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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Last 16 - 12-2-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ CELTIC - JUVENTUS Celtic Park - Glasgow Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco (Spain) Mallenco ref for Celtic-Juventus Feb 10, 2013 Spaniard Alberto Undiano Mallenco will officiate Celtic-Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday night. UEFA announced the referee for the first leg of their Round of 16 encounter in Glasgow. There are also reports that Kwadwo Asamoah will fly straight to Scotland from the African Cup of Nations. Paolo De Ceglie is expected to miss out after picking up a muscular problem in the 2-0 win over Fiorentina. However, there are more reassuring rumours around Mirko Vucinic, who limped off in the same match clutching his knee.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - Last 16 - 12-2-2013 (8:45 p.m.) ................ CELTIC - JUVENTUS Celtic Park - Glasgow Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco (Spain) Pirlo: Celtic atmosphere won’t intimidate Juventus The playmaker says that the noise created by the Hoops faithful will only serve to make his side stronger when they meet in the Champions League. Feb 6, 2013 Andrea Pirlo has said that Juventus will have no fear when they visit Celtic next week. Antonio Conte’s side face Neil Lennon’s Scottish outfit in the first leg of their Champions League tie at Celtic Park, but the Italian midfielder believes the ground's famous atmosphere will not intimidate Juve’s experienced players. “I'm sure the noise from the Celtic fans will be crazy, but that will only make us more determined to go into battle,” Pirlo told Skysports.com. “I know that Celtic Park will be like a gladiator arena, but we're ready. We are prepared for whatever Celtic have to offer. We have players who have won the World Cup and Champions League, so we are used to intimidating games.” The 33-year-old did however refer to the Hoops’ victory over Barcelona in November, but feels that result will make his side approach the game in the correct manner. He added: “We saw that they beat Barca in Glasgow, but we are prepared to adapt maybe more than Barcelona did. We know Barcelona play fantastic football, but Celtic frustrated them. Whatever way Celtic want to play, we are ready for them. “If they want to play football, we'll play football. But if they want to battle, we are ready to go to battle.” The first leg of the tie will be played on Tuesday, February 12, with the return leg on Wednesday, March 6.

Serie A Week 24 - 9-2-2013 (6:00 p.m.) 2 - 0 Mirko Vučinić (20′) Alessandro Matri (42′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Attendance: 38000 Elusive Vucinic sends Celtic a warning ahead of Juventus' Champions League crunch The Montenegrin's display against Fiorentina gave onlooking Glaswegians cause for concern ahead of Tuesday's crucial first leg. Feb 10, 2013 COMMENT By Kris Voakes | Italian Football Writer The weekly debates over Juventus’ forward line take place on many a message board across the world and in countless bars and restaurants in Turin and beyond, but very few appear to end with the conclusion that Mirko Vucinic shouldn't be considered a virtual guaranteed starter amongst the current group. While Sebastian Giovinco continues to frustrate more often than he delights, Fabio Quagliarella finds it difficult to earn more than one start on the trot, and Alessandro Matri wastes far too many good positions to command a regular place, Vucinic is the one man who seems to get the nod more often than not. And there is a good reason for that. He showcased during his Roma days exactly what he could do. From the left of a 4-2-3-1, he would provide a threat from wide, regularly cutting in and running at space, scaring the back-pedalling opposition half to death. Or, when chosen up top, he would show an ability to play with his back to goal, bringing in the three behind him to good effect. Never did he purport himself to be a 20-goal-a-season striker, but he did display a knack for frightening opponents at frequent intervals. And 18 months on from arriving in Turin, the Montenegrin has largely delivered on what he was brought in to do. He is still not a deadly marksman, but he never was. What he has done, though, is play his chameleon-like role in the forward line which has defenders longing for the night to be over. He was at it again on Saturday as Juve saw off Fiorentina with a commanding performance which set them up perfectly for Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Scotland