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Serie A Week 18 - 15-1-2012 (3:00 p.m.) 1 - 1 Mirko Vučinić (7') Andrea Cossu (48′) Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: Marco Guida Attendance: 30874‎ Cossu equaliser cancels out Vucinic opener and holds Antonio Conte's side to frustrating draw The Bianconeri met heavy resistance and ultimately they had to settle for a point against Davide Ballardini's plucky side. Jan 15, 2012 Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Cagliari in a surprisingly tight affair in Serie A on Sunday afternoon. A first-half strike by Mirko Vucinic gave Antonio Conte's men an early lead as the Old Lady dominated before the break. Shortly after the restart, however, Andrea Cossu pounced on a mistake in defence by Leonardo Bonucci and fired a powerful shot from outside the box past the helpless Gianluigi Buffon. Juventus tried to fight back, but Cagliari held firm to secure a vital point. The Old Lady showed they meant business right from the start as they constantly pressed Davide Ballardini's side in the early minutes of the game. It was not long before the scoring was opened as Stephan Lichtsteiner made a great run on the right before selflessly teeing up Vucinic, who converted easily from close range. Juventus continued to press after the goal, and nearly made it 2-0 in the 24th minute when a brilliant flick by Claudio Marchisio caught Arturo Vidal by surprise, and the Chilean could not apply a proper finish with only Michael Agazzi to beat. The tempo dropped after the half-hour mark and this allowed Cagliari a few chances to threaten Buffon's goal. The visitors had two penalty shouts turned down and they were slowly gaining momentum. The restart saw Juve switch to a rather sluggish pace, and this was soon punished by Ballardini's men. In the 47th minute a cross by Joaquin Larrivey was poorly cleared by Bonucci into the path of Cossu, who took a couple of steps before firing an unstoppable shot past Buffon and into the corner of the net. The Old Lady looked devoid of answers to Cagliari's brave comeback, and hardly created opportunities until late in the second period. In the 76th minute Vucinic was released in a decent position on the left, but blasted horribly over the bar, much to the dismay of the home fans. Moments later Cagliari were in trouble again, but Agazzi came to the rescue, parrying a header from substitute Alessandro Del Piero, following a free-kick by Andrea Pirlo. Juventus threw everything forward in the final minutes of the game, and substitute Milos Krasic was given the chance to make himself a hero, but dragged his shot from the edge of the area woefully wide with the goal at his mercy. Following this result, Juventus are first in the standings with 38 points, but could be leapfrogged by AC Milan later tonight if Massimiliano Allegri's men manage to defeat Inter in the Milanese derby. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 18 - 15-1-2012 (3:00 p.m.) - Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: Marco Guida Line-ups: Juventus-Cagliari Jan 15, 2012 Mirko Vucinic and Alessandro Matri lead the way against Cagliari, as Paolo De Ceglie replaces Giorgio Chiellini for Juventus. The Bianconeri aim to break away at the top of the table this weekend, hoping to take advantage of tonight’s Milan derby. New buy Marco Borriello is on the bench for the first time since his loan move from Roma and wears shirt number 23, but it is Simone Pepe, Vucinic and ex-Cagliari striker Matri who start in the 4-3-3 system. De Ceglie gets a rare chance to shine in place of the suspended Chiellini. Emanuele Giaccherini and Fabio Quagliarella are injured, the latter undergoing surgery for a fractured cheekbone this week. Cagliari are fresh from a surprise 3-0 win over Genoa, but no opponent has scored at the Juventus Stadium since Fiorentina on October 25. The Sardinians are without Gabriele Perico, Nene and Sebastian Eriksson, but Joaquin Larrivey gets the starting spot along with Victor Ibarbo and Andrea Cossu. This is their first game since selling Davide Biondini to Genoa. Juventus: Buffon; De Ceglie, Barzagli, Bonucci, Lichtsteiner; Marchisio, Pirlo, Vidal; Pepe, Matri, Vucinic Juventus bench:Storari, Sorensen, Marrone, Estigarribia, Krasic, Borriello, Del Piero. Cagliari: Agazzi; Pisano, Canini, Astori, Agostini; Dessena, Ekdal, Nainggolan; Cossu; Larrivey, Ibarbo. Cagliari bench: Avramov, Ariaudo, Gozzi, Conti, Ceppelini, Thiago Ribeiro, El Kabir http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 18 - 15-1-2012 (3:00 p.m.) - Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: Marco Guida Ballardini fears Juve Stadium Jan 15, 2012 Davide Ballardini tells Cagliari they don’t just have to battle Juventus this afternoon, but also the fiery atmosphere in Turin. “We will need a fantastic performance in terms of focus, concentration and intensity,” said the Coach. “It also requires a high level of quality, so basically an almost perfect match, but we are in good shape and will try to do what we know that we can.” The Sardinians are fresh from a storming 3-0 victory over Genoa, though they take on a still unbeaten Juve. “The Bianconeri have great potential and are going through an amazing period of form. Not playing in Europe is an advantage, plus on home turf they have the extra weapon of the crowd in the Juventus Stadium. “In all honesty, I cannot see any weak points in the team. Without doubt if I could take away one element, it would be their stadium. The fans are their 12th man.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 18 - 15-1-2012 (3:00 p.m.) - Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: Marco Guida Marco Borriello starts as substitute for Juventus ahead of Cagliari clash The new signing from Roma could make his Old Lady debut from the bench against the Sardinians, as coach Antonio Conte makes two further changes from the win at Lecce. Jan 15, 2012 Juventus have given new striker Marco Borriello a place on the substitute's bench for the visit of Cagliari on Sunday. The Roma loanee was not present in the Bianconeri's last match - a 1-0 victory over Lecce last weekend - but he could be in line for a home debut at Juventus Stadium as he prepares to play second fiddle to Alessandro Matri, who starts in place of Fabio Quagliarella. Additionally, one other change is seen in defence, as the suspended Giorgio Chiellini is replaced by Paolo De Ceglie at left-back. Meanwhile, for the visitors Cagliari, an unchanged lineup from the emphatic 3-0 win over Genoa has been named by Davide Ballardini. The teams are as follows: Juventus (4-3-3): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, De Ceglie; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pepe, Matri, Vucinic Subs: Storari, Sorensen, Marrone, Estigarribia, Krasic, Del Piero, Borriello Cagliari (4-3-1-2): Agazzi; Pisano, Canini, Astori, Agostini; Dessena, Ekdal, Nainggolan; Cossu; Larrivey, Ibarbo Subs: Avramov, Ariaudo, Gozzi, Conti, Ceppelini, El Kabir, Thiago Ribeiro http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Vendete Krasic!

