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Buffon: Juventus have 'a desire to surprise, to sweat, to exact revenge' The goalkeeper has commented on his side's unbeaten run this season, which has led the Old Lady to the top of the table, emphasising hard work as the key. Jan 19, 2012 Italy international goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes that Juventus' success is down to motivation and the mindset that coach Antonio Conte has brought to the side. Partly due to Buffon's excellent form, Juve reside first in Serie A and have not lost a single match throughout the season in the campaign. Speaking to Juventus' official website, the shot-stopper notes that just a short while ago, this would be less noteworthy: "Now it's something new, but up until a few years ago we were used to a situation like this, and it's nice to find ourselves here again." After years in the Calcio wilderness following relegation to Serie B and finding their feet again in Serie A, Juventus are finally looking like possible Scudetto contenders, which Buffon attributes to his team's mentality. "We're managing to do it thanks to the desire to surprise, to sweat, and to exact revenge," he said. "It's true that the defence is doing well, but that's thanks to the work of the whole team who press the opposition."

Serie A - 19^ Giornata - 21-1-2012 (ore 20:45) - Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia - Bergamo Arbitro: Domenico Celi Confronti ufficiali 112 - 98 (Serie A) - 12 (Coppa Italia) - 2 (Campionato a gironi) Vittorie Juventus 56 - 52 (Serie A) - 3 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Campionato a gironi) Pareggi 42 - 35 (Serie A) - 6 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Campionato a gironi) Vittorie Atalanta 14 - 11 (Serie A) - 3 (Coppa Italia) Goals Juventus 202 - 176 (Serie A) - 23 (Coppa Italia) - 3 (Campionato a gironi) Goals Atalanta 99 - 81 (Serie A) - 17 (Coppa Italia) - 1 (Campionato a gironi) Atalanta - Juventus Serie A a Bergamo Giocate: 49 Vittorie Juventus: 21 (l'ultima il 07.11.2009, 2-5) Pareggi: 21 (l'ultimo il 02.02.2003, 1-1) Vittorie Atalanta: 7 (l'ultima il 03.02.2001, 2-1) Goals Juventus: 79 Goals Atalanta: 48 Giocatori con più presenze e goals contro l'Atalanta a Bergamo in Serie A dal 1929/1930 12 presenze Boniperti Giampiero 9 Leoncini Gianfranco 8 Del Piero Alessandro 8 Salvadore Sandro 8 Viola Giovanni 7 Castano Ernesto 7 Del Sol Luis Cascajares 7 Muccinelli Ermes 7 Parola Carlo 7 Sarti Benito 9 goals Boniperti Giampiero 6 Del Piero Alessandro 6 Sivori Omar Enrique 3 Hansen John 2 Anastasi Pietro 2 Astorri Mario 2 Baggio Roberto 2 Banfi Raul 2 Carapellese Riccardo 2 Muccinelli Ermes Ultimi confronti diretti 19.09.2004 Serie A Juventus-Atalanta 2-0 19.11.2004 Coppa Italia Atalanta-Juventus 2-0 13.01.2005 Coppa Italia Juventus-Atalanta 3-3 30.01.2005 Serie A Atalanta-Juventus 1-2 09.12.2007 Serie A Juventus-Atalanta 1-0 20.04.2008 Serie A Atalanta-Juventus 0-4 21.12.2008 Serie A Atalanta-Juventus 1-3 17.05.2009 Serie A Juventus-Atalanta 2-2 07.11.2009 Serie A Atalanta-Juventus 2-5 28.03.2010 Serie A Juventus-Atalanta 2-1 Giocate 10 - Vittorie Juventus 7 - Pareggi 2 - Vittorie Atalanta 1 - Goals Juventus 24 - Goals Atalanta 12

Serie A Week 19 - 21-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium - Bergamo Referee: Domenico Celi Mid-Season Fears Jan 19, 2012 January 2010, four points collected from a possible fifteen. January 2011, four points collected from a possible fifteen. January 2012, four points collected from a possible six. By this point, the reoccurring theme becomes apparent. With three games remaining this month, the Bianconeri will attempt to achieve something they have failed to do in the past two years, obtain more than four points in January. Following a disappointing home draw with Cagliari, coupled with an equally disappointing second-half performance, do Antonio Conte’s men risk coming close to repeating history? Unfortunately my name isn’t Marty McFly, and predicting the future is beyond my abilities. However, what is certain is that Juve have some sort of mental obstruction when playing