Socrates

Quello che non abbiamo noi.

Quagliarella per Caceres

Goal di Milito 1-2

Mi piacerebbe vedere il francese in campo.

Bello lo scontro Marchisio-Gargano.

Esce il non-soldatino.

E questo non era rigore Tagliavento?

Ranocchia doveva essere pure ammonito o no?

Sono esperti nelle vittorie a tavolino quelli di Milano.

Vita dura per Bendtner contro Samuel.

Rigore

Serie A - Week 11 - 3-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Tagliavento HT: Controversy as Juve lead Inter Nov 3, 2012 It’s typically controversial, as Arturo Vidal’s goal after 18 seconds was offside and Stephan Lichtsteiner should’ve seen red, but Juventus lead Inter 1-0 at the break. This Derby d’Italia was also a top of the table showdown between first and second with neither side pulling punches. Andrea Stramaccioni was without Wesley Sneijder, Philippe Coutinho, Dejan Stankovic, Cristian Chivu, Jonathan and Joel Obi, but went for it with a 3-4-3 system led by the all-star trident. Juve welcomed back Arturo Vidal and Claudio Marchisio from suspension and injury respectively. Something had to give, as Juve had won all their Serie A home games while Inter had a 100 per cent record on their travels and were coming off eight consecutive victories in all competition. It could not have possibly been a better start for Juventus, as Kwadwo Asamoah ran on to a Mirko Vucinic pass – when offside – and rolled across for Vidal to prod into an empty net at the back post. Only 18 seconds had elapsed in Turin. It was so nearly 2-0 at the fourth minute, as Vucinic just failed to make contact with the Sebastian Giovinco ball across the face of goal. Andrea Pirlo’s inspired ball over the top found Marchisio clear on goal and his volley was beaten away from point-blank range by Samir Handanovic. Inter emerged from their shells and Esteban Cambiasso fired over, then Rodrigo Palacio had the ball in the net but was marginally offside when going to get the header off a quickly-taken Cambiasso free kick. Antonio Cassano curled inches wide of the far post from a poorly-cleared corner as the visitors began to see much more of the ball. More controversy on 34 minutes when Stephan Lichtsteiner, who had already been booked, avoided a second yellow card for a completely mistimed tackle on Palacio. Despite the Inter protests, the Swiss winger was allowed to stay on the field. Moments later Vidal gathered just inside the box and was cleanly challenged by Juan Jesus. Aware of the risk Lichtsteiner was running, Angelo Alessio wisely replaced him with Martin Caceres. Giovinco got to the by-line but pulled back into Handanovic’s arms, then the goalkeeper had to palm a looping Asamoah deflected cross over the bar. In first half stoppages Vidal went clear when intercepting a pass that Yuto Nagatomo left, but Handanovic beat away the powerful finish. Juventus 1-0 Inter (Half-Time) Scorers: Vidal 1 (J) Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner (Caceres 38), Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Giovinco, Vucinic Inter: Handanovic; Ranocchia, Samuel, Juan Jesus; Zanetti, Gargano, Cambiasso, Nagatomo; Palacio, Cassano; Milito Ref: Tagliavento http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A - Week 11 - 3-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Line-ups: Juventus-Inter Nov 3, 2012 Tonight it’s the Derby d’Italia and a top of the table showdown in Turin with Mirko Vucinic-Sebastian Giovinco against Rodrigo Palacio-Diego Milito-Antonio Cassano. Something’s got to give this evening in the 19.45 GMT kick-off at the Juventus Stadium, as Juve have won all of their home games in Serie A and Inter have a 100 per cent record on their travels. Vucinic has a good record against the Nerazzurri and his partner is Giovinco, while Claudio Marchisio and Arturo Vidal return from injury and suspension respectively. Inter have a lengthy injury list with Philippe Coutinho, Wesley Sneijder, Dejan Stankovic, Joel Obi, MacDonald Mariga, Cristian Chivu and Jonathan. There were also reports today that Walter Samuel and Andrea Ranocchia were carrying muscular problems. Coach Andrea Stramaccioni had been expected to mirror Antonio Conte’s 3-5-2 system, leaving Cassano on the bench in favour of an all-Argentine front two of Palacio and Milito. However, the youngest tactician in Serie A sticks with his 3-4-3 system and the impressive trident in Turin, leaving Fredy Guarin on the bench. Juventus: 1 Buffon; 15 Barzagli, 19 Bonucci, 3 Chiellini; 26 Lichtsteiner, 23 Vidal, 21 Pirlo, 8 Marchisio, 22 Asamoah; 12 Giovinco, 9 Vucinic Juventus bench: 30 Storari, 2 Lucio, 