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Serie A - 19^ Giornata - Ritorno - 13-5-2012 (ore 15:00) 3 - 1 Luca Marrone (10') Alessandro Del Piero (28') Stephan Lichtsteiner (83' - A.G.) Andrea Barzagli (90+1' - Rigore) Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Gabriele Gava Spettatori: 36000 Serie A - Juve: 3-1, titolo e saluto a Del Piero La Vecchia Signora festeggia la vittoria del campionato davanti al proprio pubblico al termine della vittoria per 3-1 sull'Atalanta: in gol Marrone, Del Piero - che lascerà il calcio italiano -, e Barzagli, su calcio di rigore. Il 2-1 provvisorio arriva in seguito all'autorete di Lichsteiner.... Eurosport - Domenica, 13 maggio 2012 Giornata di emozioni forti allo Juventus Stadium. Il campionato si chiude con la Juve campione d'Italia e con Alessandro Del Piero che saluta il calcio italiano: Alex lo fa con trasporto ed emozione, davanti al pubblico che ha cantato il suo nome per quasi venti anni. E che ha continuato a farlo anche nell'ultimo giorno della sua avventura davanti ai propri sostenitori. DEL PIERO TITOLARE - Antonio Conte dà spazio a chi fin qui ha giocato di meno: dentro, insieme a Del Piero che vive l'ultima sua gara in campionato con il bianconero addosso, anche Estigarribia - che gioca come terzino basso a sinistra - Padoin, Storari e Marrone. Lo schema è il 4-3-3: davanti, con il capitano, ci sono Giaccherini e Borriello. Atalanta con Denis unica punta e Maxi Moralez a supporto. MARRONE APRE LA FESTA - La partita, quella vera, dura davvero pochissimo, praticamente fino alla sassata di Marrone, che sblocca il risultato con un destro violento da dentro l'area al termine di una bella accelerazione di Borriello, che poi con il tacco smarca il compagno. Frezzolini non può nulla e la Juve è già in vantaggio. Poco prima, Del Piero - in campo da titolare nell'ultima partita di campionato così come aveva fatto anche in occasione della gara inaugurale della Serie A 2011-2012 - aveva visto il suo ginocchio sinistro girarsi in maniera innaturale sugli sviluppi di un contrasto con Peluso. Da lì in poi per il capitano bianconero è un continuo stringere i denti, perché di abbandonare dopo appena cinque minuti la partita del saluto al suo pubblico non se ne parla nemmeno. RETE NUMERO 188: L'ULTIMA IN SERIE A - Meglio farlo con un gol. Appunto. La rete del saluto, o dall'addio, arriva al minuto 28, con un destro a giro, ma non "alla Del Piero", perché l'obiettivo "secondo palo" questa volta è una finta: la palla finisce sul primo, quello meno coperto. Quello dove Frezzolini proprio non può arrivare. La Juve vola sul 2-0 e lo Juventus Stadium esplode, tutto in piedi per il suo capitano che torna a centrocampo per ricevere l'abbraccio dei suoi tifosi. E' la sua rete numero 188 in Serie A: raggiunto Giuseppe Signori all'ottava posizione della classifica all-time. DEL PIERO SALUTA L'ITALIA - Nella ripresa, il minuto 52 è quello che resterà nella storia della Juventus. Conte richiama Del Piero per concedergli la standing ovation e per preservarlo in vista della finale di Coppa Italia di domenica prossima. Lui esce, stringe le mani degli avversari e comincia a commuoversi. Perché lo stadio, già in piedi dall'inizio della partita, canta e invoca il suo nome con tutta la voce che ha. Lui si prende tutto il suo tempo per uscire dal campo, e una volta fuori va a sedersi in panchina. Ma non ci resta molto, perché i tifosi lo chiamano sotto la curva, vogliono che faccia il giro di campo, per salutare chi gli è sempre stato a fianco, anche nei momenti più difficili. Lui, Alex, si alza e se lo fa tutto, il nuovo stadio, la casa che lui stesso ha contribuito a inaugurare e che ha aperto per primo ormai un anno fa. Raccoglie sciarpe, saluta il pubblico e si fa scendere una lacrima: un evento per uno come lui, ma che dà la dimensione del