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Serie A - 14^ Giornata - Andata - 25-11-2012 (ore 20:45) 1 - 0 Robinho (31′-R) Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) - Milano Arbitro: Nicola Rizzoli Spettatori: 77023‎ Serie A - Il Milan batte la Juve davanti a Van Basten La formazione di Allegri si impone 1-0 grazie a un rigore realizzato da Robinho e generosamente concesso da Rizzoli per un fallo di mano molto dubbio di Isla sugli sviluppi di un colpo di testa di Nocerino. Juventus che rimedia la seconda sconfitta in campionato dopo quella subita contro l'Inter. Eurosport - Domenica, 25 novembre 2012 Quest’anno le milanesi sono indigeste per la Juventus che, dopo aver perso contro l’Inter allo Juventus Stadium, cade anche a San Siro contro il Milan al termine di una partita che ha visto la formazione rossonera dominare i campioni d’Italia sotto il piano del ritmo e della fisicità. E’ stata la settimana di Berlusconi, tornato “presente” a Milanello come non succedeva da tanto tempo: e i risultati (reazione a Napoli, vittorie contro Anderlecht e Juventus) sono adesso sotto gli occhi di tutti. La Juve invece gioca male, forse perché stanca dopo le fatiche di Champions League, e alla fine perde. BOATENG "FALSO NUEVE" - Nella Juventus non c'è Chiellini, al suo posto Caceres. L'unico dubbio della vigilia, quello relativo all'esterno destro di centrocampo, è risolto da Conte con una maglia da titolare assegnata a Isla: Lichtsteiner va in panchina. Nel Milan, Allegri dà retta ai consigli di Berlusconi: 4-3-3 con Boateng "falso nueve" al fianco di El Shaarawy e Robinho. In mediana ci sono De Jong, Montolivo e Nocerino. Dietro giocano Mexes e Yepes centrali con De Sciglio e Constant esterni. Abbiati costretto a dare forfait durante il riscaldamento: al suo posto Amelia. PIRLO INGABBIATO, POI IL RIGORE CONTESTATO - Contrariamente alle aspettative è il Milan - che gioca sotto lo sguardo di un attento Marco Van Basten in tribuna - a partire meglio: la gabbia su Pirlo (pressing di Robinho e Boateng in prima battuta e in un secondo momento di Montolivo e Nocerino) funziona alla perfezione. E senza il regista della Nazionale, la Juventus fatica a creare gioco. Il Milan prende coraggio con il passare dei minuti: sugli esterni De Sciglio e Costant stra-vincono i rispettivi duelli con Asamoah e Isla e creano sempre la superiorità numerica in attacco, dove El Shaarawy corre tantissimo ed è una spina nel fianco per la difesa della Juve e Robinho gioca tra le linee creando più di un problema al centrocampo bianconero. Che in Vidal e Marchisio vede le note stonate di un’orchestra che, stranamente, risulta meno coesa del solito. Dopo un primo tentativo al 14esimo con Boateng, il Milan passa a condurre al 31esimo con Robinho, mandato sul dischetto da Rizzoli che vede un tocco di mano di Isla sugli sviluppi di un colpo di testa di Nocerino. Buffon la tocca anche, ma la palla si infila comunque in rete per il vantaggio rossonero. La Juve non reagisce e il Milan, nel finale, legittima l’1-0 aggredendo i bianconeri con grande continuità. JUVE RIVOLTATA, MA IL MILAN TIENE BENE - Alessio prova a cambiare l’inerzia dell’incontro richiamando uno spaesato Isla per fare posto a Padoin e sostituendo Quagliarella (che non la prende bene) con Giovinco. La Formica Atomica avrebbe subito l’occasione per pareggiare i conti ma - sugli sviluppi di un cross dalla destra - Giovinco cerca un’improbabile rovesciata tutto solo all’interno dell’area di rigore rossonera. Il risultato è una palla - colpita con lo stinco - che termina tristemente a lato. Il Milan arriva sempre primo sul pallone, e i contropiedi rossoneri sono per questo molto frequenti. Sugli sviluppi di uno di questi Nocerino arriva alla conclusione dal limite dell’area, ma la sua mira non è precisa come quella dello scorso anno. Alessio richiama anche Asamoah per inserire Pogba: Juve che passa al 4-3-1-2 con Pirlo sulla trequarti e Caceres e Padoin terzini. Il Milan arretra un po’, ma – tolta una conclusione di Vucinic da dentro l’area e salvata quasi sulla linea di porta da Costant – praticamente non rischia mai. JUVE STANCA, MILAN IN RIPRESA - Il triplice fischio di Rizzoli ci offre una nuova faccia della Juventus, quella di una squadra meno robotica e più umana, che accusa la stanchezza come tutte le altre formazioni del nostro campionato e che, complice l’operato delle due milanesi, non è più imbattibile. Il Milan, che vince la seconda partita di fila dopo il successo ottenuto in Belgio contro l’Anderlecht, sale all’ottavo posto a quota 18 punti e si rilancia in classifica. Andrea Tabacco - Eurosport http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwTBZsjhrUo&feature=player_detailpage Milan 1 - 0 Juventus