a club with the Rossoblu colours. Cagliari followed the example set by Bologna and Genoa in holding the Bianconeri to a share of the spoils in Turin, which at the sound of the full-time whistle was set to ruin the weekend of all those who have an affinity for the league leaders. Come Sunday night however, Juve found themselves a point ahead of nearest rivals Milan after their Derby della Madonnina defeat. This Saturday presents the tricky trip to Bergamo, where Juventus will attempt to become only the second team this season to inflict defeat on Atalanta at home. Giorgio Chiellini returns from suspension, to fortify a defence that has conceded just six goals away from home all season, three of those coming in the same game in Naples. Undoubtedly this weekend will be a tough task, a sentiment echoed by Stephan Lichtsteiner; “Against Atalanta it will not be easy, as the Bergamo side have performed excellently at home. We will have to be aggressive, play to our pace of the game and stay alert in defence.” Astonishingly, Juve have failed to record back-to-back victories since late November, with victory over Palermo followed up with all three points at the Stadio Olimpico against Lazio. It’s this stuttering stop-start form that could permanently jeopardise their Scudetto ambitions, with the likes of Milan and Inter putting together title-winning runs of victories. It comes as no surprise that the Nerazzurri are back in the mix, and they will almost certainly be in the running come the end of the season. However, history suggests Conte should have little to fear on Saturday, although every game represents a new challenge. Unbeaten in their last five clashes with Atalanta, the Old Lady has four wins and a draw, including 5-2 and 4-0 wins in Bergamo. Perhaps in this instance, it might well be a case of hoping for history to repeat itself. Following Atalanta, a home clash with Udinese and a trip to the Ennio Tardini to take on Parma complete the fixture list in January. However, the New Year hangover has a tendency to stretch into February and beyond. If the Bianconeri dismiss these mid-season fears in the next three weeks, Conte will have overcome another psychological downfall that has the potential to curtail their season. Unbeaten after eighteen games reads wonderfully, but you don’t win the Scudetto before January. If Juve are to prove themselves, they will have to do so over the next few months. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 19 - 21-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium - Bergamo Referee: Domenico Celi Buffon: 'Juve want to amaze' Jan 19, 2012 Gigi Buffon feels the secret to the record-breaking Juventus campaign is their “desire to amaze.” The Bianconeri had never before reached Week 18 still unbeaten in Serie A and will be crowned winter champions if they avoid defeat away to Atalanta this weekend. “It seems like a novelty now, but a few years ago we were used to situations like this and it’s a pleasure to be back there,” the goalkeeper told Juventus Channel. “We are managing that thanks to our desire to amaze, to sweat and prove ourselves all over again. “The defence is doing well, it’s true, but this is thanks to the work of the whole squad who with their pressing ensure the service that comes my way isn’t easy to finish off. “My best save of the season so far was the one against Milan’s Kevin-Prince Boateng. It may not have been spectacular, but not everyone can realise how difficult it was. A goalkeeper knows that was a great save.” Buffon is looking ahead to Saturday’s big test in Bergamo, where only Milan have been able to take away a victory this term. “It will be a difficult and fiery encounter, as it always is against Atalanta. We want to maintain our position in the table.