando in vantaggio il Diavolo già al 6’. Punta nell’orgoglio, la Vecchia Signora reagisce con le proprie armi migliori. Pressing, ritmi forsennati e ripartenze ad alta velocità. Matri sfiora il pareggio all’8’ con un bel colpo di testa che non inquadra la porta per pochi centimetri. Passano quattro minuti e arriva l’1-1. Punizione a giro dal limite di Giovinco che batte un Amelia non molto reattivo con una splendida traiettoria a giro che passa agilmente la barriera. Il Milan inizia a soffrire ed espone troppo i balbettanti Acerbi e Mexes alla velocità di un ispirato Giovinco. La Formica Atomica porta al giallo il centrale francese (17’) e sfiora la doppietta dopo aver bruciato l’ex difensore del Chievo (conclusione a lato di poco al 33’), dopo averci provato nuovamente su punizione alla mezz’ora. Soltanto sul finire della prima frazione di gioco la Juventus rallenta e fa rialzare la testa al Milan. Che, però, trova soltanto il tempo per rischiare l’inferiorità numerica con Mexes, autore di uno sciocco fallo tattico su Storari e salvato da Mazzoleni (40’). RIPRESA BRUTTINA, SI VA AI SUPPLEMENTARI - Tanto bello il primo tempo, quanto noioso il secondo. La Juventus torna a martellare e al 52’ va vicinissima al gol con Giovinco che, servito involontariamente di nuca da Vidal, non ha però la freddezza per punire indisturbato dal cuore dell’area. Conte al 60’ toglie proprio la Formica Atomica, un po’ malconcia, per Vucinic, mentre Allegri risponde dieci minuti dopo levando i pessimi Emanuelson e Pazzini per Bojan e Niang. Il Milan prende tono man mano che passa il tempo, nonostante in campo entri anche Pirlo (al posto di un Marrone non entusiasmante al 77’). Le uniche notizie sono appunto i cambi. Che Conte finisce con De Ceglie per Lichtsteiner (83’) e Allegri con Traoré per un generoso Ambrosini, frenato dai crampi al 91’. Si va ai supplementari, come nella stagione scorsa. OVERTIME-SHOW, DECIDE VUCINIC – La Juventus affonda subito il colpo al primo tentativo. Contropiede bruciante di Giaccherini, che serve De Ceglie a sinistra. Il terzino sbaglia lo stop ma in qualche modo serve comunque l’accorrente Vucinic che insacca sul primo palo (95’). È la mazzata definitiva, perché i rossoneri si lanciano in attacco ma non passano più. Merito di Storari, che con tre parate fondamentali salva il risultato. Al 110’ su Niang che aveva saltato nettamente Barzagli, al 119’ e al 120’ su Traoré, che calcia due volte in porta con grande potenza dal cuore dell’area ma sbatte contro il portiere bianconero. Finisce così, passa la Juventus e il Milan per il secondo anno di fila viene eliminato ai supplementari da Vucinic. Una partita “vera” che nobilita la Coppa Italia. E, adesso, con la doppia semifinale contro la Lazio, l’anti-Juve designata dal campionato, il livello è destinato a restare altissimo. Mattia Fontana.

Serie A Week 20 - 13/1/13 (3:00 p.m.) - Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma Referee: Andrea De Marco Santacroce wary of Juve threat Jan 10, 2013 Parma defender Fabiano Santacroce knows his team will be up against it when they face Juventus this weekend. The Crociati host Antonio Conte's side this Sunday, and the 26-year-old believes his team will have to at their best if they are to come away with three points. “It is not going to be easy against Juventus, that's for sure,” he told reporters. “We are going to have to be at our best if we want to win. “We realise that they are not going to offer us too many opportunities, so when we are presented with one, we will have to take it.” He also commented on the return of Sebastian Giovinco who left Stadio Ennio Tardini in the summer for the Bianconeri. “Giovinco is a good guy. He deserves all the good things that are happening to him. “He never gave up on his dream and has always believed he is good enough to play at the highest level.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 20 - 13/1/13 (3:00 p.m.) - Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma Referee: Andrea De Marco 'We have to be 100% to beat Juve' Jan 8, 2013 Parma Coach Roberto Donadoni has claimed Juventus' loss last weekend will not affect their game this Sunday. The Bianconeri went down 2-1 at home to Sampdoria, and the 49-year-old Gialloblu boss has admitted that his team will have to be at their best if they are to claim three points against Antonio Conte's side. “We have to deal with them no matter what their result was last time,” he told a Press conference. “It doesn't really matter what happened last Sunday against Sampdoria. “We have to be at our best whatever has happened. They are a great side.” He then remarked on their own match with Palermo last time where they won 2-1 at Stadio Ennio Tardini. “It was a very important win for us,” he said. “We played against a team that caused us some difficulty, but we won because we took our chances. “I cannot really define what went so right for us, perhaps we were a bit lucky.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Marchisio apology from fake account Jan 11, 2013 Juventus have confirmed that the comments attributed to Claudio Marchisio in his Instagram account are fake. The Bianconeri midfielder was reported to have claimed that he 'meant to offence' following remarks to Corriere della Sera regarding his 'antipathy' towards Napoli on Thursday. But the club have since admitted that the Instagram page in which the apology was made is in fact not the player's official account.