4 Caceres, 6 Pogba, 11 De Ceglie, 17 Bendtner, 20 Padoin, 24 Giaccherini, 27 Quagliarella, 32 Matri, 33 Isla, 39 Marrone Inter: 1 Handanovic; 23 Ranocchia, 25 Samuel, 40 Juan Jesus; 4 Zanetti, 21 Gargano, 19 Cambiasso, 55 Nagatomo; 8 Palacio, 99 Cassano; 22 Milito Inter bench: 12 Castellazzi, 27 Belec, 6 Silvestre, 11 Alvarez, 14 Guarin, 16 Mudingayi, 31 Pereira, 33 Mbaye, 41 Duncan, 88 Livaja http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 11 - 3/11/2012 (08:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Tagliavento TEAM NEWS: Cambiasso returns for Inter against much-changed Juventus Nerazzurri boss Andrea Stramaccioni has named an attacking line-up for the top-of-the-table encounter, with Rodrigo Palacio, Antonio Cassano and Diego Milito all selected. Nov 3, 2012 Esteban Cambiasso has been included in the Inter starting 11 for Saturday night's mouth-watering Derby d'Italia clash with Juventus in Turin. The Argentine replaces Gaby Mudingayi in the Nerazzurri midfield after being restricted to the role of substitute for Wednesday night's win over Sampdoria. There are also recalls for Yuto Nagatomo, who takes over from Alvaro Pereira on the left-hand side, and Juan Jesus, who replaces Fredy Guarin as Inter revert to three at the back. The Bianconeri, meanwhile, make a total of seven changes in personnel to the side that scraped past Bologna in midweek. Giorgio Chiellini returns alongside Andrea Barzagli and Leonardo Bonucci at the back, while Martin Caceres and Paolo De Ceglie make way for Stephan Lichtsteiner and Kwadwo Asamoah respectively on the flanks. Paul Pogba's heroics against the Rossoblu were not enough to secure him a place in the starting lineup, with Arturo Vidal and Claudio Marchisio recalled to the midfield. Finally, Sebastian Giovinco and Mirko Vucinic are preferred to Nicklas Bendtner and Fabio Quagliarella in attack. Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Vucinic, Giovinco. Subs: Storari, Caceres, Lucio, Isla, Marrone, De Ceglie, Padoin, Pogba, Giaccherini, Bendtner, Quagliarella, Matri. Inter: Handanovic; Ranocchia, Samuel, Juan Jesus; Zanetti, Gargano, Cambiasso, Nagatomo; Palacio, Cassano; Milito. Subs: Castellazzi, Belec, Silvestre, Alvarez, Guarin, Mudingayi, Pereira, Mbaye, Duncan, Livaja. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Straordinario Pirlo!

Serie A - 11^ Giornata - Andata - 3-11-2012 (ore 20:45) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Paolo Tagliavento Verso Juventus-Inter: Derby d'Italia al sapore di Scudetto, Stramaccioni sogna lo sgambetto in casa degli Invincibili Stramaccioni sembra orientato verso il 3-5-2, Palacio è in vantaggio su Cassano per fare coppia con Milito. In mediana dubbio Guarin-Mudingayi. Nella Juve torna Marchisio. Nov 3, 2012 PROBABILI FORMAZIONI JUVENTUSBuffon Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah Vucinic, Giovinco INTER Handanovic Silvestre, Samuel, Ranocchia Zanetti, Guarin, Gargano, Cambiasso, Nagatomo Palacio, Milito QUI JUVENTUS Dopo l'abbondante turnover fatto contro il Bologna proprio in ottica Inter, nel big match con i nerazzurri Antonio Conte mette in campo tutti i 'titolarissimi', potendo contare sull'intera rosa a disposizione. Lichtsteiner e Asamoah saranno gli stantuffi sulle fasce, Vucinic e Giovinco (favorito su Quagliarella e Bendtner) la coppia d'attacco. In mediana rientrerà Marchisio, anche se il prodigioso Pogba ammirato nelle ultime partite tenta non poco Conte... QUI INTER Stramaccioni deve ancora rinunciare ai lungodegenti Stankovic, Chivu e Sneijder (oltre all'ultima tegola Coutinho), ed ha certamente molti più dubbi del collega juventino. Il rientro di Juan Jesus dovrebbe significare il ritorno alla difesa a 3, ma è tra centrocampo ed attacco che il tecnico nerazzurro ha maggiore incertezza nelle scelte. In mezzo il dubbio è tra Guarin e Mudingayi. Davanti sembra ormai certa la rinuncia ad uno tra Cassano e Palacio, con l'ex Genoa favorito come partner di Milito. L'ULTIMA SFIDA 25/03/2012, Juventus-Inter 2-0: Del Piero mette l'ultimo sigillo IL MOMENTO Sabato sera si affrontano due squadre che scoppiano di salute, divorando entrambe strisce record. Ormai c'è poco da aggiungere a quanto già detto sulla Juve di Conte, che vorrebbe portare proprio contro i nerazzurri la propria imbattibilità in campionato alla cifra tonda di 50 match. Dall'altra parte c'è uno Stramaccioni che - arrivato a 8 come Trapattoni - ha messo nel mirino le 13 vittorie consecutive di Mancini, l'unico che ormai gli è rimasto davanti... PERCHE' GUARDARLA Perchè è il 'Derby d'Italia, la classica delle classiche