Juventus Season 2012-2013

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

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Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

Allegri: Juventus are the strongest team in Italy

The Rossoneri coach realises that his side could be in for a tough match in the Coppa Italia

against the champions, due to their imperious form over the last 18 months.

Jan 9, 2013

Massimiliano Allegri has accepted that his AC Milan team are in for a difficult game against Juventus, who he believes to be the best team in Italy.

The Rossoneri lock horns with their Serie A rivals in Wednesday's Coppa Italia quarter-final, and the former Cagliari boss is expecting a tough encounter for his men.

"The Juventus Stadium is the most difficult place to win because Juventus are the strongest team in Italy," he told reporters at a press conference.

"Last year they ended the championship unbeaten, and they have already taken 44 points from the first half of the season, so it's difficult to find negative aspects.

"We will require intensity and good technique if we want to get anything out of the encounter."

Both sides met in the semi-final of the Coppa Italia last term, with the Bianconeri eventually beating Milan after extra time.

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

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Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

Juventus - AC Milan Betting Preview:

Backing goals at both ends in this Coppa Italia clash

Despite their struggles this season, Al Hain-Cole expects the Rossoneri's potent attack

to make up for their suspect back line by hitting the back of the net against the champions.

Jan 9, 2013

While league leaders Juventus look like a side capable of recapturing their status as the dominant force in Italian football, rivals AC Milan are a team in transition, and are struggling to mount a title challenge after selling some key players in the summer.

However, Massimo Allegri's side have the chance to get one over on the Serie A champions when they visit Turin for their Coppa Italia quarter-final on Wednesday, with a semi-final against Lazio up for grabs.

The Rossoneri have already beaten the champions this season, winning 1-0 at San Siro back in November, but they are major outsiders at 15/4 (4.75) with Bet365 to emerge victorious in this match.

Antonio Conte's men suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at home to 10-man Sampdoria on Sunday, but they are available at just 3/4 (1.75) to bounce back with a win this evening.

These two sides drew 2-2 after extra-time in last season's Coppa Italia clash at the Juventus Stadium, and you can get odds of 5/2 (3.50) on another stalemate taking place this time out.

Milan seem to be missing the calming presence of Thiago Silva at the back more than Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goals at the other end of the pitch, as they have had little trouble in hitting the back of the net this season, but look shaky in defence.

Allegri's men have not kept a single clean sheet away from home all season, but have managed to score in all but one of the those 13 games, so odds of 8/11 (1.73) look like a sound investment for both teams to score tonight.

The man charged with filling Ibrahimovic's sizable boots this season is Stephan El Shaarawy, and the young Italy international is proving to be more than up to the challenge.

Considering the 20-year-old is the second-top scorer in the country at the moment, odds of 11/5 (3.20) are surely far too good to pass up on him to hit the back of the net in this game.

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

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Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

Juventus squad for Milan

Jan 9, 2013

Juventus boss Antonio Conte has selected a 21-man squad for tonight’s Coppa Italia quarter-final against Milan.

The Old Lady are without the injured Giorgio Chiellini and Claudio Marchisio, as well as the suspended Fabio Quagliarella.

Youth team players Daniele Rugani and Stefano Beltrame are also included in the party for the Juventus Stadium tie.

Juventus squad: 1 Buffon, 4 Caceres, 6 Pogba, 9 Vucinic, 11 De Ceglie, 12 Giovinco, 13 Peluso, 15 Barzagli, 19 Bonucci, 20 Padoin, 21 Pirlo, 23 Vidal, 24 Giaccherini, 26 Lichtsteiner, 30 Storari, 31 Branescu, 32 Matri, 33 Isla, 35 Beltrame, 36 Rugani, 39 Marrone.

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

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Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

Juventus-Milan probable line-ups

Jan 9, 2013

Juventus are expected to start tonight’s Coppa Italia tie against Milan without a host of first team regulars.

Although a place in the semi-final is just 90 minutes away, boss Antonio Conte is being tipped to begin without Gigi Buffon, Andrea Pirlo, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Mirko Vucinic.

The champions will also be shy of the injured Giorgio Chiellini and Claudio Marchisio.

Conte is set to field a 3-5-2, but has yet to decide whether to start with Federico Peluso or Paul Pogba. Emanuele Giaccherini will thus play on the flank or in the middle depending on which of the two get the nod.

Alessandro Matri and Sebastian Giovinco should start in attack as Fabio Quagliarella is suspended, while Vucinic is not fully fit.

Luca Marrone, fielded as a centre-back this term, will return to his usual midfield role in the absence of Pirlo.

Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri is limited by injury problems in defence, while goalkeeper Christian Abbiati has not even been included in the squad.

Kevin Prince Boateng should see off competition from Antonio Nocerino for a place in midfield, while Giampaolo Pazzini will get a chance in attack as he is suspended this weekend.

The winners of tonight’s tie will face Lazio in the semi-finals.

JUVENTUS: Storari; Barzagli, Bonucci, Caceres; Isla, Vidal, Marrone, Giaccherini, Peluso; Matri, Giovinco

MILAN: Amelia; Abate, Mexes, Acerbi, De Sciglio; Montolivo, Ambrosini, Boateng; Urby, Pazzini, El Shaarawy.

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

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Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

Ancelotti: 'Juve favourites, but Milan...'

Jan 9, 2013

PSG Coach Carlo Ancelotti gives his view on tonight’s Coppa Italia Quarter-Final. “Juventus are favourites, but I always cheer on Milan.”

The two giants go head-to-head in Turin for a place against Lazio in the Semi, kicking off at 19.45 GMT.

“Juventus are the favourites, but I always cheer on Milan,” Ancelotti told Rai Radio 2.

He has been at the helm of both clubs during his career and is now at Paris Saint-Germain.

“I don’t think Andrea Pirlo went to Juventus because of a problem with Massimiliano Allegri. I think there was a problem with the contract between him and Milan.”

Another figure who has been at both clubs is Zlatan Ibrahimovic, currently starring for Ancelotti at PSG.

“I couldn’t tell you if Ibra has changed or not. In my view he is a great player and a great professional. He’s altruistic too, which people seem to forget.”

