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Serie A Week 35 - 29-4-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 0 - 4 Mirko Vučinić (16′) Marco Borriello (40′) Arturo Vidal Pardo (50′) Mirko Vučinić (64′) Silvio Piola Stadium - Novara Referee: Domenico Celi Attendance: 17649‎ Three Steps to the Scudetto Apr 30, 2012 Sunday's 4-0 win at Novara made it eight consecutive wins for Juventus, and with just three games remaining this season, the Scudetto is well within grasp. While Milan faltered during the early weeks of April and handed the initiative to Antonio Conte's side, the Bianconeri have hit title-winning form just at the right time, and are now closing in on realising what appeared to be a mere dream at the beginning of the campaign. 'We are three games away from a dream. We're unbeaten in 35, but many had something to complain about, so this gave us further strength and grit' - Antonio Conte Only Lecce, Cagliari and Atalanta now stand in the way of the table-topping Old Lady, while Milan face Atalanta, the second Derby della Madonnina of the season against Inter, before ending their campaign against Novara. However, while it is natural to monitor the results of their title rivals, the beauty of the run-in is that Juve have their destiny in their own hands as Conte alluded to in his post-match comments. Undoubtedly the task will prove difficult as his side look to close out the season, but based on recent displays confidence is high. Whether or not this evolves into a title-winning season, the club can take great pride from performances throughout the team. The defensive back-line, including Gigi Buffon, have been highly impressive this season. Having conceded just a solitary goal in the eight-game winning streak, the overall figure stands at just 18 for the season so far, a monumental effort from the likes of Giorgio Chiellini, Andrea Barzagli and Leo Bonucci to name but a few. Moving further up the field, Conte arguably possesses one of the best midfield trios' in European football, with Claudio Marchisio, Andrea Pirlo and Arturo Vidal outstanding over the course of the season. While individually they are evidently talented midfielders, collectively they appear to compliment each other terrifically and have been integral at both ends of the pitch. Equally impressive is the contribution of goals throughout the team, as various strikers have been under pressure over their clinical edge, or lack of, it is refreshing to see even the likes of Marco Borriello scoring goals at such an important time. Looking at the statistics, the defence rightly earns the majority of the plaudits, but it is also worth noting that only Milan have scored more goals than Juve this season, with the difference standing at just six. While selfishly the performance of the Juve defence is pleasing to those with an allegiance to the Bianconeri, looking further ahead Cesare Prandelli can only be delighted with what he is witnessing in Turin. The Juve back-line potentially represents the majority of the Italian defence in Poland and Ukraine this summer, and while in such solid form, it can only mean good things for the Euro 2012 campaign. As the Scudetto nerves continue to build, what is assured for next season is the return of Champions League football. While it is fair to suggest that the rigours of European football will have an effect on domestic form, something Conte and Co have had the luxury of not dealing with this season, a strong Juve side will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the interests of Serie A in Europe. With the addition of some world-class individuals in the summer, perhaps a striker topping the list, these exciting times are a far cry from what the Bianconeri faithful have had to endure over the past few seasons. 'We can make calculations too and we are closing in on the Scudetto in the right way, though we know Milan are great antagonists. The important thing is that our destiny is in our hands'. Those were the words of Conte, now it is essential to put those words into action, starting against Lecce in Turin on Wednesday night. Recent performances suggest that Juve are both focused and hungry to complete the job, now they must hold it together for three more games to seal a memorable season. Have Juve got both the belief and momentum to continue their incredible current form and wrap up the Scudetto? Or do you still have lingering doubts? http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 35 - 29-4-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 0 - 4 Mirko Vučinić (16′) Marco Borriello (40′) Arturo Vidal Pardo (50′) Mirko Vučinić (64′) Silvio Piola Stadium - Novara Referee: Domenico Celi