nei nostri confini, perchè è la sfida tra prima e seconda in classifica, due squadre che coniugano determinazione e spettacolo, perchè è una partita a scacchi tra due tecnici ritenuti tra i migliori esempi della capacità del calcio italiano di rinnovarsi, perchè Moratti pagherebbe di tasca sua per interrompere proprio in casa degli acerrimi rivali la striscia di imbattibilità della Vecchia Signora, perchè gli strascichi di Calciopoli sono ancora là... serve altro? Testa a Testa Serie A - 25/mar/2012 - Juventus 2 - Inter 0 Serie A ‎- 29/ott/2011 - Inter 1 - Juventus 2 Amichevole ‎- 18/ago/2011 - Inter 7 - Juventus 6 Serie A ‎- 13/feb/2011 - Juventus 1 - Inter 0 Serie A ‎- 03/ott/2010 - Inter 0 - Juventus 0 Ultime 5 Partite Juventus 31/ott/2012 - Juventus 2 - Bologna 1 - Serie A 28/ott/2012 - Catania 0 - Juventus 1 - Serie A 23/ott/2012 - FC Nordsjælland 1 - Juventus 1 - UCL 20/ott/2012 - Juventus 2 - Napoli 0 - Serie A 07/ott/2012 - Siena 1 - Juventus 2 - Serie A Inter 31/ott/2012 - Inter 3 - Sampdoria 2 - Serie A 28/ott/2012 - Bologna 1 - Inter 3 - Serie A 25/ott/2012 - Inter 1 - Partizan 0 - EL 21/ott/2012 - Inter 2 - Catania 0 - Serie A 07/ott/2012 - Milan 0 - Inter 1 - Serie A Previsione Juventus 1 - 1 Inter http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A - 11^ Giornata - Andata - 3-11-2012 (ore 20:45) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Paolo Tagliavento Vucinic-Milito e i tabù da sfatare Il montenegrino ancora a secco allo 'Stadium' in questa stagione, Milito a caccia del primo goal alla Juventus da interista. Nov 3, 2012 Alla Juventus manca il top player, è questo il leit motiv di casa bianconera da un anno e mezzo a questa parte. In realtà però nella rosa di Conte un giocatore con le doti per esserlo top player ci sarebbe. Stiamo ovviamente parlando di Mirko Vucinic. Il montenegrino ha estro, qualità, carisma: tutto per meritare la definizione, sin qui esclusiva di obiettivi perduti. A difettare è soltanto un filo di continuità, una partita magica che lo sbatta in copertina. Il match in programma stasera contro l'Inter può essere la sua grande occasione. Trascinare la squadra, per dimostrare che i rimpianti di mercato sono superati, e per ribadire nella partita più sentita una preziosità mostrata solo a tratti. Di Vucinic, paradossalmente, si comprende appieno l'importanza quando è fuori. Quando gioca capita che s'estranei fino a ingannare chi si ferma alle apparenze. L’indolenza appartiene infatti al suo dna, vive da sempre di pause e fiammate talentuose, alla Juve però spesso non sparisce, semplicemente si sacrifica e lavora per la squadra. Non è un caso se il montenegrino è l'unico punto fermo del reparto che offre meno certezze: l'attacco appunto. E comunque, malgrado tutto, il ragazzo ha segnato gia quattro goal in tredici partite, ci cui solo otto giocate dal primo minuto, che sono pochi in assoluto, ma non in una squadra che non contempla bomber classici, dove le punte devono collaborare alla manovra e al tiro s'alternano tutti. Il parziale del campionato, due appena i centri realizzati in Italia, impone in ogni caso uno sforzo: Mirko, pur interpretando bene i dettami tattici e quindi defilandosi a tratti dall'area, può e deve fare di più. I tifosi aspettano l'ulteriore salto di qualità e l'appuntamento di stasera è ideale per spiccarlo, contro l'Inter prima sfidante per lo scudetto e che tuttavia, se battuta, potrebbe scivolare a -7. Mirko oltretutto deve sfatare un altro tabù. Il numero nove bianconero infatti non festeggia un gol allo Stadium in Serie A dal 15 gennaio, e quando ha segnato lui a Torino la Juve non ha mai vinto, nemmeno in Coppa Italia: col Milan finì 2-2. Ecco perché serve una notte che spazzi via ogni tabù, che tiri una riga sul passato, che proietti il montenegrino in un'altra dimensione. Dall'altra parte del campo, pronto a sfidare a suon di goal e giocate il puntero bianconero ecco Diego Milito. Al bomber argentino è rimasta solo la Juventus. Delle dicannove squadre che, oltre all’Inter, partecipano all’attuale campionato di serie A, solo a quella bianconera Milito non è mai riuscito a segnare da quando è sbarcato in nerazzurro. Lo ha fatto solo da centravanti del Genoa, ormai ben quattro anni fa. Era il 13 novembre 2008 quando rese appena più lieve una sconfitta a Torino: firmò la rete dell’1-3 quasi allo scadere, poco prima che Sokratis aggiungesse l'autogol dell’1-4 conclusivo. Inutile nascondere come, in generale, non sia particolarmente positiva la tradizione del Principe contro la Juventus. Da interista, infatti, Milito ha affrontato la Vecchia Signora altre