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

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Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

Line-ups: Juventus-Milan

Jan 9, 2013

Juventus have Alessandro Matri, Sebastian Giovinco and Andrea Pirlo, as they welcome Stephan El Shaarawy’s Milan in tonight’s Coppa Italia Quarter-Final.

The winners of this clash in Turin, which kicks off at 19.45 GMT, will go on to face Lazio in the Semi-Final.

The Bianconeri had been expected to rest Pirlo in favour of Under-21 international Luca Marrone, but instead the midfielder faces his former teammates.

Matri is also an ex-Milan man and partners Giovinco, as Fabio Quagliarella is suspended. Claudio Marchisio, Giorgio Chiellini, Simone Pepe and Nicklas Bendtner are injured.

Milan go to Turin without Robinho, Christian Abbiati, Djamel Mesbah, Mario Yepes, Kevin Constant, Daniele Bonera, Cristian Zapata, Sulley Muntari and Nigel De Jong.

Giampaolo Pazzini starts in attack as he will be suspended for Sunday’s trip to Sampdoria, partnered by El Shaarawy and Urby Emanuelson in a 4-3-3 formation.

Philippe Mexes returns from his Serie A ban, so Mattia De Sciglio moves to his habitual left-back position.

Kevin-Prince Boateng and Massimo Ambrosini get the nod in midfield ahead of Antonio Nocerino.

JUVENTUS: Storari; Caceres, Bonucci, Barzagli; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Giaccherini, Isla; Matri, Giovinco

Juventus bench: Buffon, Branescu, Pogba, Vucinic, De Ceglie, Peluso, Padoin, Beltrame, Rugani, Marrone

MILAN: Amelia; Abate, Mexes, Acerbi, De Sciglio; Montolivo, Ambrosini, Boateng; Emanuelson, Pazzini, El Shaarawy

Milan bench: Gabriel, Coppola, Antonini, Flamini, Nocerino, Traoré, Carmona, Bojan, Niang

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

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Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

HT 1-1: Juve claw back Milan in Coppa

Jan 9, 2013

Sebastian Giovinco wiped out a Stephan El Shaarawy opener, but Milan are fortunate they’re not down to 10 men at half-time in the Coppa Italia Quarter-Final.

The two giants went head-to-head for a chance to face Lazio in the Semi-Final. There was a last-minute change to the line-ups, as Andrea Pirlo was rested in favour of Under-21 international Luca Marrone. Claudio Marchisio, Simone Pepe, Giorgio Chiellini, Nicklas Bendtner and the suspended Fabio Quagliarella missed out.

Milan used Urby Emanuelson in a trident attack and were without Robinho, Christian Abbiati, Djamel Mesbah, Mario Yepes, Kevin Constant, Daniele Bonera, Cristian Zapata, Sulley Muntari and Nigel De Jong.

The first chance arrived after three minutes, as Marco Storari fingertipped a Massimo Ambrosini strike out from under the bar.

They had the more aggressive start and took the lead moments later. Giampaolo Pazzini’s dummy let a Kevin-Prince Boateng pull-back from the by-line through for Stephan El Shaarawy to fire into the near bottom corner from the edge of the box.

Juve went very close to an equaliser, as Alessandro Matri’s header whistled just wide with Marco Amelia rooted to the spot.

Sebastian Giovinco did draw the Bianconeri level when he curled a trademark free kick over the wall and into the near top corner, leaving the goalkeeper no chance.

Philippe Mexes was perhaps fortunate to only get a yellow card for his extremely late, high and cynical challenge on Giovinco on the touchline. Antonio Conte was absolutely furious and had to be calmed down.

A long-range Arturo Vidal effort was accidentally charged down by teammate Matri. Boateng was booked for tripping Emanuele Giaccherini from behind to stop a counter-attack and Amelia fingertipped the resulting Giovinco free kick out from under the bar.

Giovinco should’ve made it 2-1 when he took advantage of Francesco Acerbi’s defensive error to go clear, but blasted wide with only Amelia to beat.

Leonardo Bonucci threw himself at the feet of El Shaarawy to block after Storari’s misplaced clearance. From that corner, Storari grabbed the ball and was then barged over by Mexes, who ran a huge risk of a second yellow card.

Juventus 1-1 Milan (Half-Time)

Scorers: El Shaarawy 6 (M), Giovinco 12 (J)

Juventus: Storari; Caceres, Bonucci, Barzagli; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Marrone, Giaccherini, Isla; Matri, Giovinco

Milan: Amelia; Abate, Mexes, Acerbi, De Sciglio; Montolivo, Ambrosini, Boateng; Emanuelson, Pazzini, El Shaarawy

Ref: Mazzoleni

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

2 - 1

Stephan El Shaarawy (6′)

Sebastian Giovinco (13′)

Mirko Vučinić (96′)

Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

Juventus 2-1 AC Milan (aet): Vucinic the hero

as Old Lady edge through to Coppa Italia semi-final

The Serie A champions needed extra time to overcome their rivals,

but sealed a comeback victory to advance into the last-four of the competition.

Jan 9, 2013

Juventus emerged the victors after 120 minutes of hard-fought football in front of their own fans, as they squeezed past AC Milan 2-1 in Wednesday's Coppa Italia quarter-final.

The Bianconeri fell behind to Stephan El Shaarawy's early strike, but levelled through Sebastian Giovinco before Mirko Vucinic sent the game in extra time.

The crowd at Juventus Stadium was treated to a frenetic start to the quarter-final clash, as both teams pushed forward in search of an early opener. Massimo Ambrosini was the first man to take aim at goal, his early snapshot pushed over the bar by Marco Storari with barely two minutes on the clock. It was a warning for Juve, and one the home team failed to heed as they fell almost instantly behind.

Kevin-Prince Boateng stretched the home defence with a storming run down the left flank, and did enough to turn in a low cross from the byeline. Giampaolo Pazzini was intelligent enough to let the ball run and it was El Shaarawy who took full advantage, as the Serie A top scorer curled a well-taken effort past the flailing Storari and into the corner of the net.

Milan's attacking prowess could not hide certain deficiencies at the back, though, and Alessandro Matri had a golden chance to level proceedings after connecting with a cross from Sebastian Giovinco, but unmarked, the striker nodded wide.

