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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (5th leg) - 20-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - CHELSEA Juventus stadium - Turin Referee: Cuneyt Çakir (Turkey) UEFA Champions League Group E preview: Crucial clash for Chelsea and Juve Nov 19, 2012 Chelsea striker Fernando Torres could be dropped to the bench for Tuesday's crunch Champions League tie with Juventus. The Spaniard came off 28 minutes from the end of Chelsea's disappointing 2-1 loss at West Brom on Saturday after yet another fruitless afternoon in front of goal. And with manager Roberto Di Matteo contemplating a change in system for the crucial clash at Juventus Stadium, Torres may be the man left out. "Maybe we need to sacrifice a little bit the attacking options to go a little bit more defensive," Di Matteo said after the West Brom loss. "We are playing a little bit different but we may have to go a little bit back to win games. Group E is one of the most evenly poised of the eight pools, with Shakhtar Donetsk top on seven points from Chelsea and Juventus (both six). A win for Di Matteo's side in Italy would ensure their progression to the last 16 ahead of the final round of fixtures. The Blues looked far more dangerous at The Hawthorns when Daniel Sturridge replaced Torres, while the introduction of Oscar and Juan Mata also saw an improvement, yet Juventus away will pose a greater threat than in-form West Brom. Antonio Conte's side are top of Serie A, having lost just one league game in their past 52. Juventus dominated Lazio in a 0-0 draw on Saturday, with only goalkeeper Federico Marchetti sparing the visitors from defeat. Likewise for Shakhtar, a win against Nordsjaelland (one point) would guarantee their spot in the next round. The Ukrainian side have impressed as much as any in this year's competition, surprising many with their command of the group. Brazilian striker Luiz Adriano is being tracked by a host of Premier League clubs but his primary goal will be firing Shakhtar into the next round when they face the Danish side in Cophenhagen on Tuesday. Mircea Lucescu's side were desperately unlucky to go down 3-2 to Chelsea on the last matchday after a lion-hearted display at Stamford Bridge.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (5th leg) - 20-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - CHELSEA Juventus stadium - Turin Referee: Cuneyt Çakir (Turkey) Chelsea And Juventus To Slug It Out Nov 19, 2012 Group E Juventus v Chelsea Juventus Stadium, Turin Clearly the most exciting fixture of Matchday five, this game is likely to decide which team will continue it’s run in the UEFA Champions League further than the group stages. Juventus currently sit third at six points while Chelsea sit second with seven points. A victory for Juventus here would mean that a draw would suffice on Matchday six for them, leaving Chelsea relying on Shakhtar. A draw or a win for Chelsea would mean that they would still continue to be their masters of their destiny, with a relatively easier fixture against Nordsjælland at home on Matchday six. Chelsea will need another special performance from Oscar On the domestic front, Juventus continue to sit top of the table, having recovered well after the defeat against Inter ended their 49 match winning streak. They come into the game on the back of a 0-0 draw against Lazio. Chelsea on the other hand are on a miserable run of form, a perfunctory drop in the month of November, having picked up just 2 points in their last four league games and come into the game on the back of a disappointing defeat at the hands of West Bromwich Albion, wherein several key players were rested with one eye on this fixture. Had it not been for Victor Moses’ parting of sea…or his last gasp header, Chelsea would not find themselves in this position. Even so, this will so far be Chelsea’s sternest test and could not have come at a worse possible time. Being made to chase shadows for an entire game and coming up with a winner at the end might not be a possibility against an experienced team like Juventus. In the absence of injured John Terry, Chelsea would need someone to take up the role of the leader on the pitch, something they have lacked in their recent performances. As for Juventus, Andrea Pirlo would like to have much more of an influence on the game and Arturo Vidal, who has been putting in stronger performances after a few ‘less than impressive’ cameos, would like to put in a similar shift as last time around against Chelsea. With Chelsea’s defence and attack little short of absolute shambles, it is the midfield where the game would be won or lost, and on current form Juventus are likely to take advantage of it. Although another surprise from Chelsea could not be entirely ruled out. Prediction: Juventus 2-1 Chelsea