Pogba in to rest Vidal Nov 27, 2012 Juventus boss Antonio Conte could decide to field Paul Pogba in the derby against Torino in order to rest Arturo Vidal. Conte is considering giving the Chilean a chance to catch his breath ahead of the crucial Champions League tie against Shakhtar Donetsk. The Bianconeri need a point in the Ukraine next week to book their place in the last 16 of the competition. Vidal, 25, has played in 12 Serie A games this season and all five of the club’s European matches so far. Pogba, meanwhile, has featured in eight League games of which he has started four. Pogba could also use the derby to stake a clam for a shirt against Shakhtar as Claudio Marchisio will be suspended for next Wednesday’s encounter.

Serie A Week 14 - 25-11-12 (20:45 p.m.) 1 - 0 Robinho (31′-PG) Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium - Milan Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Attendance: 77023‎ Seedorf: Juve team to beat Nov 27, 2012 Milan legend Clarence Seedorf thinks Juventus could dominate Italian football for at least the next five years. The Turin giants won the Scudetto last season and he expects them to continually battle for the championship. “Juventus will be the team to beat for the next five or six years,” the Botafogo midfielder told Sky Sport Italia. “The important thing for them was the construction of the new stadium. That instantly put them to the front in Italy.” Despite a strong start to the season, Juventus have collected just four points from their last four games and the top four in Serie A are now covered by just four points. “Inter have surprised me,” added the veteran Dutchman. “They changed a lot, but they’ve made some right decisions and had a bit of luck too.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 14 - 25-11-12 (20:45 p.m.) 1 - 0 Robinho (31′-PG) Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium - Milan Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Attendance: 77023‎ Zoff cools Juventus anxiety Nov 26, 2012 Juventus shouldn’t be overly concerned with the 1-0 defeat at Milan on Sunday, says former player and Coach Dino Zoff. After going 49 games unbeaten, the Old Lady suffered their second defeat in four League games by falling at San Siro. “They shouldn't worry. Juventus have one problem, namely that they don’t put the ball in the back of the net,” the ex-goalkeeper told Sportal. “They create so much, they press really well, but, in the end, they don’t ripple the net. That is their limit right now.” The Rossoneri won the game with a debatable penalty and Zoff admits that he wasn’t too impressed with what he saw at the Meazza. “I’ve heard people say it was a spectacular game, but my idea of a spectacle is a little different,” Zoff lamented. “Gigi Buffon made two saves and Marco Amelia was never worked. “Milan played the game of their lives, but Juventus, after having a few problems in the first half, were basically playing in the Milan half after the break. They just didn’t create any real chances.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Marchisio-Bonucci: What bust-up? Nov 26, 2012 Juventus teammates Claudio Marchisio and Leonardo Bonucci have taken to Twitter to deny claims of a bust-up. Reports this morning suggested that the two exchanged words during the 1-0 loss against Milan, where it was alleged that Marchisio blamed the defender for the defeat. “Leo, have you read about our supposed argument?” the Italian international midfielder wrote on Monday. Bonucci responded to the Tweet. “I was left stunned too, we’ll see each other on the pitch,” the former Inter and Bari player stated. Juventus re-tweeted both of the comments on their official Twitter timeline.

