Juventus Season 2013-2014

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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

Conte won't give Press conference

Jan 23, 2014

Antonio Conte is expected, once again, to not give a pre-match Press conference ahead of Juventus’ match with Lazio.

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The Bianconeri Coach refused to talk to reporters before their Coppa Italia game with Roma in the week.

And Calcio News have claimed that the tactician will do so again this weekend ahead of their match with the Biancocelesti.

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Conte was due to talk to the Press on Friday afternoon, but will, apparently, not turn up in protest at the way some of his comments have been reported.

There has been no confirmation from Juve, but it is suggested that the tactician is angry at how remarks he made before the Old Lady’s game with Sampdoria this month were recounted.

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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

Reja: Juve best, but beatable

Jan 24, 2014

Edy Reja has hailed Juventus as ‘the strongest team in the League’, but says Lazio won’t be facing them already defeated.

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The Aquile are unbeaten in three games but head into this weekend’s test at home to the Bianconeri struggling in terms of personnel available to them.

For their Coach, the opponents also deserve respect, but the Aquile should still hold belief this weekend.

“Juve are the strongest team in this League, for their individuality and organisation of their game,” Reja has told reporters today.

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“We have worked to correct some defensive flaws that were highlighted against Udinese, as Juve exploit any mistake and grant their opponents none.

“We will not start with a beaten mentality, in Udine I saw a team with the right spirit and with great quality. The match must still be played.

“We look to Juve with a bit of concern, because we are facing the best team in the League, but we will try to cause them problems.

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“During the week we worked well and I saw my team very focussed. We know how Juve play and we know where we can put them under pressure.

“Lichtsteiner and Asamoah are skilled on the flanks so we are unsure at the moment whether it is better to press Juve or sit back.

“Pogba and Vidal also make unpredictable movements so I will try to implement the most appropriate tactics to stop them.”

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Lazio have lost Ederson for the rest of the season with a thigh injury.

“I am very sorry for Ederson as he has shown that he is a technically gifted player. He provided me with a few more options from the midfield up and I am sorry that he is unavailable but he is a strong guy and has great character. Hopefully he will return in six months and I will still be here.”

Reja also commented on his options in defence, as it is likely he will play three at the back.

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“Konko is fine and I have some options in Crecco and Vinicius who have shown good qualities, but I will decide tomorrow.

“I have said that I would like to buy two quality players in the transfer market, two that can really make a difference. The board are working to make the team more competitive.

“We are still in an embryonic stage but I hope to see progress tomorrow night. There are still things that need perfecting but we are getting there slowly.”

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Finally, Reja was asked whether or not he will order his players to close down Andrea Pirlo.

“Pirlo controls the whole game. He has great vision and can play balls accurate to the millimetre. We will not cage him but we have to do something to limit his play, as it is often decisive.”

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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

No Vucinic for Lazio-Juventus

Jan 24, 2014

Juventus named a 21-man squad for Saturday’s Serie A trip to Lazio without Mirko Vucinic.

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It kicks off at 20.45 CET.

Giorgio Chiellini is both injured and suspended, but other than the veteran defender Antonio Conte has a full squad to choose from.

Vucinic is not included, as he is still thought to be suffering the after-effects of his collapsed transfer to Inter.

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The Montenegro international had emptied out his locker on Monday, but the deal was scrapped by Inter on Tuesday after he had completed his medical.

It will be their second consecutive game at the Stadio Olimpico, having lost 1-0 here to Roma in the Coppa Italia quarter-final on Tuesday night.

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Juventus squad for Lazio: Buffon, Caceres, Ogbonna, Pogba, Pepe, Marchisio, Tevez, Giovinco, Peluso, Llorente, Barzagli, Bonucci, Padoin, Pirlo, Asamoah, Vidal, Lichtsteiner, Quagliarella, Storari, Isla, Rubinho

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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

Lazio-Juventus Preview: Bianconeri out
to extend hoodoo over Reja's men

Antonio Conte's side were dumped out of the Coppa Italia by Roma this week
and will hope to banish their Stadio Olimpico demons against the Biancocelesti.

Jan 24, 2014

Juventus suffered just their second domestic loss of the season at the Stadio Olimpico in midweek - and must return to the capital ground on Saturday to face Lazio.

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The Serie A leaders were beaten 1-0 by Roma in their Coppa Italia quarter-final clash on Tuesday night, a result that ended the Bianconeri's 13-match unbeaten run against Italian opposition.

However, Juve have an immediate opportunity to bounce back on the same pitch this weekend, as they travel back to 'The Eternal City' hoping to extend their winning run in Serie A to 13 games.

Antonio Conte's men, who are chasing a third successive league title, have responded superbly after losing at Fiorentina on October 20, taking maximum points from 12 successive fixtures to open up an eight-point advantage over Roma at the top of the table.

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The champions have dropped just five points in 20 Serie A fixtures this term - with a draw at Inter preceding their reverse at Fiorentina - and are sure to be confident of continuing that impressive form this weekend, thanks to their formidable record against Lazio.

Juve have not been beaten by the Biancocelesti in Serie A since December 2003, a run of 18 matches, and have won without conceding on their last four league meetings with Lazio at the Olimpico.

However, Lazio have made a strong start to life under returning coach Edy Reja, who took over from Vladimir Petkovic on January 4.

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Reja, in his second spell in charge of the club, has led the team to three wins and a draw, with Serie A victories over Inter and Udinese sandwiching a league stalemate at Bologna and a Coppa Italia win against Parma.

Juve have already beaten Lazio twice this season, though, with August's 4-0 Italian Super Cup victory at the Olimpico having been followed up by a 4-1 home success in Serie A 13 days later.

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Head to Head

Serie A ‎- Aug 31, 2013 - Juventus 4 - 1 Lazio
Italy Super Cup ‎- Aug 18, 2013 - Juventus 4 - 0 Lazio
Serie A - Apr 15, 2013 - Lazio 0 - 2 Juventus
Coppa Italia ‎- Jan 29, 2013 - Lazio 2 - 1 Juventus
Coppa Italia ‎- Jan 22, 2013 - Juventus 1 - 1 Lazio


Last Five Matches

LAZIO

Jan 19, 2014 - Udinese 2 - 3 Lazio - Serie A
Jan 14, 2014 - Lazio 2 - 1 Parma - Coppa Italia
Jan 11, 2014 - Bologna 0 - 0 Lazio - Serie A
Jan 6, 2014 - Lazio 1 - 0 FC Internazionale - Serie A
Dec 22, 2013 - Hellas Verona 4 - 1 Lazio - Serie A


JUVENTUS

Jan 21, 2014 - Roma 1 - 0 Juventus - Coppa Italia
Jan 18, 2014 - Juventus 4 - 2 Sampdoria - Serie A
Jan 12, 2014 - Cagliari 1 - 4 Juventus - Serie A
Jan 5, 2014 - Juventus 3 - 0 Roma - Serie A
Dec 22, 2013 - Atalanta 1 - 4 Juventus - Serie A

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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

Lazio-Juventus Betting Preview:
Defiant Bianconeri to bounce back against Biancocelesti

Antonio Conte's men are never more dangerous than after a defeat -
expect them to follow up a cup loss to Roma with a victory this weekend.

Jan 24, 2014

After crashing out of the Coppa Italia with a 1-0 defeat against Roma on Tuesday, Juventus will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they return to the Stadio Olimpico to take on Lazio on Saturday.