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (5th leg) - 20-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - CHELSEA Juventus stadium - Turin Referee: Cuneyt Çakir (Turkey) Claudio Marchisio warns Chelsea to beware of Juventus "anger" Nov 19, 2012 Midfielder Claudio Marchisio has warned Chelsea that Juventus will display their "anger" and "nastiness" during tomorrow night's Champions League clash in Turin. Both sides go into the match knowing that a defeat would leave their hopes of reaching the last 16 hanging by a thread. Juve's 49-game unbeaten streak in Serie A was ended by a 3-1 home loss to Inter Milan earlier this month and Marchisio believes that the setback has helped his side refocus. He said: "The loss to Inter has rekindled this light, the nastiness, the rhythm that was missing in various matches. "Against Nordsjaelland we showed the Juventus of last year, that anger, that conviction. Against Chelsea we must play like in the first game in London." Juve came back from 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to draw 2-2 back in September.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (5th leg) - 20-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - CHELSEA Juventus stadium - Turin Referee: Cuneyt Çakir (Turkey) UEFA Champions League: Juventus vs. Chelsea, Build Up and Live Commentary Nov 19, 2012 In what is perhaps the most anticipated fixture of Matchday 4, Juventus welcome Chelsea to Turin. With just a single point separating the top three sides in Group E (Chelsea, Shakthar Donetsk and Juventus) nothing less than a win will suffice for either the Blues or Bianconeri. Chelsea will be looking to get back to winning ways following a 2-1 defeat at the hands of West Bromwich Albion. Juventus on the other hand, will look to get back to scoring ways after succumbing to a 0-0 draw at home to Lazio in the league. In their clash on Matchday 1, both sides battled to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in a match which saw individual brilliance from Oscar and a never-say-die attitude from Juventus. With kick-off just a few days away stay tuned here for all the latest team news, updates, previews and of course live match commentary. Juventus vs Chelsea, the defending Italian Champions vs the defending European Champions, Italy vs England...whichever way you look at it, make sure not to miss this blockbuster. 9:29 PM ET TORRES TO BE DROPPED FROM JUVENTUS CLASH? Whilst there is no doubt John Terry will not feature for Chelsea in Turin, could it be the case that Roberto Di Matteo leaves out Fernando Torres from Chelsea's squad? Di Matteo revealed (via Goal.com) he was clearly impressed with Sturridge's impact on the West Bromwich match (despite the loss) and could have the youngster start over the Spaniard. 9:10 PM ET Last time these two sides met in the Champions League we were treated to a four-goal thriller including a stunner from Brazilian Oscar. Re-live all the action from the matchday 1.

Andrea Pirlo admires English football Nov 19, 2012 Juventus playmaker Andrea Pirlo has revealed that he is a big fan of the Premier League. The 33-year-old, who nearly joined Chelsea in 2009, has enjoyed a successful time with Juve following his move from AC Milan last summer. "I like English football a lot," the World Cup winner told the Daily Mail. "There are plenty of very good teams. They are very aggressive so it's always entertaining to watch. "It wouldn't be a problem for me fitting into that particular style because I've played with different players with different characteristics throughout my career." Pirlo is expected to line up for Juventus on Tuesday when they entertain Chelsea in the Champions League.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (5th leg) - 20-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - CHELSEA Juventus stadium - Turin Referee: Cuneyt Çakir (Turkey) Chelsea anger at West Brom loss must be used against Juve says David Luiz David Luiz revealed the anger in the Chelsea dressing room after the 2-1 defeat at West Brom extended their sequence without a Premier League win to four games. Nov 19, 2012 But the centre-back and his team-mates will have little time to reflect on the setback, which has left them four points adrift of leaders and champions Manchester City. Luiz accepts the European champions are facing ‘the most important game in the group’ as they bid to keep their Champions League fate in their own hands against Juventus in Turin on Tuesday. ‘The reaction after the game was that we were upset and angry,’ the 25-year-old said. ‘We should have won the game. There were raised voices but that is normal. This is a big club and we don’t like to lose games. But what’s past is past and the future is Juventus. It will be difficult and Juventus are a great team.’ Luiz admits Chelsea, who must avoid defeat to maintain control of their European destiny, have to get the balance right between their differing ambitions. He said: ‘In the Champions League we have a great opportunity to qualify. But we will never forget how important the Premier League is. ‘There is a bit of a gap at the top and we don’t want to get too far behind. ‘In two or three games everything can change and Chelsea will be fighting for the top of the league again.’ And Luiz refuses to accept that Roberto Di Matteo’s team need more time to gel. The Brazilian added: ‘We need to live in the present. ‘When you work under one guy for a long time, yes, you know more, so all the players know we have to be stronger on the pitch.’