quattro volte, ed è riuscito a spuntarla solo in un'occasione a San Siro, il 16 aprile 2010, nella stagione del Triplete, grazie all’uno-due di Maicon ed Eto'o. Da aggiungere, poi, un pareggio per 0-0, sempre a Milano, e per completare il quadro altre 2 sconfitte in trasferta. In ogni caso, Stramaccioni non si farà certo condizionare da precedenti e scaramanzie assortite. Il Principe sbucherà dal tunnel dello 'Juventus Stadium' per cominciare la gara da titolare, come del resto ha sempre fatto nelle prime dieci giornate del torneo. Anzi, dell’organico nerazzurro, insieme a Ranocchia, è stato l'unico ad aver beneficiato di questo trattamento e, soprattutto, di questa fiducia. Insomma, per Stramaccioni, sono loro due gli intoccabili, con Handanovic fuori contro Pescara e Roma solo perché in fase di recupero dall’intervento al menisco. Su Milito il tecnico Stramaccioni ha puntato senza la minima incertezza, sia nello scorcio finale dell’ultimo campionato, e sia d’estate, quando si è trattato di impostare la nuova squadra. Anche per questo motivo è stato sacrificato Pazzini. Una scelta che finora sta dando i sui frutti sotto tutti i punti di vista: quello dei goal, cen cinque finora, e quello degli assist, sei, meglio pure di Cassano. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A - Week 11 - 3-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Milito tackles Juve taboo Diego Milito has had plenty of success in an Inter jersey, but Adam Scime notes he just can’t seem to score past Juventus… Nov 3, 2012 Diego Milito has been at the heart of Serie A success, Champions League glory and other trophies for Inter – but scoring against Juventus appears to be a taboo. Inter have often come short in recent seasons when facing the team from Turin. With another impending Derby d’Italia fixture tonight, the South American footballer has yet to arrive at a certain destination on his journey – he has never breached Juventus’ defence while sporting a black-and-blue kit. Milito recently played his 100th Serie A game for Inter, scoring in the process in a 3-1 victory over Bologna last weekend. Arriving at the club in the summer of 2009, the veteran striker has played in 150 official games and found the back of the net 71 times, an imposing ratio of 0.47 goals per match or nearly a goal in every two appearances. However, the ability to beat goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and Co has constantly eluded him, despite runs of impressive form, since he made San Siro his home. The two teams have met seven times – six in Serie A and once in the Coppa Italia – with Il Principe featuring in five of those matches, but he has been unable to put one past their eternal rivals. Even when you consider the Trofeo TIM preseason tournaments, which involve 45-minute matches between Inter, Juventus and Milan, the Argentine has only damaged Juve in the event of a post-match penalty shoot-out to break the tie over the course of four editions. The 33-year-old himself admitted his Achilles heel last season and has seemingly even become frustrated by it. “I have never scored against Juventus so far for Inter and I will do my utmost to end this streak in our encounter,” he said in March, before the Bianconeri won 2-0 and Claudio Ranieri was subsequently replaced by current Coach Andrea Stramaccioni. In fact, the last time Milito struck against the Old Lady was from the penalty spot for Gian Piero Gasperini’s Genoa, a consolation effort in a 4-1 loss during the 2008-09 campaign. Going into Saturday’s match at the Juventus Stadium, the former Real Zaragoza star is in a rich vein of form with five goals to his name in 10 League games in 2012-13. His club are also undergoing a purple patch of six victorious League games on the trot. Milito already has a place in the hearts of Inter’s tifosi and the club’s history, scoring crucial goals to claim silverware. His crowning moment thus far was when he conquered the Santiago Bernabeu by putting a brace past Bayern Munich to claim European glory, but if he strikes a devastating blow to Juventus and terminates their 49-game unbeaten streak, then the club’s fans will have another historic moment to remember him by and Milito will have reached another milestone in his ongoing treasure hunt. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 11 - 3/11/2012 (08:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Trapattoni tips Stramaccioni to lead Inter to victory over Juventus The Ireland boss was involved in every Derby d'Italia between 1976 and 1994, and he has challenged the trainer to beat the Bianconeri and his sequence of eight straight wins. Nov 3, 2012 Giovanni Trapattoni believes the role of Andrea Stramaccioni in the Derby d'Italia between Juventus and Inter on Saturday could prove decisive in the final outcome. The 36-year-old has steered the Nerazzurri to second place and his side are four points behind the Serie A champions ahead of the clash in Turin, while the hosts could go 50 matches unbeaten if they manage to avoid defeat. His cause has been aided by a run of eight consecutive victories in all competitions to equal the current Republic of Ireland coach's sequence of results set in the 1988-1989 campaign, and the veteran is hopeful the young trainer can go one better. "I'd be happy if my record was beaten by Andrea Stramaccioni," Trapattoni told Radio 105. "The Nerazzurri are playing well thanks to his spark. It seems that the group are working great and the results are excellent. "For me, he can do it [beat Trapattoni's run of eight straight wins]. Records are made to be broken and I'm not jealous. I would be happy for him." Trapattoni oversaw all of the derby encounters between 1976 and 1994, having coached Juve and Inter on different occasions during that period, and he analysed the threats posed by both sets of teams. "When two great teams go head to head, it is always finely balanced, so meetings can end in a draw," he added."Both sides are different: Juventus are more organised, balanced and unbeaten in 49 matches in the league. "Inter have great individuality with their play, which so far has allowed them to put together many important results. That could be the decisive factor in Turin. "Pirlo in midfield gives Juve rhythm to manoeuvre. He is Juventus' main weapon, like Diego Milito is Inter's Paolo Rossi. They share similar characteristics. "Sneijder is also strong because he is now in his prime. However, in the middle of the field, Matthaus was in good shape. Someone like Lothar could be of use to any team today." The game in Italy was recently thrown back into disrepute following a controversial refereeing performance in the Old Lady's 1-0 win over Catania last weekend, and the former Bayern Munich and Italy man repeated his calls for technological assistance. "I would say 'yes' because I have been affected by refereeing decisions throughout my career," he continued. "I am not referring only to the Thierry Henry goal in the World Cup play-off with France. "All other sports rely on technology. Why can't football follow suit?" http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 11 - 3/11/2012 (08:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Julio Cesar: Inter are Juventus' only Scudetto rivals The ex-Nerazzurri glovesman is adamant his former club pose the only threat to the Old Lady in defence of their Serie A title, while giving his take on the Derby d'Italia. Nov 3, 2012 Julio Cesar believes Inter are Juventus' only rivals in the hunt for the Scudetto this season, as he looks ahead to Saturday's Derby d'Italia between the two sides. The Nerazzurri currently occupy second place in Serie A, just four points behind the current pace setters and reigning champions at the summit, leading to increased expectations that this campaign will be fought out by the northern Italian giants. And the Brazilian goalkeeper, now at QPR, insists his former club must approach the match with no fear, given their hot pursuit of the Old Lady in the standings, before praising coach Andrea Stramaccioni and casting his mind back to a memorable past clash. "Juve must be attacked," he told giornalaccio rosa dello Sport. "Why shouldn't they? Inter seem to be their most serious rivals, perhaps the only one. Even more so than Napoli, who cannot find the same consistency as Inter. "I've had time to learn about the philosophy of Andrea Stramaccioni, with whom I wanted to work more. He has a nice way of seeing football in a humble light to hear the views of everyone, but never has fear. "It is more than just a game. I won't forget Maicon's goal in the 2-0 win over Juventus in 2010 and the yellow shirt I wore that day. "Mourinho explained to me that a colourful jersey poses more difficulties for opposing forwards." Cesar was ousted out of the Giuseppe Meazza this summer and replaced by Samir Handanovic, who arrived from Udinese, but the former Selecao No.1 does not bear any grudges to the Slovenian, instead highlighting his replacement's most notable traits. "With Handanovic, he has grown so much," Julio Cesar added. "And it was a good deal: they paid the right price for him. "He and I have differences in that we parry