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Serie A - Recupero 4^ Giornata - Ritorno - 7-3-2012 (ore 18:30) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Stadio Renato Dall'Ara - Bologna Arbitro: Luca Banti Spettatori: 19000‎ Serie A - La Juve non vince più, espulso Conte Finisce 1-1 il recupero della 23a giornata di Serie A tra Bologna e Juventus. Per gli uomini di Conte si tratta del tredicesimo pareggio stagionale, il terzo consecutivo. In gol per gli emiliani Marco Di Vaio, salva il match Vucinic su splendido assist di Pirlo. Eurosport - Mercoledí, 7 marzo 2012 E' una Juventus incerottata e in cerca di riscatto quella che si presenta a Bologna nel recupero della 23a giornata di Serie A. Non sono piaciuti a Conte i fischi nei suoi confronti e nei confronti di Vucinic e Bonucci dopo la prestazione non esaltante contro il Chievo. Un Conte che crede nella forza della sua squadra, chiamata al Dall'Ara a portare a Torino quei tre punti che la vedrebbero in prima posizione con il Milan. Non ci sono Chiellini e Barzagli in difesa, titolare quindi la coppia di centrali Caceres-Bonucci. A centrocampo torna Vidal e in avanti Conte punta sulla voglia di rivincita del criticato Vucinic e su Borriello. Mister Pioli si affida all'esperienza delle sue stelle, in avanti pronta la coppia Di Vaio Diamanti con Ramirez a sostegno. Bastano i primi minuti di gioco per capire che per la Juventus sarà una partita complicata. Il Bologna scende in campo con gran voglia di fare e attento ad approfittare delle sbavature avversarie. Le possibili sbavature, diventano, in poco tempo, vere e proprie voragini. I bolognesi dimostrano di essere decisamente più in palla dei bianconeri e soprattutto a centrocampo gli uomini di Pioli costruiscono il vantaggio. Minuto 17 e Ramirez si inventa un passaggio perfetto per Di Vaio che si ritrova a tu per tu con Buffon e lo batte senza problemi per il vantaggio bolognese. Juventus sotto e Bologna che prende coraggio. Si gioca su ritmi altissimi e la Juve continua a evidenziare una preoccupante crisi di gioco con la totale assenza di corsa e pressing. Nel secondo tempo Conte ripropone la stessa formazione del primo tempo. Non cambiano le due squadre e non cambia neanche la storia in campo. Bologna subito su altissimi ritmi ma la Juventus sembra ritrovare ordine e fiato. Le azioni bianconere vanno si sviluppano tutte per vie centrali sull'asse Pirlo e Vidal. In avanti però non funziona la coppia Vucinic-Borriello, con il secondo in evidente ritardo di condizione. Passano i minuti e la stanchezza comincia a farsi sentire, soprattutto negli emiliani e Pioli decide infatti di far uscire Diamanti e Garics per Kone e Pulzetti. La Juve si affida al più lucido del Dall'Ara, Andrea Pirlo e proprio dall'ex milanista arriva il pallone del pareggio bianconero. Pirlo libera in modo perfetto Vucinic che riceve e supera con freddezza Gillet. Passano cinque minuti ed è il portiere bolognese a salvare il risultato con un doppio intervento su Liechsteiner e Marchisio. Il Bologna ritrova forza e lucidità ma non bastano in avanti il solo Di Vaio e la fantasia di Ramirez (migliore in campo). La Juve ci prova e al 70esimo protesta per un calcio di rigore non fischiato a De Ceglie. Nell'occasione l'arbitro decide di espellere, per proteste, Antonio Conte. È il momento decisivo del match con le due squadre alla ricerca del gol vittoria. La Juve resta in dieci per l'espulsione di Bonucci. Un rosso che mette ancora più in crisi Conte che nel prossimo turno avrà solo Caceres a disposizione come centrale difensivo. Escono Vucinic e Borriello (troppo tardi?) per Quagliarella e Giaccherini ma in dieci uomini la Juve non può fare altro che resistere agli attacchi bolognesi. Non cambia il risultato al Dall'Ara e per la Juve arriva il tredicesimo pareggio della stagione, il terzo consecutivo. Un bilancio che lascia gli uomini di Conte nel mirino delle critiche. Un'occasione persa per i bianconeri con il Milan che resta solitario in testa alla classifica con due punti di vantaggio sulla Juve. Per il Bologna una prestazione tutto cuore ma che non basta per battere la corazzata bianconera, ancora a zero nella casella sconfitte. Andrea Prete - Eurosport Bologna - Juventus 1-1