Attendance: 17649‎ Conte pleased as Juventus keep control of Serie A ‘destiny’ with win Apr 29, 2012 Antonio Conte has expressed his satisfaction with Juventus’s form in the wake of a comfortable 4-0 away victory against lowly Novara this afternoon. The win left the Old Lady three points clear at the top of the Serie A table, with just three league fixtures standing between the Bianconeri and a record 28th Scudetto. Montenegrin stiker Mirko Vucinic was the star of the show with his opening goal on 16 minutes setting the tone for what was a relatively stress free afternoon at the Stadio Silvio Piola. Things were made even easier five minutes before half-time when midweek goal hero Marco Borriello made it 2-0 before the break. The second half had barely got going when Arturo Vidal pounced on a rare mistake from Novara’s veteran keeper Alberto Fontana to make it 3-0. Vucinic then sealed the comprehensive victory with a fourth on 64 minutes, leaving Antonio Conte reasonably satisfied with the team’s work. Speaking to Italy’s Sky Sports, the Juve boss admitted there had been some apprehension ahead of the game, given the host’s impressive win in midweek. “Three days ago Novara beat Lazio so we knew it wouldn’t be easy but we got the early goal and we kept our concentration right until the end,” he explained. But despite the crucial win, Conte noted that the job was far from done for Juventus. “We are getting closer and we are the masters of our own destiny,” he said. He also praised the performance of his players in recent weeks, following a string of crucial wins over the likes of Inter Milan, Roma, Lazio and Napoli “The squad has gone from strength to strength, driven by a great desire for success… Wednesday will be the game of our lives,” Conte said. Juventus face Lecce in Turin this Wednesday. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

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Serie A Week 35 - 29-4-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 0 - 4 Mirko Vučinić (16′) Marco Borriello (40′) Arturo Vidal Pardo (50′) Mirko Vučinić (64′) Silvio Piola Stadium - Novara Referee: Domenico Celi Attendance: 17649‎ Comments: Novara-Juventus Apr 29, 2012 Attilio Tesser: “There wasn’t much we could do against this Juve side. We did everything within our capabilities, even if we weren’t in the best shape. My future? It’s too early to talk about this.” Antonio Conte: “We are three games away from a dream. We’re unbeaten in 35, but many had something to complain about, so this gave us further strength and grit.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 35 - 29-4-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 0 - 4 Mirko Vučinić (16′) Marco Borriello (40′) Arturo Vidal Pardo (50′) Mirko Vučinić (64′) Silvio Piola Stadium - Novara Referee: Domenico Celi Attendance: 17649‎ Conte: 'Closing on the Scudetto' Apr 29, 2012 Antonio Conte admits Juventus are “getting closer to the Scudetto in the right way and we know Milan are great antagonists.” The Bianconeri remain three points clear at the top of the table with the advantage in their head-to-head record, so could in theory secure the title on Wednesday. “It wasn’t easy today, as Novara beat Lazio three days ago and today they really wanted to trip us up,” he said of their 4-0 victory at the Stadio Piola. “We are in good shape and anyone who saw the game witnessed a Juventus team that plays with intensity. “We can make calculations too and we are closing in on the Scudetto in the right way, though we know Milan are great antagonists. The important thing is that our destiny is in our hands.” Marco Borriello had not scored a single goal in a Bianconeri jersey, but has now netted in two consecutive games. “Marco is in great shape and has entered into the mechanism of our football. Fabio Quagliarella and Alessandro Del Piero also had some physical problems. He put in a fine performance along with Mirko Vucinic today.” Juventus legend and UEFA President Michel Platini was in the stands, invited by Novara as his grandparents hail from that area. “I hope Platini can come and see us play again,” concluded Conte. