Socrates

Lo 0-0 in casa dell'Udinese mi sta benissimo.

Handanovic ferma Quagliarella.

Forza Alex!

Entra Alex

É il momento di Alex Del Piero.

Matri una cosa buona e una sbagliata.

Partita bloccata tatticamente. Lo 0-0 va bene ad entrambe.

Matri non bene stasera.

Marchisio spara alto

Serie A Week 1 - 21-12-2011 (6:00 p.m.) - Friuli Stadium - Udine Referee: Paolo Tagliavento HT: Udinese-Juve tussle Dec 21, 2011 Both sides have had chances and scares, but so far it’s goalless in the leadership clash between Udinese and Juventus. The winners of this fixture would end 2011 on top of the table, while a draw would make Juve joint leaders with Milan. Arturo Vidal and Leonardo Bonucci returned from their bans, though Mirko Vucinic was still injured. The Friulani missed Andrea Coda, Paulo Vitor Barreto, Emmanuel Badu and the suspended Mehdi Benatia, so Damiano Ferronetti stepped into the back three. Antonio Conte changed to an adaptable 3-5-2 with Stephan Lichtsteiner going into right-back when needed. Claudio Marchisio had a great chance in the opening minutes, his scuffed shot with the outside of the right boot scraping a coat of paint off the far post. Ex-Udinese player Simone Pepe’s strike from distance stung Samir Handanovic’s palms, while Gigi Buffon had to rush off his line to charge down Mauricio Isla following a Giorgio Chiellini error. Antonio Di Natale was incorrectly flagged offside and Stephan Lichtsteiner’s effort was deflected over. When two Udinese defenders collided at the back post, it was still enough to stop Marcelo Estigarribia nodding in a sweeping Pepe cross. Alessandro Matri’s first touch let him down when one-on-one with Dusan Basta, then seconds later Isla blasted over. Marchisio had another fantastic chance, as his toe-poke from the D flashed wide of the upright with Handanovic left stranded. Handanovic just about beat away an Andrea Pirlo free kick from a tight angle. Di Natale ruined a good opportunity for teammate Basta when going on to the pass despite being offside, as he should’ve left it. Udinese 0-0 Juventus (Half-Time) Udinese: Handanovic; Ferronetti, Danilo, Domizzi; Basta, Isla, Pinzi, Asamoah, Armero; Abdi; Di Natale Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Marchisio, Pirlo, Vidal, Estigarribia; Pepe, Matri Ref: Tagliavento http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 1 - 21-12-2011 (6:00 p.m.) - Friuli Stadium - Udine Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Alessandro Matri starts in attack for Juventus in Serie A clash at Udinese The Italy attacker will lead the line for Antonio Conte as the Turin giants aim to reach the Christmas break unbeaten in Serie A. Dec 21, 2011 Juventus coach Antonio Conte has opted for Alessandro Matri to spearhead his attack in their Serie A clash versus Udinese on Wednesday evening. The Italy attacker will be flanked by Simone Pepe and Marcelo Estigarribia in Conte's patented 4-3-3 formation. For the home side, Antonio Di Natale takes his place in attack, in the final round of domestic fixtures in Italy before the Christmas break. Udinese (3-5-1-1): Handanovic; Ferronetti, Danilo, Domizzi; Basta, Isla, Pinzi, Asamoah, Armero; Abdi; Di Natale Subs: Padelli, Neuton, Pasquale, Doubai, Torje, Fabbrini, Floro Flores Juventus (4-3-3): Buffon; Lichsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pepe, Matri, Estigarribia Subs: Storari, De Ceglie, Pazienza, Giaccherini, Elia, Quagliarella, Del Piero http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 1 - 21-12-2011 (6:00 p.m.) - Friuli Stadium - Udine Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Line-ups: Udinese-Juventus Dec 21, 2011 Juventus have announced their starting XI for today’s top of the table showdown with Udinese, but the system remains a mystery. The kick-off is at 17.00 UK time at the Stadio Friuli and the winner will end 2011 as Serie A leaders. Arturo Vidal and Leonardo Bonucci return from their bans, though Mirko Vucinic is still out injured. Marcelo Estigarribia starts with Alessandro Matri and former Udinese star Simone Pepe, but it is unclear whether this is a 3-5-2 or a 4-3-3 system. Meanwhile, Udinese are without the suspended Mehdi Benatia, injured Andrea Coda, Emmanuel Badu and Paulo Vitor Barreto. Almen Abdi is supporting Antonio Di Natale, while Damiano Ferronetti steps in to the defence. Udinese: Handanovic; Ferronetti, Danilo, Domizzi; Basta, Isla, Pinzi, Asamoah, Armero; Abdi; Di Natale Udinese bench: Padelli, Neuton, Doubai, Pereyra, Pasquale, Fabbrini, Floro Flores Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Lichtsteiner, Marchisio, Pirlo, Vidal, Estigarribia; Pepe, Matri Juventus bench: Storari, De Ceglie, Pazienza, Elia, Giaccherini, Del Piero, Quagliarella http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 1 - 21-12-2011 (6:00 p.m.) - Friuli Stadium - Udine Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Why Di Natale didn’t join Juve… Dec 21, 2011 Udinese have revealed the background to Juventus’ failed attempt to sign Antonio Di Natale in the summer of 2010. The Old Lady targeted the veteran striker after deciding to sell Diego to German club Wolfsburg on the eve of the new campaign. However, the move never happened after the Italian international committed his future to the Stadio Friuli outfit instead. “We don’t sell players, but if they come to us asking for a move and there is no chance of keeping them then we talk about transfers,” Udinese patron Giampaolo Pozzo stated. “With regards to Di Natale, his agent let us know that he was in possession of an offer from Juventus. “We set the price and the same representative informed us that in Turin they had agreed to pay what we were asking for. “However, when we spoke to the player he told us that he was happy to remain in Udine. Everything ended there.” The two teams meet at the Stadio Friuli tonight and Pozzo is keen for a home win after a 4-0 reverse in the same fixture last term. “That defeat still hurts,” the owner continued. “We’ve not won that many games against Juventus so it is about time that we did.” Udinese have triumphed in just five of their 37 home League games against the Old Lady of Italian football. “I’m optimistic,” added Pozzo. “Juve are Juve so we expect a difficult game. Saying that, I’m convinced that it will be enjoyable.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 1 - 21-12-2011 (6:00 p.m.) - Friuli Stadium - Udine Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Juventus to go 3-5-2? Dec 21, 2011 There are suggestions that Antonio Conte may field his Juventus side in a 3-5-2 formation against Udinese on Wednesday. The tactician has used various shapes this term, whether it be 4-4-2, 4-1-4-1 or 4-3-3. The only previous time he has used a 3-5-2 was in the 3-3 draw at Napoli. The whispers claim that Conte wants to match Udinese in midfield and will line up with Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini at the back. Right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner will be pushed up into a midfield that will also contain Arturo Vidal, Claudio Marchisio, Andrea Pirlo and Simone Pepe. Fabio Quagliarella, following his goal against Novara at the weekend, is being tipped to partner Alessandro Matri in attack. Whoever wins tonight’s game will end the year at the top of the table. If Juve triumph then they will be sole leaders, whereas Udinese would join Milan at the summit with three points. Juventus are unbeaten in Serie A, while Udinese have a 100 per cent home record. Should Udinese collect a triumph then they will end the solar year with 77 points. Only Milan, thanks to their 80, would have done better. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 1 - 21-12-2011 (6:00 p.m.) - Friuli Stadium - Udine Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Juve should fear Di Natale Dec 21, 2011 History shows that Udinese win when Antonio Di Natale scores against Juventus in Serie A. Although the veteran hitman has netted just three times in 11 top-flight matches for Udinese versus the Old Lady, his goals have proved to be crucial. The 34-year-old scored his first against La Vecchia Signora in a September 2007 1-0 win in Turin. He then netted in January 2009’s 2-1 triumph at the Friuli, before he celebrated again in a 3-0 victory in April 2010. In 37 Serie A games at home, Udinese have only beaten Juventus five times. But two of those have come in the last three matches. Udinese, who have a 100 per cent home record this term, entertain Juve on Wednesday evening in their re-arranged Week 1 tie. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 1 - 21-12-2011 (6:00 p.m.) - Friuli Stadium - Udine Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Serie A Preview The Old Lady can make it a resounding 16 games unbeaten in the league if they avoid defeat to Francesco Guidolin's Zebrette outfit, who have a 100 per cent record at home. Dec 21, 2011 PROBABLE LINE-UPS UDINESE Handanovic Ferronetti, Danilo, Domizzi Basta, Isla, Pinzi, Asamoah, Armero Abdi Di Natale JUVENTUS Buffon Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio Pepe, Matri, Giaccherini Udinese coach Francesco Guidolin will be glad to have a virtually full-strength squad at his disposal, bar Mehdi Benatia, who is suspended for the encounter at the Friuli on Wednesday, and the peripheral trio of Paulo Barreto, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu and Andrea Coda, all of whom are doubtful. However, the former Palermo boss is expected to make four changes to the XI that picked up a 2-2 draw at Lazio on Sunday, as Benatia, Giovanni Pasquale, Gabriel Torje and goalscorer Antonio Floro Flores are to be replaced by Maurizio