Serie A Week 23 - 7-3-2012 (6:30 p.m.) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Renato Dall'Ara Stadium - Bologna Referee: Luca Banti Attendance: 19000‎ Investigation into Pessotto banner Mar 9, 2012 An investigation has been launched after an offensive banner towards Gianluca Pessotto was shown during Bologna-Juventus. Former Juve and Italy player Pessotto fell from a window in the summer of 2006 while suffering from depression. His life was in danger for many weeks, but he has now recovered and is a team manager at the club. During Wednesday’s Serie A match at the Stadio Dall’Ara, a couple of Bologna fans briefly held up a banner that read: ‘Pessotto’s a diver. Either he jumped or it was a penalty.’ The FIGC has now confirmed an investigation is underway into the banner, which was not spotted by the referee and therefore could not be dealt with via the usual disciplinary channels. Juventus were stunned by the bad taste of this banner, with general manager Beppe Marotta calling it “truly inhuman.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Gigli: We nearly sold Buffon to AC Milan Former Juventus president has revealed that the Bianconeri had agreed a deal with the Rossoneri which would have seen the Italy goalkeeper move to San Siro in exchange for Abbiati. Mar 9, 2012 Former Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has revealed that the club very nearly allowed Gianluigi Buffon to leave for AC Milan several years ago. The 67-year-old explained during an interview with Sky Sport24 that a deal had been agreed with the Rossoneri that would have seen the Italy captain switch to San Siro and fellow goalkeeper Christian Abbiati move in the opposite direction. "Galliani may not remember, but years ago it was almost Buffon for Milan,” Gigli claimed. “We had set up an exchange Abbiati-Buffon but then for various reasons, it all came to nothing." The aforementioned Buffon joined Juventus from Parma for a reported €40 million in 2001.

Marotta: Not easy to buy big Mar 9, 2012 Director general Beppe Marotta has suggested that whilst Juventus hold ambitions to sign a big name player, it is fundamentally difficult. The Bianconeri have spent just under €100m on new players in the last two transfer windows, but in a long interview with Sky Sport Italia on Friday, Marotta, who has overseen that activity, believes that the very highest level of player is still out of the club’s reach. “Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a player who you can call a top player,” he began, when asked for an example. “Top players are a rare commodity in the sense that very few are around and of those that are available there is then those who are affordable. “It is no coincidence that, if the choice is right, they make the difference - I am referring to Ibrahimovic, but the most striking example is that of Lionel Messi, who is definitely a player who makes a different in a team and for a club that is already great. “Meanwhile, we have to understand what is available, then how much they cost, as well as a whole host of things. “Certainly this is a goal that I think teams look at carefully, we must try to seize an opportunity, but it is not easy.” Marotta was also grilled on Juve’s recent form. Consecutive draws to Chievo and Bologna has left the club two points behind Milan. “We must continue to work from week to week and then at the end draw any conclusions. We are in a position - I would say beyond these draws - that is of high calibre, which has been obtained with great credit to all, from the team, Coach and club. “Now we have to fight to get the most [points] we can, this is our goal. But surely we have demonstrated to date that we are still as competitive as other teams and this is something that we should feel proud about.” In light of the team’s 13th League draw of the season, attention has focused this week on the strikers and their struggles in breaking down opposition defences. “I like to look to the statistics and they support us - look at the goal difference and we have the second best one in the League. In first is clearly Milan, as is not coincidentally the case in the position in the table too. “Then, we have the best defence, so it is clear that the Coach’s model also takes into account the fact that the strikers must sacrifice much, they must work hard for the team. “It is clear that if we had more goals then things would be easier. It’s a subject that Conte is working on and very meticulously, but I feel we shouldn’t crucify the strikers - we have the best defence [thanks to them] so this must be taken into consideration.”