Fortunately for the hosts, that miss was a minor blip on their way to an equaliser. Francesco Acerbi was the villain for Milan, after giving away possession he compounded his error by felling Matri on the edge of the area. A marvellous free-kick from Giovinco gave Marco Amelia no chance, and with just 12 minutes played Juve were back on level terms at 1-1.

The Rossoneri continued to press in search of the lead, but in truth were rather lucky to enter half-time level both on the scoresheet and in terms of personnel. Giovinco was handed another chance to strike from a dead-ball situation, but this time Amelia was equal to it and pulled off a spectacular save to tip the effort over. The youngster then failed to capitalise on Acerbi's scuffed header that put him clean through against Amelia, firing wide on his left foot.

Phillippe Mexes, meanwhile, pushed his luck by obstructing Storari, having already earned a booking for a vicious challenge, but to Juve's disappointment he was given a final warning.

The game continued in the same open, high-octane fashion after the interval, and Giovinco again had the chance to put his side in the ascendancy. The striker attempted to take advantage of a fortuitous deflection from close range, but he failed to make decent contact and Amelia had little problem in saving down low. At the other end Boateng also troubled the keeper, forcing Storari to get down and stop a decent effort from distance.

As extra-time loomed both teams appeared to lower their tempo, playing more cautiously in anticipation of either an additional 30 minutes, or a decisive strike coming on the counter. Teenage Milan substitute M'Baye Niang briefly raised pulses with a jinking run that was finally ended on the edge of the area by Leonardo Bonucci. In the dying minutes Niang again went close as his header flew wide of the post, but at the final whistle the game remained deadlocked at 1-1.

The match had barely kicked off for the 30 minutes of added time before Juve forced themselves into the lead for the first time. Emanuele Giaccherini did well with a tireless run to spearhead the break, and his deep pass rebounded into the path of Mirko Vucinic, who made no mistake in finishing from close range.

Massimiliano Allegri's side desperately threw themselves forward in search of a way back into the match, but were frustrated in their onslaught by a determined backline and the heroic Storari, as they bid farewell to the Coppa Italia.

The victory books Antonio Conte's team into the semi-finals; where they join Lazio, who entered the last-four thanks to a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Catania.

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

2 - 1

Stephan El Shaarawy (6′)

Sebastian Giovinco (13′)

Mirko Vučinić (96′)

Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

Coppa Italia: Juve beat Milan in extra time

Juventus will face Lazio in the Coppa Italia Semi-Final after

Mirko Vucinic secured a 2-1 victory over Milan in extra time.

Jan 9, 2013

There was a last-minute change to the line-ups, as Andrea Pirlo was rested in favour of Under-21 international Luca Marrone. Claudio Marchisio, Simone Pepe, Giorgio Chiellini, Nicklas Bendtner and the suspended Fabio Quagliarella missed out.

Milan used Urby Emanuelson in a trident attack and were without Robinho, Christian Abbiati, Djamel Mesbah, Mario Yepes, Kevin Constant, Daniele Bonera, Cristian Zapata, Sulley Muntari and Nigel De Jong.

The first chance arrived after three minutes, as Marco Storari fingertipped a Massimo Ambrosini strike out from under the bar.

They had the more aggressive start and took the lead moments later. Giampaolo Pazzini’s dummy let a Kevin-Prince Boateng pull-back from the by-line through for Stephan El Shaarawy to fire into the near bottom corner from the edge of the box.

Juve went very close to an equaliser, as Alessandro Matri’s header whistled just wide with Marco Amelia rooted to the spot.

Sebastian Giovinco did draw the Bianconeri level when he curled a trademark free kick over the wall and into the near top corner, leaving the goalkeeper no chance.

Philippe Mexes was perhaps fortunate to only get a yellow card for his extremely late, high and cynical challenge on Giovinco on the touchline. Antonio Conte was absolutely furious and had to be calmed down.

A long-range Arturo Vidal effort was accidentally charged down by teammate Matri. Boateng was booked for tripping Emanuele Giaccherini from behind to stop a counter-attack and Amelia fingertipped the resulting Giovinco free kick out from under the bar.

Giovinco should’ve made it 2-1 when he took advantage of Francesco Acerbi’s defensive error to go clear, but blasted wide with only Amelia to beat.

Leonardo Bonucci threw himself at the feet of El Shaarawy to block after Storari’s misplaced clearance. From that corner, Storari grabbed the ball and was then barged over by Mexes, who ran a huge risk of a second yellow card.

Giovinco wasted another chance after the restart when he hit a weak shot at Amelia after a lucky ricochet set him up. Storari also smothered a Boateng solo effort, and Amelia intercepted a Stephan Lichtsteiner pull-back in the six-yard box.

Lichtsteiner was clear on goal and lining up his shot when El Shaarawy sprinted back to defend with a crucial tackle.

Pirlo was introduced for the final stages, but M’Baye Niang went close as he rose to nod a Mattia De Sciglio cross just wide of the far post.

Giaccherini’s shot was deflected off target and Massimo Ambrosini went off with cramp. In stoppages Leonardo Bonucci tripped Bojan for a free kick in the D, but it was touched on for Riccardo Montolivo and charged down, so this Quarter-Final went to extra time.

Juventus took the lead for the first time of the evening with a classic counter-attack. Vucinic allowed a Giaccherini through ball to reach Paolo De Ceglie and the pass back was prodded past the on-rushing Amelia by the Montenegro international.

Storari parried a Montolivo snapshot, then blocked El Shaarawy’s follow-up. Amelia also had to be alert, smothering at the feet of Giaccherini after trapping a cross-field De Ceglie pass.

Niang sprinted past Andrea Barzagli, but his finish was a weak effort into the arms of Storari.

Juve also wasted a golden opportunity, as Vucinic drew two defenders away and rolled into the centre for an unmarked Mauricio Isla, but Amelia performed a crucial one-handed save.

At the 118th minute Niang hit a volley sweetly, but central and it smacked Storari in the chest without the Juve goalkeeper seeming to know much about it.

Moments later Storari was at full stretch to deny another Niang angled drive, then Martin Caceres charged down El Shaarawy’s follow-up.