Domizzi, Pablo Armero, Almen Abdi and Antonio Di Natale. Meanwhile for Juventus, Antonio Conte is expected to revert back to his tried-and-trusted 4-3-3 that has been regularly deployed of late, and be forced to make do without forward Mirko Vucinic once more. As a result, the personnel alterations should see Leonardo Bonucci, Arturo Vidal and Alessandro Matri come in for Paolo De Ceglie, Alessandro Del Piero and Fabio Quagliarella, who despite his goal against Novara, must settle for a place on the substitutes bench. DID YOU KNOW? •Udinese are unbeaten in four games, winning three times and drawing once. •They are also the only Serie A team with a 100 per cent record on home soil this season. •In the seven games played at the Friuli thus far, Francesco Guidolin's side have conceded just twice. •Juventus are the only Serie A side still unbeaten this campaign, with nine wins and six draws. •The Old Lady have drawn their last two away fixtures, while drawing four of the last six games away from Turin. •Both Udinese and Juventus have kept the most clean sheets in Serie A this season, with tallies of seven and nine respectively. Head to Head Serie A - Jan 30, 2011 - Juventus 1 - Udinese 2 Serie A ‎- Sep 19, 2010 - Udinese 0 - Juventus 4 Serie A ‎- Apr 3, 2010 - Udinese 3 - Juventus 0 Serie A ‎- Nov 22, 2009 - Juventus 1 - Udinese 0 Serie A ‎- Jan 28, 2009 - Udinese 2 - Juventus 1 Last Five Matches Udinese Dec 18, 2011 - Lazio 2 - Udinese 2 - Serie A Dec 15, 2011 - Udinese 1 - Celtic 1 - EL Dec 11, 2011 - Udinese 2 - Chievo 1 - Serie A Dec 3, 2011 - FC Internazionale 0 - Udinese 1 - Serie A Nov 30, 2011 - Stade Rennais FC 0 - Udinese 0 - EL Juventus Dec 18, 2011 - Juventus 2 - Novara 0 - Serie A Dec 12, 2011 - Roma 1 - Juventus 1 - Serie A Dec 8, 2011 - Juventus 2 - Bologna 1 - Coppa Italia Dec 4, 2011 - Juventus 2 - Cesena 0 - Serie A Nov 29, 2011 - SSC Napoli 3 - Juventus 3 - Serie A Players to Watch Antonio Di Natale Udinese's talisman and top scorer will have to be at his indomitable best if he is to break down Juventus' on Wednesday. His versatile, all-action style allows him to not only fire goals at will, but also contribute greatly to the team. Simone Pepe In recent weeks Pepe has improved immeasurably, playing the best football of his career by adding a clinical edge to his game, andduel with Pablo Armero will be one of the most hotly-anticpated one-on-ones during proceedings. Prediction The two best defences in the league against arguably the two most potent attacks the top-flight has to offer will make for an extremely intriguing bout, but this one should be too close to call as a share of the spoils would be a fitting outcome. Editor's Prediction Udinese 1 - 1 Juventus http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 1 - 21-12-2011 (6:00 p.m.) - Friuli Stadium - Udine Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Wednesday's Bet of the Day: A low scoring game between Udinese and Juventus After a great return on Tuesday's Bet of the Day, Ed Malyon is back to examine the betting opportunities when Udinese host Juventus on Wednesday. Dec 21, 2011 Match odds: Udinese 2/1, Draw 11/5, Juventus 7/5 Udinese are a club that just continues to confound people with their success. Last season's Champions League finish was an excellent achievement for the small side from the North-East, but having lost Alexis Sanchez, Gokhan Inler and Cristian Zapata in the summer, they have surprised onlookers by continuing with their good form in this campaign. If anything, they have been tightening up the defence in the process, as they currently sit third in the table. The fear for Juve will be the Zebras home record, having won seven from seven league games at Friuli. The Old Lady are, of course, the only remaining unbeaten side in Serie A, and they are just two points ahead of Wednesday's hosts. Juventus will back themselves to get a result, but up against the tightest defence in the league they will need leading scorers Claudio Marchisio and Alessandro Matri in top form. The former's ability to break from midfield will be crucial in a match where Udinese's system will frequently leave them with an extra man at the back. Marchisio's well-timed late runs have bagged him six goals in Serie A already this season, and he is a good value 10.00 (9/1) to open the scoring in this one. Betting on the result presents a tough call, and Mehdi Benatia will be a big miss for the hosts in the centre of defence. Having won 10 from 11 it is hard to oppose Udinese, and by taking the draw out of the equation, you can back them at 2.2 (6/5). The best bet surely though is the under 2.5 goals market. Given the significance of the game, in addition to Udinese's tight defence, 1.72 (18/25) is more than tempting enough to be backed. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