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 19 - 21-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium - Bergamo Referee: Domenico Celi Lichtsteiner calls for aggression Jan 19, 2012 Stephan Lichtsteiner expects a tough match in store for Juventus this weekend as they attempt to bounce back from recent disappointment. The Bianconeri have struggled in previous games to break through against weaker opposition, only edging Lecce 1-0 in Week 17 and then dropping two points at home to Cagliari last weekend in a 1-1 draw. Whilst that latest result still returned the team to the top of the table, Swiss full-back Lichtsteiner believes that focus must remain on hard work. “So far we have been good, but we have not won anything yet. We lost two points last Sunday but still showed fight. “Now we must look ahead and try to turn things around on Saturday. Against Atalanta it will not be easy, as the Bergamo side have performed excellently at home. “We will have to be aggressive, play to our pace of the game and stay alert in defence.” Lichtsteiner, who recently turned 28, believes that it is not just the back-line that are responsible for the team’s strong defensive showing this season. The Old Lady have conceded just 12 goals this season. “The credit belongs to the whole team because everyone covers and works in the same direction. We must continue on this road. “In the last two games we have not been as brilliant as usual, but there are no physical or psychological problems. “I see all my teammates are fit and I don’t think any are taking it easy.” http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

Serie A Week 19 - 21-1-2012 (8:45 p.m.) - Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium - Bergamo Referee: Domenico Celi Atalanta's Giacomo Bonaventura reveals Alessandro Del Piero is his biggest idol The midfielder shared his thoughts ahead of the Bergamo-based club's meeting with the Old Lady at the weekend, including his long-standing admiration of the evergreen No.10. Jan 19, 2012 Atalanta midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura has intimated that Juventus forward Alessandro Del Piero has exerted the greatest influence on his career to date. In an exclusive interview with Goal.com on Thursday, the 22-year-old revealed the World Cup winner was his boyhood idol, and added that he would declare his career a success if he attained even a quarter of the striker's achievements. "When I was little I liked [Del Piero] a lot. It will be really nice to see him. He is an example to follow. Even if I am able to replicate only a quarter of what he has done in his career, it'd be very fulfilling for me." Bonaventura then discussed Atalanta's forthcoming opponents Juventus, whom he described as a genuine title contender, before speaking highly of their coach Antonio Conte. The 41-year-old endured a disappointing spell between September 2009 and January 2010 in charge of Atalanta, but the starlet insisted despite his failings, he learned a great deal from the trainer. "I knew immediately that [Conte] had great ideas for me and as a coach he is a gentleman. Even though my experience with him was brief, I learned a lot from him. "I really hope we can put on a good match. Juventus are a great team with some great champions, so it will not be easy. "They are a very tough opponent, and although I did not expect them to start so strongly, I knew they had the right qualities to fight for the title." Kick-off at the Azzurri d'Italia on Saturday is scheduled for 20:45 CET. http://www.soccerway...regular-season/

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Serie A - 18^ Giornata - Andata - 15-1-2012 (ore 15:00) 1 - 1 Mirko Vučinić (7') Andrea Cossu (48′) Juventus Stadium - Torino Arbitro: Marco Guida Spettatori: 30874‎ Serie A - Il Cagliari rallenta la corsa della Juve: 1-1 Ai bianconeri non basta Vucinic (7'), perché Cossu trova il pareggio a Torino grazie a un gol nella ripresa: i bianconeri vanno a +1 sul Milan sconfitto nel derby. Eurosport - Domenica, 15 gennaio 2012 Il Cagliari ferma la corsa della Juventus, che dopo quattro vittorie consecutive in casa viene fermata sull'1-1 dagli isolani nel pomeriggio della 18esima giornata di Serie A. Un pareggio meritato dai rossoblù, ma anche un risultato che potrebbe costare caro agli uomini di Antonio Conte. Che restano in vetta grazie alla sconfitta del Milan nel derby. BORRIELLO DALLA PANCHINA COME CONTI - Conte conferma le indiscrezioni della vigilia e riporta Matri