Marchisio 'meant no offence' Jan 11, 2013 Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has admitted that he did not intend to offend any Napoli fans following his comments yesterday. The 26-year-old was accused by the Partenopei of a 'grave offence' on Thursday after he told Corriere della Sera that he conceded that he has an 'antipathy towards Napoli'. But the Italy international has today claimed that his words were said with no malice. “Napoli are a tough opponent,” he posted on his Instagram account. “They are a team that can compete with us. “And I defined just that. I did not want to offend any citizens of Naples.”

Juventus back Marchisio in Napoli row The Old Lady have suggested the Italy midfielder's comments were not malicious and added that those who did not understand this were only trying to stir up trouble. Jan 10, 2013 Juventus have issued an official statement backing their midfielder Claudio Marchisio after the 26-year-old was caught up in a heated debate with title challengers Napoli. The Italy international had revealed that he could not stand the Partenopei which has fuelled the already fierce rivalry between two sides with Napoli claiming the comments were hugely insulting. However, although the Bianconeri distanced themselves from the comments, they have stood by their player claiming nothing malicious was meant by the remarks and those who saw it differently were causing "unnecessary controversy." “Claudio Marchisio expressed a personal opinion during an interview with Corriere della Sera's monthly magazine Style," read Juventus' official website. “His view was clearly a reference to the healthy rivalry between Napoli and Juventus that has led to some thrilling and hard-fought matches. “No offence was intended: those who fail to understand that are simply seeking unnecessary controversy.” Juventus lead Serie A by five points and are seven points ahead of third-placed Napoli.

Juve: 'Napoli create controversy' Jan 10, 2013 Juventus hit back at Napoli for “trying to create controversy out of nothing” with their reaction to Claudio Marchisio’s comments. The midfielder told the Corriere della Sera that he felt “antipathy” towards Napoli and was particularly fired up when playing against them. The Southern club responded with a statement criticising his “grave insult to Napoli and to Italian football,” demanding clarification. That arrived this evening with a statement on the official Juventus website. “Claudio Marchisio expressed an opinion during an interview with the Style section of the Corriere della Sera. “This opinion was clearly referring to the healthy sense of competition that has seen Napoli and Juventus take part in fiery and spectacular matches. “There was no offence: failing to comprehend that means trying to create controversy out of nothing.”

Napoli: 'Marchisio's grave insult' Jan 10, 2013 Napoli have released a statement slamming Claudio Marchisio for his “grave insult” towards the club and demanded clarification from Juventus. Marchisio hit the headlines when telling the Corriere della Sera that he had “antipathy” towards Napoli. “When I am faced with them, something goes off in me.” Now the San Paolo club has responded with an official statement. “Marchisio’s comments represent a grave insult towards Napoli and all of Italian football. We are surprised that a player of his stature and who plays in such a prestigious club would say things like that. “We hope it is only a misunderstanding and await clarification from the player and from Juventus.” The rapport between the clubs hit a new low after the Italian Super Cup in Beijing this August. Napoli saw two players sent off and lost the trophy in extra time, so boycotted the presentation ceremony in protest.