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Serie A Recupero 1^ Andata - 21-12-2011 (ore 18:00) - Stadio Friuli - Udine Arbitro: Paolo Tagliavento Confronti ufficiali 81 - 74 (Serie A) - 3 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) - 2 (Spareggio Coppa Uefa) Vittorie Juventus 52 - 49 (Serie A) - 1 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) Pareggi 18 - 14 (Serie A) - 2 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Spareggio Coppa Uefa) Vittorie Udinese 11 - 11 (Serie A) Goals Juventus 161 - 152 (Serie A) - 5 (Coppa Italia) - 3 (Campionato a gironi) - 1 (Spareggio Coppa Uefa) Goals Udinese 67 - 64 (Serie A) - 2 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Spareggio Coppa Uefa) Udinese - Juventus a Udine Serie A Confronti ufficiali 37 Vittorie Juventus 22 (L'ultima il 19.09.2010, 0-4) Pareggi 10 (L'ultimo il 20.03.2004, 0-0) Vittorie Udinese 5 (L'ultima il 03.04.2010, 3-0) Goals Juventus 68 Goals Udinese 28 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro l'Udinese a Udine 11 presenze Del Piero Alessandro 8 Conte Antonio 8 Scirea Gaetano 8 Tacchinardi Alessio 7 Birindelli Alessandro 7 Boniperti Giampiero 7 Cabrini Antonio 7 Trezeguet David Sergio 6 Buffon Gianluigi 6 Camoranesi Mauro German 4 goals Del Piero Alessandro 3 Charles John William 3 Hansen John 3 Hansen Karl Aage 3 Iaquinta Vincenzo 3 Marocchino Domenico 3 Platini Michel 3 Vivolo Pasquale 2 Bettega Roberto 2 Boniperti Giampiero Ultimi confronti diretti 21.09.2005 Serie A Udinese-Juventus 0-1 05.02.2006 Serie A Juventus-Udinese 1-0 16.09.2007 Serie A Juventus-Udinese 0-1 10.02.2008 Serie A Udinese-Juventus 1-2 14.09.2008 Serie A Juventus-Udinese 1-0 28.01.2009 Serie A Udinese-Juventus 2-1 22.11.2009 Serie A Juventus-Udinese 1-0 03.04.2010 Serie A Udinese-Juventus 3-0 19.09.2010 Serie A Udinese-Juventus 0-4 30.01.2011 Serie A Juventus-Udinese 1-2 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 6 - Pareggi 0 - Vittorie Udinese 4 - Goals Juventus 12 - Goals Udinese 9