legame infinito che c'è tra la Juve e il suo capitano. IL TROFEO: POI FESTA IN CITTA' - Dopo l'uscita del capitano, la partita ha poco senso, perché si guarda più fuori che dentro: si segue con lo sguardo Del Piero che fa il giro di campo, mentre all'interno del rettangolo di gioco non succede praticamente nulla. L'Atalanta accorcia in virtù di una disattenzione della difesa bianconera che porta all'autogol di Lichsteiner, poi è Barzagli - su calcio di rigore - correggere il risultato nel 3-1 finale. Il difensore, chiamato sul dischetto dal pubblico dello Juventus Stadium, era l'unico dei titolari a non essere riuscito ad andare in gol quest'anno. Poi è festa, festa scudetto: con la passerella di tutti i giocatori, del condottiero Conte e con Alessandro Del Piero che solleva il trofeo della Serie A. Andrea Tabacco - Eurosport Juventus - Atalanta 3-1

Juventus confirm Chiellini will be fit for start of Euro 2012 The Bianconeri have revealed that the centre-back's thigh problem will only keep him out of action for 20 days, meaning he should be available to face Spain in Gdansk on June 10. May 15, 2012 Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has been given a major boost with the news that Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini will be fit for the start of Euro 2012. The versatile centre-back picked up a thigh problem in Sunday's Serie A victory over Atalanta but the Bianconeri have now confirmed that the player will only be out of action for just under three weeks. "This morning [Tuesday], Giorgio Chiellini underwent an ultrasound scan to check his health condition," a statement on the club's website read. "The defender showed a first degree strain of the long abductor muscle of his right thigh. "He’ll be able to return to action in 20 days. Therefore he’ll miss the Coppa Italia final against Napoli." Italy kick off their Euro 2012 campaign on June 10 with a mouth-watering clash with defending champions Spain in Gdansk.

Chiellini will make Euro 2012 May 15, 2012 Giorgio Chiellini should be available for Euro 2012 after the Juventus man was ruled out for the next 20 days. There were fears that the defender would miss the tournament after picking up a right thigh strain on Sunday. The stopper, who can also play as a left-back, underwent tests today and he is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks. Italy start their campaign against Spain on June 10.

Pirlo against No 10 shirt retirement May 15, 2012 Andrea Pirlo says he agrees with Alessandro Del Piero’s request for Juventus not to retire his No 10 jersey. It is being claimed that the Old Lady were prepared to take the legendary shirt out of circulation in honour of Pinturrichio, but the club captain is opposed to the idea. “I agree with the opinion of Alex,” the midfielder told Sky Sport Italia. “It is right that the No 10 jersey is not retired. “Young champions should be given the chance to dream about wearing that number.” There have been claims that Pirlo could inherit the shirt, but he’s quickly denied that option. “I’ll keep the No 21.”

Barzagli pens Juve deal May 15, 2012 Andrea Barzagli has extended his contract with Italian champions Juventus until June 2015, according to Sky Sport Italia. Barzagli, signed for under €1m from Wolfsburg in January 2011, was previously committed to the Old Lady until June 2013. It is understood that the Italian international will see his current basic salary of €1.2m a season increase. Juventus have yet to confirm the deal. The 31-year-old scored one goal in 35 League appearances for the Old Lady this season. Alessandro Matri, Paolo De Ceglie, Fabio Quagliarella and Leonardo Bonucci have already had their deals renewed at the club this term. Boss Antonio Conte and goalkeeper Gigi Buffon are expected to also pen new agreements in the near future.