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That result brought an end to Bianconeri's 13-match winning streak in domestic competition, but they are 3/4 (1.75) favourites with William Hill to bounce back with all three points here.

The visitors continued their resurgence under Edy Reja with a 3-2 away win over Udinese on Sunday despite going down to 10 men while trailing 1-0. The veteran coach is available at 19/5 (4.80) to secure yet another impressive result, this time against the champions.

The visitors have not drawn a match in Serie A since mid-September, but you can get odds of 5/2 (3.50) on the sides sharing the spoils this time out.

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Roma’s cup victory on Tuesday will have been ungratefully received among Biancocelesti fans and not just because it saw their bitter local rivals book a place in the semi-finals.

The hosts will now have to take on a visiting team champing at the bit to put defeat behind them, with a backlash surely inevitable.

Almost every disappointing result has been followed up by a convincing league display from Antonio Conte’s men this season, defeating AC Milan and Napoli after underwhelming draws in their unsuccessful Champions League campaign and reacting to their eventual elimination by thrashing Sassuolo 4-0.

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This winning mentality is the cornerstone of Conte’s relentless success during his time at the helm and those 3/4 (1.75) odds are not to be missed on his team taking out their frustrations on a side they have beaten 4-0 and 4-1 already this season.

However, with Reja having injected Lazio with a greater resilience since returning to the dugout, odds of 18/5 (4.60) are well worth considering on Juventus being forced to wait until after half-time to secure all three points, as they have in four of their last five Serie A games on the road.

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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

MATCH PREVIEW

Jan 24, 2014

Lazio are enjoying a fruitful spell under Edy Reja, but come up against a Juventus side in the midst of a long winning streak.

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Last weekend the Biancocelesti showed the type of fight previously missing under Vladimir Petkovic as they completed a comeback win over Udinese. They twice fell behind, yet even a man down managed to grab two goals in the final 10 minutes and with it all three points.

Lazio have endured two miserable matches with Juve already this term. It started with a 4-0 Super Cup drubbing in the capital and continued a fortnight later as they lost 4-1. However, in recent weeks they have been on the up. Since Reja’s arrival Lazio have picked up seven points from nine and advanced in the Coppa Italia.

They go into the game missing a number of players. Stefan Radu, Abdoulay Konko, Emiliano Alfaro and Ederson are injured. Ogenyi Onazi and Senad Lulic are suspended after the Udinese contest, while Stefano Mauri’s six-month ban is not quite over.

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Antonio Conte was upset at Juve’s defensive frailties, but praised the team’s attacking intent following a 4-2 win over Sampdoria. Juve came out firing with Arturo Vidal and Fernando Llorente on target early. Samp twice got back into the contest either side of a Vidal penalty and may well have equalised. Only a late Paul Pogba screamer sealed the win.

That sort of performance is why Conte continually stresses the need for maximum concentration, even after a club record 12 wins in succession. Juve are back in Rome having failed to progress in the Coppa Italia on Tuesday. The Bianconeri went down by a single goal against Roma.

Giorgio Chiellini sits out having reached the yellow card limit versus Samp. Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Pirlo returned to action midweek after slight knocks.

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Results are evenly split historically, although Juventus have enjoyed recent dominance in the capital. They have won 28 times to Lazio’s 24, from 69 contests.


Keep an eye on: Hernanes (Lazio) – The Brazilian’s future is the source of constant speculation, while his form has proved inconsistent. Hernanes was a driving force off the bench in the comeback last weekend and scored the winner. He will aim to build on that performance.

Form guide: Lazio (W L W D W) - Juventus (W W W W W)

Last season: Lazio 0-2 Juventus

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Stat fact: Juventus have won six of the past eight matches in Rome. Lazio’s last triumph came back in 2002-03.

Lazio (probable): Marchetti; Biava, Ciani, Dias; Cavanda, Biglia, Ledesma, Crecco; Candreva, Hernanes; Klose

Juventus (probable): Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Ogbonna; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Marchisio, Pogba, Asamoah; Tevez, Llorente

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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

Preview: Lazio vs. Juventus

Jan 24, 2014

Serie A league-leaders Juventus face a tricky clash on Saturday when they visit the Italian capital to take on Lazio in the evening kickoff.

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Juve have in general blown away every side in their path this season, although they have dropped points twice on the road, and are eight points clear of Lazio's city rivals Roma at the top.

Lazio's home record has kept them in the top half this season, with six wins from nine and two consecutive victories at home seeing them sit ninth currently.

In terms of personnel Lazio have a lengthy absentee list, although Senad Lulic and Ogenyi Onazi return from suspension for the clash and both Antonio Candreva and Federico Marchetti are likely to play.

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For Juventus, Giorgio Chiellini is the only injury concern and is expected to miss the game.


Recent form

Lazio: LWLWDW

Juventus: WWWWWW

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Possible starting lineups

LAZIO: Marchetti; Biava, Dias, Ciani; Cavanda, Onazi, Biglia, Lulic; Candreva; Floccari, Klose

JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Ogbonna, Bonucci, Peluso; Pirlo; Vidal, Isla, Marchisio; Tevez, Llorente


Sports Mole says: 1-2

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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

Candreva Key If Lazio Are to Upset
the Juve Midfield Machine

Jan 24, 2014

Juventus look to bounce back from their Coppa Italia exit at the hands of Roma during the week when they travel to Lazio this weekend. Currently eight points clear of Lazio’s city-rivals Roma, Juventus can extend their Serie A winning run to 13 games with a win and are clear favourites to inflict an eighth league defeat of the season upon mid-table Lazio. Squawka preview the action with a look at the men to watch on both sides of the contest.

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Juventus’s Midfield:

If Lazio are to upset the odds, then they will have to do what few teams have done this season and work out a successful way to deal with Juventus’s midfield duo of Arturo Vidal and Paul Pogba. Lazio know first-hand the damage that the pair can inflict, having been on the end of a 4-1 scoreline in the return fixture that was largely inspired by Vidal.

Vidal scored two goals—one of which was assisted by Pogba—and set up a third when the two sides met in August, as well as contributing six tackles in an all-action performance. Proving that it is still possible to be a box-to-box midfield player in an age where many have become specialists, Vidal’s contribution to Juventus’s season as a whole has been huge.

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A force to be reckoned with at both ends of the pitch, Vidal has won a colossal 65 tackles this season. The highest of any Juventus player this season, it is over double the 31 made by Lazio’s most frequent tackler, Lucas Biglia.

Just one league goal behind the club’s top scorer Carlos Tevez, Vidal is also shouldering the goalscoring burden from midfield. He has 10 goals this season—as many as he managed in the entirety of last season—and has also provided five assists, meaning that he has scored or assisted 30 percent of the club’s league goals.

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And it isn’t as if Lazio just have Vidal to concentrate their midfield efforts on. Pogba has also enjoyed the season of his life next to Vidal, whilst the pair have the luxury of playing in front of the evergreen Andrea Pirlo.

Pogba’s physicality has meant that he has formed an intimidating partnership with Vidal across the pitch. The Frenchman has six goals and four assists, but has also registered 41 tackles and 43 victories in contested headed duels.

Between them Pogba and Vidal have created 99 chances this season. This impressive tally reflects the creative disparities between the two sides, that have seen Lazio create just 69 percent of the number of chances that their Turin counterparts have.

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Lazio’s Hope:

Of the 194 chances that Lazio have created this season, 36 have come from the man who is likely to be key to their ambitions of avenging August’s defeat. Linked to Liverpool in recent weeks, Antonio Candreva has made more chances than any other Lazio player and has also played more passes than all of his teammates bar one.