Serie A Week 1 - 21-12-2011 (6:00 p.m.) - Friuli Stadium - Udine Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Leaders clash in Serie A's lost opening round Dec 20, 2011 Udinese and Juventus meet in a top-of-the-table clash on Wednesday as Italy finally plays what was intended to be the opening round of matches in Serie A. This week's fixtures were due to be played in late August but had to be postponed when the players went on strike in a row over collective rights. The Italian Players' Union (AIC) wanted guarantees that players who were no longer wanted by their clubs would not be forced to train separately from their squads or be forced to move. The clubs wanted their coaching staff to be allowed to make the decision. The two sides eventually reached a compromise and the season kicked off with the second round of games. Few could have imagined at the time that unassuming Udinese's meeting with Juve would have been so significant. Juventus top the table with 33 points from 15 games, two ahead of Udinese and defending champions AC Milan. Although they finished fourth last term, Udinese sold two of their most influential players with Swiss midfielder Gokhan Inler joining Napoli and Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez moving to Barcelona. Coach Francesco Guidolin, who still insists that his team's target is to reach 40 points and avoid relegation, has managed to cover for their absence without any high-profile reinforcements. However, with little strength in depth and heavily dependent on the goals of 34-year-old forward Antonio Di Natale, who started on the substitutes bench in the 2-2 draw with Lazio at the weekend, Udinese's third match in a week could prove taxing. "We've had a battle in Europe and we are the only team in Italy who have to play three matches in six games," said Guidolin. "We have to dose our energies otherwise we'll be exhausted by February." Juventus, meanwhile, have enjoyed their best start to the championship since returning to Serie A following the Calciopoli match-fixing scandal which saw them stripped of the 2005 and 2006 titles and demoted. Having finished seventh in each of the last two seasons, Juve, under new coach Antonio Conte, now enjoy the only remaining unbeaten record in any of Europe's big leagues. Their big worry remains their wayward finishing which saw them settle for a 2-0 win over lowly Novara on Sunday when they could have had a hatful of goals. "We will work a lot on this aspect, in the next games we'll look to capitalise on this more to avoid giving me heart problems," said Conte. "However, I prefer to have this problem rather than others, I'm happy at the way the team work their way through to goal." http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 1 - 21-12-2011 (6:00 p.m.) - Friuli Stadium - Udine Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Udinese ready for Juve test Dec 20, 2011 Udinese coach Francesco Guidolin said his side will not be changing their playing style for their meeting with Serie A leaders Juventus. Guidolin's side have the chance to leapfrog Juventus if they can win their encounter at Stadio Friuli on Wednesday. Despite taking on a team unbeaten in their opening 15 league matches, Guidolin said his side will approach the encounter like they would any other fixture. "We know that tomorrow we're going to play a very important match which closes the year and we know that we'll be facing a very strong team," he said on Tuesday. "We already knew this and now that we're concentrating on them we're realising the strength of Juventus, their skills and personality." "I believe we'll keep our usual attitude and we'll try and put in a good performance. We'll try to use all our remaining energy and hope we'll be able to create difficulties for Juventus." Udinese will be hopeful their defensive record of having conceded just nine goals in 15 matches - the best in the league - will hold them in good stead against the high-flying Juve. Table-toppers Juventus have surprised several pundits with their remarkable start to the campaign, and Guidolin congratulated the club on their success so far. "I take the chance to congratulate Juventus and Antonio Conte, who is doing an extraordinary job," he said. "He deserves his role and the chance he has been given to train a big team. He really deserves it since he is making excellent progress." "I'm not surprised by Juventus' position, since Juventus are a great team." "They had already showed signs of improvement even last year, when they hadn't achieved big results, but this year I can see Juventus improving." "In addition to this, they have players of excellent quality, which makes a very good team." http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 1 - 21-12-2011 (6:00 p.m.) - Friuli Stadium - Udine Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Mauricio Isla: I want to score against Gianluigi Buffon The 23-year-old hopes to put one past the Italy international and is confident his side will perform well against Juve on Wednesday. Dec 20, 2011 Udinese defender Mauricio Isla