to face Celtic. The 29-year-old seemed to be on a one-man mission to finish the game off early against the Viola. First he lashed a shot wide from 20 yards as he got his eye in against a visiting defence which was slow to close him down, then his excellent touch with two men on his back helped make room for Claudio Marchisio to shoot just wide of Emiliano Viviano’s left-hand post. On 20 minutes he finally grabbed the goal he deserved, taking a touch from Facundo Roncaglia’s weak clearance and firing a superb volley to the right of Viviano. Thereafter, he continued to cause Vincenzo Montella’s side headaches. One minute he was dropping off and dragging a marker into midfield, leaving space for Juve runners to advance into the vacated space. The next he was making runs on the shoulder of the last defender, pulling two men towards him and giving the Fiorentina back line a more stretched appearance elsewhere. He should have had a second goal when he picked the pocket of Gonzalo Rodriguez and went through one-on-one against Viviano, but somehow shot straight at the keeper. Matri would close the game out soon afterwards in any case. After the break, he kept causing havoc, and Stephan Lichtsteiner could have done better after Vucinic had slipped him into a good crossing position having found space on the right with another ghosting run off the ball. The Gigliati just didn’t have a clue how to stop the elusive forward finding space. Juventini will now be hoping that Vucinic recovers from the knee injury which saw his evening end on the hour-mark. Because while others around him are undoubtedly failing to live up to their billing, the former Lecce man is the closest thing Antonio Conte has to a constant in his forward line. Thankfully, the early signs suggest he’ll be available. Come Tuesday, Juventus will be much more likely to get the job done if he is in the starting XI, not just because there would be the Old Lady’s only real all-rounder in the forward line, but also because he plays a role which Celtic will have seen rarely this season. Above all else, the Bhoys will be looking to avoid conceding a vital away goal in this week’s first leg, but if Vucinic plays, they will have to remain vigilant for the full 90 minutes to achieve it. Andrea Pirlo may be Juventus’ magician, but in so many ways the Montenegrin is his cunning apprentice. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 24 - 9-2-2013 (6:00 p.m.) 2 - 0 Mirko Vučinić (20′) Alessandro Matri (42′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Attendance: 38000 Viviano in Juve shirt row Feb 10, 2013 Fiorentina defended Emiliano Viviano after the goalkeeper was spotted apparently throwing Andrea Pirlo’s Juventus shirt to the ground. “I had no intention of lacking respect towards Pirlo, who I admire a great deal, nor Juventus and the Turin fans,” explained Viviano. “Borja Valero promply picked up the jersey he had exchanged with Pirlo after we had saluted the fans.” The incident occurred after a 2-0 defeat in Turin on Saturday, as Borja Valero was walking around with Pirlo’s shirt slung over his shoulder. Viviano was seen whispering something in the Spaniard’s ear, removing the jersey from his shoulder and flinging it to the ground. Juventus fans were furious and saw this as a huge sign of disrespect, especially as Viviano is a lifelong Fiorentina supporter who has a tattoo of the club symbol. However, Fiorentina sources spoke to Sportmediaset and assured them Viviano’s move was out of a sense of responsibility. Borja Valero was heading to the away end to salute the fans and it might’ve been ‘insulting’ for them to see him wearing the shirt of their bitter rivals. It is claimed Viviano was far more aware of the Fiorentina ultras’ feelings about these matters and was trying to protect newcomer Borja Valero from criticism. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 24 - 9-2-2013 (6:00 p.m.) 2 - 0 Mirko Vučinić (20′) Alessandro Matri (42′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Attendance: 38000 'I've never seen someone score without shoes!' - Nedved hails Matri's boot-less strike The former Ballon d'Or winner admitted his amusement at seeing the curious manner in which the Italy international scored, before turning his focus to the Champions League. Feb 10, 2013 Juventus director Pavel Nedved gave his seal of approval to Alessandro Matri's goal, as the striker helped fire his team to a 2-0 victory against Fiorentina on Saturday. The 28-year-old netted right before half-time with his sock after his boot slipped off bizarrely in the