Marchisio-Bonucci: What bust-up? Nov 26, 2012 Juventus teammates Claudio Marchisio and Leonardo Bonucci have taken to Twitter to deny claims of a bust-up. Reports this morning suggested that the two exchanged words during the 1-0 loss against Milan, where it was alleged that Marchisio blamed the defender for the defeat.

Serie A Week 14 - 25-11-12 (20:45 p.m.) 1 - 0 Robinho (31′-PG) Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium - Milan Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Attendance: 77023‎ It wasn’t the real Juve, says Bonucci Nov 26, 2012 Leonardo Bonucci has looked to explain the reasons for Juventus’ anonymous performance in the 1-0 loss at Milan. Although the Rossoneri won thanks to an inexistent penalty, the stopper has admitted that the Italian champions were poor. “We paid for our midweek performance in the Champions League and didn’t take to the field with our usual concentration,” the 25-year-old noted after the 3-0 over Chelsea. “We had an incident go against us, which we paid a high price for, but we saw nothing of the real Juventus this evening. “Milan defended deep and, on a personal level, I made a few too many mistakes. Those errors can happen, but what is important is that we work out what was going through our heads in the first half…” Despite picking up just four points from their last four games, the Old Lady will remain top of the League – even if Napoli and Inter win this evening. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 14 - 25-11-12 (20:45 p.m.) 1 - 0 Robinho (31′-PG) Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium - Milan Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Attendance: 77023 Buffon refuses to blame penalty on Juventus defeat The goalkeeper believes the referee made a crucial mistake, but insisted that the Bianconeri lost because there were not good enough. Nov 26, 2012 Gianluigi Buffon feels that referee Nicola Rizzoli was wrong to award AC Milan a penalty in Sunday's Serie A encounter, but stressed that the spot-kick was not the reason for Juventus' 1-0 defeat. Rizzoli pointed to the spot on the half-hour mark after Mauricio Isla allegedly handballed inside his own area under pressure from Antonio Nocerino, but Buffon believes the Rossoneri were simply the better side and were deserving of their victory. "The replay is clear, it wasn’t a penalty, but that wasn’t the reason behind our defeat," the goalkeeper was quoted as saying on the club's official website. "We had an hour to get back into it and weren’t able to do so. There are many incidents like that over the course of a season. "If people want to find excuses for a defeat, it’s simple, but I believe the best way of explaining it would be to say that the opposition were better than us and we deserved to lose. "Having said that, you have to ask why we lost. It’s not easy to work out. We were missing something and that was evident. We had time to get back on level terms but we didn’t ever create the right opportunity." Juventus remain first in Serie A with 32 points from 14 games. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Bendtner was the cheap option, reveals Marotta The director of Bianconeri has revealed the reasoning behind the Denmark striker's move to Turin and admitted that a big money signing was out of the picture. Nov 26, 2012 Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta has revealed that the reason for signing Nicklas Bendtner was because he was the cheap option. The 24-year old arrived on a loan deal from Arsenal on the last day of the summer transfer window, but has failed to establish himself in the starting line-up, causing questions to be asked by the club's fans. And Marotta has now revealed the reasons behind the move. "Each deal needs economical reasoning before happening," he explained to Rai Sport. "We were not able to make a big money signing last summer but we wanted another striker in case we suffered from a lot of injuries or suspensions, which is the reason we chose to sign Bendtner on loan." The Denmark international is yet to score for Juve in his seven appearances, and explained his feelings regarding being behind Mirko Vucinic and Sebastian Giovinco in the pecking order. "I am not in charge and I think Antonio Conte is a great coach," he said. "Whoever he puts in the team it is up to him, and I respect that. It is right that Conte makes his own choice but I believe that I am a game-changer and I want to play."