Of the 36 chances that he has created four have led to goals, whilst he is also the side’s joint-highest league scorer with five goals. As a team, Lazio have scored just 26 goals this season and, in tandem with an average goals-conceded rate of 1.4 per game, a lack of goals has been a key reason behind their mid-table position this season.

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Candreva has either scored or assisted 35 percent of their Serie A strikes this season and is likely to again prove crucial to their hopes this weekend.

Deployed across a number of positions this season, Candreva has been playing on the right-hand side of midfield in recent weeks. However, he experienced joy against Juventus in the first meeting between the sides by playing a free role behind a lone striker.

The heat map from that game shows that he had licence to drift across the pitch and Lazio coach Edoardo Reja could be tempted to spring a tactical surprise and allow him to do so again.

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Despite his team losing 4-1, Candreva provided five chance-creating key passes over the course of the game. He has yet to replicate such a high chance-creation rate across a single game since that game in Turin and would provide a timely boost to Lazio’s hopes should he create at a similar rate this time around.

Candreva possesses the ability to take multiple players out of the game in a single run due to his skill with the ball. He has gone past his man on 56 occasions this season, the third-highest number in the league. In a game that Lazio are likely to be on the back foot for much of, Candreva’s running with the ball could provide respite and opportunity on the break, whilst his knack of being fouled could provide them with an opportunity to add to the seven set-piece goals that they have netted this season.

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Home Comforts?

Lazio can draw some comfort from their home record. Whilst they have struggled away from home with just one away win from 11 attempts, their home record is impressive. They have six wins from nine home fixtures and just 29 percent of the goals that they have conceded have come at the Stadio Olimpico.

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However, they come up against a Juventus side that come into the game on the back of five consecutive away wins and are looking to extend their eight-point lead at the top of the table. The league leaders are hot favourites to bounce back from their midweek defeat at the hands of Roma and have already shown how their midfield can overwhelm Lazio.

Should the mid-table side have any hope of upsetting the formbook then the talismanic Candreva is likely to provide their best hope, but they must also hope for big performances from the likes of Hernanes and Lucas Biglia in midfield if they are to successfully stifle the midfield machine that has stormed Serie A.


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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

Serie A - Match Preview

Jan 24, 2014

Juventus return to the Stadio Olimpico where their Coppa Italia campaign came to an end Tuesday night against Roma. The treble dream is over for Antonio Conte's men, but the old lady are still hot on the heels of a thirteenth consecutive league success.

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Lazio are next up to stand in the Bianconeri's way of extending the momentus streak. Since Edy Reja regained control of the dugout, Lazio have looked a more confident side. This was evident when the ten men turned around a losing deficit to beat Udinese at the Friuli last Sunday. The profit Hernanes regaining some form, scored the winning goal which was his first since September.

Both sides are keeping moderately quiet on the transfermarket, despite next week being the final days where transactions must be completed. Juventus loaned the pair of Paolo De Cegile and Marco Motta to Genoa, while Lazio remain to be linked with a number of players including Napoli outcast Paolo Cannavaro.

Edy Reja will be missing some key assets for Saturday night's fixture. Stefan Radu, Abdoulay Konko, and Ederson are all injured, Senad Lulic and Ogenyi Onazi begin their suspensions. Conte will field Angelo Ogbonna alongside Leonardo Bonucci in defence due to Giorgio Chiellini sitting out a yellow card ban.

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Lazio haven't beaten Juventus in Serie A since 2003, eighteen games ago. Yet the Biancocelesti have tasted victory in four Coppa Italia outings in that period. While in the seventy one contests disputed at the Olimpico, Juve have triumphed on twenty nine occasions to Lazio's twenty five. Although the 4-0 defeat suffered in the Supercoppa at the start of this season is something Lazio fans will want to see avenged.


Probable Lineups:.

LAZIO (3-4-2-1): Marchetti; Biava, Ciani, Dias; Cavanda, Biglia, Ledesma, Crecco; Candreva, Hernanes; Klose

JUVENTUS (3-5-2): Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Ogbonna; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Marchisio, Pogba, Asamoah; Tevez, Llorente

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Previous Meeting:

Lazio 0 - 2 Juventus (15th April 2013)

Vidal 8' (P), 28'

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Author's Prediction:

Lazio 1 - 1 Juventus

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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

Lotito: 'Juve are not enemies'

Jan 25, 2014

Lazio face Juventus tonight and President Claudio Lotito insists they are “not our enemies,” blasting fans who want defeat so as not to favour Roma.

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It kicks off this evening at 20.45 CET at the Stadio Olimpico.

The lead-up to the game has seen some Lazio supporters call up local radio stations urging the players to lose, as a Juventus defeat would favour rivals Roma in their Scudetto ambitions.

It isn’t the first time some Biancocelesti fans have acted this way, as they famously unveiled a banner that read “Oh nooooo......” after Inter took the lead against Lazio at the Olimpico in a game that helped prevent Roma reach the top of the table.

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“What the fans do will not remain unpunished,” warned Lotito in Tuttosport.

“People must understand that football is to be enjoyed, not treated with hatred, bitterness or violence. You must go to the stadium to enjoy a wonderful day and at the end the winners and losers emerge in a positive atmosphere, regardless of the result. That’s what happens in English stadiums.

“Juventus also have a section of their fans who create problems. I have always said we need football to teach and set the moral tone. Once anything was allowed, now there is zero tolerance. It’s still not enough, as we must all understand that in football there are opponents, not enemies.”

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Lazio go into tonight’s game trying to stop Juve earning a 13th consecutive Serie A victory, but are without the banned Senad Lulic, Eddy Onazi, Stefano Mauri and injured Stefan Radu and Ederson.

“We have a delicate situation in terms of absentees, but I hope the squad can give its all and prove its determination. In the past this side has already been able to do well despite difficulties, so I hope that will be the case again.”

Lotito clashed several times with Juventus President Andrea Agnelli on how Italian football should proceed, but he insisted it was not a problem.

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“There were some counter-positions on the interpretation of a different political, institutional and footballing path. Good sense can help us to converge on certain issues. I also told Andrea there must not be winners and losers in the system, as if the system wins then we are all winners.

“As there are so many clubs in the Lega Serie A, we need a middle road that suits everyone’s needs. For a start, we must reduce the number of teams in the top flight, otherwise we maintain a system that creates debts for all concerned.”

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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

Lazio fans will be punished, fumes Lotito

The Biancocelesti chief hit out at supporters who had urged the Stadio Olimpico
side to let Juventus win, preventing Roma from catching up in the title race.

Jan 25, 2014

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has blasted a portion of the club's fans for urging the team to lose against Juventus on Saturday.

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Defeat to the Bianconeri would deny fierce local rivals Roma the chance to close the gap on the Turin outfit at the top of Serie A, prompting Biancocelesti fans to make the case for intentional defeat on radio stations.

But Lotito claims the severity of the rivalry is having a negative impact on the matchday experience at the Stadio Olimpico and threatened to punish those who called for the loss.

"What the fans do will not remain unpunished," he told Tuttosport. "People must understand that football is to be enjoyed, not treated with hatred, bitterness or violence.

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"You must go to the stadium to enjoy a wonderful day and at the end the winners and losers emerge in a positive atmosphere, regardless of the result. That’s what happens in English stadiums.

"Juventus also have a section of their fans who create problems.