Altro passaggio di Pirlo al portiere sardo

Lo faremo un goal in 5 minuti?

Del Piero e Borriello in fuorigioco.

Una decina di minuti per Borriello per il primo goal in bianconero

Esordisce Borriello

Che occasione

Naingolan ha imparato a fare la sceneggiata

Serie A - 18^ Giornata - Andata - 15-1-2012 (ore 15:00) - Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Marco Guida Confronti ufficiali 70 - 62 (Serie A) - 6 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Coppa Uefa) Vittorie Juventus 30 - 28 (Serie A) - 2 (Coppa Italia) Pareggi 26 - 23 (Serie A) - 3 (Coppa Italia) Vittorie Cagliari 14 - 11 (Serie A) - 1 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Coppa Uefa) Goals Juventus 86 - 77 (Serie A) - 8 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Coppa Uefa) Goals Cagliari 61 - 53 (Serie A) - 5 (Coppa Italia) - 3 (Coppa Uefa) Juventus - Cagliari a Torino - Serie A Confronti ufficiali 31 Vittorie Juventus 18 (L'ultima il 26.09.2010, 4-2) Pareggi 11 (L'ultimo il 03.02.2008, 1-1) Vittorie Cagliari 2 (L'ultima il 31.01.2009, 2-3) Goals Juventus 51 Goals Cagliari 25 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro il Cagliari a Torino 10 presenze Del Piero Alessandro 10 Furino Giuseppe 10 Salvadore Sandro 9 Cuccureddu Antonello 8 Bettega Roberto 8 Zoff Dino 7 Anastasi Pietro 7 Causio Franco 6 Anzolin Roberto 6 Capello Fabio 4 goals Anastasi Pietro 4 Causio Franco 4 Trezeguet David Sergio 3 Del Piero Alessandro 3 Krasic Milos 3 Nedved Pavel 2 Inzaghi Filippo 2 Menichelli Giampaolo 2 Ravanelli Fabrizio 1 Appiah Stephen Ultimi confronti diretti 11.12.2005 Serie A Juventus-Cagliari 4-0 15.04.2006 Serie A Cagliari-Juventus 1-1 02.09.2007 Serie A Cagliari-Juventus 2-3 03.02.2008 Serie A Juventus-Cagliari 1-1 21.09.2008 Serie A Cagliari-Juventus 0-1 31.01.2009 Serie A Juventus-Cagliari 2-3 29.11.2009 Serie A Cagliari-Juventus 2-0 11.04.2010 Serie A Juventus-Cagliari 1-0 26.09.2010 Serie A Juventus-Cagliari 4-2 05.02.2011 Serie A Cagliari-Juventus 1-3 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 6 - Pareggi 2 - Vittorie Cagliari 2 - Goals Juventus 20 - Goals Cagliari 12