Serie A Week 14 - 25-11-12 (20:45 p.m.) 1 - 0 Robinho (31′-PG) Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium - Milan Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Attendance: 77023 Juventus not looking for excuses, says Marotta The Bianconeri director feels that the Scudetto holders were simply not good enough, and stressed the referee was not to blame for the loss. Nov 26, 2012 Giuseppe Marotta has refused to look for excuses in the wake of Juventus' 1-0 Serie A loss to AC Milan at San Siro on Sunday evening. The Bianconeri conceded a dubious penalty on the half-hour mark which effectively cost them the game, but Marotta has insisted their defeat was not down to the referee because of tiredness following their Champions League win over Chelsea. "Without the penalty it would have been a scoreless draw. These things even themselves out over the course of the season, though," Marotta was quoted as saying on the official Juventus website. "Aside from that, it wasn’t the usual Juventus performance and therefore we won’t make any excuses. "We need to get used to competing in a greater number of competitions so tiredness shouldn’t be an excuse. We had four days to recover. The fact remains that we didn’t approach the game in our usual manner." Despite their loss, Juventus remain first in the Serie A table with 32 points from 14 games. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 14 - 25-11-12 (20:45 p.m.) 1 - 0 Robinho (31′-PG) Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium - Milan Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Attendance: 77023‎ Buffon: 'Juve deserved to lose' Nov 25, 2012 Gigi Buffon looked at the overall performance and felt Juventus “deserved to lose this time” at San Siro. The 1-0 defeat to Milan was secured with a controversial Robinho penalty, which the goalkeeper got a hand to. “I saved it so well that it went in,” shrugged the Bianconeri captain. “In my view it wasn’t a penalty, but incidents like that can happen. “The fact remains that we had time to get the game back on track and didn’t do it. We had an hour to muster some kind of response.” It was Juve’s first Serie A away defeat in 18 months, since the 1-0 in Parma on May 15 2011. “So much has happened in the last year and a half. If we want to find an excuse for this defeat, then we can, but the truth is that we deserved to lose this time. “Being self-critical is the best way to educate people. You can never know what the real reasons are behind a defeat, but something was missing tonight in many aspects and it was visible. “In the locker room we will now have to evaluate and analyse what went wrong.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 14 - 25-11-12 (20:45 p.m.) 1 - 0 Robinho (31′-PG) Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium - Milan Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Attendance: 77023‎ Marotta: 'Juve's worst performance' Nov 25, 2012 Director general Beppe Marotta concedes “Juventus played one of their worst games of the season and the penalty cannot be an alibi.” The Bianconeri were beaten 1-0 by Milan thanks to a Robinho spot-kick incorrectly awarded for a Mauricio Isla handling offence. Despite dominating possession at San Siro, Juve barely troubled goalkeeper Marco Amelia. “I think it would’ve ended 0-0 without that penalty. Juve played one of their worst games of the season and the penalty cannot be an alibi,” noted Marotta. “Juventus must be accustomed to challenging on different fronts, so playing four days after the win over Chelsea was enough to recuperate. “I repeat, it was one of the worst performances. We must work hard to get back on our feet and improve. “We haven’t scored for two Serie A games in a row because our opponents put us under pressure with their systems and we have been unable to break down their defences.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 14 - 25-11-12 (20:45 p.m.) 1 - 0 Robinho (31′-PG) Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium - Milan Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Attendance: 77023‎ Allegri: 'It wasn't a penalty' Nov 25, 2012 Massimiliano Allegri praised Milan’s defensive performance against Juventus, admitted the penalty “should not have been given” and commented on Pep Guardiola. Tonight’s 1-0 victory was Juve’s first away defeat in 18 months and decided by a Robinho spot-kick for Mauricio Isla’s handling offence, though replays show the ball hit him in the ribs. “From the touchline it really did seem like a spot-kick, but watching the replays it should