Socrates

Ne possono fare anche 10 ora.

Ora non parlano piú di Giovinco.

GIOVINCO 0-1

Mkhtaryan non vede Willian e spara fuori.

Sono giá arrivati.

Datti una calmata, per favore.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (6th leg) - 5-12-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ SHAKHTAR - JUVENTUS Donbass Arena - Donetsk Referee: Jonas Eriksson (Sweden) HT: Juve threaten Shakhtar Dec 5, 2012 Juventus had a strong penalty shout in Donetsk and Sebastian Giovinco went very close, but it’s still 0-0 with Shakhtar at half-time. In the other Group E game, Chelsea are leading Nordjsaelland 2-0 at the break with a debatable David Luiz penalty and Fernando Torres effort after both Nicolai Stokholm and Eden Hazard had earlier spot-kicks saved. The Bianconeri needed a point to be sure of reaching the Champions League knockouts, whereas the Ukrainians were already qualified. Juve would only go out if they lost here and Chelsea beat Nordsjaelland under new manager Rafa Benitez. Paul Pogba stepped in for the suspended Claudio Marchisio, while Giorgio Chiellini made his comeback from a calf injury. Luiz Adriano was banned for Shakhtar after his ‘anti-sporting’ goal that went viral around the world, replaced by Eduardo. It was also Angelo Alessio’s final game on the Juventus bench, as Antonio Conte’s ban in the betting scandal expires this week. Shakhtar started very aggressively and Andrea Barzagli was fortunate to get away with an error on the edge of his own box. Arturo Vidal was booked for a shirt-tug on Willian after just seven minutes and Mirko Vucinic volleyed well over from a Sebastian Giovinco cross. Andrea Pirlo and Giorgio Chiellini were furious on 21 minutes, as the free kick found the defender’s header, which struck Fernandinho’s hand. The referee waved play on. The Italians got more control of the midfield as the half wore on and Vidal just failed to control a long ball when he had sprung the offside trap. Mirko Vucinic created a fantastic opportunity when he pounced on an Olexandr Kucher error, rode another tackle and rolled across for Sebastian Giovinco who unmarked hit a daisy-cutter inches wide of the upright. Chiellini’s calf problem flared up again and he requested a substitution, but changed his mind and was able to continue going into half-time. Vucinic intercepted a Yaroslav Rakitskiy pass in the final third, but then the Shakhtar defender did enough to get in his way and a free kick went against the striker. Pogba lost his balance when trying to push through in the box, then Darijo Srna risked an own goal on Stephan Lichtsteiner’s dangerous cross towards Pogba. Giovinco went for goal from distance and it was caught by Andriy Pyatov in stoppages. Shakhtar Donetsk 0-0 Juventus (Half-Time) Shakhtar Donetsk: Pyatov; Srna, Kucher, Rakitskiy, Rat; Fernandinho, Stepanenko; Alex Teixeira, Mkhitaryan, Willian; Eduardo Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba, Asamoah; Vucinic, Giovinco Ref: Eriksson (SWE)

Marotta drops Juve transfer hint Dec 5, 2012 Beppe Marotta has confirmed Juventus “will evaluate what the transfer market offers us in January.” The Bianconeri are Serie A leaders and a point away to Shakhtar Donetsk tonight would put them into the Champions League last 16. “This game is certainly an important test for the team. We arrive at this match with confidence, knowing we have the right cards in our hand to play,” said the general manager at the Donbass Arena. “When Juve take part in any competition, they must always try to achieve the best result. We are still growing, but getting into the top 16 clubs in Europe would allow us – with a little luck – to face easier opponents than in this group.” If they do qualify, then Marotta hinted at some additions to the squad in the transfer window. “The club will evaluate what the transfer market offers us in January, but the squad has done well so far.”

Per fortuna che non hanno L.adriano. É un giocatore importante per il loro attacco e stasera si vede.

Ma stanno facendo un bel biscotto alla faccia del Chelsea?

Chelsea in vantaggio.

Giovinco perché non hai segnato?

Spero che l'arbitro svedese non sia un tifoso del Chelsea.

Si sapeva. Sono un'ottima squadra.

Inquadrato Lufessu.

Noi non abbiamo un Luis Adriano.