Juventus 2-1 Milan (aet)

Scorers: El Shaarawy 6 (M), Giovinco 12 (J), Vucinic 95 (J)

Juventus: Storari; Caceres, Bonucci, Barzagli; Lichtsteiner (De Ceglie 84), Vidal, Marrone (Pirlo 77), Giaccherini, Isla; Matri, Giovinco (Vucinic 64)

Milan: Amelia; Abate, Mexes, Acerbi, De Sciglio; Montolivo, Ambrosini (Traore 91), Boateng; Emanuelson (Bojan 70), Pazzini (Niang 70), El Shaarawy

Ref: Mazzoleni

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

2 - 1

Stephan El Shaarawy (6′)

Sebastian Giovinco (13′)

Mirko Vučinić (96′)

Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

Bianconeri advance after dramatic

extra time Coppa Italia win

Jan 9, 2013

Juventus defeated AC Milan 2-1 in extra time in a Coppa Italia quarterfinal encounter on Wednesday night at Juventus Stadium.

The away side struck after only 6 minutes through Stephan El Shaarawy, but a Sebastian Giovinco free-kick drew the hosts even soon after. The match was level after 90 minutes, setting the table for a Mirko Vucinic winner in extra time.

The first chance of the match fell to the visitors, as Marco Storari flew to fingertip away a swerving long range effort from Massimo Ambrosini on 3 minutes.

A wonderful, flowing move by the Rossoneri saw them take the lead soon after. El Shaarawy smashed home first-time into the bottom left corner from the edge of the box, assisted by a deft backheel from Giampaolo Pazzini after some good work by Kevin-Prince Boateng on the left flank.

Juventus came flying forward in response, but Alessandro Matri’s header went just wide from a Giovinco cross.

The Bianconeri faithful would not have to wait long for the equalizer, however, as the Atomic Ant curled a fantastic free-kick past a rooted Marco Amelia from 25 yards out on 12 minutes to bring his side back on terms.

Juventus Stadium exploded in outrage when Philippe Mexes put in a late challenge to upend the miniature Giovinco, a tackle for which the Frenchman was quickly shown a yellow card. Antonio showed his distaste by shouting momentarily from his technical area, but was calmed when Ambrosini and Ignazio Abate stepped in to offer their condolences.

The Old Lady’s diminutive striker menaced once again from a free-kick on 25 minutes, but Amelia confidently punched clear from off his line to quell the danger.

Yet again Giovinco presided over a set-piece mere minutes later after Boateng tripped up Emanuele Giaccherini on the counter attack, this time Amelia soaring to beat the former Parma man’s attempt away.

Giovinco continued to be active, springing the offside trap to break away from Francesco Acerbi, yet went wide of the target when one-on-one with the keeper.

El Shaarawy snuck in behind Barzagli to thieve the ball on a goal kick, but Leonardo Bonucci slid in to block the Italian’s shot away.

Mexes was lucky to not to be sent off soon after as he clattered into Storari unnecessarily when the Juventus keeper ran off his line to resume play following a catch, escaping without further discipline.

Giovinco claimed the first opportunity of the second half as the ball fell to his feet in the area only to fire straight at Amelia from a dangerous position just 10 yards out.

Luca Marrone went for goal from miles out, whilst Boateng had his shot from 18 yards charged down after breaking free from his marker.

Giovinco made way for Vucinic for the hosts, and Max Allegri opted to throw on M’Baye Niang and Bojan for Pazzini and Urby Emanuelson. Minutes later, bearded Andrea Pirlo entered the fray in place of Marrone following a crucial defensive intervention by El Shaarawy on Vucinic.

On 87 minutes, Milan nearly found the winner as Niang got his head to a De Sciglio cross, but the 18 year-old’s effort whizzed past the post.

Bakaye Traore replaced Ambrosini in extra time for the Diavolo, as the veteran midfielder had been suffering from muscle cramps for some time. Paolo De Ceglie was introduced for Stephan Lichtsteiner for the home side.

Bonucci felled Bojan at the edge of the penalty area as the clock approached full time to set up a last-gasp chance at a winner, but Montolivo could only blast into the wall from the ensuing free-kick, setting up an extra 30 minutes of action to decide the tie.

Only 5 minutes into extra time, Juventus found the second goal. Giaccherini burst forward on the counter, feeding De Ceglie for the Italian to lay on for Vucinic to poke past the onrushing Amelia.

Milan pressed in hopes of mustering a response, but were unable to find an opening for the remainder of the first extra period.

The Rossoneri came out fighting when play resumed, but Storari was able to keep out long-range efforts from Montolivo and El Shaarawy in the 105th minute.

Niang did well to latch onto an incisive Montolivo through ball and beat a defender to find shooting space, but agonizingly hit a week effort directly at a relieved Storari.

Mauricio Isla could’ve added another for Juventus on the break after some nice work by Vucinic, but Amelia denied the Chilean at point-blank range.

Niang came close once more on the volley, but the youngster’s strike cannoned off of Storari in the centre of goal to maintain the Bianconeri lead.

Milan were ultimately unable to equalize, leaving Juventus to advance to the semifinals of the Coppa Italia with the victory.

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

2 - 1

Stephan El Shaarawy (6′)

Sebastian Giovinco (13′)

Mirko Vučinić (96′)

Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

Player Ratings: Juventus 2-1 AC Milan (aet)

Goal.com rates the men involved in a pulsating cup tie at Juventus Stadium,

eventually won by the hosts thanks to Mirko Vucinic's strike in extra time.

Jan 9, 2013

Juventus

Marco Storari - Was caught wrong-footed by El Shaarawy's early strike, but was otherwise well guarded by the backline and was equal to anything Milan could muster from deep. Brilliant in extra time to protect a narrow lead.

Martín Cáceres - Always attentive on the left hand side of the pitch, and impressive in shackling Emanuelson in an exemplary defensive performance.

Andrea Barzagli - Was caught out by Boateng early on and was made to pay, but recovered to restrict Milan's movement in the area for the vast majority of the 90 minutes.

Leonardo Bonucci - A typically understated yet commanding performance from the defender in the middle of the Old Lady back three. Very rarely caught out either on the ground or in the air.

