Socrates

Pjanic ammonito

Quagliarella va a scaldarsi

Serie A Week 15 - 12-12-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Daniele Orsato HT: Roma thank Vidal howler! Dec 12, 2011 Roma are leading Juventus at the break thanks to Daniele De Rossi – and an astonishing Arturo Vidal howler! Luis Enrique was under increasing pressure after two consecutive defeats, but also had a crisis on his hands with Bojan Krkic, Fernando Gago and Juan all suspended following their red cards against Fiorentina. They were joined by the injured Marco Cassetti, David Pizarro, Simon Kjaer, Fabio Borini and Nicolas Burdisso. Francesco Totti and Pablo Daniel Osvaldo returned, but Daniele De Rossi was re-routed into central defence for 19-year-old youth team midfielder Federico Viviani to make his debut. Juventus missed ex-Roma star Mirko Vucinic, replaced by Marcelo Estigarribia. This match was also the first ever in Serie A to be transmitted in 3D in Italy. Roma took the lead thanks to an astonishing howler on a corner. Totti chipped a cross for De Rossi’s weak volley from nine yards, which Arturo Vidal was all ready to clear off the line, but incredibly missed and allowed it to roll meekly into the net! Maarten Stekelenburg stuck out a hand to beat away a swerving Alessandro Matri shot, then Leonardo Bonucci’s free header was well wide. Rodrigo Taddei copied Vidal’s fresh-air clearance, this time outside the box, and Stekelenburg rescued him with a tough save on Estigarribia. Vidal’s shot on the volley whistled past the far post, then Matri tried to go through the entire Roma defence until Gabriel Heinze eventually made a crunching tackle. Vidal’s reverse pass released Simone Pepe, but the finish was straight at Stekelenburg. Andrea Pirlo placed a free kick beneath the wall, but without the power needed to beat the goalkeeper. Roma 1-0 Juventus (Half-Time) Scorers: De Rossi 6' Roma: Stekelenburg; Taddei, De Rossi, Heinze, Jose Angel; Pjanic, Viviani, Greco; Lamela, Totti, Osvaldo Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Estigarribia, Matri, Pepe Ref: Orsato http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Per Totti, la Juve é una delle squadre piú forti d'Europa!

La Roma chiude il primo tempo incredibilmente in vantaggio.

Altra occasione Heinze salva ancora

Formidabile Vidal

Sbaglia anche Pirlo

Vidal, Pepe, para Stekelenburg

Vidal quasi goal

Male Matri finora

Siamo leziosi. Non va bene.

Taddei non é un difensore e purtroppo Estigarribia non é un attaccante.

Ecco perché lo chiamano Forrest Gump.

Grande Andrea

Difesa della Roma in bambola ma noi non ne apprfittiamo

Incredibile goal di De Rossi

Heinze cade e scalcia il guadalinee

La Roma con un centrocampo giovanissimo contro gente come Pirlo, Vidal e Marchisio ... Luis Enrique é incomprensibile.

Roma (4-3-1-2): Stekelenburg; Taddei, De Rossi, Heinze, Josè Angel; Pjanic, Viviani, Greco; Lamela, Totti, Osvaldo. Subs: Curci, Cicinho, Rosi, Simplicio, Perrotta, Caprari, Borriello. Juventus (4-3-3): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pepe, Matri, Estigarribia. Subs: Storari, Pazienza, De Ceglie, Elia, Giaccherini, Del Piero, Quagliarella.