Serie A Week 18 - 15-1-2012 (3:00 p.m.) - Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: Marco Guida Match Preview Juventus need to claim maximum points against Cagliari in order to maintain their chances of gaining Serie A leadership. Jan 14, 2012 With AC Milan up against Inter Milan in the Derby della Madonnina on Sunday, a Juventus victory over Cagliari could possibly see them overtake the league leaders into first-place of the Serie A. After 17 rounds of the competition, Juventus find themselves with 37 points, the same number of points as the Italian champions, but with an inferior goal-difference. With Udinese just two points astray the three points are essential for Antonio Conte's side. Juventus come into the clash in fine form, after having notched up 20 points in their last eight games, with 18 goals in favour and only five goals against. A victory over Cagliari would allow La Vecchia Signora to extend their winning streak to five matches at the Juventus Stadium. Conte has been forced into making two changes from the side that barely scraped a 1-0 victory over Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare last weekend, with Alessandro Matri replacing the injured Fabio Quagliarella and Paolo De Ceglie in for the suspended Giorgio Chiellini. Juventus will likely approach the game with a 4-3-3 formation, with Matri, Simone Pepe and Mirko Vucinic being Conte's desired three-man attack. Juve have depth in all sectors of the field, and this is much of the reason why they have remained unbeaten this season. Cagliari, on the other hand, will remain with an identical side as to the one that hammered Genoa 3-0 last weekend. The South American contingent of Joaquin Larrivey and Victor Ibarbo will form their strike-partnership. Both players were on target in the win against Genoa. Juventus have a favourable history over Cagliari, with a total of 18 triumphs, 11 draws and a mere 2 losses. They have scored 51 goals altogether and have only conceded 25. Furthermore, La Vecchia Signora have lost only two of their last 14 meetings with the Sardinians. Since beating Juventus twice in 2009, Cagliari have lost their last three games, with the last coming in February of 2011, when they suffered a 3-1 defeat at the Stadio Comunale Sant'Elia. Juventus know that if they manage to claim the three points against Cagliari on Sunday it will significantly increase their chances of winning the Serie A championship for a record 28th (30th) time, and the first since the 2002-03 season. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 18 - 15-1-2012 (3:00 p.m.) - Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: Marco Guida Serie A Preview Jan 14, 2012 Alessandro Matri haunted former club Cagliari the last time Juventus faced the Sardinians in Serie A. It was February 5, 2011, and the Italian striker netted twice in the Old Lady’s 3-1 away victory just days after he completed his move to Turin. Matri was again on target last weekend when, after coming off the bench, he struck from close range to seal a vital 1-0 win at Lecce. The Bianconeri’s overall performances may not have been too special, but the win ensured that they remained joint top of the standings with Milan. While the Rossoneri face a tricky derby against in-form Inter at the weekend, Juventus could theoretically take control of the standings on their own when Cagliari visit the Juventus Stadium. But they’ll have to record a victory to do so. Juve, still unbeaten this term, have won their last four home games and last conceded in Turin back in Week 9’s 2-1 victory over Fiorentina. They’ve also collected three clean sheets in a row which mean they’ve shut out opponents in six of their last eight top-flight matches. Boss Antonio Conte is set to field a 4-3-3 system, but he does have some selection problems. Giorgio Chiellini is suspended which should see Paolo De Ceglie begin at left-back. Matri is expected to start as Fabio Quagliarella is sidelined with a fractured cheekbone, while new boy Marco Borriello could come off the bench. Cagliari, who haven’t won on the road since December 4’s 1-0 at Catania, are a pretty inconsistent outfit. The Rossoblu have won just five of their 17 games this term, but the 3-0 thumping of Genoa last week raised a few eyebrows. Especially as the side hadn’t scored more than one goal in a League game since the Week 6 2-0 win against Lecce. Boss Davide Ballardini should field a 4-3-1-2, but he has a few injury concerns – including captain Daniele Conti. He’ll have to prove his fitness if he is to feature. If he doesn’t make it then former Juve player Albin Ekdal may get a start. Historically speaking, Juventus have dominated this Serie A fixture with 18 wins, 11 draws and just two losses. Saying that, the second Cagliari win came as recently as January 2009 when Davide Biondini, Jeda and Matri scored in a 3-2 win. Keep an eye on: Marco Borriello (Juventus) – Criticised by some sections of the support for allegedly turning down a move to Juventus in 2010, the loan arrival from Roma will want to quickly get any doubting supporters on his side. Last season: Juventus 4-2 Cagliari Form guide: Juventus (W D W D W) Cagliari (W D L L W) Stat fact: In the last 10 Serie A meetings here, Juventus have smashed in 24 goals to Cagliari’s 11. Juve have won seven of those ties and lost one. Juventus (probable): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, De Ceglie; Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio; Pepe, Matri, Vucinic Cagliari (probable): Agazzi; Pisano, Canini, Astori, Agostini; Dessena, Ekdal, Nainggolan; Cossu; Larrivey, Ibardo http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 18 - 15-1-2012 (3:00 p.m.) - Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: Marco Guida Serie A Preview Jan 14, 2012 Marco Borriello has vowed to prove his worth to the Juventus fans if he features in tomorrow's Serie A clash with Cagliari. The 29-year-old was given a hostile reception last weekend by the Juve faithful, who unveiled a banner describing the striker, who had previously turned down the opportunity of a permanent move to Turin, as a "mercenary". "I have great respect for Juve fans and I will do all I can to earn their trust," he said. "I am aware that I have joined a group where there is a lot of competition for places. "But the important thing is that all of us give our all for the good of Juventus. "No one has promised me anything but I want to do well and earn a regular place in the team. "I want to be an additional weapon for this club even though the coach will have the final say as to who plays." Borriello has another motivation to do well with the Turin giants as Juve have an option to make his move permanent in the summer. "I also want to convince the Juve executives to acquire my rights at the end of the season," he said. Unbeaten Juve know they could take over sole possession of first place if they beat Cagliari and AC Milan fail to take all three points against Inter this weekend. The Bianconeri are level on 37 points with Serie A leaders Milan. Cagliari have won just two of their 31 league encounters at Juventus over the years, but coach Davide Ballardini is optimistic the team can build on last weekend's 3-0 win over Genoa. That result ended a three-game winless run for Cagliari and lifted them to 10th in the standings. "This result was a big boost in confidence in view of our game at Juventus," Ballardini said. "We had failed to score in our previous three games and my players were hungry to get a result and produce a solid display in front of our home fans. "Now we need to show the same attitude in Turin, knowing we face a very tough opponent." Juve will be without suspended defender Giorgio Chiellini and injured striker Fabio Quagliarella this weekend. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 18 - 15-1-2012 (3:00 p.m.) - Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: Marco Guida Serie A Preview The Old Lady were forced to endure a difficult 90 minutes at Lecce last weekend despite their win, but will hope the Sardinians prove to be a less challenging proposition. Jan 14, 2012 PROBABLE LINE-UPS JUVENTUS Buffon Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, De Ceglie Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio Pepe, Matri, Vucinic CAGLIARI Agazzi Pisano, Canini, Astori, Agostini Dessena, Ekdal, Nainggolan Cossu Larrivey, Ibarbo Antonio Conte is expected to make just two changes from the side that struggled to a 1-0 victory over Lecce last week as Fabio Quagliarella and Giorgio Chiellini are set to be replaced by Alessandro Matri and Paolo De Ceglie. Quagliarella picked up a facial injury during the win at the Via del Mare and will come as unwelcome news to the forward, who failed to take advantage of a rare opportunity to lead the line for the Bianconeri. Meanwhile, Chiellini's yellow card means he is suspended for the encounter. For the visitors Cagliari, an unchanged line-up is in the offing from the resounding 3-0 win against Genoa last weekend. However, Rui Sampaio, Gabriele Perico, Nene and Sebastian Eriksson remain on the sidelines. DID YOU KNOW? - Juventus have won their last three meetings with Cagliari in Serie A. - Also, the Old Lady have lost just two of their last 14 games against the Sardinians. - Striker Alessandro Matri has scored six goals over the last five meetings between these two teams. - Juve are the only side from Europe's top five leagues to still be unbeaten at this stage of the season. - Their victory over Genoa last Sunday ended a three-match winless streak. - The Sardinians have won just one of their last five games away from home. Head to Head Serie A - Feb 5, 2011 - Cagliari 1 - Juventus 3 Serie A - Sep 26, 2010 - Juventus 4 - Cagliari 2 Serie A - Apr 11, 2010 - Juventus 1 - Cagliari 0 Serie A - Nov 