Chiellini to miss Coppa Italia final but hopes to return in time for Euro 2012 The Italian defender will miss the cup decider against Napoli through injury, but will work hard to be fit in time for the European Championship . May 14, 2012 Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini will miss the Coppa Italia final on Sunday but remains hopeful that he will be able to feature for Italy at Euro 2012. The 27-year-old sustained a thigh injury in Juventus' 3-1 Serie A victory over Atalanta at the weekend, with coach Antonio Conte stating that the problem will rule him out of the domestic cup final against Napoli. Earlier on Monday, Italy doctor Enrico Castellacci revealed that Chiellini has suffered a suspected thigh strain, and the full extent of the injury will only be known on Tuesday. However, the defender has not lost hope about his chances of making Italy's squad for Euro 2012. "This was certainly not the best way to celebrate the Scudetto victory in front of the club's fans," he wrote on Twitter. "I was a little bit worried at first, but calmer in the evening. "Unfortunately, I will not be able to play in the Coppa Italia final, but I am confident about Euro 2012. We will just have to wait a few more days to have a better understanding of the injury." Italy coach Cesare Prandelli will name his final squad on May 29 after announcing a provisional 31-man list on Sunday.

Serie A Team of the Season: Pirlo, Ibrahimovic & Di Natale star in the 2011-12 campaign We choose the best XI from the Italian top flight campaign that came to a conclusion on Sunday, with Juventus winning the Scudetto in unbeaten fashion. May 14, 2012 Juventus are champions, AC Milan settled for second, Inter struggled and Parma, Udinese and Catania surpassed expectations, but which players contributed most to their team's success? Goal.com analyses their performances to determine the stars who rose above the rest to become the cream of the crop from Serie A in 2011-12. In goal, there is no question that Gianluigi Buffon fully deserves his place. Barring one incident where he miscontrolled a back pass that resulted in a late equaliser for Lecce in a 1-1 draw, the 2006 World Cup winner was back to his very best. He kept an astounding 21 clean sheets and conceded only 16 goals in the league, putting him in the same rank as the world's best shot-stoppers once again going into Euro 2012. The back line certainly contains some familiar faces as well. Andrea Barzagli has turned out to be an incredible bargain after arriving from Wolfsburg in a deal that reportedly totalled just €600,000. The 31-year-old was the best of a stellar Juventus defence and in his 35 appearances he was virtually immovable. Even more impressive, he picked up only three yellow cards along the way, proving he's a player who puts anticipation ahead of sheer force. Thiago Silva is often descibed as the 'best defender in the world' and despite not claiming the Scudetto for a second consecutive season with Milan he will have done his reputation no harm at all in 2011-12. The Brazilian is as comfortable with the ball at his feet as he is putting in a last-ditch sliding tackle to deny an opponent, and there was plenty of world-class defending from the former Fluminense star this season. Catania were one of the league's surprise packages, despite their performances falling off towards the end. The experience of Nicola Legrottaglie proved crucial as the Sicilians broke their club record for points in a single Serie A campaign. The veteran, formerly of Juventus and Milan, was an integral part of the spine of Vincenzo Montella's side which let in just 15 goals on home soil, the fourth best record in the top flight. His impressive aerial presence also proved useful in attack, as he chipped in with five goals. Napoli were unable to reproduce their heroics of last season and missed out on a Champions League place, but Christian Maggio continued his progression at the club with some suggesting he is now their 'fourth tenor' alongside Edinson Cavani, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Marek Hamsik. It's high but deserved praise for the right-sided wing-back, whose ability to get up and down flank in Serie A was second to none in 2011-12. The best evidence of this was when he pulled up with injury and was missing in late March and early April, a stretch in which the Partenopei won just one of seven matches. The central midfield highlights the cornerstone of Juventus' success as Andrea Pirlo provided the ingenuity and Arturo Vidal the guile en route to their flawless campaign. The Italy