Serie A Week 23 - 7-3-2012 (6:30 p.m.) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Renato Dall'Ara Stadium - Bologna Referee: Luca Banti Attendance: 19000‎ Conte and Beretta banned Mar 8, 2012 Juventus boss Antonio Conte and Cesena counterpart Mario Beretta will have to watch their teams from the stands this weekend. Both tacticians were sent off last night and have today been suspended for the Week 27 schedule. Juve defender Leonardo Bonucci will also miss out on Sunday’s Genoa clash as he was red-carded against Bologna. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 23 - 7-3-2012 (6:30 p.m.) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Renato Dall'Ara Stadium - Bologna Referee: Luca Banti Attendance: 19000‎ Bonucci & Conte to miss Genoa clash due to suspension The Bianconeri coach and defender have both received a one-game ban for the upcoming Serie A match following their dismissals on Wednesday against Bologna. Mar 8, 2012 Serie A giants Juventus will have to make do without head coach Antonio Conte and defender Leonardo Bonucci in the upcoming league game away against Genoa. Conte was sent to the stands halfway through the second half in Juve's 1-1 draw against Bologna on Wednesday evening, and has consequently been handed a one-match suspension. The 24-year-old Bonucci received his second yellow card of the evening in the match versus Bologna after 84 minutes of play, and was handed a one-match ban as well for his dismissal on Wednesday. Juventus will be looking to return to winning ways in Sunday's match at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris after drawing their last three league encounters. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 23 - 7-3-2012 (6:30 p.m.) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Renato Dall'Ara Stadium - Bologna Referee: Luca Banti Attendance: 19000‎ Marchisio insists Juventus remain confident The Italy international was slightly disappointed with his side's draw versus Bologna, but stressed that the Old Lady are still in a great position in the Scudetto race. Mar 8, 2012 Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has stressed that the Bianconeri's morale will not be affected by their recent results as they remain confident of their qualities. The Turin giants have dropped to second spot in the Serie A table after drawing five out of their last six league games, and Juventus were again held to a draw on Wednesday evening as they had to settle for a 1-1 against Bologna. "We’re two points off Milan and have gained a point on Lazio. The team’s fine, we’re still unbeaten, we run a lot and we kept our balance even when we went down to ten men," Marchisio was quoted as saying on the club's official website. "The squad is competitive and that’s already been clear to see. We’ve got confidence in ourselves and in the group, this was also made evident this [Wednesday] evening." Juventus resume Serie A action on Sunday when they travel to Genoa looking to return to winning ways. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 23 - 7-3-2012 (6:30 p.m.) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Renato Dall'Ara Stadium - Bologna Referee: Luca Banti Attendance: 19000‎ Conte: The more Juventus are denied a penalty, the more 'pissed off' we'll be The Bianconeri coach was proud of his players despite yet another draw in the league as he once again vented his frustration with the standard of refereeing. Mar 8, 2012 Juventus coach Antonio Conte has launched another scathing attack on referees as he shrugged off yet another draw this season. A 1-1 stalemate at Bologna on Wednesday left the Bianconeri two points adrift of leaders AC Milan as they missed the chance to catch the San Siro outfit in their rescheduled Serie A match. "We deserved to win. The lads cannot be blamed for anything. To see the faces of my players after the match fills me with pride," Conte told reporters after the match. "This was our 26th match in the league without a defeat: no one has beaten us. The 42-year-old coach has been highly critical of the standard of refereeing in Juventus' matches this season, and he was left fuming on Wednesday, when he and Leonardo Bonucci were both given their marching orders. "We are never awarded penalties. The more we are denied penalties, the more pissed off we will be," he barked. "We may not get penalties, but at least it would not bad to get fouls outside the box, like the one that Marco Borriello suffered. After all, we have good free-kick takers." Juventus, who have now drawn exactly half of their 26 Serie A games this term, travel to Genoa on Sunday. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 23 - 7-3-2012 (6:30 p.m.) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Renato Dall'Ara Stadium - Bologna Referee: Luca Banti Attendance: 19000‎ Draw-obsessed Juventus set to go season unbeaten, but still fail to win Serie A It was the same old story for the Bianconeri at Bologna, sending them another game closer to the unwanted record of being unbeatable losers, just as Perugia were 33 years ago. Mar 8, 2012 COMMENT By Kris Voakes | Italian Football Editor It’s a common sight in Italy, taking place in recreation ground changing rooms and bars, pizza places and piazzas. Football fans sit with a pen and that week’s pools coupon, shouting out fixtures and welcoming suggestions from their friends. But with each passing game this season, the very mention of Juventus brings increasing calls of ‘X’, with the Bianconeri becoming such draw specialists that their hopes of winning a first official title in eight years are going down the tubes, and fast. Wednesday evening’s latest stalemate away to Bologna was symptomatic of their recent malaise. Their fifth draw in six league games has resulted in them dropping two points behind leaders AC Milan in the Scudetto race, despite the fact they remain unbeaten through the first 26 rounds of the campaign. Maybe