build-up play. His goal, after Mirko Vucinic's opener, has temporarily fired Antonio Conte's men six points clear at the top of Serie A, and left the former Juve star bemused. "In my career, I've never seen someone score a goal without shoes," the retired Czech midfielder told reporters. Reflecting on the match, Nedved said he was delighted with the impact made by the Bianconeri against a stern opposition ahead of their Champions League clash with Celtic. "We are very satisfied with how the team approached the match," he continued. "Fiorentina play a great style of football, they have a more than capable coach and a dangerous team. But today we really wanted the three points and played well to get them. "It was a great test of character and everyone worked towards the same goal. In January, we had a slight dip in form but you can’t be at the top of your game over the course of a whole season. "Now we’re in form and ready for Europe. I’m fully aware of the atmosphere that awaits us in Glasgow because I've been there and experienced it first hand. "We’ll be stepping into a lion’s den and I don’t think the team will need geeing up. We’ll have to tough it out, but we have shown that we’re ready." Meanwhile, Matri himself was similarly bemused with his somewhat fortuitous striker. "My boot fell off just before the goal, as someone had trodden on the back of my foot, so I scored in my socks. Well, it turned out to be for the best!" he added. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 24 - 9-2-2013 (6:00 p.m.) 2 - 0 Mirko Vučinić (20′) Alessandro Matri (42′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Attendance: 38000 Montella: 'Juve are superior' Feb 9, 2013 Vincenzo Montella held up his hands after Fiorentina’s 2-0 defeat in Turin. “Juventus proved they are superior.” It was a good first half from both teams, but the Viola barely made a dent after the break. “Today Juventus proved they are superior,” shrugged the Coach. “That doesn’t mean that Fiorentina didn’t try to challenge, as Juve scored and controlled the game like the great team they are. “We are in the middle of a growth process and that also means experiencing lessons like this. We always play with our characteristics, as if you put 10 men behind the ball then you’re going to lose anyway. “Tonight Juve made it difficult for us to construct our moves, which hadn’t happened to us often. It will be good experience for the next games.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 24 - 9-2-2013 (6:00 p.m.) 2 - 0 Mirko Vučinić (20′) Alessandro Matri (42′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Attendance: 38000 Matri: 'I scored in my socks' Feb 9, 2013 Director Pavel Nedved praised Juventus, while Alessandro Matri revealed what it felt like to score without his boot. Coach Antonio Conte was suspended and Angelo Alessio stayed behind in a long post-match locker room meeting, so director Nedved spoke to the media after the 2-0 win over Fiorentina. “It was not an easy game, as Fiorentina play good football and I want to compliment Vincenzo Montella,” said the Czech star. “Having said that, Juventus dominated and were superior for the entire match.” Mirko Vucinic opened the scoring, then Matri side-footed home with his stockinged foot, as the boot flew off as he was pulling the trigger. “My boot fell off just before the goal, as someone had trodden on the back of my foot,” said Matri. “I scored in my socks. Oh well, it turned out for the best!” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 24 - 9-2-2013 (6:00 p.m.) 2 - 0 Mirko Vučinić (20′) Alessandro Matri (42′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Attendance: 38000‎ Montella: Fiorentina lost to superior Juventus The Viola coach admitted they were deservedly beaten by the Bianconeri, but insisted it is all part of the learning process for his side and they will improve. Feb 9, 2013 Vincenzo Montella has conceded that Juventus proved their superiority over his Fiorentina outfit, following a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Turin club. Mirko Vucinic opened the scoring in spectacular fashion while Alessandro Matri doubled the Bianconeri's lead shortly before half-time. And Montella admits the hosts thoroughly deserved their win. “Juventus proved they are superior,” the Italian told reporters. “That doesn’t mean that Fiorentina didn’t try to challenge, as Juve scored and controlled the game like the great team they are. “We are in the middle of a growth process and that also means experiencing lessons like this. We always play with our characteristics, as if you put 10 men behind the ball then you’re going to lose anyway. “Tonight, Juve made it difficult for us to construct our moves, which hadn’t happened to us often. It will be good experience for the next games.” Juventus have a five-point lead at the top of Serie A, while the Viola are in sixth position. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 24 - 9-2-2013 (6:00 p.m.) 2 - 0 Mirko Vučinić (20′) Alessandro Matri (42′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Attendance: 38000‎ Player Ratings Goal.com rates the players on show as the Bianconeri turn up the heat in the Scudetto race with Matri and Vucinic on target in a straightforward victory against the Viola. Feb 9, 2013 JUVENTUS Gianluigi Buffon - Kept out Jovetic in the 12th minute from an acute angle and continued to patrol his area well. Although Fiorentina threatened, Buffon was rarely stretched and looked at ease with all that he was posed with. Federico Peluso - An average performance from the defender who is yet to inspire complete confidence since signing from Atalanta. He made some rash challenges when stepping up but still contributed to the clean sheet. Luca Marrone - Did not look out of place as a make-shift centre-back, retaining his typically cool demeanor. The 22-year-old showed a great deal of versatility with a competent defensive display. Andrea Barzagli - Marshaled the back line superbly, ensuring great organisation and composure to limit Fiorentina mainly to efforts from distance. His experience was priceless in the absence of Chiellini and Bonucci. Stephan Lichtsteiner - Did not have an awful lot of defending to do so could regularly offer width up on the right. He forced a great save from Viviano in the first half after cutting in on his unfavoured left boot. Claudio Marchisio - Put in a really energetic display and was working at 100 per cent from the first whistle. He saw a shot go narrowly wide of the goal but could have supported the strikers a lot more than he did. Andrea Pirlo - Looked at his metronomic best in the opening stages, sending pass after pass in behind the Viola defence. His service to the strikers was of the highest quality, though his influence waned later on. Arturo Vidal - The Chilean kept a close eye on Borja Valero and limited the amount that the Spaniard could influence proceedings. He hounded him continually and showed his attacking acumen with a brilliant run to create Juve's second of the night. Paolo De Ceglie - The left-back found himself being pulled apart by Cuardado during the first half and could not cope with the Colombian's energy. He fought fire with fire in the second half though and restricted his impact thereafter. Mirko Vučinić - Unperturbed by an early Viviano save, Vucinic slammed in a marvelous opener from 25 yards. He continued to worry the Viola by dropping deep to pick up the ball but he should have grabbed a second in the 32nd minute. Alessandro Matri - The striker had very little involvement in the first half until he swept home just before the break. However, he did well to peel away from the defenders for his goal and continued to look bright on the counter-attack in the second half. Substitutions Martín Cáceres - Replaced De Ceglie on the hour mark and kept the solidity of his side for the remainder of the game. Paul Pogba - The combative midfielder was only given 15 minutes in place of Matri but could have grabbed a goal had it not been for a deflection. Sebastian Giovinco - His pace and direct running provided a very different option to Vucinic in the latter stages. He could have got on the score-sheet but for a Viviano save. FIORENTINA Emiliano Viviano - Made some decent saves during the opening exchanges but there was very little he could do to keep Vucinic's stinging volley out. He was let down by some poor defending as Matri slotted in the second. Gonzalo Rodríguez - Was extremely complacent at the back, trying to take time on the ball that he really did not have. Was let off the hook after being dispossessed by Vucinic in the 32nd minute but did not really learn his lesson. Facundo Roncaglia - The Argentine was the best of a bad bunch at the back but still lacked discipline as the Viola were pulled apart by their hosts. His positioning was frequently poor and afforded Juve chance after chance. Stefan Savic - Had an absolute nightmare in Turin. The Montenegrin's headed clearance was smashed straight into the net by Vucinic and he then followed the ball and left Matri in space to score the second. He was then withdrawn at half time. Manuel Pasqual - Pushed on in the early stages but struggled to get