Grazie, non lo sapevo.

L'arbitro somiglia vagamente al caporale tedesco/nazista ne "La vita é bella". Quello il cui discorso viene tradotto da Benigni ....

Ma non hanno freddo i giocatori in maniche corte?

Bel lancio di Seba ma Vucinic spara alto.

Vidal becca subto il giallo.

Come qui da noi in Olanda.

Giovinco é di poco piú alto del bambino UEFA.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (6th leg) - 5-12-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ SHAKHTAR - JUVENTUS Donbass Arena - Donetsk Referee: Jonas Eriksson (Sweden) Line-ups: Shakhtar-Juventus Dec 5, 2012 Giorgio Chiellini, Paul Pogba and Sebastian Giovinco are in the starting XI as Juventus must earn a point at Shakhtar Donetsk to continue their Champions League adventure. The Bianconeri leapfrogged Chelsea with their 3-0 victory in Turin, so will be secure of qualification if they avoid defeat in Ukraine tonight or Nordsjaelland emerge unbeaten from Stamford Bridge. Mircea Lucescu’s Shakhtar have already sealed their spot in the last 16 and are eager to keep hold of top spot. Luiz Adriano is suspended for breaking the fair play rules after his infamous goal against Nordjsaelland, where his teammates were trying to give back the ball following time out for an injury and he pounced to score undisturbed. Eduardo is chosen to fill in for Luiz Adriano, while Tomas Hubschman and Dymtro Chygrynskiy are injured for Shakhtar. Chiellini returns to the Juventus line-up after missing two games with a calf problem, while Leonardo Bonucci is also fit following a bout of flu. Arturo Vidal is also back after a ban ruled him out of the Turin Derby on Saturday, while Pogba steps in for the suspended Claudio Marchisio. Giovinco is chosen as the partner for Mirko Vucinic in attack, while Kwadwo Asamoah and Stephan Lichtsteiner take the wings. SHAKHTAR DONETSK: Pyatov; Srna, Kucher, Rakitskiy, Rat; Fernandinho, Stepanenko; Alex Teixeira, Mkhitaryan, Willian; Eduardo Shakhtar bench: Kanibolotskiy, Kryvtsov, Gai, Kobin, Ilsinho, Douglas Costa, Devic JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba, Asamoah; Vucinic, Giovinco Juventus bench: Storari, Caceres, Padoin, Giaccherini, Marrone, Quagliarella, Matri

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (6th leg) - 5-12-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ SHAKHTAR - JUVENTUS Donbass Arena - Donetsk Referee: Jonas Eriksson (Sweden) Alessio: Juventus cannot play for a draw Dec 5, 2012 Shakhtar Donetsk manager Mircea Lucescu recently had some words for Juventus, claiming that the Italian team is “predictable”, and stand-in coach Angelo Alessio aims to prove him wrong. With Antonio Conte soon returning to the sidelines as head coach on December 8, Alessio plans a win against Shakhtar to secure a spot for Juve in the next round of the Champions League, and what a departing achievement it would be for the fill-in coach if he can do so. Although the Bianconeri are excited for the return of Conte, they are completely focused on their upcoming match, especially with top defender Giorgio Chiellini ready to be put back into action after a recent calf injury left him on the bench for two games. “We are very happy at Antonio’s impending return, but right now we are all exclusively focused on this match,” Alessio told the press “Giorgio Chiellini trained yesterday and is regularly at our disposal. Antonio will then decide the starting XI tomorrow,” he said during a press conference. “He can say we’re predictable, but we create many scoring opportunities. In that case let’s call Barcelona predictable – the same XI play pretty much all the time and everyone knows the style of football they propose, yet they are the best team of recent years. “Lucescu’s words remain just that: words. We are extremely concentrated on this match and absolutely want to reach the next round of the Champions League. “We’ll be facing the toughest side in the group, as they are the leaders, but we have improved and can get a result. “We cannot play for a draw and count on being able to get two results. We’ve got to take the game to Shakhtar and play the way we know how. We must fight for every single ball.” Describing Juve as “predictable” may not have been the best move for Shakhtar’s head coach, and may provide any extra motivation needed for Alessio and the Serie A leaders to grab the win.