"I have always said we need football to teach and set the moral tone. Once anything was allowed, now there is zero tolerance.

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"It’s still not enough, as we must all understand that in football there are opponents, not enemies."

Lazio host Antonio Conte's men on Saturday, with kick-off at 20:45CET.

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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

Juventus vs. Lazio Preview:
Round 21 — Chasing Lucky No. 13

Jan 25, 2014

You want to know how long it has been since Juventus last lost a game in Serie A? Well, I was 26 years old. I'm currently 27 years old. That's how long it been. Maybe I should add to all of this that my birthday was two days after Juventus imploded and lost 4-2 to Fiorentina in Florence — thanks for the nice present, guys — but who's really counting how specific the details are?

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The fact remains that Juventus haven't lost a league game since the middle of October. To be exact, Juve last lost a Serie game on Oct. 20. That's over three months ago, ladies and gents, just in case you didn't feel like doing the quick math in your head.

I think it's safe to say the eight-point lead atop the league table has been pretty well earned.

Now, Juventus head back to the Stadio Olimpico in Rome for the second time in four days looking to do what they didn't accomplish against Roma in the Coppa Italia on Tuesday night — get a win. I'd say that's a pretty good idea regardless of what kind of shape Lazio is currently in. (Which is a little better under Edy Reja than the end of the Vladimir Petković era in Rome.)

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Would you like to see Juve continue their winning ways over Lazio at the Olimpico? I know I would. And it would mean that 13 isn't such an unlucky number these days. Take that, superstition!


GOOD NEWS

Juventus winning streak update: 12 games, 34 goals scored, 4 goals allowed.

This has been a Juventus winning streak update.

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BAD NEWS

Giorgio Chiellini, who picked up a yellow card in Juve's 4-2 win over Sampdoria last weekend, will miss tomorrow night's game against Lazio due to suspension. I hope he enjoys the weekend off and Angelo Ogbonna has his customary short shorts all set to go from the opening whistle.

Oh, and Marco Motta is no longer available for selection following his loan move to Genoa on Thursday.

Okay, so that second part isn't bad news. As you were.

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WHAT TO WATCH FOR

1. Who will be Juventus' regista, Andrea Pirlo or Claudio Marchisio?

Marchisio's last start in the center of Juventus' midfield: Pretty darn successful.

Pirlo last start in the center of Juventus' midfield: Not very successful.

Two games, two very different outcomes — and not just on the scoreboard. Extra rest didn't do Pirlo any kind of good in the Coppa Italia loss to Roma as our favorite bearded maestro didn't exactly do much of anything. Marchisio, on the other hand, was solid as all can be against Sampdoria last Sunday. Does Antonio Conte go with Old Faithful or Il Principino? I really have no clue. He's not that shortsighted where he would basically sit Pirlo just because of what Marchisio did against Sampdoria. But if playing Marchisio as a regista during both weekend fixtures so that Pirlo would be rested for the Coppa Italia, then that isn't a bad thing at all.

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2. The impact of one Fernando Llorente.

I'm a superstitious man, okay. But there's also something behind this, so stick with me. Much like Sampdoria, Lazio are facing something different in Juventus compared to the first time this season. They're facing a Juventus team with Llorente playing from the opening whistle, not Mirko Vucinic like was the case in Round 2 and the Supercoppa. And not just Llorente, but a player who has been really, really good the past couple of games. He's scoring goals again and just contributing to just about everything Juve has done lately to put the winning streak on the cusp of hitting the teens.

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3. The contribution coming from Juventus' wingbacks.

Unlike who will be playing in the center of the midfield, there's no doubt who Conte will be writing in as starters on the right and left wing. Stephan Lichtsteiner is going to be on the right, Kwadwo Asamoah will be on the left. It's as simple as simple gets, really. If those two gentlemen play as close to as they have been in recent weeks, then I'm going to just declare right here that Juve will be in pretty good shape against Lazio. Lichtsteiner has been one of Juventus' best players since Serie A got underway again in 2014. Asamoah has been quite good lately, too. No wonder they're playing on a team that has won 12 straight games. Feel free to continue the personal and team success, gentlemen.

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4. Can Juventus take advantage of Lazio being shorthanded?

WhoScored doesn't waste time getting to what what Lazio will have to overcome against Juventus tomorrow night.

Edi Reja will be without a number of players due to injury and suspensions.

In total, WhoScored lists eight players who will be missing out on Juventus' visit to the Olimpico. I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that Mr. Reja would prefer to have things a little bit differently. Regardless of how many players may or may not be missing from Lazio's lineup, many feel like it will a tough match for the two-time defending Italian champions. I mean, if WhoScored says so, then it must be true, right?

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5. How the Juventus defense handles the Lazio attacking trident of Antonio Candreva, Hernanes and Miroslav Klose.

I like Antonio Candreva. I liked him when he was on loan at Juve and I haven't changed my opinion of him with what he's done during his time at Lazio. The same can basically be said for Hernanes, even though he hasn't been close to the kind of form when he first joined Lazio a couple years ago. We also know how good Klose can be when he's full guns blazing. Juventus' defense hasn't been so dominant lately as it was when the current winning streak got started. And I feel safe in saying that the Lazio attack is a little tougher than that of a club like, say, Livorno.


My starting XI (3-5-2): Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Ogbonna; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Marchisio, Pogba, Asamoah; Llorente, Tevez

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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

Remembering L'Avvocato as Juventus prepare for Lazio

Jan 25, 2014

It’s been a busy week for Juventus both on and off the pitch. A loss to Roma in the Coppa Italia is all but forgotten as the team prepare to play Lazio, but off the pitch, drama reigned supreme.

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When news broke that the Bianconeri were about to close a deal with Inter to bring in Fredy Guarin and send Mirko Vucinic the other way, the fans marvelled. If completed, this would have been a spectacular accomplishment for so many reasons, both for the business and on a sporting level.

Vucinic might have been the man to have inspired the squad going forward for two years now but with increased competition up top and players capable of providing consistently, he is less of an important figure, yet remains one who can still command a respectable fee.

After disastrous performances by the Nerazzurri in recent games -- especially in light of their problems going forward -- they approached Juve with the idea of swapping players. The Bianconeri identified Guarin as the man they wanted, not only because he’s the player making the difference for Walter Mazzarri’s side but also because he’s young and represents ideal business sense.

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Unfortunately, the deal that would have highlighted the business acumen of Juve’s management was stopped by Erick Thohir, Inter’s new owner, after realising the disappointment of his club’s fans -- the people who clearly understood what a bad deal this would represent for them.

Leaving the Bianconeri management dismayed by their unprofessional manner, it’s safe to say the relationship between Inter and the Old Lady has taken a hit. Vucinic remains a wanted asset with several clubs in England, Russia and France tracking the player, and he might well be sold to another suitor. It’s also said Inter have not given up on getting the forward, even if they cannot offer Guarin in return. Considering all that has transpired in recent days, the Montenegrin will not take part in the upcoming match against Lazio and will remain in Turin.

The next game represents a new challenge for Juventus. Lazio might still have their problems -- especially when it comes to defending -- but they are more of a cohesive unit under new coach Edy Reja and look to be a more dangerous side.

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Likely to be deployed in a 3-4-2-1 formation, Reja will have to work around the many absences the team is suffering. For one youngster, a certain Luca Crecco, who made his Serie A debut in April of last season against Juventus, might even be given the chance to start. Described as a tactically intelligent pair of lungs, he plays as a full-back or further forward on the wing. Only 18 years old, Crecco is believed heavily as part of the Lazio youth talent and is eager to develop his skills further, and Juventus represent a good challenge for the boy who appears to show no fear.