the better of Lichtsteiner. He was bullied off the ball by Vidal as the Chilean charged into the box to set up the second of the night. David Pizarro - The former Manchester City man offered a route out for many of his team-mates in the first half. But as the game wore on he was left chasing the ball around the midfield rather than sitting on it. Juan Guillermo Cuadrado - The Colombian starter the game in a very bright manner and caused De Ceglie a lot of problems with his pace and movement. He was not allowed as much freedom in the second half and could not provide a similar danger. Borja Valero Iglesias - Tried his best to dictate the tempo of the game when he got on the ball but ultimately did not have enough possession to truly boss the midfield. He struggled to find the space in which he could make his ability felt. Rômulo - The Brazilian added very little to his side as he hardly got a second on the ball all evening. He seemed two steps off the pace in the heart of the midfield battle and never really got going. Stevan Jovetic - The Montenegrin was lively early on, linking up positively with Toni as well as the midfielders. However, he only managed to penetrate the area once and was thwarted by Buffon and failed to inspire anything further. Luca Toni - Won a few headers up against the Juve defenders but was unable to best them on the deck. He did not manage to test Buffon in a largely uninspiring performance against his former club. Substitutions Nenad Tomovic - Replaced the abysmal Savic at half time and looked far more assured than his team-mate. He never appeared rushed and kept a close eye on Matri. Mounir El Hamdaoui - Came on for Luca Toni in the 57th minute but failed to offer anything different to the attack. Adem Ljajic - Brought on for Jovetic with just over 15 minutes remaining and made a few good dribbles in the closing stages, though there was no end product. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 24 - 9-2-2013 (6:00 p.m.) 2 - 0 Mirko Vučinić (20′) Alessandro Matri (42′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Attendance: 38000‎ Bianconeri brush past Viola convincingly Feb 9, 2013 Juventus warmed up for their Champions League tie against Celtic with a victory over Fiorentina in Serie A action on Saturday night at Juventus Stadium. First half goals from Mirko Vucinic and Alessandro Matri were enough to help the Bianconeri to a deserved win. Claudio Marchisio fired wide early on as they looked for the opener while Juan Cuadrado and Stevan Jovetic went close for the visitors before Stephan Lichtsteiner brought a save out of Emiliano Viviano. They took the lead after 20 minutes though when the Montenegrin lined up a shot from distance and unleashed a rocket which flew into the back of the net. He should have had another though when he found space in the box but could only put the ball straight at Viviano with the goal gaping. The Bianconeri scored their second before half time when Arturo Vidal set up Matri who steered the ball home with his sock, after his boot had fallen off but undeterred, he finished regardless. Matri should have had a second after the break but he rolled the ball wide when he should have done better but worryingly for Juve ahead of the Champions League, Vucinic left the field injured. His replacement Sebastian Giovinco was then denied once more by the in-form Viviano who saved well to his left and is showing that he can again be a key player. Paul Pogba also missed in the closing stages after a Gonzalo Rodriguez mistake but the Old Lady saw the game out for an important victory. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 24 - 9-2-2013 (6:00 p.m.) 2 - 0 Mirko Vučinić (20′) Alessandro Matri (42′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Attendance: 38000‎ Juve stay out in front Juventus cemented their position at the top of the Serie A table as first-half goals from Mirko Vucinic and Alessandro Matri sealed a comfortable 2-0 win over Fiorentina. Feb 9, 2013 Juventus will not be caught at the top of the Serie A table this weekend. Juve knew that failure to condemn Fiorentina to a third straight away defeat would leave the door open for Napoli to close a three-point gap against Lazio. Boss Antonio Conte had played down talk of a fierce rivalry between Turin and Florence and there was precious little evidence of competition on the pitch as Mirko Vucinic was left unchallenged to slam home the opener. Matri lost his boot when swinging at Arturo Vidal's canny pass but his socked foot guaranteed Juve all three points before what turned out to be an insipid second