Stephan Lichtsteiner - Got forward efficiently and combined well with Giovinco, before suffering when the youngster was withdrawn. Taken off himself in the dying minutes of normal time.

Mauricio Isla - Played a more central, withdrawn role than usual, supporting Lichtsteiner effectively on the right side and disrupting Milan's rhythm.

Arturo Vidal - Harried, marked and hassled his midfield opponents to perfection, ensuring that Juve enjoyed a clear dominance in the centre of the pitch.

Emanuele Giaccherini - Seemed unsure of his role in what appeared to be an attacking front three for the home side, drifting across the pitch while failing to make a telling impact - until his surging break decided proceedings.

Luca Marrone - Was a late inclusion in place of Pirlo, and while he perhaps did not show the same fitness as the veteran master, was a constant presence in the middle of the park.

Sebastian Giovinco - Involved in almost everything positive that emanated from the Juve attack. Just needed a little more precision in front of goal to add to his solitary strike.

Alessandro Matri - Another deeply frustrating performance both for the forward and the home support. Gets into all the right positions, but the finishing was once again nowhere to be seen.

Substitutions

Paolo De Ceglie - Came in for Lichtsteiner and settled instantly into the match, providing a valuable set of fresh legs for the extra 30 minutes.

Andrea Pirlo - Added an air of calm and finesse in possession after replacing Marrone.

Mirko Vučinić - Put an indifferent cameo against Sampdoria at the weekend behind him with an instinctive finish that proved crucial in extra time.

AC Milan

Marco Amelia - Had little chance to stop a wonderful free kick from Giovinco, but came to Milan's rescue with a brilliant stop in an almost identical situation.

Mattia De Sciglio - Held firm against a dynamic home attack, and was not overwhelmed dealing with the likes of Lichtsteiner and Vidal when play switched to his flank.

Francesco Acerbi - Looked uncertain and unsure in the centre of defence. A wayward pass and tackle cost Milan an equaliser, and he was lucky not to be punished again by Giovinco after another mistake.

Ignazio Abate - Looked dangerous when he broke down the right, but needed to play more conservatively in order to bolster a shaky backline.

Philippe Mexes - Seemed more interested in riling the Juve ranks than in actually defending and was extremely lucky not to have received a red card in a bizarre first-half performance.

Urby Emanuelson - Started brightly but faded out of the game and made little impact as Milan looked to reimpose themselves on the cup tie.

Kevin-Prince Boateng - Stood out with one excellent break that led to El Shaarawy's opener. Defensively, however, he left much to be desired as Juve dominated in the middle.

Massimo Ambrosini - Was overwhelmed in the opening stages of the match, but bounced back to prove a calming influence for Milan.

Riccardo Montolivo - Battled in vain to overcome a mobile, tenacious Juve effort in the centre, which limited his opportunities to break forward and make a telling impact.

Giampaolo Pazzini - Made a vital contribution early on with an intelligent stepover, but it was a rare moment of class in a display that too often lacked precision in the final third.

Stephan El Shaarawy - Took his goal with customary class, and popped up across the field as he strived to be the driving force behind his side's attacking efforts.

Substitutions

Bakaye Traoré - Brought on at the end of the second half, and was badly caught out by a swift break that led to Vucinic's strike.

L. Niang - The youngster showed glimpses of brilliance with the ball at his feet after coming off the bench.

Bojan Krkic - Held the ball up well and looked assured, but was not given enough space in front of goal to make an impact.

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

2 - 1

Stephan El Shaarawy (6′)

Sebastian Giovinco (13′)

Mirko Vučinić (96′)

Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

Juventus responded as I had hoped, says Conte

Juventus coach was impressed by the hunger of his players as they battled back

from a goal down to win the tie, and reserved special praise for stand-in keeper Marco Storari.

Jan 9, 2013

Antonio Conte praised the "great response" from his side after Juventus fought back to beat AC Milan 2-1 in the Coppa Italia quarter-final.

Mirko Vucinic struck the winner in extra time after Sebastian Giovinco had levelled the match following Stephan El Shaarawy's early opener, and Conte was delighted that his charges were able to learn from their mistakes in their recent defeat to Sampdoria.

“It is always a tough game between these two great teams and clubs who have won so much,” he told RAI after the match.

“Our hunger was huge and I received a great response from everyone, especially as I included many players who hadn’t featured for a while.

“I told them that what happened against Sampdoria must never happen again."

The 43-year-old reserved special praise for Marco Storari, who made a handful of impressive saves on the night as he deputised for Gianluigi Buffon.

“I compliment Marco Storari, as he played a great game in goal and I am very proud of him," he praised.

Man of the moment, Vucinic, was understandably elated after firing his team into the next round and hailed the efforts of the whole squad on the back of a disappointing weekend.

"All of us, all 13 or 14 players fought to win the game," the striker added.

"We didn't play as well as we could against Sampdoria, but we are fully focused on achieving all of our objectives."

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

2 - 1

Stephan El Shaarawy (6′)

Sebastian Giovinco (13′)

Mirko Vučinić (96′)

Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

Allegri: 'Milan deserved more'

Jan 9, 2013

Massimiliano Allegri feels Milan “deserved more” after their Coppa Italia exit at the hands of Juventus in extra time.

The Rossoneri had taken the early lead in Turin through Stephan El Shaarawy, but Sebastian Giovinco and Mirko Vucinic turned it around for a 2-1 result in the Quarter-Final.

“It was a balanced game and on the second goal we made a mistake in defence that allowed the counter-attack,” Allegri told RAI.

“In any case, I am happy with the performance because we had several chances to equalise after Vucinic’s goal.

“It’s a shame about the result, especially Marco Storari’s final save. We can improve, but also deserved more from this match.”

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

2 - 1

Stephan El Shaarawy (6′)

Sebastian Giovinco (13′)

Mirko Vučinić (96′)

Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

Conte: 'A great response'

Jan 9, 2013

Antonio Conte insists he received “a great response from everyone” after Juventus fought back to eliminate Milan from the Coppa Italia.

The Bianconeri went behind to an early Stephan El Shaarawy goal, but Sebastian Giovinco and Mirko Vucinic secured the 2-1 Quarter-Final victory in extra time.