differently. I feel more like Casillas, whereas he reminds me more of Buffon." "I like Chievo goalkeeper Sorrentino, but I would say that today Handanovic has nothing to be envious of about Buffon." Julio Cesar then explained that he was made to feel "sad" by Inter management during the summer, prior to his transfer deadline-day switch to Loftus Road in August, but a conversation with president Massimo Moratti ensured he left on amicable terms. "Well, a phonecall directly to me to say that I was not longer part of the project would have made me feel less of a stranger," the ex-Flamengo shot stopper continued. "I was sad, at least until I spoke with Moratti. I wanted to clarify some things, that had become distorted. Now it remains an open door. "It does not mean that I will return to Inter one day, but it does mean that seven years of being together and 14 trophies were not evaporated. For me, Inter are now focused on financial fair play." http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 11 - 3/11/2012 (08:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Juventus' opening salvo, Inter's midfield & five things that will decide the Derby d'Italia The clash between the Serie A heavyweights brings together two sides on great runs and small margins could be key in deciding who takes the three points. Nov 3, 2012 COMMENT By Kris Voakes | Italian Football Writer As Italy's top two come head to head at Juventus Stadium on Saturday night, one fantastic streak has to end. Inter may have won eight straight games, but Juventus still haven't lost in 49 league matches, meaning the Bianconeri are the favourites to take the honours. However, given that the two sides are placed first and second in the Serie A table right now, this is clearly likely to be a fixture decided by small factors, and Goal.com outlines five which will be particularly important in deciding the destination of the three points. JUVENTUS' FAST START On balance, it is not something they have managed a lot under Antonio Conte, but when Juventus have truly hit the ground running, they have tended to blow sides away. Their three victories over Roma at Juventus Stadium in 2012 are evidence that a fast start on their behalf can be deadly, with the most recent clash with the Giallorossi possibly the best example. Inter do not have the most stable of defences, despite their recent good run, and so a few moments of nervousness early on could have a psychological impact. If Juve can start quickly and open up the Nerazzurri a couple of times in the early stages, it may be enough to put them in the kind of position the visitors cannot come back from. Last time the two sides met, Juve won it in the second half thanks largely to a double substitution and change of shape, but on this occasion, the responsibility could rest with the starting XI doing the job from the beginning to see the Bianconeri through. GIOVINCO GETTING THE NOD He may have had a fairly stop-start campaign so far, but Sebastian Giovinco remains a one-off in Juventus' forward line. Mirko Vucinic, Fabio Quagliarella, Alessandro Matri and Nicklas Bendtner may offer more in other areas, but Giovinco has the ability that the others cannot provide. What he also has is a nuisance factor, particularly up against clumsy defenders. Though Andrea Ranocchia may have started the 2012-13 season better than many expected - particularly since Andrea Stramaccioni began using a back three - he has also proven that he is still capable of switching off just long enough to make huge errors, with Sampdoria's opener on Wednesday a real case in point. And with Giovinco likely to come in direct confrontation with his Italy international team-mate if he starts on Saturday night, the combination of the 'Atomic Ant's ability to twist defenders inside out and the defender's cumbersome gait when faced with tricky forwards could lead to all sorts of fun in the final third. INTER'S ABILITY TO HAVE A SAY IN MIDFIELD It goes without saying that Juventus have the upper hand when it comes to the midfield. In Claudio Marchisio, Arturo Vidal and Andrea Pirlo, they have an 'MVP' trio which has been practically untouchable for the past 15 months. Add in the recent form of Paul Pogba, and it's clear to see that Inter's staff in the middle of the park are going to have their work cut out for them. The Bianconeri's midfield three have been at the heart of their pressing style under Antonio Conte, with their ability to ensure long spells of territorial advantage setting the platform for many of Juve's victories in their record run. The Beneamata's game