those keen gamblers across the peninsula should turn their attentions to sticking money on the Old Lady ending the season without a loss, but also without the title. Because right now, there is increasingly less fun in predicting Juve games. With each goal, you can almost immediately see the equaliser coming. And last night was no different. Bologna grabbed the lead when Stephan Lichtsteiner decided at the last second to attempt to play offside, despite being in the perfect position to see that he was the last man able to curb Marco Di Vaio’s route to goal. Instead, the striker drew Gianluigi Buffon away from his line and finished expertly. But not at any point did a home victory ever seem likely, and Juventus duly equalised during a much improved second-half performance. Andrea Pirlo played a trademark pass in the channel which pierced through the heart of the Rossoblu, and Mirko Vucinic delightfully dinked the ball over the onrushing Jean-Francois Gillet. Yet again though, Juve’s push for a winner appeared to the neutral like something you’d seen a million times before. Like a bad TV series where all of the episodes have the same storyline, the Old Lady’s away trips in particular are suddenly taking on a remarkably similar vein. When Marco Borriello’s header was superbly kept out by Gillet, Claudio Marchisio fired straight back at the keeper, who reacted quickly to ensure Bologna held on for a vital point. That header was about the best thing Borriello had to offer in yet another unconvincing display. Two months after his move from Roma which caused such consternation in the stands at Juventus Stadium, he still awaits his first goal. His situation sums up the current state at Vinovo, with the forwards still not having clubbed together to find the finishing power necessary to turn their side into potential champions. Once again, it felt like reading an old newspaper checking out Juve’s full-time stats. Even the histrionics had a sense of deja-vu about them. Just as at Parma and Milan recently, there was much debate on the touchline over various refereeing calls. Antonio Conte was sent off for his protestations, and before long he was joined by Leonardo Bonucci, who arguably could have been shown a second yellow card long before Luca Banti eventually brandished it for a foul on Gaston Ramirez. Bonucci’s mindless challenge was made all the worse when you consider his main mandate from his coach must have been to not get himself suspended, given that Juve’s other two first-choice centre-backs, Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini, are both out with injuries. Bonucci’s stupidity strips them of a third for the trip to Genoa on Sunday. Just like Perugia in 1978-79, Juventus are fast heading for a runners-up spot rather than a Scudetto triumph thanks to their inability to turn draws into wins. Having now drawn as many as they have won over 26 games, it will need a significant change in attitude during tight games for Juve to pull off a title win. While a leap from two successive seventh place finishes to second this term would be reason for some celebration, it is bound to feel like an opportunity missed. As much as Milan have shown at vital times this season that they have the depth of ability to pick up wins even when not always convincing, the Turin giants have dominated game after game without ever looking likely to convert their superiority into a significant lead in the table. Just like Perugia in ’79, they will almost certainly end the season with the best defensive record. But also just like Perugia in ’79, they will have the worst goals return of the sides at the top end of the league. And, crucially, they look set to finish the season with no defeats, but also no title. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 23 - 7-3-2012 (6:30 p.m.) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Renato Dall'Ara Stadium - Bologna Referee: Luca Banti Attendance: 19000‎ Juve still in title race, says Marchisio Mar 8, 2012 Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio is remaining positive despite his side dropping more points at Bologna on Wednesday. The Bianconeri drew 1-1 at the Stadio Dall’Ara, a result which allowed Milan to remain at the top of the table on their own. “We are two points away from Milan and we gained a point on [third-placed] Lazio,” the Italian international commented. “The team is in good shape, we’re still unbeaten, we’re running hard and we didn’t lose our shape even after we went down to 10 men.” Juve started the game well, only to then concede when Marco Di Vaio was played onside by Stephan Lichtsteiner. “It was like being slapped,” Marchisio noted. “But we mustn’t make excuses and it shouldn’t take a goal against us to wake us up. “Bologna are in very good shape and played a great game.” Juve went into the tie without the injured Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini. Both centre-backs will be joined on the sidelines by Leonardo Bonucci at the weekend after his dismissal in the game. “We can’t think about the absences,” the 26-year-old noted. “The squad is competitive and that’s already been seen. “We’ve got confidence in ourselves and in the group, this was also made evident this evening.” One positive to come from the game was the return of Mirko Vucinic to the scoresheet. “He has great class,” Marchisio argued. “This evening he put in a great performance and scored a precious goal. “We hope he’ll go on and score even more.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 23 - 7-3-2012 (6:30 p.m.) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Renato Dall'Ara Stadium - Bologna Referee: Luca Banti Attendance: 19000‎ Caceres rues Juve beginning Mar 8, 2012 Martin Caceres says that Juventus’ first half performance probably cost them victory at Bologna on Wednesday. The Old Lady racked up yet another draw, their fifth in six games, which means they are now two points away from leaders Milan. “We needed to play with more nastiness in the first half,” the Uruguayan international, who started the game last night, stated. “We played with the right spirit after the break, though, and we probably deserved to win the game.” The Bianconeri would have joined the Rossoneri at the top of the table with a victory, but the former Sevilla player isn’t dwelling on the past. “It’s a shame that we only got a point, but we’re already concentrating on the next game against Genoa,” he noted. “We’ll go to Marassi with the intention of winning.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 23 - 7-3-2012 (6:30 p.m.) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Renato Dall'Ara Stadium - Bologna Referee: Luca Banti Attendance: 19000‎ Pioli hails Bologna intensity Mar 7, 2012 Stefano Pioli notes Bologna tried their best to beat Juventus and had the opportunities to do so. “It was a vibrant and intense match.” Marco Di Vaio’s opener was cancelled out by Mirko Vucinic in today’s 1-1 draw, originally snowed off on February 12. “I have to say it was a very vibrant and intense match with great play from individuals. We played very well in the first half, while after the break Juventus reacted and we went too deep. “I have to praise my players, who showed great effort after a tiring game like the one against Novara at the weekend. “We have certain characteristics and forwards with real quality, but everyone has to play with humility and hard work to allow them to do their thing. “Our intention was to win it at the end and after a difficult start to the second half we did cause them real problems in the one-on-one. This team is here, it has faith and it can achieve important things. “We made a small step forward and now have to think about Lazio.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 23 - 7-3-2012 (6:30 p.m.) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Renato Dall'Ara Stadium - Bologna Referee: Luca Banti Attendance: 19000‎ Conte: 'Juve not losing momentum' Mar 7, 2012 Antonio Conte is adamant Juventus “are not losing momentum” after Bologna held them to their fifth draw in the last six games. The Bianconeri had a game in hand, but the Stadio Dall’Ara match that was originally snowed off on February 12 ended 1-1. “I cannot ask for any more from these lads, just as against Chievo we played very well against an organised opponent,” said the Coach. “It’s a shame we didn’t win despite the efforts we put into it and the chances we created. These players hate losing and you can see that in the way they step on to the field. “Once Bologna scored, they clammed up and tried to hit us on the counter-attack with those three very dangerous forwards. I am happy for Mirko Vucinic’s goal, as now he can feel less pressure.” Juve were missing Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli, but will now have Leonardo Bonucci suspended for the next game with Genoa as he was sent off. “These absences must help us to grow. Now we’ll see, but Arturo Vidal could possibly play there, seeing as we’ll be without three centre-backs. We will try to beat Genoa despite the absences. “We are on the right track and must continue like this. Marco Borriello is a player with strong physique who helps us to hold the ball up and open up space in attack. We’ve been playing continually recently, so some squad rotation is necessary.” The Bianconeri are now two points behind leaders Milan, as they remain unbeaten, but have drawn five of their last six Serie A games. “I don’t think we are dropping off the pace, no. I don’t think it’s right to talk about Juve losing momentum after today’s game. We proved today we can count on great men. If there was a slowing down, then it was only in terms of results. “If we manage to win the Scudetto, it’ll be a miracle that will make us very happy.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 23 - 7-3-2012 (6:30 p.m.) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Renato Dall'Ara Stadium - Bologna Referee: Luca Banti Attendance: 19000‎ Conte: Juventus are not in decline, but winning Scudetto will be a miracle The 42-year-old coach has said that his players remain as committed as ever, but conceded that his side may be unable to win the league crown. Mar 7, 2012 Juventus coach Antonio Conte has insisted that his side "are not in decline" after Wednesday's 1-1 draw at Bologna in a rescheduled Serie A match. The Bianconeri missed the chance to catch AC Milan at the top of the Serie A table as Mirko Vucinic's goal restored parity after Marco Di Vaio's strike had given the Stadio Dall'Ara club an early lead. It was Juventus' fifth draw in their last six Serie A games, but Conte has dismissed the notion that his side are dropping the pace. "No, I do not think we are in decline," Conte told Sky Sport Italia. "It does not seem right to talk about a Juve in decline after tonight's match. "We showed that we count on great men. If there is a slowing down, it is only in terms of results. "If we win the Scudetto, it will be a miracle and we will be happy." The 42-year-old coach, who was given his marching orders in the second half, also noted that he was happy with his side's display despite the negative result. "I cannot ask for anything more from these guys," Conte said. "Just like against Chievo, we had a great match against a good side who are well organised and have great players. "It is a shame that we did not win the match, despite the efforts of our players and the chances to score that we had. "These players hate losing and that was seen on the field. When Bologna scored, they closed down well and tried to hit us on the counter-attack with their three dangerous forwards. "I am happy that Vucinic scored, he will now be more calm." Juventus visit Genoa on Sunday in their upcoming Serie A fixture. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 23 - 7-3-2012 (6:30 p.m.) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Renato Dall'Ara Stadium - Bologna Referee: Luca Banti Attendance: 19000‎ Player Ratings Goal.com evaluates the performances of everyone involved at the Renato Dall'Ara, a game in which Mirko Vucinic salvaged a point for the Bianconeri after Marco Di Vaio's opener. Mar 7, 2012 Bologna Jean-François Gillet 6.5 - Was barely called into action during the first half. In fact, he was given more to do by his own defenders on account of some wayward backpasses. However, after conceding a goal to Vucinic which he could do little about, he then stepped up to the mark by recording a terrific double save from Lichtsteiner and Marchisio. Mikael Antonsson 6.5 - Back in the side at the expense of Cherubin and the Swede had a fine game at the back, making a succession of vital clearances as well as reigning utterly supreme in the air. Gyorgy Garics 5.5 - Preferred to Pulzetti on the right-hand side of the midfield and saw plenty of ball in the first period. The only trouble was that he didn't do very much with it. Indeed, on one occasion, his control let him down after he had worked himself into the area courtesy of a neat one-two with Di Vaio. Replaced by Pulzetti in the second half. Matteo Rubin 5.5 - Was even more wasteful in possession than Garics, with Rubin failing to produce a single decent cross from the left wing. He did not provide enough cover either when Pepe got going for a while in the second half. Andrea Raggi 5.5 - Got back wonderfully well to clear with Marchisio lurking on the 12-yard spot in the early stages of the game but he was caught out horribly for the equaliser by failing to track Vucinic's run. Hard to fault his endeavour, though. Daniele Portanova 6.0 - Was responsible for a desperately reckless challenge on Borriello on the edge of his area in the first half but, luckily for him, the free-kick came to nothing. Aside from that, he turned in a pretty disciplined display at the back and made several important clearances. Gastón Ramírez 7.0 - Undoubtedly Bologna's brightest attacking threat. The Uruguayan does not always take the right option and can really frustrate at times. Indeed, he spoilt a fine counterattacking opportunity during the first half with dreadful close control. However, his ball through for Di Vaio's goal was sublime and he was a constant menace to the Bianconeri defence, particularly on the break during the second half. Certainly, it came as no surprise when Bonucci picked up his second booking for taking out Ramirez as he looked to surge clear. Diego Pérez 6.0 - As ever, he was a snarling presence in midfield, rubbing every player clad in black and white up the wrong way with his abrasive approach to the game. Picked up his customary booking for a horribly cynical hack on Pepe but he will feel that he played his part in a fine point for Bologna - and rightly so. Gaby Mudingayi 6.5 - Once again he got through a staggering amount of work in midfield. Mudingayi broke up numerous Juventus attacks and repeatedly pilfered possession back for his side while at the same time showing off his under-appreciated skills on the ball. Marco Di Vaio 7.0 - Another inspirational display from the evergreen forward, who led the line wonderfully well. Did not get many sights of goal but then, Di Vaio never usually does so it was not in the least bit surprising that, just seconds after very nearly breaking the offside trap, he made a terrific run in behind which ended with him coolly slotting the ball past the onrushing Buffon. Worked tirelessly thereafter to preserve Bologna's lead - and a point was the least he deserved for the effort he put in. Alessandro Diamanti 6.0 - Remains infuriatingly inconsistent but he is just as annoying for the opposition. Diamanti popped up all over the place in the first half and always offered an attacking threat. His touch let him down at times but he ran himself into the ground before being hauled off. • Substitutions Nico Pulzetti 5.5 - Came on for Garics for the last 20 minutes and did not really put a foot wrong. Panagiotis Kone 5.5 - Tried to put himself about after replacing Diamanti midway through the second half but struggled to get himself into the game. Ishak Belfodil 5.5 - Saw three minutes of action at the end after coming on for Rubin. Juventus Gianluigi Buffon 5.5 - Had a minor early scare when a seemingly innocuous cross from Diamanti suddenly began bending in towards the far post only to drift just wide but, for the most part, he had not been troubled before Di Vaio coolly slipped the ball past him for the game's opening goal. Martín Cáceres 6.0 - Handed his first Serie A start since rejoining the club in January and looked relatively comfortable at the heart of the Juve defence, pretty much winning everything which came his way in the air. However, his distribution was aimless at times. Paolo De Ceglie 5.5 - Whipped over a wonderful cross towards the tail end of the first half after a neat one-two with Borriello and also felt he should have been awarded a penalty after driving his way into the area on 70 minutes but the referee decided otherwise. Leonardo Bonucci 4.0 - Endured a pretty torrid evening. The centre-half was nutmegged by Diamanti early on before then being booked for a blatant pull on Ramirez as he struggled to deal with the movement and elusiveness of the Bologna attackers. The second half continued in much the same vein before he was eventually dismissed late on for taking out Ramirez. Stephan Lichtsteiner 5.0 - Has not been impressive in recent weeks and, after a couple of poor early deliveries, he was squarely to blame for his side falling behind after playing Di Vaio onside as the Italian made a run in behind the Bianconeri defence. Nearly made amends with a header which was well saved by Gillet but, though he upped his game defensively, this was not his best game in a Juve shirt. Simone Pepe 6.0 - Recalled to the starting lineup in