“It is always a tough game between these two great teams and clubs who have won so much,” Conte told RAI after the final whistle.

“Our hunger was huge and I received a great response from everyone, especially as I included many players who hadn’t featured in a while.

“I told them that what happened against Sampdoria must never happen again,” he added, referring to Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to 10-man Samp.

“I compliment Marco Storari, as he played a great game in goal and I am very proud of him.”

Juventus go on to face Lazio in the Coppa Italia Semi-Final.

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

2 - 1

Stephan El Shaarawy (6′)

Sebastian Giovinco (13′)

Mirko Vučinić (96′)

Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

Vucinic praises Juve team effort

Jan 10, 2013

Mirko Vucinic was the hero in Juventus’ 2-1 Coppa Italia win over Milan, but he’s paid tribute to his teammates.

The Montenegro international came off the bench and, like in last year’s competition, scored an extra-time goal which sealed qualification against the Rossoneri.

“It’s our spirit that makes this team unique,” the former Roma player commented after booking a semi-final date with Lazio.

“Everyone here gives their all from the first minute until the last and helps out their teammates. There aren’t any prima donnas at Juventus.

“Going through is the most important thing as far as we’re concerned,” continued the centre-forward.

“Milan are never easy opponents and it wasn’t simple to win. We managed to do so and we’re still on track in every competition.”

Vucinic is being used with caution by Juventus boss Antonio Conte because of a problematic fitness issue.

“I’m still not at the top of my game,” he added. “My ankle injury has not completely recovered.

“But my condition is improving and it went well against Milan – even if I’m still yet to get a full 90 minutes under my belt.

“I’d like to thank the club’s medical staff who are handling my recovery well.”

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

2 - 1

Stephan El Shaarawy (6′)

Sebastian Giovinco (13′)

Mirko Vučinić (96′)

Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

El Shaarawy: AC Milan were unlucky against Juventus

The young attacker has voiced his disappointment with the San Siro side's defeat,

and has urged his team-mates to turn their focus to Serie A again.

Jan 10, 2013

Stephan El Shaarawy believes that AC Milan were unlucky to lose Wednesday's Coppa Italia quarter-final away against Juventus as he feels they put in a good performance.

The young attacker gifted the Rossoneri an early lead, but Sebastian Giovinco levelled the scoring shortly after, before Mirko Vucinic netted in extra time to make it 2-1.

"I’m happy with my goal and our performance. We played a good game and created a lot of chances. Their second goal came from a bit of unlucky deflection for us," El Shaarawy was quoted as saying on the Milan website.

"It’s a disappointing loss. We held our own well and defended well. We didn’t concede any really big chances, but they did well technically especially when Vucinic came on and then scored.

"Now we have to get back to work on Sunday, which is a fundamental game for the league to stay in the race for the top spots in the table."

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Coppa Italia - Last of 8 - 9-1-2013 (8:45 p.m.)

2 - 1

Stephan El Shaarawy (6′)

Sebastian Giovinco (13′)

Mirko Vučinić (96′)

Juventus Stadium - Torino

Referee: Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni

Vucinic: No prima donnas at Juventus

The attacker has voiced his satisfaction with the team spirit at the Scudetto holders,

and has made it clear that he is nearing full match fitness again.

Jan 10, 2013

Mirko Vucinic has hailed the positive attitude of the Juventus squad as he feels every player puts the team's interests ahead of personal glory.

The Montenegro international netted the winner in the Old Lady's 2-1 Coppa Italia quarter-final win over AC Milan on Wednesday, but he insisted that it is not about personal success for anybody at Juve.

"There aren’t any prima donnas at Juventus. Everyone here gives their all from the first minute until the last and helps out their team-mates," Vucinic was quoted as saying on the official Juventus website.

"It’s our spirit that makes this team unique."

The attacker then went on to discuss his fitness and made it clear that he is on his way back.

"I’m still not at the top of my game, but my condition is improving, even if I’m still yet to get a full 90 minutes under my belt.

"I’d like to thank the club’s medical staff who are handling my recovery well."

Vucinic has netted seven goals in 23 official appearances for Juventus this term.

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Serie A Week 20 - 13/1/13 (3:00 p.m.)

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Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma

Referee: Andrea De Marco

'We have to be 100% to beat Juve'

Jan 8, 2013

Parma Coach Roberto Donadoni has claimed Juventus' loss last weekend will not affect their game this Sunday.

The Bianconeri went down 2-1 at home to Sampdoria, and the 49-year-old Gialloblu boss has admitted that his team will have to be at their best if they are to claim three points against Antonio Conte's side.

“We have to deal with them no matter what their result was last time,” he told a Press conference.

“It doesn't really matter what happened last Sunday against Sampdoria.

“We have to be at our best whatever has happened. They are a great side.”

He then remarked on their own match with Palermo last time where they won 2-1 at Stadio Ennio Tardini.

“It was a very important win for us,” he said. “We played against a team that caused us some difficulty, but we won because we took our chances.

“I cannot really define what went so right for us, perhaps we were a bit lucky.”

http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

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Serie A Week 20 - 13/1/13 (3:00 p.m.)

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Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma

Referee: Andrea De Marco

Santacroce wary of Juve threat

Jan 10, 2013

Parma defender Fabiano Santacroce knows his team will be up against it when they face Juventus this weekend.

The Crociati host Antonio Conte's side this Sunday, and the 26-year-old believes his team will have to at their best if they are to come away with three points.

“It is not going to be easy against Juventus, that's for sure,” he told reporters. “We are going to have to be at our best if we want to win.

“We realise that they are not going to offer us too many opportunities, so when we are presented with one, we will have to take it.”

He also commented on the return of Sebastian Giovinco who left Stadio Ennio Tardini in the summer for the Bianconeri.

“Giovinco is a good guy. He deserves all the good things that are happening to him.

“He never gave up on his dream and has always believed he is good enough to play at the highest level.”

http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

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Serie A Week 20 - 13/1/13 (3:00 p.m.)

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Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma

Referee: Andrea De Marco

Giovinco faces Parma past

Jan 11, 2013

Sebastian Giovinco is expecting a tough challenge when Juventus take on former club Parma this weekend.