Interestingly, it seems Reja will opt to play two directors in the middle, perhaps because he will be forced into it due to the absences. We already saw how poorly Lucas Biglia and Cristian Ledesma performed in the Supercoppa match against Juventus in the summer -- will this be the game to prove the duo can work well together?

The Biancocelesti have been training intensely for the challenge, with their coach consistently yelling at his players demanding they show their claws and improve their concentration. This will not be an easy match for the home side, which are missing key players at the back and will be coming up against a team that has managed 19 goals in their past five Serie A matches.

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For Juventus, the newspapers insist we will see a hungrier side than ever, one that is still reeling after the loss to Roma in the Coppa Italia and determined to manage their 13th consecutive Serie A win. Antonio Conte has refused to speak to the press because, he feels, he’s always misinterpreted. Therefore, he’ll make sure his players do the talking on the pitch.

With Giorgio Chiellini out, it’s likely Angelo Ogbonna will take his place whilst it appears Claudio Marchisio is favoured over Andrea Pirlo in the deep-lying role.

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It’s difficult to expect anything but a win for Conte’s men, but the final note should be reserved for L’Avvocato. Gianni Agnelli passed away 11 years ago, and it remains a sad day for all supporters who will never forget what the man did for both Juventus and Italy.

The patriarch of a dynasty, a symbol of good will and generosity, this man not only brought prestige to Turin’s giants but helped drive Italy’s post-war miracle, turning the country into an economic powerhouse. Today, we humbly remember L’Avvocato and the lasting impression he left on Europe and beyond -- a legacy that continues to inspire the men of Juve every day.

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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

Lazio vs. Juventus Preview

Jan 25, 2014

Serie A leaders Juventus have the chance to win a 13th straight league game when they visit Lazio on Saturday evening.

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The No. 13 might be unlucky for some, but it is unlikely to be that way for a Juve team intent on continuing their domestic dominance with a third straight Scudetto and a record-breaking 30th in total.

Having been demoted from the Champions League to the Europa League, and dumped out of the Coppa Italia by title rivals, if you can call them that, Roma in midweek, Antonio Conte's side will be fired up for this one and intent on returning to winning ways, as shown by the club's official Twitter account:

JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen
Showdown at the Stadio Olimpico! Are you ready to get behind the lads tomorrow night? #LazioJuve #finoallafine

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Key Storylines

Their form might be patchy in other competitions, but in the league, Juventus are a free-scoring beast to be in awe of. Per BBC Sport, in four of their past five matches they have scored four goals, and in the other, they netted three.

When Lazio played at Juve in the second game of the league season, they conceded four goals, and they did the same a fortnight earlier in the Italian Super Cup. A similar scoreline is likely here.

Juventus coach Antonio Conte has built a side capable of taking other sides apart and spreading the goals around, while keeping it watertight at the back.

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A Lazio side with a goal difference of minus-two face a tough task in keeping Fernando Llorente, Arturo Vidal, Carlos Tevez and Paul Pogba quiet as they attempt to improve their hopes of qualifying for Europe next season.

However, per ESPN FC, they are unbeaten in three Serie A games and managed to get one over on Inter recently, as well as beating Udinese when they were down to 10 men, so there is hope.

The return of Edy Reja as manager has instilled a gritty determination in the side, and they could make Juventus work for their points.

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Prediction: Lazio 0-3 Juventus

Victory would extend Juventus' lead over second-placed Roma to 11 points, before they take on Verona on Sunday. They won't pass up on that opportunity, and Lazio are unlikely to be able to do anything to stop them.

Juventus are in the habit of scoring second-half goals, eight in their past four league games, so expect a late flourish here and victory by a margin of three goals.

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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

Line-ups: Lazio-Juventus

Jan 25, 2014

Juventus are looking for a 13th consecutive victory, but face Lazio at the Olimpico days after they lost to Roma here.

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It kicks off at 20.45 CET.

The Bianconeri have won their last 12 Serie A outings on the bounce, but were knocked out of the Coppa Italia quarter-finals by Roma in this very stadium on Tuesday night.

Antonio Conte rotated his squad for that tie, resting Paul Pogba, Gigi Buffon, Carlos Tevez, Fernando Llorente, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Kwadwo Asamoah.

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They are all back in the side this evening, although Giorgio Chiellini is suspended and replaced by Angelo Ogbonna, while Andrea Pirlo is rested.

Arturo Vidal and Tevez need to be careful, as a yellow card today will see them banned for next week’s clash against Inter.

Lazio are forced to reshuffle, as Stefan Radu and Ederson are injured, while Eddy Onazi, Senad Lulic and long-term absentee Stefano Mauri are banned.

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Hernanes returns to the starting XI after his stunning late goal to beat Udinese 3-2 last week, a result secured after Lazio had gone down to 10 men.

Federico Marchetti was expected to be back in goal after suffering from a stomach bug, but he is again benched with Etrit Berisha starting. Abdoulay Konko is passed fit to start despite recent problems.

Juventus have a very strong record here against Lazio, not losing in Serie A since 2003 and winning six of the last eight. The Biancocelesti are unbeaten since Edy Reja took over with seven points from three rounds.

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LAZIO: Berisha; Biava, Cana, Dias; Cavanda, Ledesma, Biglia, Konko; Candreva, Hernanes; Klose

Lazio bench: Marchetti, Strakosha, Pereirinha, Novaretti, Ciani, Crecco, Vinìcius, Gonzalez, Felipe Anderson, Floccari, Keita, Perea


JUVENTUS: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Ogbonna; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Marchisio, Pogba, Asamoah; Tevez, Llorente

Juventus bench: Storari, Rubinho, Isla, Caceres, Peluso, Padoin, Pepe, Pirlo, Giovinco, Quagliarella

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LAZIO - JUVENTUS

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa

HT 1-0: Buffon off as Lazio lead

Jan 25, 2014

Gigi Buffon was sent off as Lazio lead Juventus 1-0 at half-time in a potential season turning point.

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The Bianconeri were seeking a 13th consecutive Serie A victory, but confidence was hit by Tuesday’s 1-0 Coppa Italia defeat to Roma in this very stadium. Giorgio Chiellini was suspended and Andrea Pirlo rested in favour of Claudio Marchisio, so Angelo Ogbonna stepped into defence. Lazio were unbeaten under Edy Reja with seven points from three rounds, but missed Federico Marchetti, Stefan Radu, Ederson and the banned Eddy Onazi, Senad Lulic and Stefano Mauri.

Juve were unbeaten here in Serie A since 2003, winning six of their last eight visits. Arturo Vidal’s long-range attempt looped over, but Gigi Buffon ran a huge risk when he tried to dribble Miroslav Klose from eight yards and was fortunate the German turned wide when diving in.

A Kwadwo Asamoah cross-shot flashed across the face of goal and Buffon timed his intervention well to smother a Hernanes pass at the feet of Abdoulay Konko.

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However, there was an early turning point in the match when Klose sprung the offside trap and Buffon clattered into him on the six-yard line. The referee opted for a penalty and red card for interrupting a clear goal-scoring opportunity, leaving Juve with 10 men. Before the spot-kick could be taken, Marco Storari had to replace Asamoah, but his first job was to remove the ball from the net, as Antonio Candreva sent him the wrong way.

