Socrates

Del Piero tiro debole

Corner del pupone, Kjaer non pareggia.

Romani in panico nonostante l'aiuto dell'arbitro.

Non era fuorigioco e pure cartellino giallo. Banti servo del palazzo.

Incredibile, Banti ammonisce Estgarribia! L'arbitro esegue gli ordini di palazzo.

Alla RAI sono giá in lutto.

Roma con la difesa alta e Giaccherini la punisce.

GOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL

Borriello scatenato! @@

Ma Barzagli, Lichtsteiner e Pirlo non riposano mai?

Un gran bell'abbraccio tra i due capitani e campioni del mondo.

Coppa Italia - Quarter-final - 24-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Luca Banti Line-ups Jan 24, 2012 Marco Borriello starts with Alex Del Piero as Juventus welcome his old club Roma in tonight’s Coppa Italia quarter-final. The teams go head-to-head at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, kick-off at 19.45 UK time, in this one-off game. Borriello moved to the Bianconeri on loan at the start of January and makes his first start against his former teammates, joined by Del Piero. Antonio Conte adopts a 4-4-2 system to counter Luis Enrique’s 4-3-3. Andrea Pirlo does play with Emanuele Giaccherini and Marcelo Estigarribia, although Claudio Marchisio and Simone Pepe are out injured. Roma are without Pablo Daniel Osvaldo and Daniele De Rossi, but rotate the squad much less than Juventus have. Fernando Gago and Fabio Simplicio take over in midfield, while Bojan Krkic is given the nod to complete the trident with Francesco Totti and Erik Lamela. Juventus: Storari; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Estigarribia, Marrone, Pirlo, Giaccherini; Del Piero, Borriello Juventus bench: Manninger, De Ceglie, Vidal, Pazienza, Krasic, Quagliarella Roma: Stekelenburg; Taddei, Kjaer, Heinze, Jose Angel; Simplicio, Gago, Pjanic; Lamela, Totti, Bojan Roma bench: Lobont, Rosi, Juan, Viviani, Perrotta, Greco, Borini

Coppa Italia - Quarter-final - 24-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Luca Banti Conte to make Coppa changes Jan 24, 2012 Antonio Conte has admitted that he’ll make alterations to his preferred starting XI in Juventus’ Coppa Italia tie against Roma. Conte has rarely changed his line-up in Serie A since striking on a winning formula, but he will shake things up against the Giallorossi on Tuesday. “We’ll certainly change something because of injuries, but also to give a chance to the players who have always been at our disposal since the beginning of the season,” he stated. “We’ll aim to give an opportunity to those who deserve to play and those who already impressed against Bologna in the last round.” Juventus will definitely be without Claudio Marchisio after the Italian international picked up a knee problem at Atalanta. “I hope that Claudio recovers quickly. I need to replace him with someone of similar characteristics and Emanuele Giaccherini comes close in terms of quantity, quality and his ability to break from deep. “There is also Luca Marrone who is growing a lot and who can replace Pirlo. Luca can play in all three midfield roles, Giaccherini can cover two because he obviously can’t be used as a deep playmaker.” Roma are in a good spell of form and Conte has respect for the Stadio Olimpico outfit – even if he’s keen for a spot in the semi-finals. “It’s a quarter-final game and we shouldn’t forget that Roma knocked us out at home last season. We’ll look to get through against a team who is doing really well. “When we faced Roma in the League I already stated that I had been impressed by the work of Luis Enrique. “They are a team who now have a more precise identity and an idea of how football should be played.” Conte, meanwhile, confirmed that Dutch international Eljero Elia probably wouldn’t be available because of injury. “The doctor has told me that Elia can’t play because he’s picked up a knee problem. “I’ve spoken with Elia – he’s struggled to adapt which is understandable given that he has come from a foreign League and he doesn’t speak the language. “A lot of players in the past have had similar issues like Platini or Zidane. I myself was in a coma for a year before I settled in the world of Juve…” Elia, 24, cost €9m from Hamburg in the summer but he’s played just two games in Serie A for a total of 58 minutes. Juventus (possible): Storari; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, De Ceglie; Pirlo, Vidal, Giaccherini; Krasic, Borriello, Del Piero.