29, 2009 - Cagliari 2 - Juventus 0 Serie A - Jan 31, 2009 - Juventus 2 - Cagliari 3 Last Five Matches Juventus Jan 8, 2012 - Lecce 0 - Juventus 1 - Serie A Jan 5, 2012 - Al Hilal 1 - Juventus 7 - Friendly Dec 21, 2011 - Udinese 0 Juventus 0 - Serie A Dec 18, 2011 - Juventus 2 - Novara 0 - Serie A Dec 12, 2011 - Roma 1 - Juventus 1 - Serie A Cagliari Jan 8, 2012 - Cagliari 3 - Genoa 0 - Serie A Dec 20, 2011 - Cagliari 0 - AC Milan 2 - Serie A Dec 17, 2011 - Chievo 2 - Cagliari 0 - Serie A Dec 11, 2011 - Cagliari 0 - Parma 0 - Serie A Dec 4, 2011 - Catania 0 - Cagliari 1 - Serie A Players to Watch Andrea Pirlo The former Inter and Milan midfielder has been a revelation since moving to Turin in the summer, and Juve are a better side when he is on form and dictating play. He will look to maintain his excellent form in the second half of the season. Radja Nainggolan One of the most talked-about talents in Serie A at the moment, and one of his suitors is apparently Sunday's opposition. The 23-year-old will be out to prove his ability by shooting down his admirers. Prediction Juventus remain unbeaten so far this season and in order to maintain pressure on Milan and the other sides around them, a fixture such as this will be one they will be expecting to win. Editor's Prediction Juventus 2 - 0 Cagliari http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 18 - 15-1-2012 (3:00 p.m.) - Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: Marco Guida Borriello gets first Juve call Jan 14, 2012 Marco Borriello has received his first call-up in the Juventus squad for Sunday’s game against Cagliari. The striker arrived on loan from Roma during the transfer window, but was struggling with a previous injury. Borriello has now recovered and is in the side to face Cagliari on Sunday afternoon, although Emanuele Giaccherini is out with a back problem. Giorgio Chiellini is not in the team because he must sit out a one-match ban. Juventus squad: 1 Buffon, 5 Pazienza, 7 Pepe, 8 Marchisio, 10 Del Piero, 11 De Ceglie, 13 Manninger, 14 Vucinic, 15 Barzagli, 17 Elia, 19 Bonucci, 21 Pirlo, 22 Vidal, 23 Borriello, 26 Lichtsteiner, 27 Krasic, 28 Estigarribia, 30 Storari, 32 Matri, 33 Sorensen, 34 Marrone http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 18 - 15-1-2012 (3:00 p.m.) - Juventus Arena - Turin Referee: Marco Guida‎ Conte: 'Take nothing for granted' Jan 14, 2012 Antonio Conte urges Juventus to ignore the Milan derby and focus on getting their result against Cagliari. “Nothing can be taken for granted.” The Bianconeri are currently joint Serie A leaders with Milan, but that could change with the Rossoneri facing Inter on Sunday night. “Our first thought must be towards winning on Sunday against a side in great shape who are fresh from a 3-0 victory over Genoa,” warned the Coach. “Nothing can be taken for granted, so let us try to be three points in front on Sunday evening rather than one. Then we’ll see what happens. “We do not consider ourselves the ‘anti-Milan’ or the only team who can challenge them for the Scudetto. The certainty is that the reigning champions are the favourites followed by others, including Juve, who can fight. “Do not forget our mission this season is to get back to battling for prestigious titles. Clearly the media finds a Juventus-Milan duel to be a tasty proposition, but it is too early to talk about that. We’re not even at the midway stage of the campaign and can only consolidate what we are doing. “We’re also aware that our opponents have changed in the way they approach us. Juventus are no longer a surprise and teams put in the performance of their lives against us. On the one hand that is gratifying, but on the other it means more difficulties.” Conte confirmed Paolo De Ceglie is likely to start at left-back due to Giorgio Chiellini’s ban against Cagliari. “We have a certainty in De Ceglie. With the new system he has often found himself on the bench, but he gives me guarantees and he’ll play on Sunday. It’s inevitable I’ll try other alternatives, like Marcelo Estigarribia, for facing very defensive opponents.” Marco Borriello could also feature, or at least be called up for the first time since joining on loan from Roma, although the ultras have been extremely hostile to his arrival. “Marco has only been training with us for a week, so his physical fitness is not yet up to the level of his teammates,” added Conte. “I haven’t decided yet whether to call him for this game. “I understand the fans are upset, but we have made it very clear Borriello never turned down the Juventus shirt. Therefore I expect everyone to stick together, both inside and outside the squad, because we are still under construction. I’m convinced our fans will embrace us, becoming once again the 12th man.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Gioca nella serie A francese, Alberto, nella squadra del Brest.

Ve lo immaginate ... Stadio mr. Bin.