Berisha needed a desperate save from point-blank range on Fernando Llorente, who had got in front of his marker.

Juventus risked giving away another penalty in first half stoppages when Leonardo Bonucci’s arm blocked a Hernanes shot, but the referee considered it to be involuntary. It was kicked on to his arm, but at the same time the defender had it outstretched as he jumped.

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Lazio 1-0 Juventus (Half-Time)

Scorers: Candreva pen 27 (L)

Lazio: Berisha; Biava, Cana, Dias; Cavanda, Ledesma, Biglia, Konko; Candreva, Hernanes; Klose

Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Ogbonna; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Marchisio, Pogba, Asamoah (Storari 26); Tevez, Llorente

Ref: Massa

Sent off: Buffon 25 (J)

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LAZIO 1 - 1 JUVENTUS

Antonio Candreva (27′-PG)

Fernando Llorente (60′)

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa
Attendance:‬ 31000‎

Llorente salvages point for 10-man Bianconeri

Antonio Candreva opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Gianluigi Buffon
had been dismissed for a professional foul but the visitors' Spanish striker levelled matters.

Jan 25, 2014

Fernando Llorente was Juventus' saviour as the Serie A leaders came from a goal down with 10 men to salvage a 1-1 draw at Lazio on Saturday evening.

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The Serie A leaders - who had lost in the same stadium to Roma in the Coppa Italia on Tuesday - appeared to be heading for their first league defeat since October when Antonio Candreva notched from the penalty spot following the dismissal of Gianluigi Buffon, who brought down Miroslav Klose in the area.

But Llorente levelled proceedings in the second half to leave Lazio waiting for a first league triumph over Juventus since December 2003.

In a tight first half, the visitors controlled possession but were hindered when keeper and captain Buffon was beaten to an intricate throughball by Klose, with Candreva keeping his cool to open the scoring from 12 yards.

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The second half continued in a similar fashion, and the champions deservedly equalised when a well-worked move was finished by Llorente's fine header.

The draw ends Juve's 12-match winning league run, while Lazio have now won two and drawn two league matches since Edy Reja returned as coach earlier in January.

Lazio restored Hernanes to the starting XI after he scored a last-minute winner at Udinese last weekend, while Angelo Ogbonna moved to centre-back for the visitors, with Giorgio Chiellini suspended.

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The visitors started well but only had a speculative half-volley from Arturo Vidal after nine minutes to show for their early efforts.

At the other end, Lazio almost took the lead in bizarre circumstances when Klose caught Buffon in possession and the Germany international's challenge forced the ball just wide of goal.

Buffon's night went from bad to worse when he was shown a straight red card for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity, after bringing down Klose in the area after 24 minutes.

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From the resulting penalty, Candreva sent replacement goalkeeper Marco Storari the wrong way to break the deadlock.

Despite that setback, Juve continued to see plenty of the ball and they created a great opportunity nine minutes before half-time when Stephan Lichtsteiner's low centre was collected by Llorente, who turned sharply in the box and forced a smart save from Etrit Berisha.

Juve showed no signs of suffering with their numerical disadvantage after the break, continuing to probe but struggling to orchestrate clear-cut chances.

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Antonio Conte's charges showed their ruthlessness on the hour mark, however, as Llorente met Lichsteiner's pin-point cross with a looping header to the far corner.

Buoyed by the leveller, Juve duly pushed for a winner and Carlos Tevez forced Berisha into a superb near-post save with a fierce strike.

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However, with 15 minutes remaining, Storari produced a fine point-blank stop to keep out Klose's header from Cristian Ledesma's whipped free-kick.

A near carbon copy of that set-piece then led to Storari holding well from Klose's header, and the hosts kept up their late pressure when substitute Balde Keita curled an effort against the post in the 85th minute, but both sides were forced to settle for a point.

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LAZIO 1 - 1 JUVENTUS

Antonio Candreva (27′-PG)

Fernando Llorente (60′)

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa
Attendance:‬ 31000‎

Lazio hold 10-man Juve

Juventus didn’t get a 13th straight win, but after Gigi Buffon’s red card
they earned a 1-1 against a Lazio side that hit the woodwork twice.

Jan 25, 2014

The Bianconeri were seeking a 13th consecutive Serie A victory, but confidence was hit by Tuesday’s 1-0 Coppa Italia defeat to Roma in this very stadium. Giorgio Chiellini was suspended and Andrea Pirlo rested in favour of Claudio Marchisio, so Angelo Ogbonna stepped into defence. Lazio were unbeaten under Edy Reja with seven points from three rounds, but missed Federico Marchetti, Stefan Radu, Ederson and the banned Eddy Onazi, Senad Lulic and Stefano Mauri.

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Juve were unbeaten here in Serie A since 2003, winning six of their last eight visits. Arturo Vidal’s long-range attempt looped over, but Gigi Buffon ran a huge risk when he tried to dribble Miroslav Klose from eight yards and was fortunate the German turned wide when diving in.

A Kwadwo Asamoah cross-shot flashed across the face of goal and Buffon timed his intervention well to smother a Hernanes pass at the feet of Abdoulay Konko.

However, there was an early turning point in the match when Klose sprung the offside trap and Buffon clattered into him on the six-yard line. The referee opted for a penalty and red card for interrupting a clear goal-scoring opportunity, leaving Juve with 10 men. It was Buffon’s first Serie A dismissal since February 2011 against Lecce.

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Before the spot-kick could be taken, Marco Storari had to replace Asamoah, but his first job was to remove the ball from the net, as Antonio Candreva sent him the wrong way.

Berisha needed a desperate save from point-blank range on Fernando Llorente, who had got in front of his marker.

Juventus risked giving away another penalty in first half stoppages when Leonardo Bonucci’s arm blocked a Hernanes shot, but the referee considered it to be involuntary. It was kicked on to his arm, but at the same time the defender had it outstretched as he jumped.

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Candreva blasted over the bar after a well-worked move and Andrea Barzagli charged down a Hernanes attempt.

Juventus equalised when down to 10 men, as ex-Lazio star Stephan Lichtsteiner pulled back from the by-line for Llorente’s extraordinary header that looped up into the far top corner. It seemed to be remote-controlled into that spot past a helpless Berisha.

The goal sparked a different attitude in the Bianconeri and moments later Carlos Tevez burst into the box to force Berisha into a one-handed save at the near post. Yet Juve also had a scare with a Hernanes effort flashing inches past both the far stick and the sliding Klose.

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Vidal blasted over and Candreva drilled wide of the near post, then Llorente sprung the offside trap to be closed down by Giuseppe Biava and Tevez’s follow-up hit a defender.

Lazio thought they had restored their advantage on 75 minutes when Cristian Ledesma floated a free kick into the middle for Klose’s bullet header, but Storari performed an extraordinary reaction save to turn it on to the bar with his wrist from close range.

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It was wide open and Berisha had to smother at Vidal’s feet from a Tevez through ball. Keita Balde came on and within a minute his curler had hit the post, bounced off Storari’s face and the goalkeeper somehow managed to get hold of it.

Moments later Llorente’s effort was deflected over the bar from 10 yards, Dias charged down Vidal in the box and Storari blocked a Lucas Biglia strike.