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 35 - 29-4-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 0 - 4 Mirko Vučinić (16′) Marco Borriello (40′) Arturo Vidal Pardo (50′) Mirko Vučinić (64′) Silvio Piola Stadium - Novara Referee: Domenico Celi Attendance: 17649‎ Impenetrable defence one of the secrets of this Juventus side, claims Bonucci The Italy defender has heaped praise on the Bianconeri's rearguard after a run in which Antonio Conte's troops have conceded just one goal in their last eight Serie A games. Apr 29, 2012 Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci has paid tribute to his side's "impenetrable defence" after Sunday's 4-0 victory over Novara. The clean sheet at the Artemio Franchi means that the Bianconeri have now conceded just once in their last eight Serie A outings. Consequently, Bonucci believes that the Old Lady's defence deserves as much credit for their Scudetto challenge as their attack. “It’s certainly an added value," the Italy international is quoted as saying by the club's official website. "We’ve conceded one goal in eight games and I think our impenetrable defence is one of the secrets of this Juve side.” Bonucci also hailed the entire team's concentration and humility, revealing that they have already turned their attention to Wednesday's clash with Lecce after moving to within two victories of the title courtesy of their rout of Siena. “We spoke in the dressing room and knew it would be another tough game like we faced in Cesena [in midweek]," the centre-half explained. "We took to the field with the right focus, possessing the hunger of those who want to win. “We instantly managed to get things going in our favour, and did well to immediately put the game to bed. “It was a good victory that’s come from a great team, a great manager and a great project. We’ll now think ahead to Wednesday, because we still haven’t achieved anything.” Juve's meeting with relegation-threatened Lecce gets under way at 20.45CET. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 35 - 29-4-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 0 - 4 Mirko Vučinić (16′) Marco Borriello (40′) Arturo Vidal Pardo (50′) Mirko Vučinić (64′) Silvio Piola Stadium - Novara Referee: Domenico Celi Attendance: 17649‎ Juventus' third star is not Uefa's concern: Platini The Bianconeri have enraged their rivals by effectively claiming that they have won 29 Scudetti - and not 27, as the official record books now state because of 'Calciopoli'. Apr 29, 2012 Uefa president Michel Platini has revealed that the European game's governing body will not get involved in the row over Juventus' plan to put a third star on their shirts should they win Serie A this season, claiming that "it's an Italian problem". The Bianconeri were stripped of two Scudetti as a result of the fallout from 'Calciopoli', meaning their current title tally officially stands at 27. However, Juve have claimed that if Antonio Conte's men manage to end AC Milan's reign as Italian champions next month, they will sew a third star onto their jerseys in recognition of what they believe would be their 30th championship success. A number of the Old Lady's rivals have been left less than impressed by the revelation but Platini insists that this is not a matter for Uefa. "The third star is a debate which I know little about," the former Juventus trequartista told Mediaset Premium. "It's an Italian problem." Platini was speaking at Juventus' 4-0 victory over Novara on Sunday afternoon but he revealed that he had not attended the game as a Bianconeri fan, explaining that his aim as Uefa president is to ensure that sides such as the Biancoazzurri are in a position to compete on an equal footing with the game's traditional superpowers. "I came to see Novara," the Frenchman claimed. "Italian football has to defend this sport. We will protect the Financial Fair Play rules." Platini spent five seasons in Turin as a player, winning two Serie A titles and one European Cup during that time. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 35 - 29-4-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 0 - 4 Mirko Vučinić (16′) Marco Borriello (40′) Arturo Vidal Pardo (50′) Mirko Vučinić (64′) Silvio Piola Stadium - Novara Referee: Domenico Celi Attendance: 17649‎ Conte: We are masters of our own destiny After their impressive victory at the Silvio Piola, the Bianconeri know that if they win their next two games, against Lecce and Cagliari, they will be champions of Italy. Apr 29, 2012 Ebullient Juventus coach Antonio Conte has proclaimed his players masters of their own destiny after Sunday's rousing 4-0 victory at Novara. The win at the Silvio Piola means that the Bianconeri remain three points clear of AC Milan at the summit of the Serie A standings, with just three rounds of the season remaining. Given that Juve have a better head-to-head record against the Rossoneri, Conte's troops can secure the Scudetto if they beat Lecce on Wednesday and then Cagliari next Sunday. "We know that we are masters of our destiny," the former Bianconeri midfielder is quoted as saying by his club's official website. "We're feeling good, the team is determined and we want to do something extraordinary. We are approaching our goal