international was a standout from his first official match at the club against Parma, turning in a virtuoso performance in a 4-1 win and it was just the start of several more to come as he racked up 13 brilliant assists, proving he is far from finished after leaving Milan on a free transfer last summer. Meanwhile, the Chilean's workrate in midfield was unrivalled and his ability to snuff out the ball on the pitch countless times per match was a definitive feature of the Bianconeri's play, not to mention his penchant for getting forward as he notched seven goals. Inter's inconsistencies were well documented this season, although Javier Zanetti was seemingly unaffected. Whether in midfield or defence, the 38-year-old continues to be more energetic and effective than the majority of his younger counterparts. His two performances in the Milan derbies confirmed just how powerful and classy the Argentine still is. It may have been a campaign to forget for the Nerazzurri, but Zanetti became the club's all-time leader in appearances and also surpassed the legendary Dino Zoff on the list of Serie A matches played. The attacking department is one most Serie A fans would dream of seeing. On the right of a front three is Sebastian Giovinco, who had a coming-of-age-season at Parma. With 15 goals and 13 assists, the 'Atomic Ant' thrived in the latter half of the season under coach Roberto Donadoni, and may finally get his shot at being Alessandro Del Piero's heir at Juventus next season should he return to Turin. Zlatan Ibrahimovic's amazing run of nine consecutive domestic titles came to an end, but it was arguably the former Barcelona man's most prolific season yet. He finished as the league's top scorer with 28 strikes and was arguably the most decisive player in Serie A. So few can carry the team on their backs like the Sweden international as his nine appearances in Goal.com's Team of the Week will serve as testimony. His 13-minute hat-trick at Palermo is a contender for the most dominant display of 2011-12. Finally, Antonio Di Natale may be ageing, but he simply cannot stop scoring. Many assumed Udinese could not repeat the success from last season, but the forward ensured that while the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Gokhan Inler were gone, the Friuli side were still a force to be reckoned with as he led them to a Champions League play-off berth with his final goal of the season - an effort that exhibited all his technical excellence. As a bonus, Italy boss Cesare Prandelli decided he could ignore him no longer and has included the prolific 34-year-old in his preliminary squad for the European Championship.

Buffon: My future is with Juventus The experienced goalkeeper has insisted that he has no intention to leave the Bianconeri, and feels the 2011-12 campaign was one of his best-ever performances. May 14, 2012 Gianluigi Buffon has stressed that he will not leave Juventus, and added that he expects to sign a contract extension in the near future. The 34-year-old's current deal is due to expire in the summer of 2013, but Buffon does not expect any problems during negotiations for a new contract. "My future? There won't be any problems with my contract renewal. Everybody knows that I want to stay here. Black and white are my colours," Buffon was quoted as saying on the club's official website. The Italy international then reflected on his individual performances this term, and stated that the 2011-12 season was one of his best campaigns ever, although he could not help but highlight one glaring error. "Unfortunately, I made that mistake against Lecce. Without that error, this would have been my best season ever. I can compare it to the 2002-03 championship, when we got through to the Champions League final." Buffon kept 21 clean sheets in 35 Serie A appearances this season.

Chiellini admits Coppa Italia defeat May 14, 2012 Giorgio Chiellini has ruled himself out of the Coppa Italia Final against Napoli, but the Juventus stopper is hopeful for Euro 2012. The defender picked up a right thigh problem in the closing stages of Sunday’s 3-1 win over Atalanta in Serie A. “I’ll have my first tests tomorrow to find out the extent of the injury,” Chiellini stated on his Twitter account. “I was a little worried at the start, but I felt calmer in the evening even if I unfortunately won’t be able to play in the Cup Final. “However, I’m optimistic that I’ll make the European Championship. We’ll just have to wait a few more days to get a better understanding.” Juventus will face Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico on May 20.