place of Giaccherini and very nearly picked out an unmarked Marchisio early on but his low cross was cut out. However, he was then guilty of ruining a promising Juve attack with a horribly weighted pass to Pirlo. Pepe came to life after Juve's equaliser, though, and it was his cross which both Lichtsteiner and Marchisio failed to capitalise on. He then put the ball on a plate for Borriello but the forward fired wide. Claudio Marchisio 5.5 - The Italy midfielder got about the pitch but exerted very little influence over the game and was lucky to escape a booking for a wild swipe at Diamanti inside the opening 10 minutes. Marchisio then missed a glorious opportunity to make amends for his ineffective showing by failing to convert the rebound after Gillet had saved from Lichtsteiner. Andrea Pirlo 6.5 - A real mixed bag from the veteran playmaker but he always looked the man most likely to make something happen for Juve. Made a couple of timely interceptions in the early exchanges and also saw a free-kick deflected just wide but not many of his passes found their intended targets during the first half and his set-pieces uncharacteristically inaccurate. Truth be told, he looked a little off the pace, particularly in getting booked for being beaten to the ball by Perez before then being caught in possession by Ramirez. However, Pirlo produced when Juve needed him most, creating the equaliser for Vucinic with a sublime through-ball. Arturo Vidal Pardo 5.0 - Back in the side after his one-game suspension and looked rusty early on, putting Pirlo in trouble with a desperately loose pass in midfield. Vidal was presented with time and space to shoot shortly before the break but fired way over the bar. Again he looked like a booking waiting to happen and he duly obliged in that regard just before the full-time whistle. Mirko Vučinić 6.5 - Released Pepe into space early on but, while his direct - if laconic - running caused problems for Bologna at times, he was pretty quiet in the first period. However, he made his presence felt in the second half - and how, the Montenegrin producing a sublime finish after being put in on goal by Pirlo. Marco Borriello 5.5 - Surprisingly selected in place of Alessandro Matri and failed to justify his inclusion. He got himself involved early on but his first strike on goal was tamely struck and easily saved by Gillet. Was not afraid to roam the channels but when his big chance came, he fluffed his lines, firing wide first time after getting on the end of Pepe's inviting cross from the right wing. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 23 - 7-3-2012 (6:30 p.m.) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Renato Dall'Ara Stadium - Bologna Referee: Luca Banti Attendance: 19000‎ Juve squander chance to go top Mar 7, 2012 Juventus missed the chance to move back to the top of Serie A tonight as they were held by Bologna at the Stadio Dell'Ara. Marco Di Vaio put the home team in front in the 17th minute with Mirko Vucinic levelling matters for the Bianconeri in the 59th minute. Juve lost Leonardi Bonucci to a red card in the 84th minute, while coach Antonio Conte was also dismissed as tensions flared as Juve drew their 13th game of the season, leaving them two points adrift of AC Milan at the top of the table. Juve's biggest problem this season has been drawing too many games. The Bianconeri have not lost a single league game this term, but with now half of their games ending all square, they run the risk of going through an entire season unbeaten and still not winning the Scudetto. They started brightly with an Andrea Pirlo free-kick taking a wicked deflection off the wall only to curl wide of the post with Bologna goalkeeper Jean-Francois Gillet beaten. Bologna went in front four minutes later with former Juve striker Di Vaio scoring against his former club. Gaston Ramirez sent a perfect pass through the Juve defence into Di Vaio's path and he just needed to touch the ball past the onrushing Gianluigi Buffon and into the bottom left-hand corner of the goal. The Juve equaliser was almost a carbon copy with Pirlo this time splitting the defence with a perfect pass which invited Vucinic to lift the ball over Gillet with the outside of his right foot. Juve pushed for a second and Gillet made a good save to keep out Stephan Lichtsteiner's header and then make a reflex stop to prevent Claudio Marchisio from converting the rebound. In the 69th minute, a low cross from the right was met by Marco Borriello at the near post, but he shot wide. Conte took exception to one of referee Luca Banti's decisions and was sent from the dug-out, with Bonucci seeing red late on when he picked up a second yellow card. Juve were unable to find a second goal with only 10 men and had to settle for a point. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 23 - 7-3-2012 (6:30 p.m.) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Renato Dall'Ara Stadium - Bologna Referee: Luca Banti Attendance: 19000‎ Bologna keep Juve back Mar 7, 2012 Juventus were pegged back to another 1-1 draw by Bologna and Leonardo Bonucci was sent off, so they remain two points behind leaders Milan. This match was snowed off on February 12, but also has a special meaning for the season, as going into the game Juve were three points adrift of leaders Milan thanks to the game in hand. Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli were both sidelined, so Martin Caceres and Leonardo Bonucci joined a revamped defence. Marco Borriello was given a rare start with under-fire Mirko Vucinic. Bologna missed Robert Acquafresca, Archimede Morleo and Simone Loria. Former Juve star Marco Di Vaio was supported by the duo of Alessandro Diamanti and Gaston Ramirez. Borriello’s early low shot was straight at Jean-Francois Gillet and a Diamanti cross-shot was not too far off. Gillet had a scare with the Andrea Pirlo free kick deflected just wide of the far post as he scrambled helplessly across. However, it was Bologna who broke the deadlock with ex-Juve man Di Vaio, who hadn’t scored past Gigi Buffon in almost five years. It was a classic counter, as Gaston Ramirez threaded through for Di Vaio to spring the offside trap and smartly place an angled drive past the on-rushing Buffon with the inside of his right foot. Ramirez was off on another very dangerous counter-attack before he was rugby-tackled by Leonardo Bonucci for an inevitable yellow card in midfield. Mirko Vucinic failed to get on the end of a long Caceres pass, as Juventus struggled to get back into the game. In fact, Pirlo was booked for hacking down Perez in the centre-circle. Borriello and Vucinic combined well with one-touch passing, but Arturo Vidal smashed the finish well over the bar. The second half started in the same vein, as Di Vaio fired over on the counter-attack. Pirlo’s free kick was a little too long for Caceres at the back post. Juventus did get their equaliser with Vucinic, who until that point had done very little. He sprung the offsde trap past Andrea Raggi on Pirlo’s ball through the middle and chipped the on-rushing Gillet. Suddenly it was like a different Juventus. Gillet performed a stunning reaction save from point-blank range on Stephan Lichtsteiner’s diving header, then Claudio Marchisio’s follow-up was spectacularly palmed off the line too. Simone Pepe’s cross from the right found Borriello to fire wide of the near stick, but Antonio Conte was sent off from the touchline for his rather emphatic protests. Juventus ended the game with 10 men, as Bonucci saw red for a blatant professional foul to stop Di Vaio going on the counter-attack. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bologna: Gillet; Raggi, Portanova, Antonsson, Garics (Pulzetti 70); Mudingayi, Perez, Rubin (Belfodil 87); Diamanti (Kone 66), Ramirez; Di Vaio Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Caceres, Bonucci, De Ceglie; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pepe (Padoin 85), Vucinic (Giaccherini 78), Borriello (Quagliarella 78) Ref: Banti Sent off: Bonucci 84 (J) http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 23 - 7-3-2012 (6:30 p.m.) 1 - 1 Marco Di Vaio (17') Mirko Vučinić (59′) Renato Dall'Ara Stadium - Bologna Referee: Luca Banti Attendance: 19000‎ Vucinic rescues point but 10-man visitors draw fifth league match in six to hand AC Milan title advantage The Montenegrin forward ensured his side left Emilia-Romagna with a point to show for their efforts, but Leonardo Bonucci saw red late on in a missed opportunity for the Bianconeri. Mar 7, 2012 Bologna held 10-man Juventus to a 1-1 draw in their Serie A clash on Wednesday, inflicting a blow to the faltering title hopes of Antonio Conte's side. Marco Di Vaio netted his ninth goal of the season just 17 minutes in to give the hosts a surprise lead, but Mirko Vucinic was on hand to spare the blushes of the Bianconeri, scoring a sublime equaliser to keep his team's unbeaten run intact. The match began in rather uneventful fashion, as both outfits struggled to get a foothold in the game. An alarming lack of guile in each final third made for a turgid opening 15 minutes, but in an instant, a poor piece of Juventus defending saw the arrival of the first goal. Stephan Lichtsteiner's naive attempt to play an offside trap failed miserably, as Gaston Ramirez's piercing through ball saw Di Vaio race onto his strike partner's delivery and finish with aplomb past Gianluigi Buffon to make it 1-0 to the Rossoblu. The half wore on with Juve trying hard to get into their stride, but their passing game was sorely lacking in invention. A succession of long balls to frontmen Vucinic and Marco Borriello summed up their performance in a nutshell. Fortunately for purists, and Bianconeri supporters, the game opened up in the second half as the tempo was raised several notches. Diego Perez's stinging drive shortly after the restart was a sign of things to come. Andrea Pirlo could be credited as a catalyst for Juve's much-improved showing, as his classy brand of playmaking saw him direct the majority of his side's moves, including the all-important equaliser on the hour mark. His inch-perfect ball found an onrushing Vucinic, who delightfully chipped over Jean-Francois Gillet to throw his team right back into the reckoning with little over half an hour to go until the final whistle. However, Claudio Marchisio missed a golden chance to make it 2-1 with a free attempt from close range, firing straight at Gillet after the keeper had superbly parried Borriello's header. The ex-Roma hitman then fluffed a tap-in opportunity after good work from Simone Pepe to drill the ball in low and hard. Drama was to ensue though, as firstly coach Conte was given his marching orders after voicing his displeasure to the fourth official, before Leonardo Bonucci also headed for an early bath after cynically fouling Gaston Ramirez to collect a second yellow card. Neither side could find the winner in the latter stages, giving Bologna a vital boost in their hopes of securing their place in Serie A next season. Juventus, however, now sit two points behind leaders AC Milan after 26 games, 13 of them having resulted in draws. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Non é vero. Nella stagione 1978-79, il Perugia diventa la prima squadra a completare il campionato di Serie A senza perdere una partita e restando in lotta fino alle ultime giornate per la conquista dello scudetto. Con un alto numero di pareggi (19 su 30 partite), il Perugia si piazza secondo dietro al Milan, che vince il suo decimo scudetto. È questo il miglior piazzamento della squadra in Serie A. Solo nella stagione 1991-92, il Milan riuscirà ad eguagliare tale primato, chiudendo la stagione a sua volta imbattuto. da wikipedia

Conte, Pioli ed Alessio tre ex giocatori della Juve oggi allenatori.

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