half. Stevan Jovetic let rip with a fine left-footed effort inside 60 seconds but the first half would belong to Juventus. Andrea Pirlo was back to his imperious best tonight, with a series of deft balls forward to Vidal and Claudio Marchisio inspiring gasps from the bumper crowd. Juve's first shot on goal came through Marchisio, who dribbled to the edge of the area before directing an effort just wide, before Emiliano Viviano was called into action. With Vucinic free to do as he pleased at the end of an attractive passing move, the Montenegrin rifled the ball against Fiorentina's goalkeeper. Vucinic's compatriot Jovetic soon warmed Gianluigi Buffon's palms on the turn but it would be Juve who made the breakthrough. With 20 minutes played Vucinic unleashed a furious right-footed drive that streaked past a stranded Viviano and into the net. A chance for a quickfire second went begging when Vucinic failed to tuck the ball away when Gonzalo Rodriguez offered it to him on a plate at the edge of his area Juve would give themselves a significant advantage going into the break, though, as Matri stole onto a Vidal pass to steer the ball past Viviano. Replays showed the former Cagliari man's boot had flown off before he scored with his sock. Pirlo went close himself when play resumed, just before Marchisio and Federico Peluso picked up the bookings that will keep them out of next week's trip to Roma. It was then time for Sebastian Giovinco to make an entrance when Vucinic called to be replaced after crashing to the ground and hurting his knee. Matri shrugged off the lull in action to burst onto a Stephan Lichtsteiner pass and drag the ball just wide of a post. Fiorentina substitute Mounir El Hamdaoui got Buffon working again when he twisted and turned to beat Peluso and Giovinco promptly drew a low save from Viviano at the other end. But after the high-tempo escapades of the first 45 minutes, the second half was a limp affair and not even Paul Pogba could liven things up with one of his trademark long-range screamers. The Frenchman looked up and shaped himself to shoot but opted instead to pass sideways to Marchisio, who could not quite dig out one last meaningful effort on the half-volley. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 24 - 9-2-2013 (6:00 p.m.) 2 - 0 Mirko Vučinić (20′) Alessandro Matri (42′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Attendance: 38000‎ Juventus thump Fiorentina Mirko Vucinic and Alessandro Matri – who scored after his boot fell off – secured a comfortable 2-0 Juventus victory over rivals Fiorentina. Feb 9, 2013 These clubs have always been bitter rivals and there was real fire in the opening fixture of Serie A Week 24. Leonardo Bonucci and Coach Antonio Conte were still banned for insulting the referee, while Giorgio Chiellini, Simone Pepe, Mauricio Isla and Nicklas Bendtner were sidelined. Alberto Aquilani and Giulio Migliaccio sat out Fiorentina bans, so Romulo stepped in. The Viola had won just one of their last 22 League meetings with Juventus and Claudio Marchisio had a great opportunity, volleying off target from a splendid Andrea Pirlo ball over the top and no teammates were there to follow up. Moments later Marchisio drilled inches wide from the D, but Stevan Jovetic ran on to a smart Luca Toni pass only to take a heavy touch and allow Gigi Buffon to block his path. The goalkeeper also smothered a Juan Cuadrado volley and Toni almost got a toe to it. It was wide open and very attacking from both sides, as Emiliano Viviano used his legs to deny Mirko Vucinic at the near post. Buffon needed a spectacular reaction save with an outstretched foot after Jovetic spun round on the penalty spot to shoot. Toni and two Juve players dived in to get the rebound, but it bundled out for a corner. Stephan Lichtsteiner’s screamer swerved viciously in the air and Viviano got enough on it to punch away, but there was absolutely nothing Viviano could do moments later. Vucinic gathered a poor Gonzalo Rodriguez clearance outside the box and hit an absolute missile under the bar. It was really travelling at an astounding pace. Vucinic really should’ve made it 2-0 on 32 minutes. Gonzalo Rodriguez slipped over, letting the Juventus striker clear on goal, but he fired straight at Viviano from close range. Alessandro Matri was ready for Vucinic to roll across for a certain goal. Juventus doubled their advantage before the break when Arturo Vidal controlled with a smart flick and rolled a through ball to release Matri for the angled drive. Bizarrely, Matri managed to score after his boot had fallen off! It flew away