Chiellini ruled out of Coppa Italia final, confirms Conte The towering defender picked up a knock in Sunday's Serie A win over Atalanta, and his coach has now revealed that he will not play a part in the cup final against Napoli. May 14, 2012 Antonio Conte will have to make do without the services of defender Giorgio Chiellini in Juventus' Coppa Italia final against Napoli on May 20. The centre-back picked up an injury in the Old Lady's 3-1 Serie A win over Atalanta on Sunday afternoon, and was forced to leave the pitch after 88 minutes of play due to the physical problems. It is not yet known how long Chiellini will be out of action for due to the thigh injury, but Conte has confirmed that the defender will definitely miss the cup final against Napoli. "It was a thigh twinge and he will certainly be out of the Coppa Italia Final, but needs more tests," the Juventus coach commented on Chiellini's injury. The 27-year-old defender was included in Italy's provisional squad for Euro 2012, and national team coach Cesare Prandelli will be closely monitoring Chiellini's fitness.

Serie A Week 38 - 13-5-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 3 - 1 Luca Marrone (10') Alessandro Del Piero (28') Stephan Lichtsteiner (83' - O.G.) Andrea Barzagli (90+1' - Penalty) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gabriele Gava Attendance: 36000 Del Piero: I could not have wished for a better farewell The veteran attacker scored in his last Serie A game for Juventus before leaving the pitch to a standing ovation from the fans. May 13, 2012 Alessandro Del Piero was overjoyed with the reception he received during his final Serie A match for Juventus on Sunday afternoon. The 37-year-old scored to help the Old Lady to a 3-1 win over Atalanta, before receiving a standing ovation when he was replaced in the 58th minute. "It’s been a moving day. I’ll always keep these moments with me and I’ll never stop thanking my fans," he told reporters. "Of course, there’s a bit of sadness, but I could not have wished for a better farewell." "What I saw in the supporters’ eyes was wonderful. There’s a unique rapport between us, for what we’ve gone through over the years, also in the most critical moment of the club’s history. "Those who have always played for the same team gain people’s gratitude. I want to enjoy this moment." Del Piero could make his last Juventus appearance in the Coppa Italia final against Napoli on May 20. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 38 - 13-5-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 3 - 1 Luca Marrone (10') Alessandro Del Piero (28') Stephan Lichtsteiner (83' - O.G.) Andrea Barzagli (90+1' - Penalty) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gabriele Gava Attendance: 36000 Del Piero & Inzaghi wave goodbye as winners in fairytale ending The two giants of the game said their farewells to Serie A on Sunday with a goal apiece as the home fans got the last word they wanted from their heroes. May 13, 2012 COMMENT By Kris Voakes | Italian Football Editor Welcome to the real world everybody. This is a place where more than just a glass slipper is needed to turn your dusty rags into a stunning ballgown, no toad becomes a handsome prince with a simple kiss and wicked queens are not undone by dwarves and magic mirrors. Instead it’s a place where real fairytale endings happen, and sometimes twice in one afternoon. In the past week, many people on the streets of Milan and Turin have been discussing potential perfect finishes for Filippo Inzaghi and Alessandro Del Piero. And on Sunday, they all got their wish. At San Siro, AC Milan were digging deep in search of a winner against lowly Novara having earlier fallen behind. With a quarter of the game remaining, Massimiliano Allegri called upon Inzaghi, something he has done rarely during his two years in charge, hoping that the No.9 could inject what was needed in front of goal. And boy, did he deliver it. Eight minutes remained when Clarence Seedorf, like Inzaghi appearing in his final game for the Rossoneri, chipped the ball forward towards the striker. ‘Superpippo’ responded by taking the ball down and firing a volley superbly beyond Alberto Fontana. It was a moment like few others in his 623-game career, with the whole Milan team mobbing him in celebration and the roof practically coming off the stadium. While Seedorf, Alessandro Nesta and Gennaro Gattuso were also waving goodbye after over a decade with the club, it was Pippo that the fans wanted to see score the winner more than anything they’ve wanted since Athens in 2007. To a born