is built not so much on the centre of the field, with territory less important to their attacking abilities. The likely midfield trio of Esteban Cambiasso, Walter Gargano and Fredy Guarin must be on their guard to ensure that Juve's engine room do not get on top, but must also not be thrown off their game of quickly feeding attackers down the flanks and in the channels, which has been their most successful outlet for the most part this season. CASSANO'S INFLUENCE Simply put, Antonio Cassano has fast become Inter's most important forward. With Wesley Sneijder missing over the last six weeks, the Nerazzurri could easily have been massively handicapped by the Dutchman's absence. Instead, they have continued to allow the former Sampdoria and Milan man to form the basis of their attacks. When he has been on form, Inter have generally lorded it over the opposition. His effect has seen off the likes of Fiorentina, Catania and Sampdoria during the recent winning run his side have put together, and if the visitors are to have any chance of inflicting Juventus' first league defeat in 18 months, then the Italy forward is going to need to be at his very best. That is where the question mark comes though. Cassano has been known as something of an enigma in the past, and he must ensure that tonight is not one of those occasions on which he goes missing, otherwise Inter will lose much of their attacking threat just when they need it. THE IN-GAME CHANGES The double-substitution of Leonardo Bonucci and Alessandro Del Piero for Simone Pepe and Alessandro Matri, and subsequent switch to a back three, was the key moment in Juventus' 2-0 win over Inter in March. It was also seen as one of the pivotal decisions made by Antonio Conte in the run-in which would eventually see Juve collect 31 points from a possible 33 to lift the Scudetto. Since then, of course, Conte has been suspended from matchday duties, leaving first Massimo Carrera and now Angelo Alessio with the task of making the right changes at the right times. And while Alessio was the man who threw on Martin Caceres and Paul Pogba to devastating effect against Napoli, he came under fire after failing to act quickly as the Old Lady dropped points against Nordsjaelland in the Champions League. In that sense, the jury is still out on Conte's right-hand man. In the visitors' technical area tonight will be someone who has already become an in-game coach of some repute. Andrea Stramaccioni's ability to spot the need to change and do so quickly, whether that be in switching formation or introducing a substitute, has won over many 'floating voters' among Nerazzurri followers. And if Inter can weather the early storm at Juventus Stadium, then there are plenty of Interistiwho will be backing their man to outwit his opposite number in the tactical department. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 11 - 3/11/2012 (08:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Juventus v Inter Betting Preview: Derby d'Italia to open up after the interval in Turin With the visitors having won eight on the bounce and the hosts looking to extend their unbeaten stretch to 50 games, Adam Bate expects a tight opening, but the home side to win. Nov 3, 2012 Inter become the latest team to try and put an end to Juventus’ lengthy unbeaten run as the Bianconeri go in search of a 50th consecutive match without defeat in Serie A on Saturday. The Nerazzurri are 5/1 (6.00) with Bet365 to claim three points and a ninth consecutive win of their own – spoiling the party in Turin and ending this remarkable streak. Inter coach Andrea Stramaccioni insists he is not going to settle for a draw and their record suggests that – with eight wins and two defeats in the league this season. But you get the sense that it wouldn’t be the worst result for the visitors here and the draw is available at 13/5 (3.60). That’s because Juventus are formidable opponents on their own turf, wining five out of five home games in Serie A so far this season. And Juve are 8/13 (1.62) favourites with Bet365 to pick up a seventh successive home win in the league stretching back to the first week in May. What’s been noticeable from the Italian champions in this campaign is that they have been patient in front of their own fans, confident in the knowledge that the opportunity will come. Of those five home games, four have been goalless at the interval. You can back the 0-0 scoreline at the break at 2/1 (3.00) with Bet365 while a draw of any kind at half-time is 13/10 (2.30). The goalless draw can certainly provide some perverse fun of its own as a neutral – watching a game desperately hoping neither team makes a breakthrough! But goals are likely to come in this one eventually. 