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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Juventus Stadium where Juventus play host to Udinese. A crowd of 20,516 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Juventus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Udinese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Circati.


0.00
Udinese kick off the first half!
2.23
Craig Campbell makes an attacking run forward. Craig Campbell shoots from distance. It's there!! Arturo Zampagna has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.24
Ernesto Roman makes a probing pass to Alexandre Gomes. Alexandre Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.05
Malcolm Cottee decides to run forward with the ball. Malcolm Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Jose Campos collects the pass. Jose Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.00
Harry Lawton flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Swierczewski. Tomasz Swierczewski kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.34
Alexandre Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Savino. Stephane Savino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Vera who gathers it comfortably.
26.43
Malcolm Cottee comes in with a late challenge on Domenico Cannavaro. Malcolm Cottee is warned by the referee! Domenico Cannavaro stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.43
Craig Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Souness who takes it down. Stuart Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Arturo Zampagna manages to keep it out.
33.13
Jose Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Arturo Zampagna gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
34.37
Craig Campbell catches Domenico Cannavaro on the ankles. Craig Campbell is shown the yellow card! Domenico Cannavaro stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Juventus appear unchanged since the first half. Udinese also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Juventus kick off the second half!
49.54
Stephane Savino barges into Andre Augusto Fernandez. Stephane Savino is given a warning by the referee! Andre Augusto Fernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.01
Craig Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. With a superhuman jump, Peter Beattie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Corrado Bigica!
53.25
Jose Rodriquez makes a simple pass to Stephane Savino. Stephane Savino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.53
Ernesto Roman flicks a high pass forward. Domenico Cannavaro controls it well on his chest. Domenico Cannavaro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Vera who gathers it comfortably.
60.23
Malcolm Cottee sees Craig Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Campos. Jose Campos whips in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by George Cort. Excellent block.
66.31
Alexandre Gomes gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Ernesto Roman tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
67.35
Jose Campos flicks a high pass forward. Craig Campbell controls it well on his chest. Craig Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Arturo Zampagna is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
69.10
Andre Augusto Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness threads a neat ball through to Jose Campos. Jose Campos shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.52
Ernesto Roman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Domenico Cannavaro. Domenico Cannavaro shoots from distance but it is miles over!
73.13
Craig Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Peter Beattie controls it well on his chest. Peter Beattie threads a neat, attacking ball through to Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Arturo Zampagna has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.29
Ludovic Jurietti clumsily knocks into Jose Campos. Ludovic Jurietti is given a warning by the referee! Jose Campos runs off the knock.
81.58
Jose Campos flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Souness collects the pass. Stuart Souness shoots from distance but it flies wide!
83.43
Alexandre Gomes hits a low pass to Domenico Cannavaro. Domenico Cannavaro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
87.29
Jose Campos threads a neat ball through to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell cuts inside the box! Craig Campbell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Arturo Zampagna keeps it out!
89.54
Corrado Bigica pushes up the pitch. Corrado Bigica advances with the ball. Corrado Bigica knocks in a cross ball towards Domenico Cannavaro. Alfred Bowyer barges into Domenico Cannavaro. Domenico Cannavaro appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
Edmundo Diaz flicks a high ball forward to Peter Beattie who takes it down. Peter Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Arturo Zampagna is on top of his game. Great save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
0
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
25.4%
49.3%
25.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Campbell of Juventus

Match Ratings