Coppa Italia - Quarter-final - 24-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Luca Banti Juve record spurs on Roma Jan 24, 2012 Roma boss Luis Enrique has made it clear that his side are eager to end Juventus’ unbeaten start to the season in the Coppa Italia tomorrow. The two teams meet at the Juventus Stadium on Tuesday and the Spaniard insists that the chance to beat the Old Lady is a massive motivating factor. “It will be stimulating for us to take on a team who still haven’t been defeated this season,” the tactician stated on Monday. “The League table shows that they have been consistent and we have not. At the beginning of the season we struggled. “The Bianconeri showed in the League game here that they are winners. They came to Rome and played their game, we’ll have to do the same tomorrow in Turin.” Roma started the season in problematic shape, but they’ve found some form at last having won their last four completed games in Serie A. “We go into this game in good shape,” the former Barcelona B tactician continued. “I think it’ll be a great match even if it will be difficult as they are unbeaten. We’ll play on the attack with intensity. We’ll just have to see what happens. “It was tough at the start, but fortunately things improved. Now I’m starting to see a lot of things that I like. “There has been a change of mentality. The results took a while to arrive, but they are here now. We’ll see if we can maintain this level. In 19 games, clubs will finish where they deserve.” The Giallorossi are expected to be without Daniele De Rossi and Pablo Daniel Osvaldo in the quarter-final tie on Tuesday. Roma (probable): Stekelenburg; Rosi, Juan, Heinze, Taddei; Simplicio, Gago, Pjanic; Totti; Lamela, Borini.

Pirlo cools Juve enthusiasm Jan 24, 2012 Juventus playmaker Andrea Pirlo has warned his teammates in Turin that they haven’t won anything yet. The Old Lady were crowned as Winter Champions on Saturday after finishing the first half of the season at the top of the standings. Although pleased to be at the summit during a campaign where the side has yet to taste defeat, the Italian international insists they still have much to prove. “We’re happy to be top at the half-way point of the season, but we’re aware that the championship is finely balanced and we know that we still haven't achieved anything,” he stated. “The judgements will be made at the end of the season, but for now it’s important to be ahead.” Pirlo joined the Bianconeri from Milan during the summer with the intention of helping La Signora return to winning ways. “The assessment up until now is more than positive,” he continued. “We started with a new team and a new Coach and have had a great run, taking each game as it comes, whilst improving our play.”

Coppa Italia - Quarter-final - 24-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Luca Banti Goals to flow between Juventus & Roma In form tipster Phil Kitromilides now has five winners in a row and he is backing goals between Juventus and Roma, plus a 15/2 first goal scorer tip. Jan 24, 2012 On paper this would seem a difficult match for punters to invest in as it pits a Juventus team, unbeaten all season playing at home, against an in form Roma side who have won their last five matches including and scoring 15 goals in the process. A case could in theory be made for backing either side to win, with Juve priced at a an appealing price of 10/11 (1.91) and Roma available at a tempting 3/1 (4.00) while the draw is available at 12/5 (3.4). It is perhaps too difficult to call so instead delve into the goals market which could be a more profitable not to mention more comfortable investment. Roma have only failed to score twice in their last seventeen matches, while Juve have scored in every game they have played at home this season. In a one-off cup tie both teams will look to progress and play attacking football, especially as there can be no holding back for a second leg. Roma have been on a decent scoring streak recently netting fifteen goals in their last five games, while Juve have only failed to score once in their last fourteen matches and that was at Udinese who have a formidable defensive record at home. The bet of the day then has to be for both teams to score priced at an inviting 4/5 (1.80). While that market is definitely worth an investment, punters looking for some longer odds for this game could consider Francesco Totti to open the scoring. With four goals in the three games since the turn of the year the veteran has recaptured his scoring touch and at 15/2 (8.50) to break the deadlock on Tuesday night he represents a decent value bet.

Coppa Italia - Quarter-final - 24-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Luca Banti Antonio Conte wary of Roma threat ahead of Coppa Italia quarter-final The Bianconeri coach expects a difficult match, but is eager to go far in the Italian cup. He added that he is likely to make changes to his regular starting XI. Jan 24, 2012 Juventus coach Antonio Conte is full of respect for Roma ahead of Tuesday's Coppa Italia quarter-final in Turin. The Bianconeri trainer feels that his colleague Luis Enrique is doing a great job at the Giallorossi, but has nonetheless set his sights on progressing to the next round. "Roma are doing very well. They have their own identity and a precise idea of how they want to play. Luis Enrique’s doing an excellent job," Conte said at his pre-match press conference. "Nevertheless, we will give our all in the Coppa. It’s a competition in which we want to go far. We’ll give our utmost to get through to the next round, whilst remaining aware of the difficulties that could lie ahead." Conte then went on to state that he will make a number of changes to his starting line-up compared to last weekend's 2-0 league win over Atalanta. "We’ll definitely change certain things around. Both due to the injury situation and to give an opportunity to those who have played less. So we’ll look to do what we possibly can." Tuesday's Coppa Italia encounter kicks off at 20.45 CET.