The Old Lady will be looking to get back to winning ways after their surprise loss to Sampdoria, but the Gialloblu are unbeaten at home in Serie A this term.

“I owe Parma a lot as they re-launched me,” Giovinco, who spent two seasons at Parma before his summer return to Juve, told Sport Mediaset.

“With Coach Roberto Donadoni, they have become an even more compact side, one which is difficult to beat.

“We, however, have to hit back after our defeat to Sampdoria. We know that it won’t be easy, but we’ll do everything we can to win.”

The Turin giants will face a complex month ahead given that they are still in the Scudetto race, the Coppa Italia and the Champions League.

“We will face nine games in 35 days. The most delicate stage of the season is on its way, with a lot of important matches that are close together.

“This, however, is a good thing as it means we are in the running for all the trophies.”

The 26-year-old is Juventus’ top scorer this season, thanks to his 10 goals in all competitions.

“I feel important rather than fundamental,” he added. “We are a squad and all of us are important, we’ll need every one from now until the end of the season.”

The Italian international was also asked about the possible January arrival of Didier Drogba. “He would be good for us. The more of us in attack, the better.”

http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

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Serie A Week 20 - 13/1/13 (3:00 p.m.)

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Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma

Referee: Andrea De Marco

Conte: 'Napoli proud to be hated'

Jan 12, 2013

Antonio Conte admits Parma will be tough for Juventus to crack and insists Claudio Marchisio’s “antipathy” towards Napoli was a compliment.

The Bianconeri have had a dramatic week, as they were beaten at home by 10-man Sampdoria, forced to extra time by Milan in the Coppa Italia quarter-final and prompted a diplomatic incident when Marchisio declared he felt particular “antipathy” towards the Partenopei.

“Marchisio’s words were obviously referring to a sporting rivalry. Napoli ‘dislike’ us every bit as much. It is only normal to have rivalry between big clubs.

“Napoli ought to be proud to have our antipathy, because it means they have joined the group of big clubs with strong sporting rivalry like us, Milan and Inter.”

Conte turned towards tomorrow afternoon’s trip to the Stadio Tardini, where Parma are unbeaten this season.

“It’s a tough game, as they are in great form,” continued the Coach in his Press conference this morning.

“They’ve won their last four and have never lost at home. We know this is a difficult arena to play in and they will want to put in a top performance. I am convinced it’ll be a wonderful match, because Parma play open and attacking football.

“The 120 minutes against Milan on Wednesday were very intense and we gave everything because we wanted to progress in the Coppa Italia. However, we have trained for this and I’m sure the fatigue will not be felt against Parma tomorrow.”

Mirko Vucinic remains in doubt with an ankle problem and Conte confirmed “if he’s not 100 per cent fit then we won’t risk losing him for a long time.

“I have valid alternatives. Playing for Juventus has a different psychological weight to representing other clubs. Sebastian Giovinco was under constant pressure, now Alessandro Matri and Fabio Quagliarella are the ones being criticised in the media. You go from top player to garbage heap from one day to the next.”

Claudio Marchisio is out of action with a heavily bruised knee, so Conte confirmed he has to choose between Emanuele Giaccherini and Paul Pogba.

Finally, the newspapers have been full of transfer gossip around Didier Drogba, Lisandro Lopez and others, but the Juventus Coach hinted at Genoa’s Ciro Immobile.

“I have great admiration and affection for Immobile, as I watched him grow up at Juve and wanted him with me at Siena. He is a professional with great hunger to make his mark. We are monitoring him carefully.”

http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

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Serie A Week 20 - 13/1/13 (3:00 p.m.)

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Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma

Referee: Andrea De Marco

Donadoni: 'Giovinco is complete'

Jan 12, 2013

Roberto Donadoni aims to keep his unbeaten home record when Parma welcome Juventus and praised Sebastian Giovinco as “a complete football player.”

The Ducali are the only team left in Serie A without a defeat on their own soil this season and hope to maintain that status after Sunday afternoon’s game.

“It is a very important game, just as they all are. Playing against Juventus gives you particular motivation and it’ll be exciting to face the best team in the Division,” explained the Coach.

“I want to see us match them in terms of intensity and determination. The fact Antonio Conte complimented us on our work at Parma shows just how well we are doing here.

“It will take a very special performance to stop Juventus, though. The Bianconeri are coming off a defeat to Sampdoria, but a slip-up can occur through the course of a season. Tomorrow will be a completely different match.”

The Tardini tie is special for Giovinco, who was co-owned by Parma and flourished under Donadoni’s guidance before his return to Juventus this summer.

“Giovinco is a player who has it all, not just technique. He is proving it with facts, but I had no doubts that he was a complete football player.”

Yohan Benalouane and Alessandro Lucarelli sit out bans for tomorrow’s game.

http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

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Serie A Week 20 - 13/1/13 (3:00 p.m.)

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Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma

Referee: Andrea De Marco

Giovinco: Crucial period ahead of Juventus

The Italy international has underlined the importance of the upcoming few weeks

for the Old Lady, and is eagerly anticipating the match against Parma.

Jan 12, 2013

Sebastian Giovinco has stressed that Juventus will have to be on top of their game in the next few weeks in order to remain in the hunt for silverware.

The Bianconeri qualified for the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia this week, while they are are also still in the race for the Champions League, and sit atop of the Serie A table at the moment.

"We’re getting to the most tricky part of the season, with many important games coming thick and fast," he told Mediaset.

"This is also a good aspect, as it means we’re still on track in every competition. We hope to keep making progress."

The tricky attacker meets former team Parma this weekend, and says he has nothing but good memories from his time at the Ennio Tardini.

"I owe Parma a great deal, they believed in me and relaunched my career. I know them well and they have become even more compact and harder to beat under [Roberto] Donadoni.

"However, we want to bounce back from the Sampdoria defeat and will do all we can to win."

Sunday's encounter is scheduled to kick off at 15:00CET.

http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

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Serie A Week 20 - 13/1/13 (3:00 p.m.)

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Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma

Referee: Andrea De Marco

Conte: Napoli should be proud of Marchisio's antipathy

The successful coach has downplayed the Italy international's recent

comments on the Partenopei, and expects a difficult match versus Parma.