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (5th leg) - 20-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - CHELSEA Juventus stadium - Turin Referee: Cuneyt Çakir (Turkey) Di Matteo hints at axing Torres for vital Chelsea clash with Juventus Chelsea coach has insisted he will leave the striker out if it is the "right thing to do for the team" as he looks to put the Blues in pole position to win Group E. Nov 19, 2012 Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has hinted that he may drop Fernando Torres for the Champions League clash with Juventus on Tuesday, following the striker’s recent goal drought. The Spain international has scored just one goal in six weeks and was part of an underwhelming Chelsea side that succumbed to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of West Brom on Saturday. And, in a move which suggests that the profligacy is becoming a concern, Di Matteo admitted he has to explore all possible options to rectify the situation even if it means dropping his star striker. "We will have to assess the whole team and see how everybody is, and how they have recovered," he told The Daily Mirror. "But if I believe it is the right thing to do for the team, then yeah, I will leave him out. "I thought when we moved Sturridge up there he looked a danger against West Brom. He had a very good chance saved by the keeper and another put wide. "He was always a threat to the defence - we need to score goals." The European champions currently sit top of Group E, but with only a point separating first- and third-placed teams.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (5th leg) - 20-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - CHELSEA Juventus stadium - Turin Referee: Cuneyt Çakir (Turkey) Should Chelsea make the switch back to 433? Nov 18, 2012 With Roberto Di Matteo considering making a switch to a more defensive approach to tighten things up at the back, I just wonder if a tactical switch back to 4-3-3 is something he is considering ahead of the trip to Juventus. As we know, our current formation looks like this (when everyone is fit): The formation is reliant on the attacking three pushed forward in midfield, tracking back and filling in our wide positions in defensive areas, providing support for our full backs. As we have seen Mata, Oscar and Hazard all interchange positions when we are attacking so without the ball, they each have a job to do to ensure two of them track back. It can be a vulnerable part of our game. So what could Di Matteo do to sure things up defensively? The answer is to ensure we cover the wide areas. This is where the 4-3-3 formation comes into mind. Going forward to the Juventus game on Tuesday, knowing we will be without Lampard and JT and with Di Matteo talking of changes, I could imagine a switch to this starting formation and selection could happen. Juan Mata and Ramires would both operate in the central area alongside Mikel who would be asked to sit and hold his position. Eden Hazard and Victor Moses would be asked to stick to their positions on either wing and to stay there. The interchange in advanced areas we have seen would be done away with and Hazard and Moses would be asked to patrol their wing up AND down. The fact that Torres was withdrawn in the second half in favour of Sturridge playing through the middle, it could be for one of two reasons. Firstly, that he is resting him ahead of the Juventus game or secondly, he has decided enough is enough. I believe that Sturridge is in with a real opportunity to start on Tuesday so he would occupy the striker position as part of the three up top with Hazard and Moses operating either side. It is a more balanced formation and will provide cover in wide areas. Whether or not it is the way forward is another thing.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (5th leg) - 20-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - CHELSEA Juventus stadium - Turin Referee: Cuneyt Çakir (Turkey) Roberto Di Matteo calls on Chelsea to show class against Juventus in Champions League Nov 18, 2012 Roberto Di Matteo has admitted the UEFA Champions League is becoming more difficult each year as he prepares for a tough challenge against Juventus. Di Matteo guided Chelsea to European glory last season to join a select band of Italian managers to have won the competition. The Blues still have work to do to make it through to the last 16 this term and Di Matteo is focused on trying to pick up a win in Turin rather than what reception he is likely to receive at the stadium. Asked if he was returning home full of pride, Di Matteo said: "I'm proud to have led this club to that trophy. "Wherever we go, it's a moment where we are a good club. We've shown it and we have to show it again." Chelsea are currently level on points with Shakhtar Donetsk at the top of Group E, one ahead of Juve, and it is a similar tale across Europe as many of the big clubs are yet to secure passage to the next round. Only Manchester United boast a 100 per cent record after four group games, with the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and AC Milan joining Chelsea in suffering defeats. Di Matteo said: "Every year now, it's becoming more and more difficult. "We had APOEL, who showed how a relatively small club can do very well in the Champions League. Every season, you see clubs surprising in the Champions League. "It becomes more competitive and difficult every season, and clubs with new investment and traditional clubs like Juventus coming back after many years, often ending up in pots two, three or four. It makes it very difficult."