as he was pulling the trigger, but he got enough power on to it even with just socks. After the restart Paolo De Ceglie’s pull-back went past Vucinic, but Vidal blasted over. Marchisio and Federico Peluso were booked and will be suspended for next week’s game with Roma. More concerns for Juve, as Vucinic limped off with a right knee problem. Matri threatened a second personal goal when he flashed an angled drive across the face of goal, inches away from the back post. Buffon captured efforts from Romulo and Mounir El Hamdaoui and Viviano was booked for a coming-together with Lichtsteiner. The Fiorentina goalkeeper needed a good save at full stretch to deny Sebastian Giovinco’s curler. Rodriguez tried to dribble out of his own area and risked giving away a goal to Paul Pogba. Adem Ljajic had an opportunity in stoppages at the by-line, but could only force a corner. Giovinco also horribly scuffed a volley. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUVENTUS: Buffon; Peluso, Marrone, Barzagli; De Ceglie (Caceres 59), Marchisio, Pirlo, Vidal, Lichtsteiner; Vucinic (Giovinco 61), Matri (Pogba 75) FIORENTINA: Viviano; Roncaglia, Rodriguez, Savic (Tomovic 46); Cuadrado, Romulo, Pizarro, Borja Valero, Pasqual; Jovetic (Ljajic 74), Toni (El Hamdaoui 57) Ref: Mazzoleni http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 24 - 9-2-2013 (6:00 p.m.) 2 - 0 Mirko Vučinić (20′) Alessandro Matri (42′) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni Attendance: 38000‎ Vucinic and Matri net in authoritative display Antonio Conte's men put an end to a bright start from the Viola with two first-half goals proving to be enough to open up a temporary six-point lead at the top of Serie A. Feb 9, 2013 Juventus strolled to comfortable 2-0 win over rivals Fiorentina at Juventus Stadium, ending a run of three domestic games without tasting victory. Despite an open start to proceedings the Bianconeri soon asserted their dominance over the Florence outfit with Mirko Vucinic and Alessandro Matri providing the goals in what eventually proved to be a routine win. The Viola had clearly not come to Turin to sit back and that contributed to an extremely stretched start to the game. Andrea Pirlo looked on song early on as he sprayed a number of quality passes in behind the defence but it was Claudio Marchisio who provided the goal threat in his 200th appearance for the club, pulling a low effort narrowly wide of the goal in the ninth minute. Both goalkeepers were having a busy start to the evening yet the pair were not fazed by intensity of the game as Stevan Jovetic, Juan Cuadrado and Vucinic were all kept out before 15 minutes had passed. Stephan Lichtsteiner was the next to go close but in the 20th minute Vucinic was the man to find the back of the net. The Montenegrin pounced on Stefan Savic's headed clearance and then rifled an astonishing volley past Emiliano Viviano from 25 yards. Vucinic then had a chance to double the Old Lady's advantage just after the half hour mark as he dispossessed Gonzalo Rodriguez on the edge of the box. Matri could not provide a supporting option so the former Roma man went alone and ended up firing a shot straight at the keeper. Vicenzo Montella's men continued to attack their hosts but they lacked conviction and in the 42nd minute the Bianconeri grabbed their second. Arturo Vidal did magnificently to pluck the ball out of the sky before turning and surging into the area. He slid a pass into Matri, who peeled away from his defender and swept a shot into the back of the net. Juve continued in a similar fashion after the break and it took them just three minutes to forge an opportunity in the second half. Paolo De Ceglie's cutback was met by Vidal at the edge of the box but he could not keep his attempt on goal down. Content with their two-goal advantage, the Bianconeri began to approach the game with an increased level of caution, built upon their resilience at the back. The visitors did not have an answer up front and would have found themselves three goals down in the 64th minute if Matri had been able to find the far corner from Lichtsteiner's threaded pass. Substitute Sebastian Giovinco was desperately close to having the perfect impact as he sent a curling effort to Viviano's right. The keeper, however, had other ideas and parried the ball well to safety. Juventus' win therefore puts the pressure on Napoli to get a result against third-placed Lazio later on Saturday or see themselves fall six points away from the Serie A summit. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Giovinco

Ljaic sembrava Maradona.