60 per cent of Juventus’ home games this season have finished 2-0 in their favour and that outcome is priced at 13/2 (7.50). That all points to draw/Juventus in the HT/FT market and this is the value option here at 10/3 (4.33) with Bet365. But for the pick of the bets, the punter may want to avoid the possibility of their tip being scuppered by the break and for that there’s a great option with Bet365 – backing the second period to be the highest-scoring half. That’s been the case in 80 per cent of Juventus’ matches home and away in the league this season as well as each of the last three Inter games. Back the second half to be the highest scoring at 21/20 (2.05) with Bet365. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A - Week 11 - 3-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Trap: 'Juve and Inter very different' Nov 3, 2012 Giovanni Trapattoni won the Scudetto with both Inter and Juventus, so gives his verdict on tonight’s Derby d’Italia. “They are very different teams.” The Republic of Ireland manager won six Serie A titles in Turin in 1977, 78, 81, 82, 84 and 86 before going to San Siro where he conquered the tournament in 1989. “They are very different teams,” Trap told the Corriere dello Sport newspaper ahead of this evening’s showdown. “Juve are more organised, balanced and have not lost in 49 Serie A games. Inter have great individuals who with their flashes of brilliance have enabled the club to notch up a series of important results and they could be enough to cause an upset in Turin too.” The Nerazzurri leapfrogged Napoli into second place, leading many to believe this will be the real Scudetto showdown of the season. “I do believe Inter are the anti-Juve this term. The Nerazzurri are playing well and that spark has set alight Andrea Stramaccioni’s men. The group is working well together and they have excellent results,” continued Trapattoni. “When two great teams face off, it is always going to be a tight encounter, so a draw is likely. Andrea Pirlo sets the tempo for Juve, while I really like Diego Milito, as he has the characteristics of Paolo Rossi.” Finally, the Republic of Ireland manager joined the call for technology to be used in refereeing. “I’d say video evidence can help to reduce refereeing errors. I have been heavily penalised by referees in my career... I am not just referring to Thierry Henry’s handball in the France-Ireland play-off. “All sports now use technology, so why can’t football do the same?” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A - Week 11 - 3-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Samuel out of Juve-Inter? Nov 3, 2012 There are reports Inter could be without Walter Samuel for tonight’s Derby d’Italia, while Andrea Ranocchia is not 100 per cent fit either. The latest rumours emerging from the Nerazzurri camp are that Samuel is still feeling the effects of an old thigh injury. It is possible Andrea Stramaccioni will not risk The Wall at the Juventus Stadium this evening, kick-off 19.45 GMT. Ranocchia is not 100 per cent fit either, as he is struggling with a calf problem, but should be ready to go ahead. If there is a shortage of defenders, Stramaccioni could bring back the experiment used in the Europa League several times this season. He used Esteban Cambiasso as a centre-back in the three-man defence with impressive results. http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A - Week 11 - 3-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Juve-Inter legends give verdicts Nov 3, 2012 Legends Roberto Boninsegna and Sandro Mazzola give their predictions on the Juventus-Inter showdown. “Inter are the real surprise of the season,” Boninsegna told La giornalaccio rosa dello Sport, having played for both clubs in his career. “They really need to improve at the back to be on a par with Juve, who have the strongest defence. However, from the midfield up I’d say I prefer the Nerazzurri. Plus Diego Milito is someone who can change a game. “Who will win? I hope Inter. It won’t be decisive no matter who wins, but the Scudetto will be between these two clubs.” Ex-Inter hero Mazzola also gave his view of the Derby d’Italia that kicks off at 20.45 this evening. “Andrea Stramaccioni has done great work and Inter can fight for this. I don’t think the result will be decisive for the Scudetto, but the Nerazzurri must be careful not to feel the pressure of playing in Turin.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/