Jan 12, 2013

Juventus coach Antonio Conte feels Napoli should be proud that other clubs dislike them as it shows the Partenopei are taken seriously by their rivals.

Bianconeri midfielder Claudio Marchisio revealed earlier this week that he feels a certain antipathy toward Napoli, but the 45-year-old has insisted that the Italy international's comments should be taken as a compliment.

"Marchisio was obviously referring to the sporting rivalry between Juventus and Napoli. It is only normal to have a certain rivalry between big clubs. They probably feel the same about us," he stated at a press conference.

"Napoli should be proud to have our antipathy rather than get upset about it as it means that they have joined the group of big clubs of Juventus, Inter and AC Milan that have certain feelings of rivalry."

The Juventus coach then looked ahead to this weekend's Serie A match against Parma, and insisted that the Bianconeri will do their utmost to return to winning ways in the league.

"We’re determined to get back on course in the championship following last weekend’s reverse. I’m sure we’ll see a good game, contested by two sides who will both be pushing for the win.

"Parma go into the encounter on the back of four straight successes and have yet to lose a game at home. We know it’s a difficult venue to go to and that they will want to put on a good show."

Juventus currently sit atop of the Serie A table with 44 points from 19 games.

http://www.soccerway.com/national/italy/serie-a/20122013/regular-season/

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Serie A Week 20 - 13/1/13 (3:00 p.m.)

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Ennio Tardini Stadium - Parma

Referee: Andrea De Marco

Parma - Juventus Preview:

Old Lady target three away wins on the bounce

The reigning Serie A champions are looking for their third successive league victory

on the road when they travel to the Tardini to face a Gialloblu outfit plagued by inconsistency.

Jan 12, 2013

PROBABLE LINE-UPS

PARMA

Pavarini

Rossi, Paletta, Santacroce, Gobbi

Marchionni, Valdes, Parolo

Biabiany, Belfodil, Sansone

JUVENTUS

Buffon

Barzagli, Bonucci, Caceres

Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Pogba, De Ceglie

Giovinco, Quagliarella

Juventus will be looking for their third successive Serie A victory on the road when they travel to the Ennio Tardini to take on Parma on Sunday.

There was some relief for Antonio Conte this past week when it was revealed that Claudio Marchisio's injury wasn't as bad as first feared, but the Italy international will miss his side's trip to Emilia-Romagna.

Juve will also be without both Giorgio Chiellini, who is yet to recover from an calf injury, and Kwadwo Asamoah, who is off to the Africa Cup of Nations with Ghana.

The Old Lady also look likely to miss Federico Peluso and Mirko Vucinic through injury, while Andrea Barzagli is hoping to be passed fit to play.

Roberto Donadoni is yet to pick up a win against Juventus in his coaching career and is facing a defensive crisis of his own. Alessandro Lucarelli and Yohan Benalouane are suspended, while Cristian Zaccardo and Aleandro Rosi look set to miss out through injury.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Juventus have the best away record in Serie A so far this season, winning seven of their nine fixtures on the road this term.

• The Old Lady will be hoping to make it third time lucky on Sunday, having failed to pick up a victory in their last two trips to the Ennio Tardini.

• Antonio Conte's men have the best defensive record in Serie A, conceding just 13 goals in their 14 fixtures to date.

• Sebastian Giovinco will return to his old club for the first time since sealing his move to Juventus this past summer.

• With six wins and three draws, Parma are the last remaining team in Italy's top flight to remain unbeaten at home.

• Despite their far superior goal difference, not a single Juventus player has outscored Parma striker Ishak Belfodil, who has notched on six occasions since making the move from Lyon in the summer.

• Coach Roberto Donadoni is without a win in five of his last encounters with Juventus.

Head to Head

Serie A ‎- Aug 25, 2012 - Juventus 2 - Parma 0

Serie A ‎- Feb 15, 2012 - Parma 0 - Juventus 0

Serie A ‎- Sep 11, 2011 - Juventus 4 - Parma 1

Serie A‎ - May 15, 2011 - Parma 1 - Juventus 0

Serie A‎ - Jan 6, 2011 - Juventus 1 - Parma 4

Last Five Matches

PARMA

Jan 6, 2013 - Parma 2 - Palermo 1 - Serie A

Dec 22, 2012 - Bologna 1 - Parma 2 - Serie A

Dec 16, 2012 - Parma 4 - Cagliari 1 - Serie A

Dec 12, 2012 - Parma 1 - Catania 1 - Coppa Italia

Dec 8, 2012 - Atalanta 2 - Parma 1 - Serie A

JUVENTUS

Jan 9, 2013 - Juventus 2 - AC Milan 1 - Coppa Italia

Jan 6, 2013 - Juventus 1 - Sampdoria 2 - Serie A

Dec 21, 2012 - Cagliari 1 - Juventus 3 - Serie A

Dec 16, 2012 - Juventus 3 - Atalanta 0 - Serie A

Dec 12, 2012 - Juventus 1 - Cagliari 0 - Coppa Italia

Players to watch

Ishak Belfodil

The 20-year-old France youth international has been in sensational form since joining the Gialloblu from Lyon and has not only chipped in with six goals, but has proved there’s more to him than just finding the net by providing three assists. He was an unused substitute when the two sides met on the opening day of the season and will desperate to further his burgeoning reputation against one of the big boys.

Sebastian Giovinco

Back at the stadium in which he convinced the Juve bosses they had made a mistake by letting him leave the Old Lady nearly two years ago, the pint-sized attacker is in fine form and will be hoping for a happy homecoming. The Italy international will be tasked with finding space between the lines in order to carve out chances for Fabio Quagliarella and could well prove the difference against a depleted Parma back line.

Prediction

Parma come to the match in fine form, with last week’s victory over Palermo making it three on the bounce for Roberto Donadoni’s men. In contrast, Juventus arrive eager to get back to winning ways after a shock 2-1 defeat at home to Sampdoria last time out. Both sides have injury concerns, but Antonio Conte’s men showed their mettle against Milan in midweek and may just have the edge.

Editor's Prediction:

Parma 1 - 2 Juventus