Pogba .... mi sembrava goal.

Una perdita incolmabile.

Entra Pogba.

Peccato per Matri. Quasi 3-0.

2-0 Dominio Juve tranne che nei primi 20 minuti del primo tempo. Vucinic é appena uscito infortunato, speriamo niente di grave.

De Ceglie sostituito per evitare l'antidoping.

Vucinic sembra essersi rotto.

Serie A Week 24 - 9-2-2013 (6:00 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni HT 2-0: Juve flatten Fiorentina Feb 9, 2013 Mirko Vucinic and Alessandro Matri have given Juventus the 2-0 half-time lead in an exhilarating encounter with Fiorentina. These clubs have always been bitter rivals and there was real fire in the opening fixture of Serie A Week 24. Leonardo Bonucci and Coach Antonio Conte were still banned for insulting the referee, while Giorgio Chiellini, Simone Pepe, Mauricio Isla and Nicklas Bendtner were sidelined. Alberto Aquilani and Giulio Migliaccio sat out Fiorentina bans, so Romulo stepped in. The Viola had won just one of their last 22 League meetings with Juventus and Claudio Marchisio had a great opportunity, volleying off target from a splendid Andrea Pirlo ball over the top and no teammates were there to follow up. Moments later Marchisio drilled inches wide from the D, but Stevan Jovetic ran on to a smart Luca Toni pass only to take a heavy touch and allow Gigi Buffon to block his path. The goalkeeper also smothered a Juan Cuadrado volley and Toni almost got a toe to it. It was wide open and very attacking from both sides, as Emiliano Viviano used his legs to deny Mirko Vucinic at the near post. Buffon needed a spectacular reaction save with an outstretched foot after Jovetic spun round on the penalty spot to shoot. Toni and two Juve players dived in to get the rebound, but it bundled out for a corner. Stephan Lichtsteiner’s screamer swerved viciously in the air and Viviano got enough on it to punch away, but there was absolutely nothing Viviano could do moments later. Vucinic gathered a poor clearance outside the box and hit an absolute missile under the bar. It was really travelling at an astounding pace. Vucinic really should’ve made it 2-0 on 32 minutes. Gonzalo Rodriguez slipped over, letting the Juventus striker clear on goal, but he fired straight at Viviano from close range. Alessandro Matri was ready for Vucinic to roll across for a certain goal. Juventus doubled their advantage before the break when Arturo Vidal controlled with a smart flick and rolled a through ball to release Matri for the angled drive. Bizarrely, Matri managed to score after his boot had fallen off! It flew away as he was pulling the trigger, but he got enough power on to it even with just socks. Juventus 2-0 Fiorentina (Half-Time) Scorers: Vucinic 20 (J), Matri 41 (J) JUVENTUS: Buffon; Peluso, Marrone, Barzagli; De Ceglie, Marchisio, Pirlo, Vidal, Lichtsteiner; Vucinic, Matri FIORENTINA: Viviano; Roncaglia, Rodriguez, Savic; Cuadrado, Romulo, Pizarro, Borja Valero, Pasqual; Jovetic, Toni Ref: Mazzoleni http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

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