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (5th leg) - 20-11-2012 (8:45 p.m.) ................ JUVENTUS - CHELSEA Juventus stadium - Turin Referee: Cuneyt Çakir (Turkey) Turkish ref for Juve-Chelsea Nov 18, 2012 Turkish referee Cuneyt Çakir has been assigned to Tuesday’s Juventus-Chelsea Champions League match. It’s a win or bust game for the Bianconeri, who are currently third in Group E. Çakir has only ever officiated Juventus once before in his career, a 2-1 Europa League preliminary round victory away to Sturm Graz in August 2010.

Juve respond to Moratti complaint Nov 18, 2012 Juventus have taken an unusual step in replying to Massimo Moratti’s complaints about the referees – publishing a Calciopoli ruling. The Inter President blasted officials for “penalising” his team over the last three games and suggested it was a familiar scenario to the one he experienced in Calciopoli. The official Juventus website released a statement which only said: ‘No comment.’ Attached to the statement was a downloadable file outlining FIGC prosecutor Stefano Palazzi’s July 2011 ruling that Inter were involved in the Calciopoli scandal, but could not be punished because the statute of limitations had expired.

Serie A Week 13 - 17/11/2012 (06:00 p.m.) 0 - 0 Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 38839 Juventus 0-0 Lazio REVIEW: Déjà vu All Over Again! Nov 18, 2012 Lazio came to Turin on Saturday evening to begin a sequence of five matches that would have a huge influence on what Juventus could hope to achieve this season. With Chelsea making the same journey on Tuesday before the Bianconeri visit San Siro to take on Milan next Sunday, this will prove to be a vital week in their hopes of silverware. Here’s John and Adam with the review of Act I. MATCH ANALYSIS (by Adam Digby) What you are about to read is not a mistake. We have not merely copy/pasted the words from any number of previous match reports and yet what follows will have that eerie air of déjà vu. Juventus dominate match. Visiting goalkeeper puts on a world class display. Final score? Yes, you guessed it, a hugely frustrating 0-0 draw. Told you it would all be sadly familiar! Of course it would be a dereliction of duty for us to leave it at that so allow us to flesh out some details, starting with the performance of Federico Marchetti in the Lazio goal. Long since regarded as a player of huge potential, he possesses all the qualities needed to be one of the very best thanks to a combination of size, agility and fantastic reflexes. The one doubt over him has always been his questionable positioning, often caught out by lapses in concentration but here, like so many before him, he left those missteps in the visitors dressing room and promptly won the man of the match award thanks to a string of brilliant saves. He was guilty of one error which saw a powerful header from Leo Bonucci seem destined to break the deadlock but the crossbar came to the aid of the Biancocelsti. Sebastian Giovinco, Fabio Quagliarella and Claudio Marchisio were all denied by great stops in a match which saw Juventus utterly dominate proceedings right from the very beginning. They enjoyed 59% of possession and took 21 shots while Lazio failed to even manage a single attempt on target. The Bianconeri completed 85% of their passes. Angelo Alessio summed the game up perfectly in his post-match interview when he said: All that was missing was that elusive goal. We created many opportunities, dominating from the first minute onwards, but we weren’t able to score. We dominated and forced Lazio to play a defensive game. We’re aware that we didn’t manage to put the ball away, but our way of playing will remain the same: maintain a high tempo and create as much as possible. LE PAGELLE (by John Cascarano) Buffon 6.0 – Had little to do besides watch his compatriot Marchetti do his best impression of a ca. 2006 era him. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chiellini 7.5 – Solid, as usual, constantly closing down defenders and winning balls after what looked like dangerous dribbles in the area. With Thiago Silva gone, he has to be Serie A’s best all around defender. Too bad Marchetti and the other 10 Laziale behind the ball were just as successful on their end. Bonucci 6.5 – Good defending, and provided some nice passes; one of which a long ball neatly handled by Giovinco which should have been a goal. Even though it wasn’t saved by Marchetti. Barzagli 6.5 – Solid, as usual (see Chiellini, Giorgio). Was barely bothered by Klose’s presence, much unlike how I was constantly bothered by Marchetti’s. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asamoah 5.5 – Not sure if it was just me, but Kwadwoah seemed relatively quiet on the night. Maybe I was too distracted by Marchetti’s flying trapeze act in net. Marchisio 7.0 – Ran like crazy, won balls, made passes, and made through runs into the middle. He’s been lacking that goal scoring touch as of late, but the center midfielders can’t always be expected to pick up the slack for the strikers, much like any fan can’t expect the other team’s goal keeper to play the way Marchetti did yesterday on any given match against Juventus. Vidal 6.5 – See Marchisio, Claudio. Blah blah blah, stupid Marchetti. Pogba 6.0 – Relatively muted display from Teenage Mutant Ninja Pogba. The good news for all of you is that as of March, I will no longer be able to make teenage puns regarding him, which will frustrate me, much like Marchetti’s display did yesterday. ’84 Bendtner sv – The Danish Ibrahimovic was brought on late in hopes of a Hail Mary, but even he could not unlock the mythical Marchetti. That’s saying something! Isla 5.5 – Mauricio is slowly finding his way back to top form, even if yesterday he could not make the most of his battle on the flank with Marchetti. I mean Radu; Marchetti only appeared to be everywhere. Including my nightmares last night. ’70 Pepe 5.5 – Pepinho finally got some minutes after his long injury layoff. Usually a Lazio-killer, pitch rust and Marchetti would say ‘no dice’ this time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Giovinco 6.5 – I’m not sure if this was a solid performance frustratingly ruined by a Lazio defense and, of course, Marchetti, or if it was a pitiful performance which was simply frustrating. Nor am I sure if Sarah Jessica Parker is the the hottest ugly woman or the ugliest hot woman in show business. He did have moments of sheer brilliance, like after the aforementioned Boner long ball, so I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt and rate him as the former. Auguri, Seba! You’re the hottest ugly woman in calcio! Quagliarella 6.0 – He should have saved some of those goals for this week. Brilliantly got his foot on a ball off a free kick which would have made for another Quaglia-Wunder-Gol, but that was ruined by… you guessed it… Biava. I’m just kidding, Marchetti. ’66 Matri 5.0 – Poor Ale. I love the guy, but he’s just been looking uncomfortable out there. Needs to find his form and fast. Nothing else to say other than some reference to Marchetti’s frustrating superman display. ANALYSIS WRAP-UP (by Adam Digby) As weary and worn as we are with this type of result, it would be unfair to the players to merely lump this game in with the other frustrating draws Juventus have suffered since Antonio Conte took charge of the team. Where many (if not all) of those stalemates were ultimately the result of the lack of a top class striker we have all bemoaned at various times. This was not a game where Mirko Vucinic or Alessandro Matri squandered chance after chance with a combination of selfish play and an utter lack of self-belief. Here we saw a team at its very best, carving open the opposition time after time only to see Marchetti deny them each and every time. As hard as it will be for the Marotta haters – and those firmly against the 3-5-2 – to understand, those of us with longer, unblinkered memories remember that the club also used to draw matches when Luciano Moggi was the Director General and Gianluca Vialli or David Trezeguet were playing up front. Of course there is room for improvement and the return of the suspended Andrea Pirlo will be a huge fillip for the team, his added creativity and ability to pull off passes other players simply fail to even think of making. If even Simone Pepe (wasn’t it fantastic to see him once again fit enough to play?) cannot score against Lazio then you know it truly is just one of those days. As they prepare to face the reigning champions of Europe on Tuesday the Bianconeri must take every positive from this performance, knowing that such displays of dominance will result in victory far more often than this disappointment. Bonucci was quick to see those points when he told Sky Italia at fulltim: It was a great Juventus performance, we were the only team in the game. Lazio didn’t have a shot on goal and Marchetti was the best player on the pitch. Obviously there’s anger, we’ve taken a point instead of the three we deserved. We lacked precision in front of goal, I also could have scored but hit the bar instead. From now we’ll turn our attentions to Chelsea, it’s currently the most important fixture, given our desire to progress in the Champions League. That is exactly what we must all now do and here at JuventiKnows we will be covering the game in our usual fashion. Keep an eye out for a detailed preview of the game while remembering this was a very good performance that deserved more than just a point. Andiamo ragazzi! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm_whKzcWfE&feature=player_detailpage http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A - 13^ Giornata - Andata - 17-11-2012 (ore 18:00) 0 - 0 Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Spettatori: 38839‎ Serie A - Assedio Juventus, ma la Lazio tiene Termina 0-0 il primo anticipo della 13esima giornata di Serie A tra Juventus e Lazio: i bianconeri attaccano dall'inizio alla fine, ma trovano sulla loro strada un Marchetti in formato fenomeno. Juventus che sale a quota 32 punti e che resta comunque in vetta alla classifica: passettino anche per la Lazio, che si conferma quinta forza del campionato. Eurosport - Sabato, 17 novembre 2012 La Juventus non va al di là di un pareggio a reti bianche contro una Lazio praticamente inesistente dalla metà campo in avanti. Ed è uno 0-0 che evidenzia ancora una volta quanto manchi ai bianconeri un “attaccante da 20 gol a stagione”, cui non servano 5/6 occasioni da gol a partita per buttarla dentro. Perché di palle-gol, la Juve contro la Lazio, ne ha create tantissime: il problema è che non ha saputo concretizzarle. POGBA E QUAGLIARELLA DALL’INIZIO - Niente turnover. Così ha deciso Conte in vista della Lazio, partita che precede temporalmente di pochi giorni quella decisiva in Champions League contro il Chelsea. Senza lo squalificato Pirlo sarà Pogba a dettare i tempi in cabina di regia: Isla è preferito a Lichtsteiner sulla corsia di destra. Vucinic nemmeno in panchina per via di un attacco influenzale: davanti ci sono Quagliarella e Giovinco.Nella Lazio, Petkovic sceglie Radu (per la prima volta titolare dopo 7 mesi) e Brocchi al posto degli squalificati Lulic e Mauri. Klose, che non ha mai segnato alla Juventus, solita unica punta: subito dietro il tedesco c’è il “Profeta” Hernanes. DOMINIO JUVENTUS, MA LA LAZIO REGGE L’URTO - Partita molto bloccata tatticamente nel primo quarto d’ora, poi la Juventus prende le misure agli avversari e comincia a prendere campo. Il primo tiro in porta arriva al 16esimo e porta la firma di Asamoah: il sinistro dell’esterno della Juve trova però la pronta respinta di Marchetti. Passano tre minuti ed è Quagliarella ad avere l’occasione più ghiotta di tutta la prima parte di gara: sulla corta respinta di Marchetti, che vola a negare il gol a Giovinco, il tap-in del bomber napoletano trova solo l’esterno della rete. La Lazio perde per infortunio Dias, al suo posto Ciani, che entra a freddo e fatica a carburare. Giovinco al 32’ si inventa un numero da campionissimo Biava e Radu e involandosi in campo aperto verso la porta di Marchetti: da posizione defilata, però, l’ex fantasista del Parma chiude troppo l’angolo di tiro e vede la sua conclusione terminare sul fondo. Il finale di tempo è tutto di marca juventina, con la Lazio pressata addirittura all’interno della propria area di rigore. I biancocelesti di Petkovic, che praticamente non si fanno mai vedere dalle parti di Buffon, difendono con ordine e, al termine dei primi 45’, mantengono lo 0-0. MARCHETTI MIRACOLOSO, LA TRAVERSA FERMA BONUCCI - Parte leggermente più propositiva la Lazio nella ripresa, che con l’ingresso di Ederson al posto di Brocchi guadagna peso specifico in fase offensiva. Ma è solo un fuoco di paglia, perché la Juventus ne ha di più e al 62’ sfiora nuovamente il gol del vantaggio: serve un super-Marchetti per dire “no” alla deviazione di Quagliarella su conclusione dalla distanza di Vidal. Alessio, che poco prima aveva invertito Pogba e Vidal, richiama Quagliarella per fare posto a Matri con il centravanti lombardo che si fa subito vedere scaricando un bel pallone per Marchisio che calcia dal limite dell’area: il portiere della Lazio è ancora reattivo e manda in angolo. E quando non ci arriva Marchetti è la traversa a salvare la Lazio: come al 75’ sulla conclusione di Bonucci sugli sviluppi di un calcio d’angolo. Nel finale è assedio Juventus, con la Lazio che si difende come può. Quanto basta per portare a casa uno 0-0, il primo dopo 34 giornate, che sa di vittoria. Per la formazione di Conte, che martedì sera si giocherà contro il Chelsea il passaggio del turno in Champions League, un’ulteriore conferma: a questa squadra serve solo un bomber vero. Poi saranno dolori. Per gli altri ovviamente. Andrea Tabacco - Eurosport http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm_whKzcWfE&feature=player_detailpage Juventus 0 - 0 Lazio