Coppa Italia - Quarter-final - 24-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Luca Banti Borriello: No Roma vengeance Jan 24, 2012 Juventus striker Marco Borriello insists that revenge won’t be on his mind when he faces Roma in the Coppa Italia. The centre-forward is being tipped to start tonight’s quarter-final game at the Juventus Stadium – just weeks after leaving the capital club on a loan deal. “I’m not after revenge against Roma,” the Italian told the Corriere dello Sport on Tuesday. “However, I do want to be confirmed in Bianconero. “I won’t fail to take up this opportunity because I want to demonstrate to everyone that I deserve to wear this shirt. “I’ll look to convince everyone here over the next five months that I am a player that they can count on.” Borriello, 29, has struggled for action so far this season after Luis Enrique was appointed as the new boss of Roma. Under the Spaniard, the former Milan man only made seven League appearances. He’s made one substitute appearance for the Old Lady so far. Borriello hasn’t scored for 247 days.

Coppa Italia - Quarti di finale - 24-1-2012 (ore 8:45) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Luca Banti Confronti ufficiali 173 - 155 (Serie A) - 14 (Coppa Italia) - 4 (Campionato a gironi) Vittorie Juventus 80 - 72 (Serie A) - 6 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) Pareggi 51 - 47 (Serie A) - 2 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) Vittorie Roma 42 - 36 (Serie A) - 6 (Coppa Italia) Goals Juventus 266 - 240 (Serie A) - 21 (Coppa Italia) - 5 (Campionato a gironi) Goals Roma 187 - 169 (Serie A) - 17 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Campionato a gironi) Juventus - Roma a Torino Coppa Italia Confronti ufficiali 8 Vittorie Juventus 4 (L'ultima il 01.12.1994, 3-0) Pareggi 0 Vittorie Roma 4 (L'ultima il 27.01.2011, 0-2) Goals Juventus 13 Goals Roma 9 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro la Roma a Torino - Coppa Italia 3 presenze Brio Sergio 3 Del Piero Alessandro 3 Marocchi Giancarlo 2 Alessio Angelo 2 Cabrini Antonio 2 Casiraghi Pierluigi 2 De Agostini Luigi 2 Gentile Claudio 2 Marocchino Domenico 2 Napoli Nicolò 2 goals Borel II Felice Placido 2 Casiraghi Pierluigi 2 Del Piero Alessandro 2 Vialli Gianluca 1 Boniek Zbigniew Kazimierz 1 Cabrini Antonio 1 Gabetto Guglielmo 1 Platini Michel 1 Ravanelli Fabrizio Ultimi confronti diretti 23.09.2007 Serie A Roma-Juventus 2-2 16.02.2008 Serie A Juventus-Roma 1-0 01.11.2008 Serie A Juventus-Roma 2-0 21.03.2009 Serie A Roma-Juventus 1-4 30.08.2009 Serie A Roma-Juventus 1-3 23.01.2010 Serie A Juventus-Roma 1-2 13.11.2010 Serie A Juventus-Roma 1-1 27.01.2011 Coppa Italia Juventus-Roma 0-2 03.04.2011 Serie A Roma-Juventus 0-2 12.12.2011 Serie A Roma-Juventus 1-1 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 5 - Pareggi 3 - Vittorie Roma 2 - Goals Juventus 17 - Goals Roma 10

Coppa Italia - Quarter-final - 24-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Juventus Stadium - Turin Referee: Luca Banti Alessandro Del Piero hails Francesco Totti The Bianconeri legend has voiced his admiration for the Giallorossi icon, and is eagerly anticipating Tuesday's Coppa Italia game quarter-final against Luis Enrique's men. Jan 23, 2012 Juventus veteran Alessandro Del Piero has taken the time to praise Francesco Totti in the wake of the Roma captain's brace against Cesena last weekend. Totti broke former AC Milan attacker Gunnar Nordahl’s all-time record of 210 league goals with a single Italian club following his double on Saturday, and Del Piero feels the Roma legend fully deserves his record. "What Francesco has done is extraordinary, 211 goals with the same shirt, he deserves the record," Del Piero said at a press conference. The Juve icon then looked ahead to Tuesday's Coppa Italia encounter, and expects a tight game versus the Giallorossi. "We expect an important commitment in the Italian Cup against Roma. We all want to do well and to give our maximum because it's an important objective for us." Tuesday's Coppa Italia quarter-final kicks off at 20.45CET.