Serie A Week 15 - 12-12-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Daniele Orsato Francesco Totti starts in attack for Roma in Monday's Serie A clash versus Juventus The inspirational captain features in the starting XI for Luis Enrique's side, while Antonio Conte's visitors go with Pepe, Matri and Estigarribia in a three-pronged attack. Dec 12, 2011 Francesco Totti will start up front for Roma in Monday night's crucial Serie A clash versus Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico. The veteran captain is joined by Pablo Osvaldo in attack, with Erik Lamela operating in behind in a 4-3-1-2 formation. In midfield, starlet Federico Viviani will be given the opportunity to showcase his talents as Luis Enrique shows faith in the 19-year-old. For Juventus, who are searching for victory to retake top spot from Udinese in the standings, have opted for Pepe, Alessandro Matri and Marcelo Estigarribia to lead the line in the 4-3-3. Roma (4-3-1-2): Stekelenburg; Taddei, De Rossi, Heinze, Josè Angel; Pjanic, Viviani, Greco; Lamela, Totti, Osvaldo. Subs: Curci, Cicinho, Rosi, Simplicio, Perrotta, Caprari, Borriello. Juventus (4-3-3): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pepe, Matri, Estigarribia. Subs: Storari, Pazienza, De Ceglie, Elia, Giaccherini, Del Piero, Quagliarella. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 15 - 12-12-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Daniele Orsato Line-ups: New Roma faces Juve Dec 12, 2011 Luis Enrique reshuffles with Francesco Totti starting and Daniele De Rossi at centre-back against Juventus this evening. Serie A Week 15 concludes with the 19.45 UK time kick-off at the Stadio Olimpico between the unbeaten Bianconeri and Giallorossi in crisis. It has been a difficult few weeks for Roma, who have lost two on the bounce and saw fans protest at the train station on their return from the 3-0 defeat to Fiorentina. Because of red cards in that game, Juan, Fernando Gago and Bojan Krkic are all suspended. They join the injured Marco Cassetti, David Pizarro, Simon Kjaer, Fabio Borini and Nicolas Burdisso. Totti has now recovered from his injury and is thrown back into the starting XI with Erik Lamela and the returning Pablo Daniel Osvaldo. De Rossi has to be used at centre-back to fill the gaps, while Rodrigo Taddei is again used as a full-back. Youth team player Federico Viviani is thrown in for his full Serie A debut in midfield, aged just 19. Juventus will be joint top of the table with a point, though a win would put them ahead of Udinese. The only absentee is ex-Roma striker Mirko Vucinic, who is replaced by Marcelo Estigarribia in the trident with Simone Pepe and Alessandro Matri. Roma: Stekelenburg; Taddei, De Rossi, Heinze, Josè Angel; Pjanic, Viviani, Greco; Lamela, Totti, Osvaldo Roma bench: Lobont, Cicinho, Rosi, Simplicio, Perrotta, Caprari, Borriello Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Estigarribia, Matri, Pepe Juventus bench: Storari, Pazienza, De Ceglie, Elia, Giaccherini, Del Piero, Quagliarella http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 15 - 12-12-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Daniele Orsato Luis Enrique insists Roma will be ready Dec 12, 2011 Roma Coach Luis Enrique insists his side will be ready for the arrival of so far undefeated Juventus tonight at the Stadio Olimpico. The encounter will be the first ever Serie A game to be shown in 3D ensuring an added anticipation of the encounter between two of the peninsulas giants. The former Barcelona star speaking to the press ahead of the match was quick to praise Juventus and explain why his side must be ready. “Juve are incredibly strong, along with Milan, they have the possibility of winning the championship. They’re yet to lose and for us this must be an added incentive, just like playing at the Stadio Olimpico. We must give our maximum otherwise it will be difficult, we’ll take to the field without fear.” Enrique also spoke of the disappointing previous fixture in Florence where his side were comfortably beaten: "It’s normal that when things don’t go well people look for the culprit, I’ve always said that I’m the most responsible. Analysing the game in Florence, I saw a team that, even when playing with less men, continued to impose their game and take risks." http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 15 - 12-12-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Daniele Orsato Conte praises Luis Enrique Dec 12, 2011 Juventus coach Antonio Conte has hailed the work of Roma's Luis Enrique suggesting that their are similarities to the projects both men are undertaking. The Spaniard has faced a far more turbulent opening to his tenure than Conte has faced in Turin but this was not reflected