al centro dell'attacco nel tradizionale 4-3-3 in cui le altre due punte sono Pepe e Vucinic. In difesa, al posto dello squalificato Chiellini, si rivede De Ceglie, schierato da terzino sinistro. Borriello parte dalla panchina, lì dove torna a sedersi anche Krasic. Soltanto tribuna per Pazienza ed Elia, mentre gli unici infortunati sono Quagliarella e Giaccherini. Davide Ballardini non tocca il 4-3-1-2 e conferma il trio d'attacco composto dal trequartista Cossu e dalle due punte Ibarbo e Larrivey. A centrocampo, poi, Ekdal parte davanti alla difesa con Dessena e Naiggolan mediani, mentre Conti si rivede ma soltanto per la panchina. Ancora fuori per infortunio Perico, Rui Sampaio, Nené ed Eriksson. SUBITO VUCINIC, PROTESTE DEL CAGLIARI - In uno Juventus Stadium tutto esaurito, non si fa nemmeno in tempo a dare il calcio d'inizio che i bianconeri sono in vantaggio. A sbloccare la partita è Vucinic, che al 7' trova il terzo gol stagionale segnando a porta vuota dopo una splendida azione impostata da Lichtsteiner in collaborazione con Pepe (pregevole il suo colpo di tacco) e Marchisio. Il Cagliari, però, non demorde. Al 13' rischia di incassare il 2-0 dall'ex Matri, che calcia a lato di poco dopo aver soffiato palla a Canini, ma con il passare dei minuti tira fuori le unghie e va in pressing su Bonucci e Pirlo, i due registi dei padroni di casa. Di grandi occasioni non ve ne sono, ma il match è molto equilibrato e ben giocato da entrambe le squadre. E al 45' arriva anche l'episodio da moviola, con Pirlo (in netto affanno) che tocca di braccio in area un tiro da fuori di Cossu. L'arbitro lascia correre e concede il corner, ma il rigore ci poteva stare. Le proteste non mancano, così come in precedenza per un tocco di mano di Barzagli. COSSU PUNISCE, KRASIC NO - Il Cagliari continua a premere in avvio di ripresa e subito viene premiato. Al 48' Ibarbo mette in difficoltà Bonucci, che spazza male e regala il pallone a Cossu. Il trequartista isolano non sbaglia, insaccando dal limite e battendo Buffon con un tiro che passa anche sotto le gambe di Barzagli. La partita sale ancora di livello perché la Juventus si riporta in avanti e il Cagliari non rinuncia a giocare. Al 51' Matri chiede un penalty ma viene ammonito per simulazione (decisione eccessiva di Guida), mentre Conte capisce che è il caso di premere sull'acceleratore. Al 67' entra Del Piero al posto di Pepe, mentre al 71' tocca a Krasic in luogo di Matri e all'82' c'è l'esordio di Borriello (fischiato soltanto da pochi tifosi) che rimpiazza uno spento Vucinic. Ballardini, invece, si mette sulla difensiva passando a un 5-3-2 con l'ex Ariaudo per Larrivey (71'). Il fortino rossoblù tiene sino ai minuti di recupero, quando concede le uniche occasioni del match (fatta eccezione per un colpo di testa di Del Piero salvato da Agazzi al 79'). Krasic prima e Vidal poi, però, graziano il Cagliari. E, alla fine, è soltanto 1-1 per la Juventus. Un risultato comunque più che giusto per quello che si è visto in campo. JUVE A SINGHIOZZO, GRANDE CAGLIARI - Forse in pochi l'avranno notato, ma i bianconeri - ancora imbattuti in stagione - dal 26 novembre a questa parte alternano una vittoria a un pareggio. Una marcia che procede da 8 partite e che non sembra il passo giusto per dare l'allungo alle rivali. Dopo quattro vittorie di fila allo Juventus Stadium, poi, sono incappati nel primo pareggio, l'unica gara in cui è tornato a galla un problema di inizio stagione come lo scarso numero di palle-gol create. Un problema che, in questa occasione, è stato acuito dai problemi a centrocampo denunciati da Pirlo e Vidal, in palese debito d'ossigeno. Diverso il discorso per il Cagliari che ha confermato l'ottimo stato fisico messo in mostra contro il Genoa cogliendo un pareggio tanto insperato quanto meritato. I punti in classifica diventano 22, la terzultima è dietro di sette lunghezze. Ballardini sembra aver trovato la quadratura del cerchio, merito di un centrocampo dove brillano i polmoni di Dessena e Naiggolan. E di un attacco in cui la stella di Ibarbo inizia a splendere sul serio. Eurosport http://www.tifosibia...0#entry11815572 Juventus - Cagliari 1-1