Marchisio: When I play Napoli, something in me goes off The Bianconeri midfielder has created a media storm after saying in an interview he holds a grudge against the Serie A contenders from the south but the Partenopei have responded. Jan 10, 2013 Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has revealed his contempt for Serie A rivals Napoli with the Neapolitan club demanding an explanation for his "grave insult". In an interview with Corriere dello Sport, the Italy international was asked if there was any one player that he held particular antipathy towards and he responded by saying Napoli. “It’s not any particular face, but a team, especially after the rough Coppa Italia and Italian Super Cup finals: Napoli," Marchisio was quoted as saying in La Repubblica. “When I am faced with Napoli, something goes off in me.” Unsurprisingly, his comments have not been well received in the Southern Italian city and Napoli have already issued a public statement in response, asking for an explanation from the midfielder and his club. “Marchisio’s comments represent a grave insult towards Napoli and all of Italian football. We are surprised that a player of his stature and who plays in such a prestigious club would say things like that," read the club's official website. “We hope it is only a misunderstanding and await clarification from the player and from Juventus.” Relations between the two Italian giants have traditionally been sour but were only intensified in the Italian Super Cup played in Beijing earlier this season, when the Partenopei boycotted the post-match presentation ceremony in protest to refereeing decisions made during the final.

Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 2 - 1 Stephan El Shaarawy (6′) Sebastian Giovinco (13′) Mirko Vučinić (96′) Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Vucinic: No prima donnas at Juventus The attacker has voiced his satisfaction with the team spirit at the Scudetto holders, and has made it clear that he is nearing full match fitness again. Jan 10, 2013 Mirko Vucinic has hailed the positive attitude of the Juventus squad as he feels every player puts the team's interests ahead of personal glory. The Montenegro international netted the winner in the Old Lady's 2-1 Coppa Italia quarter-final win over AC Milan on Wednesday, but he insisted that it is not about personal success for anybody at Juve. "There aren’t any prima donnas at Juventus. Everyone here gives their all from the first minute until the last and helps out their team-mates," Vucinic was quoted as saying on the official Juventus website. "It’s our spirit that makes this team unique." The attacker then went on to discuss his fitness and made it clear that he is on his way back. "I’m still not at the top of my game, but my condition is improving, even if I’m still yet to get a full 90 minutes under my belt. "I’d like to thank the club’s medical staff who are handling my recovery well." Vucinic has netted seven goals in 23 official appearances for Juventus this term.

Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 2 - 1 Stephan El Shaarawy (6′) Sebastian Giovinco (13′) Mirko Vučinić (96′) Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni El Shaarawy: AC Milan were unlucky against Juventus The young attacker has voiced his disappointment with the San Siro side's defeat, and has urged his team-mates to turn their focus to Serie A again. Jan 10, 2013 Stephan El Shaarawy believes that AC Milan were unlucky to lose Wednesday's Coppa Italia quarter-final away against Juventus as he feels they put in a good performance. The young attacker gifted the Rossoneri an early lead, but Sebastian Giovinco levelled the scoring shortly after, before Mirko Vucinic netted in extra time to make it 2-1. "I’m happy with my goal and our performance. We played a good game and created a lot of chances. Their second goal came from a bit of unlucky deflection for us," El Shaarawy was quoted as saying on the Milan website. "It’s a disappointing loss. We held our own well and defended well. We didn’t concede any really big chances, but they did well technically especially when Vucinic came on and then scored. "Now we have to get back to work on Sunday, which is a fundamental game for the league to stay in the race for the top spots in the table."

Marchisio: 'I can't stand Napoli!' Jan 10, 2013 Juventus star Claudio Marchisio is fighting off a hail of insults after declaring he has particular “antipathy towards Napoli.” The midfielder made the comment during an interview with the Corriere della Sera, in which he was asked if there were any players who stirred up a healthy dose of antipathy in him. “It’s not any particular face, but a team, especially after the rough Coppa Italia and Italian Super Cup Finals: Napoli. “When I am faced with Napoli, something goes off in me.” The Napoli fans certainly went off at Marchisio, as his Facebook page has been inundated with insults after this statement.

Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 2 - 1 Stephan El Shaarawy (6′) Sebastian Giovinco (13′) Mirko Vučinić (96′) Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Vucinic praises Juve team effort Jan 10, 2013 Mirko Vucinic was the hero in Juventus’ 2-1 Coppa Italia win over Milan, but he’s paid tribute to his teammates. The Montenegro international came off the bench and, like in last year’s competition, scored an extra-time goal which sealed qualification against the Rossoneri. “It’s our spirit that makes this team unique,” the former Roma player commented after booking a semi-final date with Lazio. “Everyone here gives their all from the first minute until the last and helps out their teammates. There aren’t any prima donnas at Juventus. “Going through is the most important thing as far as we’re concerned,” continued the centre-forward. “Milan are never easy opponents and it wasn’t simple to win. We managed to do so and we’re still on track in every competition.” Vucinic is being used with caution by Juventus boss Antonio Conte because of a problematic fitness issue. “I’m still not at the top of my game,” he added. “My ankle injury has not completely recovered. “But my condition is improving and it went well against Milan – even if I’m still yet to get a full 90 minutes under my belt. “I’d like to thank the club’s medical staff who are handling my recovery well.”

Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 2 - 1 Stephan El Shaarawy (6′) Sebastian Giovinco (13′) Mirko Vučinić (96′) Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Conte: 'A great response' Jan 9, 2013 Antonio Conte insists he received “a great response from everyone” after Juventus fought back to eliminate Milan from the Coppa Italia. The Bianconeri went behind to an early Stephan El Shaarawy goal, but Sebastian Giovinco and Mirko Vucinic secured the 2-1 Quarter-Final victory in extra time. “It is always a tough game between these two great teams and clubs who have won so much,” Conte told RAI after the final whistle. “Our hunger was huge and I received a great response from everyone, especially as I included many players who hadn’t featured in a while. “I told them that what happened against Sampdoria must never happen again,” he added, referring to Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to 10-man Samp. “I compliment Marco Storari, as he played a great game in goal and I am very proud of him.” Juventus go on to face Lazio in the Coppa Italia Semi-Final.

Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 2 - 1 Stephan El Shaarawy (6′) Sebastian Giovinco (13′) Mirko Vučinić (96′) Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Allegri: 'Milan deserved more' Jan 9, 2013 Massimiliano Allegri feels Milan “deserved more” after their Coppa Italia exit at the hands of Juventus in extra time. The Rossoneri had taken the early lead in Turin through Stephan El Shaarawy, but Sebastian Giovinco and Mirko Vucinic turned it around for a 2-1 result in the Quarter-Final. “It was a balanced game and on the second goal we made a mistake in defence that allowed the counter-attack,” Allegri told RAI. “In any case, I am happy with the performance because we had several chances to equalise after Vucinic’s goal. “It’s a shame about the result, especially Marco Storari’s final save. We can improve, but also deserved more from this match.”

Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 2 - 1 Stephan El Shaarawy (6′) Sebastian Giovinco (13′) Mirko Vučinić (96′) Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Juventus responded as I had hoped, says Conte Juventus coach was impressed by the hunger of his players as they battled back from a goal down to win the tie, and reserved special praise for stand-in keeper Marco Storari. Jan 9, 2013 Antonio Conte praised the "great response" from his side after Juventus fought back to beat AC Milan 2-1 in the Coppa Italia quarter-final. Mirko Vucinic struck the winner in extra time after Sebastian Giovinco had levelled the match following Stephan El Shaarawy's early opener, and Conte was delighted that his charges were able to learn from their mistakes in their recent defeat to Sampdoria. “It is always a tough game between these two great teams and clubs who have won so much,” he told RAI after the match. “Our hunger was huge and I received a great response from everyone, especially as I included many players who hadn’t featured for a while. “I told them that what happened against Sampdoria must never happen again." The 43-year-old reserved special praise for Marco Storari, who made a handful of impressive saves on the night as he deputised for Gianluigi Buffon. “I compliment Marco Storari, as he played a great game in goal and I am very proud of him," he praised. Man of the moment, Vucinic, was understandably elated after firing his team into the next round and hailed the efforts of the whole squad on the back of a disappointing weekend. "All of us, all 13 or 14 players fought to win the game," the striker added. "We didn't play as well as we could against Sampdoria, but we are fully focused on achieving all of our objectives."

Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 2 - 1 Stephan El Shaarawy (6′) Sebastian Giovinco (13′) Mirko Vučinić (96′) Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Player Ratings: Juventus 2-1 AC Milan (aet) Goal.com rates the men involved in a pulsating cup tie at Juventus Stadium, eventually won by the hosts thanks to Mirko Vucinic's strike in extra time. Jan 9, 2013 Juventus Marco Storari - Was caught wrong-footed by El Shaarawy's early strike, but was otherwise well guarded by the backline and was equal to anything Milan could muster from deep. Brilliant in extra time to protect a narrow lead. Martín Cáceres - Always attentive on the left hand side of the pitch, and impressive in shackling Emanuelson in an exemplary defensive performance. Andrea Barzagli - Was caught out by Boateng early on and was made to pay, but recovered to restrict Milan's movement in the area for the vast majority of the 90 minutes. Leonardo Bonucci - A typically understated yet commanding performance from the defender in the middle of the Old Lady back three. Very rarely caught out either on the ground or in the air. Stephan Lichtsteiner - Got forward efficiently and combined well with Giovinco, before suffering when the youngster was withdrawn. Taken off himself in the dying minutes of normal time. Mauricio Isla - Played a more central, withdrawn role than usual, supporting Lichtsteiner effectively on the right side and disrupting Milan's rhythm. Arturo Vidal - Harried, marked and hassled his midfield opponents to perfection, ensuring that Juve enjoyed a clear dominance in the centre of the pitch. Emanuele Giaccherini - Seemed unsure of his role in what appeared to be an attacking front three for the home side, drifting across the pitch while failing to make a telling impact - until his surging break decided proceedings. Luca Marrone - Was a late inclusion in place of Pirlo, and while he perhaps did not show the same fitness as the veteran master, was a constant presence in the middle of the park. Sebastian Giovinco - Involved in almost everything positive that emanated from the Juve attack. Just needed a little more precision in front of goal to add to his solitary strike. Alessandro Matri - Another deeply frustrating performance both for the forward and the home support. Gets into all the right positions, but the finishing was once again nowhere to be seen. Substitutions Paolo De Ceglie - Came in for Lichtsteiner and settled instantly into the match, providing a valuable set of fresh legs for the extra 30 minutes. Andrea Pirlo - Added an air of calm and finesse in possession after replacing Marrone. Mirko Vučinić - Put an indifferent cameo against Sampdoria at the weekend behind him with an instinctive finish that proved crucial in extra time. AC Milan Marco Amelia - Had little chance to stop a wonderful free kick from Giovinco, but came to Milan's rescue with a brilliant stop in an almost identical situation. Mattia De Sciglio - Held firm against a dynamic home attack, and was not overwhelmed dealing with the likes of Lichtsteiner and Vidal when play switched to his flank. Francesco Acerbi - Looked uncertain and unsure in the centre of defence. A wayward pass and tackle cost Milan an equaliser, and he was lucky not to be punished again by Giovinco after another mistake. Ignazio Abate - Looked dangerous when he broke down the right, but needed to play more conservatively in order to bolster a shaky backline. Philippe Mexes - Seemed more interested in riling the Juve ranks than in actually defending and was extremely lucky not to have received a red card in a bizarre first-half performance. Urby Emanuelson - Started brightly but faded out of the game and made little impact as Milan looked to reimpose themselves on the cup tie. Kevin-Prince Boateng - Stood out with one excellent break that led to El Shaarawy's opener. Defensively, however, he left much to be desired as Juve dominated in the middle. Massimo Ambrosini - Was overwhelmed in the opening stages of the match, but bounced back to prove a calming influence for Milan. Riccardo Montolivo - Battled in vain to overcome a mobile, tenacious Juve effort in the centre, which limited his opportunities to break forward and make a telling impact. Giampaolo Pazzini - Made a vital contribution early on with an intelligent stepover, but it was a rare moment of class in a display that too often lacked precision in the final third. Stephan El Shaarawy - Took his goal with customary class, and popped up across the field as he strived to be the driving force behind his side's attacking efforts. Substitutions Bakaye Traoré - Brought on at the end of the second half, and was badly caught out by a swift break that led to Vucinic's strike. L. Niang - The youngster showed glimpses of brilliance with the ball at his feet after coming off the bench. Bojan Krkic - Held the ball up well and looked assured, but was not given enough space in front of goal to make an impact.

Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 2 - 1 Stephan El Shaarawy (6′) Sebastian Giovinco (13′) Mirko Vučinić (96′) Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Bianconeri advance after dramatic extra time Coppa Italia win Jan 9, 2013 Juventus defeated AC Milan 2-1 in extra time in a Coppa Italia quarterfinal encounter on Wednesday night at Juventus Stadium. The away side struck after only 6 minutes through Stephan El Shaarawy, but a Sebastian Giovinco free-kick drew the hosts even soon after. The match was level after 90 minutes, setting the table for a Mirko Vucinic winner in extra time. The first chance of the match fell to the visitors, as Marco Storari flew to fingertip away a swerving long range effort from Massimo Ambrosini on 3 minutes. A wonderful, flowing move by the Rossoneri saw them take the lead soon after. El Shaarawy smashed home first-time into the bottom left corner from the edge of the box, assisted by a deft backheel from Giampaolo Pazzini after some good work by Kevin-Prince Boateng on the left flank. Juventus came flying forward in response, but Alessandro Matri’s header went just wide from a Giovinco cross. The Bianconeri faithful would not have to wait long for the equalizer, however, as the Atomic Ant curled a fantastic free-kick past a rooted Marco Amelia from 25 yards out on 12 minutes to bring his side back on terms. Juventus Stadium exploded in outrage when Philippe Mexes put in a late challenge to upend the miniature Giovinco, a tackle for which the Frenchman was quickly shown a yellow card. Antonio showed his distaste by shouting momentarily from his technical area, but was calmed when Ambrosini and Ignazio Abate stepped in to offer their condolences. The Old Lady’s diminutive striker menaced once again from a free-kick on 25 minutes, but Amelia confidently punched clear from off his line to quell the danger. Yet again Giovinco presided over a set-piece mere minutes later after Boateng tripped up Emanuele Giaccherini on the counter attack, this time Amelia soaring to beat the former Parma man’s attempt away. Giovinco continued to be active, springing the offside trap to break away from Francesco Acerbi, yet went wide of the target when one-on-one with the keeper. El Shaarawy snuck in behind Barzagli to thieve the ball on a goal kick, but Leonardo Bonucci slid in to block the Italian’s shot away. Mexes was lucky to not to be sent off soon after as he clattered into Storari unnecessarily when the Juventus keeper ran off his line to resume play following a catch, escaping without further discipline. Giovinco claimed the first opportunity of the second half as the ball fell to his feet in the area only to fire straight at Amelia from a dangerous position just 10 yards out. Luca Marrone went for goal from miles out, whilst Boateng had his shot from 18 yards charged down after breaking free from his marker. Giovinco made way for Vucinic for the hosts, and Max Allegri opted to throw on M’Baye Niang and Bojan for Pazzini and Urby Emanuelson. Minutes later, bearded Andrea Pirlo entered the fray in place of Marrone following a crucial defensive intervention by El Shaarawy on Vucinic. On 87 minutes, Milan nearly found the winner as Niang got his head to a De Sciglio cross, but the 18 year-old’s effort whizzed past the post. Bakaye Traore replaced Ambrosini in extra time for the Diavolo, as the veteran midfielder had been suffering from muscle cramps for some time. Paolo De Ceglie was introduced for Stephan Lichtsteiner for the home side. Bonucci felled Bojan at the edge of the penalty area as the clock approached full time to set up a last-gasp chance at a winner, but Montolivo could only blast into the wall from the ensuing free-kick, setting up an extra 30 minutes of action to decide the tie. Only 5 minutes into extra time, Juventus found the second goal. Giaccherini burst forward on the counter, feeding De Ceglie for the Italian to lay on for Vucinic to poke past the onrushing Amelia. Milan pressed in hopes of mustering a response, but were unable to find an opening for the remainder of the first extra period. The Rossoneri came out fighting when play resumed, but Storari was able to keep out long-range efforts from Montolivo and El Shaarawy in the 105th minute. Niang did well to latch onto an incisive Montolivo through ball and beat a defender to find shooting space, but agonizingly hit a week effort directly at a relieved Storari. Mauricio Isla could’ve added another for Juventus on the break after some nice work by Vucinic, but Amelia denied the Chilean at point-blank range. Niang came close once more on the volley, but the youngster’s strike cannoned off of Storari in the centre of goal to maintain the Bianconeri lead. Milan were ultimately unable to equalize, leaving Juventus to advance to the semifinals of the Coppa Italia with the victory.

Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 2 - 1 Stephan El Shaarawy (6′) Sebastian Giovinco (13′) Mirko Vučinić (96′) Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Coppa Italia: Juve beat Milan in extra time Juventus will face Lazio in the Coppa Italia Semi-Final after Mirko Vucinic secured a 2-1 victory over Milan in extra time. Jan 9, 2013 There was a last-minute change to the line-ups, as Andrea Pirlo was rested in favour of Under-21 international Luca Marrone. Claudio Marchisio, Simone Pepe, Giorgio Chiellini, Nicklas Bendtner and the suspended Fabio Quagliarella missed out. Milan used Urby Emanuelson in a trident attack and were without Robinho, Christian Abbiati, Djamel Mesbah, Mario Yepes, Kevin Constant, Daniele Bonera, Cristian Zapata, Sulley Muntari and Nigel De Jong. The first chance arrived after three minutes, as Marco Storari fingertipped a Massimo Ambrosini strike out from under the bar. They had the more aggressive start and took the lead moments later. Giampaolo Pazzini’s dummy let a Kevin-Prince Boateng pull-back from the by-line through for Stephan El Shaarawy to fire into the near bottom corner from the edge of the box. Juve went very close to an equaliser, as Alessandro Matri’s header whistled just wide with Marco Amelia rooted to the spot. Sebastian Giovinco did draw the Bianconeri level when he curled a trademark free kick over the wall and into the near top corner, leaving the goalkeeper no chance. Philippe Mexes was perhaps fortunate to only get a yellow card for his extremely late, high and cynical challenge on Giovinco on the touchline. Antonio Conte was absolutely furious and had to be calmed down. A long-range Arturo Vidal effort was accidentally charged down by teammate Matri. Boateng was booked for tripping Emanuele Giaccherini from behind to stop a counter-attack and Amelia fingertipped the resulting Giovinco free kick out from under the bar. Giovinco should’ve made it 2-1 when he took advantage of Francesco Acerbi’s defensive error to go clear, but blasted wide with only Amelia to beat. Leonardo Bonucci threw himself at the feet of El Shaarawy to block after Storari’s misplaced clearance. From that corner, Storari grabbed the ball and was then barged over by Mexes, who ran a huge risk of a second yellow card. Giovinco wasted another chance after the restart when he hit a weak shot at Amelia after a lucky ricochet set him up. Storari also smothered a Boateng solo effort, and Amelia intercepted a Stephan Lichtsteiner pull-back in the six-yard box. Lichtsteiner was clear on goal and lining up his shot when El Shaarawy sprinted back to defend with a crucial tackle. Pirlo was introduced for the final stages, but M’Baye Niang went close as he rose to nod a Mattia De Sciglio cross just wide of the far post. Giaccherini’s shot was deflected off target and Massimo Ambrosini went off with cramp. In stoppages Leonardo Bonucci tripped Bojan for a free kick in the D, but it was touched on for Riccardo Montolivo and charged down, so this Quarter-Final went to extra time. Juventus took the lead for the first time of the evening with a classic counter-attack. Vucinic allowed a Giaccherini through ball to reach Paolo De Ceglie and the pass back was prodded past the on-rushing Amelia by the Montenegro international. Storari parried a Montolivo snapshot, then blocked El Shaarawy’s follow-up. Amelia also had to be alert, smothering at the feet of Giaccherini after trapping a cross-field De Ceglie pass. Niang sprinted past Andrea Barzagli, but his finish was a weak effort into the arms of Storari. Juve also wasted a golden opportunity, as Vucinic drew two defenders away and rolled into the centre for an unmarked Mauricio Isla, but Amelia performed a crucial one-handed save. At the 118th minute Niang hit a volley sweetly, but central and it smacked Storari in the chest without the Juve goalkeeper seeming to know much about it. Moments later Storari was at full stretch to deny another Niang angled drive, then Martin Caceres charged down El Shaarawy’s follow-up. Juventus 2-1 Milan (aet) Scorers: El Shaarawy 6 (M), Giovinco 12 (J), Vucinic 95 (J) Juventus: Storari; Caceres, Bonucci, Barzagli; Lichtsteiner (De Ceglie 84), Vidal, Marrone (Pirlo 77), Giaccherini, Isla; Matri, Giovinco (Vucinic 64) Milan: Amelia; Abate, Mexes, Acerbi, De Sciglio; Montolivo, Ambrosini (Traore 91), Boateng; Emanuelson (Bojan 70), Pazzini (Niang 70), El Shaarawy Ref: Mazzoleni

Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.) 2 - 1 Stephan El Shaarawy (6′) Sebastian Giovinco (13′) Mirko Vučinić (96′) Juventus Stadium - Torino Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Juventus 2-1 AC Milan (aet): Vucinic the hero as Old Lady edge through to Coppa Italia semi-final The Serie A champions needed extra time to overcome their rivals, but sealed a comeback victory to advance into the last-four of the competition. Jan 9, 2013 Juventus emerged the victors after 120 minutes of hard-fought football in front of their own fans, as they squeezed past AC Milan 2-1 in Wednesday's Coppa Italia quarter-final. The Bianconeri fell behind to Stephan El Shaarawy's early strike, but levelled through Sebastian Giovinco before Mirko Vucinic sent the game in extra time. The crowd at Juventus Stadium was treated to a frenetic start to the quarter-final clash, as both teams pushed forward in search of an early opener. Massimo Ambrosini was the first man to take aim at goal, his early snapshot pushed over the bar by Marco Storari with barely two minutes on the clock. It was a warning for Juve, and one the home team failed to heed as they fell almost instantly behind. Kevin-Prince Boateng stretched the home defence with a storming run down the left flank, and did enough to turn in a low cross from the byeline. Giampaolo Pazzini was intelligent enough to let the ball run and it was El Shaarawy who took full advantage, as the Serie A top scorer curled a well-taken effort past the flailing Storari and into the corner of the net. Milan's attacking prowess could not hide certain deficiencies at the back, though, and Alessandro Matri had a golden chance to level proceedings after connecting with a cross from Sebastian Giovinco, but unmarked, the striker nodded wide. Fortunately for the hosts, that miss was a minor blip on their way to an equaliser. Francesco Acerbi was the villain for Milan, after giving away possession he compounded his error by felling Matri on the edge of the area. A marvellous free-kick from Giovinco gave Marco Amelia no chance, and with just 12 minutes played Juve were back on level terms at 1-1. The Rossoneri continued to press in search of the lead, but in truth were rather lucky to enter half-time level both on the scoresheet and in terms of personnel. Giovinco was handed another chance to strike from a dead-ball situation, but this time Amelia was equal to it and pulled off a spectacular save to tip the effort over. The youngster then failed to capitalise on Acerbi's scuffed header that put him clean through against Amelia, firing wide on his left foot. Phillippe Mexes, meanwhile, pushed his luck by obstructing Storari, having already earned a booking for a vicious challenge, but to Juve's disappointment he was given a final warning. The game continued in the same open, high-octane fashion after the interval, and Giovinco again had the chance to put his side in the ascendancy. The striker attempted to take advantage of a fortuitous deflection from close range, but he failed to make decent contact and Amelia had little problem in saving down low. At the other end Boateng also troubled the keeper, forcing Storari to get down and stop a decent effort from distance. As extra-time loomed both teams appeared to lower their tempo, playing more cautiously in anticipation of either an additional 30 minutes, or a decisive strike coming on the counter. Teenage Milan substitute M'Baye Niang briefly raised pulses with a jinking run that was finally ended on the edge of the area by Leonardo Bonucci. In the dying minutes Niang again went close as his header flew wide of the post, but at the final whistle the game remained deadlocked at 1-1. The match had barely kicked off for the 30 minutes of added time before Juve forced themselves into the lead for the first time. Emanuele Giaccherini did well with a tireless run to spearhead the break, and his deep pass rebounded into the path of Mirko Vucinic, who made no mistake in finishing from close range. Massimiliano Allegri's side desperately threw themselves forward in search of a way back into the match, but were frustrated in their onslaught by a determined backline and the heroic Storari, as they bid farewell to the Coppa Italia. The victory books Antonio Conte's team into the semi-finals; where they join Lazio, who entered the last-four thanks to a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Catania.

Finale palpitante

É fatta.

Vucinic fa i giochini e l'arbitro lo ammonisce.