in the words of the Juventus legend. He told Juventus.com : “In my opinion, Luis Enrique’s doing a great job. I see similarities between Roma and Juventus, for the way in which they both set up and look to take the game to their opponents. Roma have a style of play that I’m a big fan of.” Conte also looked to explain why it will be a difficult test for his side unbeaten side as they look to return to the top of Serie A. “The Roma encounter represents an important testing ground. We must be prepared for the many difficulties that we will come up against. They’ll be aggressive and look to dictate the play. The game will be a meeting of the two sides who, along with Milan, have the most possession of the ball in the championship.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 15 - 12-12-2011 (8:45 p.m.) - Olimpico Stadium - Rome Referee: Daniele Orsato Slumping Roma vs Juventus Dec 12, 2011 Another exciting match is upon on us Monday when two of the historically best teams in Italy collide in the country’s capital, as Juventus travel to face Roma. This will be the Old Lady’s fifth game in a little over two weeks. Juventus are coming in with blistering form as they continue to get positive results. Roma on the other hand are coming in after a run of poor results and will surely be looking to please the home crowd with a win against the league leaders. This will also be a historic match as it will be the first Serie A match televised in 3D. The atmosphere will surely be intense as there is not a lot of love between the two teams. Looking past the long-standing rivalry, the recent history has put these teams on a new parallel as both teams came into this season hoping to erase last year’s performance. Last season was seen as a disappointment for both clubs as Roma finished 6th on the table, one ahead of Juventus. This summer saw each club go through various changes. Both clubs brought in young managers, 41 year old Luis Enrique and 42-year-old Antonio Conte, as well as a number of new players. However where Juventus have found nothing but success, Roma have been quite opposite. Home will be a welcomed site for Luis Enrique’s men. This season has been a turbulent one as the new look Roma have yet to find consistency. They are coming back home after two consecutive road losses, 2-0 at Udinese and 3-0 at Fiorentina. There has been a lot of pressure on the new coach and new ownership to return Roma to greatness or at least show the fans that they are capable of competing with the better teams. Expect the fans to be very animated in this game. Roma supporters are some of the most passionate around and they can alter the outcome of a game. The team will need the fans if they hope to win the match on Monday. They have only one win against teams in the top half of the table this season. As bad as things are there still much hope for the team with much potential. However don’t expect this to be the game for everything to click, Enrique will be without some key defenders. Simon Kjaer, Marco Cassetti, Nicolas Burdisso, David Pizarro, and Fabio Borini will all be absent meaning the young coach will have to do some serious tampering with his defense. The good news is that top scorer, Pablo Osvaldo returns after being suspended for punching a teammate. Juventus come into the capital after a shortened break due to a mid week clash with Bologna in the Coppa Italia. That shouldn’t affect the team as most of the regular starters did not play. By now, everyone knows what to expect as Antonio Conte has found his formula and will have no need to change it. The big loss will be Mirko Vucinic as the winger picked up an injury and will not be featured against his former team. Surely he would have liked to silence the Roma fans as he labeled them as one of the reasons for his departure. Andrea Pirlo returns to the starting line-up after serving a suspension last week against Cesena. The Coppa Italia clash did give a look at some other Juventus players who hadn’t normally played and the performance of some may alter how Conte will make his subs. Giaccherini and Del Piero both played very well and Elijero Elia seemed to hit a stride towards the end so Conte may look to feature those players in the second half. Luis Enrique will have a handful figuring out his defense as he will most likely pull a midfielder back to take the position, possibly De Rossi or Perrotta. Conte has no such issues, as Estigarribia will easily slide in up front for Vucinic. Probable Starting XI AS Roma: Stekelenburg; Rosi, De Rossi, Heinze, Taddei; Perrotta, Viviani, Pjanic; Totti; Osvaldo, Lamela Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Pirlo, Marchisio, Vidal; Estigarribia, Matri, Pepe. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/