goalscorer like Inzaghi, it was the only way to say goodbye. Over at Juventus Stadium, there was always going to be something of a party atmosphere, with the Bianconeri having already clinched the Scudetto and the celebrations scheduled for shortly after full-time. But it was late in the first half when the home fans were treated to the cherry on top. Emanuele Giaccherini played a low pass in to the departing Alessandro Del Piero, who curled home a superb low strike from 25 yards. Crowded by his contemporaries, the fans could hardly see their hero for the men in pink wanting to congratulate him. His 290th goal for the club was his last in Turin, and having known that today would be his curtain call made it no less emotive when it happened. ALESSANDRO DEL PIERO AT JUVENTUS SERIE A STATS Appearances 513 Goals 208 TOTAL CLUB STATS Appearances 704 Goals 290 When his number 10 came up on the substitutions board in the 57th minute, the party really started. First, every single player on the pitch received him with a high-five, a handshake or a pat on the head. Some gave all three. He went to sit on the bench, giving coach Antonio Conte only a cursory glance on the way, but he wouldn’t stay there for long. ‘Del Piero sotto la curva’ demanded the fans. They wanted to congratulate their hero close-up. He obliged, taking a slow walk in front of all four stands as the game continued behind him. But the match didn’t matter anymore. All the supporters cared about was giving their captain the send-off he deserved. Little over half an hour later, he received the ultimate prize, getting his hands on the Scudetto for the eighth time in his career. It was the perfect way to say goodbye to the Juventus fans, and while they will get an encore at the Coppa Italia final next Sunday, this was more than enough. Two giants have left Serie A today, and have waved a fond farewell as winners. It was the only way they played their careers, and they more than anyone deserved their fairytale endings. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 38 - 13-5-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 3 - 1 Luca Marrone (10') Alessandro Del Piero (28') Stephan Lichtsteiner (83' - O.G.) Andrea Barzagli (90+1' - Penalty) Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Gabriele Gava Attendance: 36000 Player Ratings Goal.com evaluates the performances of everyone involved in the game in Turin, which was lit up by a goal by Alessandro Del Piero in his final Serie A appearance for the Bianconeri. May 13, 2012 Juventus Marco Storari 6.5 - With Gianluigi Buffon having been given the day off, Storari started between the posts and was quickly called into action, reacting well to Denis' near-post header by parrying the ball over the bar. However, he was rarely tested thereafter and could do little about Lichtsteiner's own goal. Giorgio Chiellini 7.0 - Back at centre-half with Andrea Barzagli having been dropped to the bench and the versatile defender looked pretty comfortable for the most part, making several crucial interventions with his head as well as a brave block on a shot from Carmona 10 minutes into the second half. Leonardo Bonucci 6.5 - Was left trailing in Denis' wake on the half-hour mark and was lucky to see the forward fire over. However, he did very well to muscle the Argentine off the ball when it appeared he might get in on goal again moments later. Subsequently made a brilliantly-timed challenge on Moralez which allowed him to launch a dangerous counter. Stephan Lichtsteiner 6.0 - Few few questions were asked of him from a defensive perspective for the majority of the game. Therefore, it was very surprising that the attack-minded Swiss full-back did not really offer much going forward. Hard to be too critical of him for the own goal, though, as it was a ball he had to try to clear. Simone Padoin 6.0 - Another man who benefited from Antonio Conte's decision to chop and change but the midfielder wasn't particularly eye-catching against his old club. Was neat and tidy in everything he did, and he did wonderfully well to win back possession and then drive his way into the area on 16 minutes. However, instead of then going for goal, Padoin unselfishly - but stupidly - tried to tee up Del Piero. Andrea Pirlo 6.5 - Not his most spectacular game of the season and was caught in possession at one point, but, as usual, he dictated everything from the middle of the park before Juve eased off midway through the second half. Emanuele Giaccherini 6.5 - Full of running down the left hand side and clearly had the beating of his man. Did not get