Serie A Week 13 - 17/11/2012 (06:00 p.m.) 0 - 0 Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 38839‎ Bonucci: Juventus must beat Chelsea The Bianconeri defender believes the Blues' defeat to West Brom on Saturday does not affect the build-up to the Champions League clash, and lamented his own side's Lazio stalemate. Nov 18, 2012 Leonardo Bonucci believes Juventus must beat Chelsea when the two teams meet in Italy on Tuesday night. The Old Lady are one point behind the Blues and Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League Group E, with two games left to play. The Bianconeri centre-back thinks that three points must be pursued in the midweek match, and insists Roberto Di Matteo’s side being defeated by West Brom on Saturday makes no difference to the challenge facing Juve. "From now on we think about Chelsea, as at this moment it is the most important test. We want to go through to the next phase of the Champions League," the defender told reporters. "Chelsea lost to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, but that doesn’t change anything as far as we are concerned. On Tuesday we must step on to the pitch to win." The reigning Serie A champions have not had things all their own way this weekend either, having been held to a goalless draw by Lazio thanks to a superb individual performance from Biancocelesti goalkeeper Federico Marchetti. "It was a great Juve performance and we were the only team on the field. Lazio never had a shot on target and Marchetti was man of the match," Bonucci continued. "Obviously we are angry, as we are bringing home one point instead of the three we actually deserved. We lacked precision in front of goal and I could’ve scored too, but I hit the crossbar." http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 13 - 17/11/2012 (06:00 p.m.) 0 - 0 Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 38839‎ Bonucci: 'Bring on Chelsea' Nov 18, 2012 Leonardo Bonucci insists Juventus did everything to deserve victory against Lazio, but “from now on we think about Chelsea.” The Bianconeri dominated Saturday’s 0-0 draw, but were denied by a series of Federico Marchetti saves as well as some bad misses. “It was a great Juve performance and we were the only team on the field. Lazio never had a shot on target and Marchetti was Man of the Match,” said Bonucci. “Obviously we are angry, as we are bringing home one point instead of the three we actually deserved. We lacked precision in front of goal and I could’ve scored too, but I hit the crossbar.” Juventus now face a must-win Champions League clash with Chelsea in Turin on Tuesday evening. “From now on we think about Chelsea, as at this moment it is the most important test. We want to go through to the next phase of the Champions League,” added the defender. “Chelsea lost to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, but that doesn’t change anything as far as we are concerned. On Tuesday we must step on to the pitch only to win.” http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

Serie A Week 13 - 17/11/2012 (06:00 p.m.) 0 - 0 Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Daniele Orsato Attendance: 38839‎ Juventus did everything but score against Lazio, claims Alessio The interim coach was left to rue the Old Lady's failure to turn their home advantage into goals, as he felt the Biancocelesti were forced into adopting ultra-defensive tactics. Nov 18, 2012 Angelo Alessio has insisted that Juventus did "everything but score" in Saturday's 0-0 Serie A draw with Lazio in Turin. A combination of the crossbar and a string of saves from visiting goalkeeper Federico Marchetti kept the Scudetto holders at bay, and they now risk seeing their lead at the top of the table cut to two points if Inter beat Cagliari on Sunday. After the match, the 47-year-old could not pick any faults with the Bianconeri's display, apart from their inability to find the net against defensive opponents. "All that was missing was that elusive goal," he told reporters. "We created many opportunities, dominating from the first minute onwards, but we weren't able to score. "We're happy about the team's performance. We dominated and forced Lazio to play a defensive game. "We're aware that we didn't manage to put the ball away, but our way of playing will remain the same: maintain a high tempo and create as much as possible." Paul Pogba filled the void left by the suspended Andrea Pirlo, but Alessio does not believe that the midfielder's absence hindered his side. "I don't think his absence was felt," he added. "There were many corners and free-kicks, we hit the bar through Bonucci. "Lazio adopted a defensive game and we did well to squeeze them. I reiterate, all we were missing was that vital breakthrough. It could have been a goal-fest." http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/