not have been given,” he told Sky Sport Italia. “This game was a real battle by the players. We only allowed Juventus one shot on target, while there were four or five great scoring opportunities for us. “I think the team did its absolute best against a Juve side that is doing great things. It’s wonderful that we managed to avoid basically giving Juventus any chances at all. “We defended in a very organised manner and the lads deserve so much credit for this. We worked well as a unit, which is a positive sign. “Stephan El Shaarawy didn’t score, but he has great qualities and really takes it up a notch when playing wide.” It was a tough few days for Allegri, as Milan President Silvio Berlusconi confirmed he is trying to sign Guardiola for next season. “I feel flattered that the club is looking for Guardiola as my replacement, seeing as he is one of the best Coaches in the world...” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 14 - 25-11-12 (20:45 p.m.) 1 - 0 Robinho (31′-PG) Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium - Milan Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Attendance: 77023‎ Alessio: 'Juve weren't a team, but...' Nov 25, 2012 Assistant Coach Angelo Alessio felt Juventus lost to Milan because “we did not play as a team unit,” but wondered what would’ve happened if they had received that penalty instead. “When we do not play as a team unit, then we suffer and lose in this way,” he said of the 1-0 defeat at San Siro. “There was some fatigue after the Chelsea match, even if in certain games the energy and motivation come by themselves.” The game was decided by an extremely dubious Robinho penalty, as replays show the ball struck Mauricio Isla on the ribs rather than the arm. “I daren’t imagine what would’ve happened if we had won with a penalty like that, but incidents can happen.” Alessio denied a row with Fabio Quagliarella, who covered his mouth when muttering something as he was substituted. “I don’t think Quagliarella seemed angry when he came off. In any case, I’d rather not talk about individuals because tonight we lost as a team. We accept the defeat and move on.” Juve have lost only two of their last 53 Serie A games and both were against Milanese clubs, as Inter won in Turin last month. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 14 - 25-11-12 (20:45 p.m.) 1 - 0 Robinho (31′-PG) Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) Stadium - Milan Referee: Nicola Rizzoli Attendance: 77023 Allegri: AC Milan penalty undeserved The Rossoneri coach praised his team's organised play in their win over the champions, and claimed he was "flattered" to hear the club is looking to replace him with Pep Guardiola. Nov 25, 2012 AC Milan boss Massmiliano Allegri has admitted his side were fortunate to be awarded a decisive penalty during their 1-0 win over Juventus on Sunday evening. Robinho scored the only goal of the game from the spot after Mauricio Isla was adjudged to have handled inside the area, although replays showed the ball clearly struck his ribs. Allegri conceded the penalty award was an incorrect call from the officials, but was quick to praise his side for their committed and organised display as they consigned the Bianconeri to their first away defeat in 18 months. "From the touchline it really did seem like a spot kick, but watching the replays it should not have been given," he told Sky Sport Italia. "This game was a real battle by the players. We only allowed Juventus one shot on target, while there were four or five great scoring opportunities for us. "I think the team did its absolute best against a Juve side that is doing great things. It’s wonderful that we managed to avoid basically giving Juventus any chances at all. "We defended in a very organised manner and the lads deserve so much credit for this. We worked well as a unit, which is a positive sign. "Stephan El Shaarawy didn’t score, but he has great qualities and really takes it up a notch when playing wide." The victory was a highlight in what has been a difficult week for Allegri, after Silvio Berlusconi revealed he was seeking to bring in Pep Guardiola as the 45-year-old's replacement in the near future. Allegri, however, shrugged off the speculation in somewhat nonchalant style, claiming he was "flattered" to hear that a coach of Guardiola's calibre had been identified to succeed him. "I feel flattered that the club is looking for Guardiola as my replacement, seeing as he is one of the best coaches in the world," he said. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/