enough of the ball, though, and his delivery wasn't up to scratch. Still, he played his part in Juve's second goal, laying the ball off for Del Piero on the edge of the Atalanta area. Marcelo Alejandro Estigarribia 6.0 - Earned a recall at left-back and looked vulnerable early on as Scheletto and Bellini doubled up on him at every opportunity. However, he soon settled and did not give Schelotto a look-in thereafter. From an offensive perspective, his final ball often let him down and he was eventually replaced midway through the second period. Luca Marrone 7.5 - Afforded a rare start in midfield and celebrate his recall in sensational style 10 minutes in, thundering a first-time shot past Frezzolini with the aid of the left post after being set up by Borriello. Showed some terrific touches on the ball - as well as demonstrating his ability to beat players - and pretty much underlined his status as a player of real potential. Alessandro Del Piero 8.0 - Playing in his final Serie A game for Juve, Del Piero survived an injury scare inside two minutes before creating an opening for Borriello with a neatly-weighted ball which the forward wasted. Then came the goal everyone in the ground was praying for, Del Piero producing a trademark curler from the edge of the area to double Juve's lead and send the home fans wild. Received a hero's send-off while being replaced in the second half before affording himself a well-deserved lap of honour while the game was still going! Marco Borriello 6.5 - Squandered an excellent chance to break the deadlock by firing wide after being slipped in on goal by Del Piero but he made amends moments later by teeing up Marrone for the opener with a clever backheel after a strong surge into the area. Was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet himself early in the second half and demonstrating great strength in rolling Manfredini. • Substitutions Andrea Barzagli 6.5 - Came on for the last two minutes in place of Chiellini and bagged himself a goal after firing home impressively from the penalty spot. Simone Pepe 6.0 - Replaced Del Piero but was not really given much of a chance to influence the game as Juve were on easy street by that point. Fabio Quagliarella 6.5 - Came on with just over 20 minutes to go and won the penalty from which Barzagli sealed Juve's win. Atalanta Giorgio Frezzolini 6.0 - Not to blame for any of Juve's goals and made a couple of decent stops, but wasn't really overworked. Stefano Lucchini 6.5 - One of Atalanta's better performers on the day, Lucchini made a succession of key clearances and challenges. Thomas Manfredini 5.5 - Gave his all throughout but struggled with Borriello at times, most notably when he was rolled by the on-loan Roma forward early in the second half. Also gave away a penalty at the death for pulling down Quagliarella. Gianpaolo Bellini 7.0 - Showed his attacking intent early on by whipping over a cross which Moralez very nearly scored from. Continued to cause trouble every time he was given the opportunity to get forward and it was his cross which Lichtsteiner deflected past Storari. Federico Peluso 6.0 - Defended stoutly but did not really get forward in the same way that Bellini did down the right-hand side. Ezequiel Matias Schelotto 5.5 - Was pretty prominent during the opening quarter but he faded badly thereafter and was replaced six minutes into the second half. Disappointing showing from such a highly-rated prospect. Giacomo Bonaventura 6.5 - Looked good on the ball throughout, always looking to make something happen and was very unlucky to see his terrific strike come back off the left post, with Storari beaten all ends up. Maximiliano Moralez 5.0 - Showed some neat touches but struggled to have any effect on the game and it was not in the least bit surprising that he was taken off just after half-time. Carmona 6.0 - Worked gamely but was unable to exert any real influence over the match. Riccardo Cazzola 6.0 - Another player who gave his all but he eventually ran out of steam and had to come off with just over 10 minutes to go. Germán Denis 5.5 - Called Storari into action with a powerful header with less than three minutes gone but he then blew a glorious chance to level the game after charging into the area. He didn't get another clear sight of goal thereafter. • Substitutions Luca Cigarini 6.0 - Throw on in place of the jaded Cazzola late on. Nadir Minotti 6.0 - Came on for Schelotto early in the second half. Manolo Gabbiadini 6.0 - Replaced the ineffective Moralez on 51 minutes. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/