in exactly the right manner." In-form attacker Mirko Vucinic struck twice against Novara, with Marco Borriello and Arturo Vidal accounting for the visitors' other goals, but the Montenegrin insists that the players will not spend any time celebrating their triumph. "There are just now three games to go and we’re already focused on Wednesday’s fixture against Lecce," the former Roma forward stated. “Dangers can only come from ourselves now. Therefore, in our next fixtures we’re required to get on the pitch with the right attitude, like we did today [sunday]." Vucinic also paid tribute to forward partner Borriello after the on-loan Roma man struck for the second game in succession. “Marco has now achieved the right kind of form," he enthused. "Moreover, when a striker nets, it enhances the morale of the entire group." Juve's crucial clash with Lecce kicks off in Turin at 20.45CET. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 35 - 29-4-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 0 - 4 Mirko Vučinić (16′) Marco Borriello (40′) Arturo Vidal Pardo (50′) Mirko Vučinić (64′) Silvio Piola Stadium - Novara Referee: Domenico Celi Attendance: 17649‎ Player Ratings Mirko Vucinic grabbed two goals, with Marco Borriello and Arturo Vidal also on target as the Bianconeri enjoyed an afternoon stroll at the Stadio Silvio Piola. Apr 29, 2012 Novara Alberto Maria Fontana 5.0 - Made an excellent save from Borriello in the second minute, yet the referee awarded a goal kick, then could do little as Vucinic scored the opener. Did well to keep his eyes on a dipping lange-range effort from Pirlo, but had no response as Juve racked up goal after goal. Giuseppe Gemiti 5.5 - Still doesn’t look anywhere near as comfortable playing in the narrow midfield three as he does when playing as a left-back, and he was unable to add a toughness to the Novara three today. Andrea Lisuzzo 4.5 - Allowed Borriello to dominate him a little too much in the early minutes, and struggled up against Vucinic throughout. Pablo Hernan Dellafiore 4.0 - Struggled to cope with the running of Giaccherini for most of the first half, and it was no surprise when he was replaced at the break by Gabriel Silva. Massimo Paci 4.5 - Should really have done more to dominate both in the air and on the ground, but Juve found it easy to bypass the home back line with straight balls, and headed over when well placed to grab a consolation goal. Santiago García 5.0 - Couldn’t do much to stop Lichtsteiner in full flight down the right. And he resorted to steaming straight through the Swiss and Vidal in quick succession at one point. Marco Rigoni 6.5 - The ex-Juve man was the main threat in blue for much of the game, and his great run and cross put Mazzarani in a great position late in the first half. His intelligent use of the ball was also a highlight in an otherwise anonymous Novara performance. Filippo Porcari 5.5 - Had no control over the midfield battle, often resorting to chasing the ball around as Juve played penetrative balls through Novara central players at will. Andrea Mazzarani 5.5 - Had Novara’s best chance of the first 45 when heading just over the bar from Rigoni’s run and cross, then tested Buffon with a good strike just after the break, but it was always going to be in vain anyway. Simone Pesce 5.5 - Anonymous as Novara struggled to get any kind of headway in midfield, the former Catania midfielder was unable to show his best at any point in proceedings. Andrea Caracciolo 5.0 - Sank without trace due to Novara’s complete inability to get a real foothold in the game. Unable to hold up the ball effectively when it was required, and he was replaced by Morimoto soon after half time. • Substitutions Gabriel Silva 5.0 - Replaced Dellafiore at the break as Novara looked to better deal with the threat posed by Giaccherini, but the game was practically over by then anyway. Ivan Radovanovic 5.5 - A replacement for Mazzarani, he was brought on to provide extra solidity in the Azzurri midfield. Takayuki Morimoto 5.5 - Came on for Caracciolo at 3-0, but was unable to change Novara’s fortunes up front as Juve continued on relentlessly. Juventus Gianluigi Buffon 6.5 - Might as well not have been playing for the first 55 minutes, but then produced a fine stop from Mazzarani’s effort. He was rarely bothered other than that. Giorgio Chiellini 6.5 - Was allowed to join attacks with some regularity as Novara dropped deep, and on the rare occasions the Azzurri got forward he was a match for them, including one great challenge on Rigoni. Andrea Barzagli 6.0 - Had a fairly simple afternoon, though Rigoni was allowed to progress too easily down his channel during the first half. Leonardo Bonucci 6.5 - Led the back line well on a comfortable afternoon for the Juve defence. Had Caracciolo’s number throughout. Stephan Lichtsteiner 7.0 - Playing in the wing-back role which allows him to get forward plenty, he did exactly that, teeing up Vidal after connecting with Giaccherini’s cross. Also found it too easy to take on Silva at times during the second period. Claudio Marchisio 6.5 - Should have done better when sliding in on a low cross just a few yards from goal, but continued to provide support to the work of Vidal and Pirlo until being replaced by De Ceglie. Andrea Pirlo 7.0 - As ever, he was at the hub of most things, and it was no surprise when his free kick was turned home by Vucinic for the crucial opening goal. Continued to call the shots as the Bianconeri toyed with their hosts. Arturo Vidal Pardo 7.5 - His overhead effort early on wasn’t far off target, but he eventually did find the net when slotting home Juve’s third after Vucinic’s effort was parried by Fontana. Rested for the final stages, with Padoin replacing him. Emanuele Giaccherini 8.0 - Started well, bombing down the left at will, and from one of his forays Vidal came close, then he struck just wide of the far post when finishing a great run through the defence with a first-time volley. Added one assist when crossing for Borriello to head home and a second for the fourth as Vucinic slotted home. Mirko Vučinić 7.5 - Expertly flicked home Pirlo’s cross off the underside of the bar before his run and shot opened the way for Vidal to make it 3-0. Added a second for himself when collecting Fontana’s parry to slot home. Marco Borriello 7.0 - Made a superb run and struck cleanly to force Fontana into a good save in the opening minutes, then went one better when diving low to head home his second goal in consecutive outings. • Substitutions Paolo De Ceglie 6.5 - Immediately added a spark with a surge down the left after replacing Marchisio. Eljero Elia 6.0 - Given a rare run-out in the place of Vucinic for the final quarter, and very nearly got on the end of one throughball soon after. Should have done better with a later effort as he sliced his shot off target. Simone Padoin 6.0 - Brought on for Vidal with the game already won, and he was allowed to play his part in a comfortable second half. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 35 - 29-4-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 0 - 4 Mirko Vučinić (16′) Marco Borriello (40′) Arturo Vidal Pardo (50′) Mirko Vučinić (64′) Silvio Piola Stadium - Novara Referee: Domenico Celi Attendance: 17649‎ Novara win takes Juventus closer to title Apr 29, 2012 Juventus remained on course for their first Serie A crown in nine seasons after crushing relegation-threatened Novara 4-0 on Sunday as AC Milan stayed three points adrift with a 4-1 win at Siena. A brace from Mirko Vucinic and goals from Marco Borriello and Arturo Vidal helped unbeaten Juventus record their eighth success in a row to reach 77 points with three matches left. The Bianconeri, who have a better head-to-head record against Milan, could clinch the title as early as Wednesday should they defeat Lecce and Milan lose to Atalanta. Despite the heavy defeat, Novara, eight points adrift of safety, were not condemned to Serie B after third-from-bottom Lecce were beaten 2-1 at home by improving Parma. Coach Antonio Conte admitted Juve could only lose the scudetto now. "Three days ago Novara beat Lazio so we knew it wouldn't be easy but we got the early goal and we kept our concentration right until the end," he told Italy's Sky Sports. "We are getting closer and we are the masters of our own destiny. The squad has gone from strength to strength, driven by a great desire for success... Wednesday will be the game of our lives." At Novara, Borriello, in the starting lineup after scoring the winner at Cesena in midweek, almost gave Juve a second-minute advantage with a left-foot shot that flew just on the wrong side of the far post. But with the away side piling forward the lead arrived soon when another former Roma striker, Vucinic, cleverly steered home Andrea Pirlo's 16th-minute free kick. Stephan Lichtsteiner, Emanuele Giaccherini and Pirlo, with a fierce strike from 30 metres, then all went close as Juve threatened to kill off the game within the opening half hour. However, the Bianconeri finally doubled their lead five minutes before the break when an unmarked Borriello headed home Giaccherini's inviting centre. Chilean midfielder Vidal made sure of the points five minutes after the restart, stroking the ball home after goalkeeper Alberto Santana had halted Vucinic's charge, before the livewire Vucinic struck his second of the afternoon on 64 minutes. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 35 - 29-4-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 0 - 4 Mirko Vučinić (16′) Marco Borriello (40′) Arturo Vidal Pardo (50′) Mirko Vučinić (64′) Silvio Piola Stadium - Novara Referee: Domenico Celi Attendance: 17649‎ Novara 0-4 Juventus Apr 29, 2012 Juventus moved a step closer to the Serie A title with a thumping win at struggling Novara. Mirko Vucinic got two, opening and completing the scoring, while Marco Borriello and Arturo Vidal were also on target as Juve retained their three-point lead over AC Milan at the top. Second-bottom Novara are almost down, though, this defeat leaving them eight points from safety with three games left. Juve were quick to establish their superiority with Borriello shooting narrowly wide and Vidal also trying his luck before Vucinic opened the scoring in the 16th minute. The Montenegrin fired high into the roof of the net from inside the area following Andrea Pirlo's free-kick. Andrea Mazzarani had the hosts' first sight of goal in the 24th minute, but his effort went well wide. But the Turin giants were soon on the attack again and Emanuele Giaccherini almost put them further ahead only for his shot from a tight angle to go just wide. Mazzarani headed narrowly wide from six yards after being picked out by Giuseppe Gemiti's cross, but the hosts fell two behind five minutes before the break. Borriello met Giaccherini's cross and planted a point-black range header into the bottom corner. It was 3-0 five minutes after the break, Vidal finding the bottom corner from inside the area. It was now a matter of damage limitation for Novara, but they conceded again in the 64th minute. Vucinic got his second of the game with another smart finish, sending a right-footed effort low into the corner of the net. Vucinic was replaced by Eljero Elia just after and the substitute was keen to make an impact, having two shots saved by keeper Alberto Fontana. At the other end Gianluigi Buffon had to be alert to save from Simone Pesce as Novara looked for a consolation. They could not find one, though, and instead Juve might have netted a fifth, but Borriello was denied by Fontana and Pirlo hit a post with a free-kick. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 35 - 29-4-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 0 - 4 Mirko Vučinić (16′) Marco Borriello (40′) Arturo Vidal Pardo (50′) Mirko Vučinić (64′) Silvio Piola Stadium - Novara Referee: Domenico Celi Attendance: 17649‎ Four-star Juve take Novara Juventus made short work of Novara with Mirko Vucinic bagging a brace to send them closer to the Scudetto. Apr 29, 2012 The Bianconeri needed a late goal to snatch victory at Cesena midweek, securing their relegation, and travelled to another side practically in Serie B playing on artificial turf. Alessandro Matri was suspended and Simone Pepe injured, while Novara missed Carlalberto Ludi, Francesco Marianini, Samir Ujkani and the banned Michele Morganella. Giuseppe Mascara was only fit for the bench. Marco Borriello got a rare start to follow on from his first goal in a Juventus jersey midweek. There were some very special guests in the stands, as Juventus legends Michel Platini and Giampiero Boniperti both originate from the Novara area. Borriello flashed an angled drive across the face of goal after just two minutes, while an Andrea Pirlo long-range effort was deflected over for a corner. Juventus took the lead with Mirko Vucinic, who volleyed a Pirlo free kick in off the underside of the crossbar. He almost had his back to goal, but got behind his defender to flick in a strange finish. Stephan Lichtsteiner came sliding in to fire over the bar from close range, while Emanuele Giaccherini’s curler was well off target. Another Giaccherini attempt was considerably more impressive, although the volley across the face of goal was again wide from Pirlo’s chipped pass. Pirlo tried from distance to sting the goalkeeper’s palms and Novara also had a chance on the half-hour mark when Andrea Mazzarani’s header looped on to the roof of the net. Juventus doubled their lead when Giaccherini got down the left and crossed for Borriello’s diving header unmarked from six yards. Pirlo’s long ball had started the move, knocked back from the by-line by Claudio Marchisio. Andrea Caracciolo went shoulder to shoulder with Giorgio Chiellini, but Leonardo Bonucci was able to clear the danger. Pirlo threaded through for Giaccherini to roll across, but Borriello came sliding in and horribly mis-kicked from seven yards. Arturo Vidal completed the rout moments later, as Vucinic ran on to a Lichtsteiner through ball and forced a tough save out of the goalkeeper at the near post, but Fontana could do nothing on Vidal’s follow-up. Buffon’s palms were stung by a fierce free kick touched on for Mazzarani, but it was only Juventus at the Stadio Piola and Vucinic got the fourth. Giaccherini skipped to the by-line and had his shot parried at the near post, but Vucinic tapped in the loose ball on the rebound. Andrea Barzagli deflected an Ivan Radovanovic effort to skim the woodwork, but Giaccherini threaded through for Eljero Elia to force a one-handed save out of Fontana. Substitute Elia ran on to a long Pirlo ball and held off Lisuzzo to force another parry from Fontana. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Novara: Fontana; Gemiti, Lisuzzo, Dellafiore (Gabriel Silva 46); Paci, Garcia, Porcari, Pesce, Rigoni; Mazzarani (Radovanovic 67), Caracciolo (Morimoto 51) Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Vidal (Padoin 56), Pirlo, Marchisio (De Ceglie 60); Giaccherini, Borriello, Vucinic (Elia 65) Ref: Celi http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 35 - 29-4-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 0 - 4 Mirko Vučinić (16′) Marco Borriello (40′) Arturo Vidal Pardo (50′) Mirko Vučinić (64′) Silvio Piola Stadium - Novara Referee: Domenico Celi Attendance: 17649‎ Vucinic grabs a double as Bianconeri move to within two wins of Scudetto Marco Borriello and Arturo Vidal were also on the scoresheet as Antonio Conte's side continue to hold off the title challenge of a second-placed AC Milan. Apr 29, 2012 Juventus retained their three-point advantage at the top of Serie A as they cantered to a 3-0 win over Novara at the Silvio Piola Stadium. The result never looked in doubt as Mirko Vucinic catapulted the Old Lady ahead in the 16th minute before his strike partner Marco Borriello added the second before the break. Arturo Vidal added a third soon after the restart and Vucinic completed the rout with his second. After the nail-biting victory over Cesena last week, Juve set about ensuring their supporters had a far more comfortable afternoon right from the kick off. Within two minutes Borriello was played in behind the defence Vucinic. He aimed for the far corner with a cross-goal shot but it bent away from the target and shaded the outside of the post. Juve continued to attack relentlessly and the Novara defence could only keep them out until the 16th minute. Andrea Pirlo's free kick from the left found Vucinic in the box and the Montenegrin added the most deft of flicks that diverted the ball into the goal via the crossbar. Antonio Conte's men were not letting up and continued to stretch the Novara defence but Claudio Marchisio and Stephan Lichtsteiner failed to add to their team's tally. Andrea Mazzarini missed Novara's best chance of the half on the half hour when his header looped onto the roof of the net. The hosts were then punished 10 minutes later when the Bianconeri finally added their second goal. Emanuele Giaccherini supplied a superb cross to the back post which was met by an unmarked Borriello and the striker found the back of the net with a diving header. The second half provided no respite for the hosts and after Borriello failed to convert a simple tap in three minutes after the restart, Vidal added the third. With 50 minutes played Vucinic saw his initial effort saved by Alberto Fontana but the rebound fell straight to the feet of the Chilean. It was a simple finish and he coolly slotted the ball into the bottom corner with the keeper out of position. Novara were being totally outclassed and in the 64th minute Vucinic slammed in a rebound after Giaccherini's shot was saved by Fontana, to make it 4-0. Elijero Elia failed to make it a five-star performance when his shot was saved magnificently by Fontana 12 minutes from time. The Bianconeri stepped off the gas and coasted to the final whistle, but there was still time for Pirlo to rattle the post with an exquisite stoppage-time free kick 25 yards from goal. Juventus are now one game closer to their first Scudetto since the 2002/03 campaign. AC Milan's victory over Siena means that the Turin side maintain their three-point lead over the Rossoneri but now just three games remain. For Novara, relegation looms ever larger and they could well be confirmed for the drop if they fail to win their next match away to Fiorentina. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Elia fallisce il goal

Palo di Pirlo

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Nocerino, goal alla Messi.

Kom op Elia!!!!

E per il Siena.

Siena 1 Milan 2

Porca Paletta Lecce 0 Parma 2

Peccato per Elia. Para Fontana.

Quando il campionato comincia l'11 settembre, lo scudetto lo vince sempre la Juventus.

Hai ragione.