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Lazio: Berisha; Biava, Cana, Dias; Cavanda (Gonzalez 65), Ledesma, Biglia, Konko; Candreva (Keita 84), Hernanes; Klose

Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Ogbonna; Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Marchisio, Pogba, Asamoah (Storari 26); Tevez, Llorente

Ref: Massa

Sent off: Buffon 25 (J)

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LAZIO 1 - 1 JUVENTUS

Antonio Candreva (27′-PG)

Fernando Llorente (60′)

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa
Attendance:‬ 31000‎

Ten man Bianconeri salvage a point

Jan 25, 2014

Lazio drew with Juventus 1-1 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday night.

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Antonio Candreva put the hosts ahead with a penalty before Fernando Llorente equalised with a header.

The game started out cagey however Juventus came knocking on the door early through Arturo Vidal whose volley went over the bar.

Lazio could’ve made it 1-0 when Gianluigi Buffon was closed down by Miroslav Klose forcing the Juve goalkeeper to lose control of the ball but the latter couldn’t wrap his foot around it.

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The Biancocelesti again caused trouble, this time Hernanes slotted the ball through to Abdoulay Konko, but Buffon came out on time to deny the Frenchman.

The hosts were awarded a penalty and the visitors were reduced to 10 men with 24 minutes on the clock when Konko’s through pass found Klose who was brought down by Buffon resulting in the Juve keeper receiving his marching orders.

Candreva stepped up and calmly scored the resulting penalty to put Edy Reja’s men ahead.

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Juventus could’ve got the equaliser when the ball was played to Llorente on the edge of the six-yard box, but the Spaniard’s finish was saved by Etrit Berisha.

Towards the end of the half Lazio had a penalty appeal denied when the ball seemingly hit Leonardo Bonucci’s arm, but referee Davide Massa waved for play to continue.

Juventus entered the second half with the intention of scoring a goal, adding more grit to their game; Carlos Tevez won a free-kick from the left-hand side anf his dangerous cross was cleared by Crisitan Ledesma before it could reach Stephan Lichtseiner who was in a very dangerous position.

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La Vecchia Signora then equalised when Tevez slotted the ball through to Lichsteiner whose cross was met by Llorente who headed home to make it 1-1.

The Bianconeri continued to threaten Lazio, this time Tevez notched onto a through ball but failed to finish past Berisha who pushed the ball out for a corner.

Hernanes almost made it 2-1 to the hosts soon after when his low cross went centimetres wide of the post.

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Juventus continued their search for a second goal despite playing with 10 men, Paul Pogba laid the ball off to Vidal but the Chilean’s shot went over the bar.

Le Aquile responded minutes later when Hernanes whizzed past several Juventus defenders before finding Candreva, but the latter’s shot went wide of Marco Storari’s post.

Lazio could then have been 2-1 up if it hadn’t been for Storari’s heroics, the Juve goalkeeper saved Klose’s header from point-blank range preventing the hosts from taking the lead.

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Juventus had a chance of their own to make it 2-1 when Vidal went through on goal, but Berisha came out in the nick of time to deny the Chilean.

Lazio were very unlucky to see the score remain at 1-1 when substitute Keita Balde cut inside and unleashed a stinging drive which slammed against the post.

Lucas Biglia tried his luck from distance as well but Marco Storari was again equal to the shot.

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Juventus still pave the way at the top of the table, however if Roma manage to beat Hellas Verona on Sunday, Juve’s lead at the top will be reduced to six points.

Reja on the other hand remains undefeated since taking over from Vladimir Petkovic as coach of Lazio.

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LAZIO 1 - 1 JUVENTUS

Antonio Candreva (27′-PG)

Fernando Llorente (60′)

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa
Attendance:‬ 31000‎

Initial reaction and random observations

Jan 25, 2014

I could harp on the red card that saw Gigi Buffon hit the showers just 20 minutes after the opening whistle. But I won't do that. Instead of making it all about one guy, I will take a positive spin on it and make it about the team as a whole.

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Why?

Because after Juventus were forced to play 70 minutes down a man with Buffon being sent off, they played better than they did when they were at full strength. Some teams might have folded. Not Juventus. Not under a manager like Antonio Conte.

Much like their grinta-full manager, Juventus didn't let the sending off of Buffon get to them. Instead, they pushed forward, seemingly dictating the pace of the match despite having just 10 men on the field. It was a battle, and Juve was more than happy to go in full force. Sounds like something Conte would endorse, doesn't it? I love that guy. He's a pretty good manager, too.

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Would it have been nice to keep the winning streak going? Absolutely. But when you're playing with 10 men at a place like the Olimpico where it is never easy to win, a draw isn't the worst thing to happen.

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#Marchisio: It's a pity we weren't able to continue our winning streak, but we showed great character to come back with 10 men. #LazioJuve

Word, son. (I liked you with the captain's armband by the way, Claudio. Just thought you should know.)

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Random thoughts and observations

• Time to play Ask the (former) Goalkeeper: Do I think Buffon should have been sent off? I don't know, and that's the honest truth. It's really a call that could have gone either way. And in this case, the referee decided that Buffon did enough to be shown a straight red. Maybe Buffon could have played it a bit differently and come off his line a little sooner. But the way the play developed, there wasn't a lot he could have done. He was going to crash into Miroslav Klose no matter what happened and, unfortunately for Juve, it ended up going the way it did.

• Luckily for Juventus, they are able to turn to a guy like Marco Storari whenever something happens to Buffon. His point-blank save on Miroslav Klose's header was simply fantastic and obviously kept the score level at 1-1. That's just the thing about being a backup goalkeeper — you never know when your number is going to be called. And when his team needed him to come up big, Storari delivered big time.

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• Fernando Llorente is on a complete roll right now, you guys. Conte preached patience when it came to the big Spaniards involvement and form and we're really starting to see the results of Llorente's hard work to get back in form. He's becoming even more of a focal point of the team than he was when we went into the Christmas vacation. Now, it's almost like every Juve scoring chance is somehow going through Llorente. You wanted a top-notch prima punta, you're getting one. And it was for free, too!

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Fernando Llorente: Has scored 5 goals in his last 5 Serie A apps, after scoring 4 in his previous 13 games

I guess I'll have to mention him again next weekend in the Inter preview. The way he's going right now, I don't really mind one bit. Keep doing what you're doing, 'Nando.

• Juventus, all things considered with the man disadvantage, had a 57-43 percent advantage in terms of possession. Don't tell Conte to take the foot off the gas just because he doesn't have 11 players on the field.

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#Conte: In spite of our numerical inferiority, we kept going for the three points. #LazioJuve

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• I thought Claudio Marchisio had another solid game in the center of the park. Obviously his role changed a bit when Juve went down to 10 men, but he really did do a tun of running against Lazio. If he continues to be deployed as a regista in the future, I won't be opposed to it. Certainly seems like he's taking a liking to his new position in the midfield.

• Speaking of guys who worked their tail off, Carlos Tevez is an absolute warrior. How can you not love the guy? He just battles and battles and battles some more.

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• See what happens when Stephan Lichtsteiner sends in quality crosses? Goals happen. That was a thing of beauty and wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for the Swiss Express' effort to get the cross off.

• Juventus unbeaten streak update: 13 games, 35 goals scored, 5 goals allowed.

This has been a Juventus unbeaten streak update.

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LAZIO 1 - 1 JUVENTUS

Antonio Candreva (27′-PG)

Fernando Llorente (60′)

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa
Attendance:‬ 31000‎

Lazio vs. Juventus: 6 Things We Learned

Jan 25, 2014

Juventus came from behind to claim a point in a closely fought encounter in Rome on Saturday.

