Match Report


JuventusJuventus     FiorentinaFiorentina
David ConnorDavid Connor Computer Player Computer Player
Enzo Gabriel TaffarelE. Taffarel75
G
1
G
74Achille VasariA. Vasari
Carl MoncurC. Moncur76
D
2captain
D
74Felipe GonzalezF. Gonzalez
Aimo MercierA. Mercier75
D
3
D
63Pierre G. ColomboP. Colombo
Eric KohlerE. Kohler75
D
4
D
63Jason CortJ. Cort
Alfred BowyerA. Bowyer78
D
5
M
70Gianfranco AgliardiG. Agliardi
Felipe FernandezF. Fernandez90
M
6
M
70Nuno AlvesN. Alves
Robbie ThatcherR. Thatcher90
M
captain7
M
69Rui AntunesR. Antunes
Nicolás PobleteN. Poblete82
M
8
M
65Carlo AmbrosettiC. Ambrosetti
Cedric TangheC. Tanghe81
A
9
A
69Sylvain FernandezS. Fernandez
Oberdan ZanoncelliO. Zanoncelli77
A
10
A
65Pascal FrieserP. Frieser
Cesare AntonelliniC. Antonellini84
A
11
A
62Rodolfo GonzalezR. Gonzalez
 
Simon WatersS. Waters65
G
12
G
71Nenad LagetN. Laget
James BoertienJ. Boertien26
D
13
G
67Mariano LongoM. Longo
Alberto Di MeglioA. Di Meglio53
M
14
M
63Paolo VierchwoodP. Vierchwood

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Juventus Stadium where Juventus play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 19,898 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Juventus are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Erra.


0.00
Juventus kick off and get the first half underway!
3.37
Aimo Mercier makes a simple pass to Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
4.41
Felipe Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Nicolás Poblete who takes it down. Nicolás Poblete knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Achille Vasari!
6.22
Eric Kohler knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolás Poblete. Nicolás Poblete knocks the ball forward to Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe passes the ball forward to Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Pierre G. Colombo blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
8.21
Aimo Mercier kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe knocks in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
10.10
Robbie Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolás Poblete. Nicolás Poblete knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Achille Vasari had no chance!! Goal for Juventus!
14.44
Nuno Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Gonzalez. Rodolfo Gonzalez tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
15.21
Jason Cort catches Carl Moncur on the ankles. The referee calls over Jason Cort and warns him to calm down! Carl Moncur carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.29
Rui Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Carlo Ambrosetti who brings the ball under control. Carlo Ambrosetti whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
24.18
Alfred Bowyer kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolás Poblete. Nicolás Poblete threads the ball through to Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini makes a deft header but Achille Vasari is on top of it.
27.40
Pierre G. Colombo chips the ball to his team mate, Carlo Ambrosetti. Carlo Ambrosetti makes a simple pass to Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Gonzalez. Rodolfo Gonzalez heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.14
Gianfranco Agliardi comes in with a late challenge on Eric Kohler. The referee brings Gianfranco Agliardi to one side and gives him a warning! Eric Kohler stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.26
Without breaking stride, Nuno Alves plays the ball forward to Sylvain Fernandez. Sylvain Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Gonzalez. Rodolfo Gonzalez beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
38.05
Pierre G. Colombo advances with the ball. Pierre G. Colombo decides to run forward with the ball. Pierre G. Colombo shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Jason Cort plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Gonzalez. Rodolfo Gonzalez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Bowyer.
45.00
Felipe Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with Fiorentina kicking off!
49.32
Robbie Thatcher hacks Carlo Ambrosetti from behind! The referee calls over Robbie Thatcher and shows him a yellow card! Carlo Ambrosetti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.35
Jason Cort flicks a high pass forward to Rui Antunes who brings the ball under control. Rui Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Gonzalez. Rodolfo Gonzalez makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Fiorentina!
59.49
Nuno Alves makes a probing pass to Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser shoots from 20 yards but Enzo Gabriel Taffarel is on top of his game. Great save!
60.35
Nicolás Poblete threads a neat ball through to Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Achille Vasari who gathers it comfortably.
61.45
Jason Cort chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves makes a probing pass to Sylvain Fernandez. Sylvain Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.38
Nicolás Poblete flicks a high ball forward to Cedric Tanghe who takes it down. Cedric Tanghe knocks in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Juventus!
66.43
Nuno Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Carlo Ambrosetti. Carlo Ambrosetti knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Gonzalez. Rodolfo Gonzalez heads the ball goalwards. Superb reactions from Enzo Gabriel Taffarel. What a save!
71.19
Nuno Alves comes in with a late challenge on Nicolás Poblete. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolás Poblete stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.19
Nuno Alves surges forward with the ball. Nuno Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Fernandez. Sylvain Fernandez whips the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.10
Felipe Fernandez brings the ball forward. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Achille Vasari has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.54
Eric Kohler comes in with a late challenge on Gianfranco Agliardi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianfranco Agliardi runs off the knock.
87.42
Nicolás Poblete makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
89.03
Rui Antunes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rui Antunes shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Enzo Gabriel Taffarel!
90.00
Nicolás Poblete makes a simple pass to Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe lofts in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. Jason Cort barges into Oberdan Zanoncelli. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Juventus

Fiorentina
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
25.6%
46.3%
28%

Scorers
Nicolás Poblete 10
Oberdan Zanoncelli 63
Cedric Tanghe 77
Rodolfo Gonzalez 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cedric Tanghe of Juventus

Match Ratings