has revealed that he would love to score against Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon ahead of their top-of-the-table clash on Wednesday. The Chile international also stated that Antonio Conte's men are in for a much harder game than last year's fixture at the Stadio Friuli, when the Old Lady dominated in a 4-0 victory. "I want Buffon in my collection of great goalkeepers I have scored against. I already have Julio Cesar and Casillas amongst others," Isla told Tuttosport. "Last year Juventus beat us 4-0, but this time it will be different. We changed our system just after that setback and we have done very well." The defender also had words of praise for team-mate Antonio Di Natale. "Di Natale is the best player I have trained with." http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 1 - 21-12-2011 (6:00 p.m.) - Friuli Stadium - Udine Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Antonio Conte: We have exceeded all expectations Juventus coach revealed his satisfaction with the results shown by the Old Lady so far, praising the commitment of his players, and also had a word on upcoming opponents Udinese. Dec 20, 2011 Juventus coach Antonio Conte is of the opinion that his team have exceeded all expectations so far this season. The Old Lady sit top of Serie A, courtesy of a 15-game unbeaten run. The Turin-based outfit are yet to taste defeat in the league this season and have a two-point cushion over AC Milan and Udinese. The 42-year-old coach praised his players for their commitment and shared his thoughts about the game against Francesco Guidolin's men on Wednesday. "So far Juve have gone beyond all expectations, including mine and we are in a beautiful moment just now," Conte said at a press conference at Vinovo. "Even though the title is handed out in May and it only matters where we are then, I must say the boys are currently doing something extraordinary. "After 15 rounds the numbers are important and our success has been possible thanks to the efforts of the players, who have embraced my idea of ​​football. The big credit goes to them. "It cannot be considered a surprise that Udinese are challenging AC Milan for the Scudetto after what they achieved last year. We have great respect for them, but we will not go there to roll over as this is foreign to our way of thinking." http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 1 - 21-12-2011 (6:00 p.m.) - Friuli Stadium - Udine Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Guidolin: Title for Milan and Juve Dec 20, 2011 The Scudetto is between Juventus and Milan only, says Francesco Guidolin, ahead of welcoming the Bianconeri to Udine. Udinese are currently alongside Milan on 31 points in the table and just two points behind League-leaders Juve, who visit the Stadio Friuli on Wednesday evening. Such has been the Zebrette’s start to the season - a best ever that has included seven consecutive home wins - there are continuous questions about their ability to mount a title challenge. However, before facing Antonio Conte’s side in the final round of League fixtures before the winter break, Guidolin looked to play down Udinese title assertions. “Without offending the other big teams, for now, the discussion about the League is between Juventus and Milan. It is not a matter that concerns us.” The last two meetings between the two sides in Udine have proven one-sided affairs, from Udinese’s 3-0 win in March 2010 to Juve’s 4-0 win some six months later. “We know that tomorrow we will close the calendar year with a very important match,” commented Guidolin. “We know their qualities, their character. We’ll have our usual profile and we’ll try to play a good game. We’ll bring out everything that’s left, hoping we can contrast them. “Juve are strong everywhere, not only in the midfield but also in defence and attack. They have several alternatives and I want to salute Conte: he deserves the role he’s been given. “I’m seeing the character of the “old” Juve, I think they’re becoming stronger and stronger thanks to their players.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 1 - 21-12-2011 (6:00 p.m.) - Friuli Stadium - Udine Referee: Paolo Tagliavento Di Natale on Juve test Dec 20, 2011 Udinese goal machine Antonio Di Natale feels that Wednesday’s game against Juventus will reveal just how good his side actually are. Udinese have a 100 per cent home record in Serie A this season, but visitors Juve are unbeaten in the top flight. “The game against Antonio Conte’s side will be fundamental to understand what our real ambitions are for the season,” the 34-year-old commented. “If we come away with a win then we will actually get back to the top of the table. This match could be like a massive trampoline for us.” Udinese are joint second in Serie A with Milan, two points shy of the Old Lady, also thanks to Di Natale’s 10 goals in 14 games. Francesco Guidolin’s outfit finished the last campaign in fourth place before selling Alexis Sanchez, Gokhan Inler and Cristian Zapata over the summer. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/