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Fernando Llorente's wonderful header cancelled out Antonio Candreva's penalty, after Gianluigi Buffon was sent off for fouling Miroslav Klose in the penalty area.

Lazio could not make the extra man tell, though, and Juve managed to come back into matters, even pushing for a victory in an engrossing second half.

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Juve's 12-match run of wins has come to an end, but a point may be seen as a good result, given the circumstances.

Here are six things we learned from Saturday's clash at the Olimpico.

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Ogbonna Looked Much More Composed Than Caceres in Defence

Angelo Ogbonna looked much more comfortable slotting in to the back three against Lazio than Martin Caceres did against Cagliari.

It was almost a performance that clinched Conte's belief that the former Granata defender will be the first-choice back-up from now on.

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Ogbonna reads the game superbly, and he never looked flustered against Lazio, interchanging with Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli for a largely confident display.

It follows 90 minutes against Samp and a 45 substitute appearance against Roma after Giorgio Chiellini came off injured.

Ogbonna will now hope he has done enough to prompt Conte into considering a move toward a back four, which would enable the Mister to accommodate him on a regular basis.

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Candreva Close to Cementing Place in Azzurri XI

Antonio Candreva appears to be close to not only guaranteeing himself a ticket to Brazil this summer as part of Italy's World Cup squad, but also winning a starting place for the Azzurri.

The Lazio wide man put in a tremendously energetic display against the champions, which will have been duly noted by Cesare Prandelli.

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His energy to stretch opposition in transition, as well as his hard work to hold up the opposition when his side to not have the ball, is to be lauded.

The calmness in which he dispatched the penalty was impressive, too.

Candreva will hope that new manager Edy Reja continues to give him the freedom to shine in this role.

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Llorente Starting to Justify Debate over Who Is Juve's Most Important Striker

Llorente scores in big games, that much is evident from his time with Juventus thus far.

The Spanish centre-forward now has 11 goals in all competitions, one less than Carlos Tevez, so who is the more important forward for Juventus?

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Well, Tevez's glaring absence in Juve's Champions League campaign does him no favours, failing to score even once.

But his industry and ability to drop deep and release Juve's midfielders is something that Conte greatly appreciates.

It's a close-run thing, though, and if Llorente continues as he has done over the past few months, we can expect him to be starting even when Conte experiments more often with a 4-3-3 formation.

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Lazio Have a Gem in Keita

Lazio must be especially excited about the future of Balde Keita.

The Spanish wide player put in a superb cameo against the champions to raise the tempo of his side.

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The left-winger was able to cause Juve plenty of trouble on the break with his searing pace and almost scored with a curling effort that hit the post.

Keita has a trick to go with his athleticism, and Edy Reja may be tempted to accommodate him into the starting line-up permanently before too long.

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Lazio Would Be Loath to Lose Klose This Summer

Lazio should do everything within their power to stop Klose leaving the capital this summer.

The German striker's contract is up and he will have plenty of options, but the Biancocelesti will be keen to tie him down to a new deal.

His movement, in and around the box, keeps defenders occupied and often leaves space on the edge of the area for the likes of Candreva and Hernanes to cause damage.

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For a smaller type of striker, Klose's presence in the area is sufficient for Lazio to get the ball wide and swing crosses into the area, too.

All of this makes him the perfect striker for a counter-attacking formation that Reja is deploying, meaning that it will be tough to replace his assets and his goals with just one player.

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Storari Proved to Be a Superb Deputy to the Great Gigi

Marco Storari came on for Kwadwo Asamoah to replace the red-carded Gianluigi Buffon, and he did not let the Bianconeri down.

Storari was solid and commanding in his area, and he also pulled off some stunning saves.

In particular, to deny Klose from close range was very special, palming a point-blank header on to the bar.

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Storari could be seen as one of the main reasons that Juve escaped Rome with a point, actually.

With Buffon set to miss the Derby d'Italia next week, Storari will be a great back-up option.

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LAZIO 1 - 1 JUVENTUS

Antonio Candreva (27′-PG)

Fernando Llorente (60′)

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa
Attendance:‬ 31000‎

Player Ratings

Goal runs an eye over the performances at the Stadio Olimpico as the league leaders'
12-game Serie A winning streak ended at the hands of Edy Reja's well-organised side.

Jan 25, 2014

LAZIO

Etrit Berisha - Standing in for the ill Marchetti, the Albanian shostopper commanded his area well and produced a couple of important saves.

Andrè Dias - Dispossessed Tevez well two or three times early on, but was turned far too easily by the Argentine when he swapped passes with Lichtsteiner in the build-up to Llorente's goal.

Giuseppe Biava - The Italian defender put in a solid performance for the Biancocelesti as part of a three-man backline alongside Cana and Dias.

Lorik Cana - Was unfazed in an unfamiliar role as part of a three-man defence, the Albania international kept the likes of Tevez and Llorente quiet for much of the game, particularly before the break.

Lucas Biglia - The Argentine midfielder did exactly what was asked for him as he hassled and harried Juventus' normally dominant midfield for all 90 minutes.

Cristian Ledesma - The Italian supplied some inviting free kicks for his team-mates, one of which came very close to stealing all three points as Storari pulled off a fine stop to thwart Klose.

Abdoulay Konko - Excelled on the wing for Reja's side, playing an important role defensively and pushing forward effectively whenever possible.

Luis Cavanda - The centre-back was responsible for gifting Vidal a goalscoring chance with a dreadful clearance before the break and it was little surprise when he was subbed off.

Hernanes - Produced some wonderful passes before the break and linked well with Candreva and Klose in attack for the Biancocelesti.

Antonio Candreva - The former Juventus attacker stroked the penalty past Storari to make it 1-0, and the confidence he got from this was clear as he showed no fear in possession for the rest of the game.

Miroslav Klose - Stretched Juve's three-man defence with his tireless running and drew the foul that Buffon was sent off for. He also forced a fine save from Storari with a late header.

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Substitutions

Alvaro Gonzalez - Replaced Cavanda after the break and put in some decent blocks on the edge of his own box.

Balde Diao Keita - Brought on with minutes left on the clock and came within a whisker of sealing all three points with a curling strike that hit the post.

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JUVENTUS

Gianluigi Buffon - The experienced Italy international saw his night end early when he was sent off for catching Klose inside the box in the 24th minute.

Andrea Barzagli - Vented his frustrations on the advertising hoardings at one stage, as Juventus' defence struggled against Lazio's dangerous frontline.

Angelo Ogbonna - The Bianconeri's utility man showed decent composure on the ball and improved markedly after the break following a shaky first half.

Leonardo Bonucci - Could have conceded a penalty for handling the ball late in the first half and produced one or two cynical fouls that gifted the hosts free kicks in promising positions.

Stephan Lichtsteiner - His assist for Llorente's equaliser perfectly summed up his pivotal role for the Bianconeri. Bombing down the right, he exchanged passes brilliantly with Tevez, before clipping a cross to Llorente that he glanced past Berisha.

Paul Pogba - A fairly quiet performance from the talented 20-year-old, as Lazio flooded the midfield to counter Conte's three-at-the-back formation.

Claudio Marchisio - The Italy international drifted in and out of the game at the Stadio Olimpico. He often failed to get close to Hernanes and Candreva, as the two attackers combined with Klose to good effect.

Arturo Vidal - The energetic Chile international had less of an impact going forward than he usually does, just days after claiming he was the best midfielder in the world.

Kwadwo Asamoah - Sacrificed to bring on a goalkeeper after Buffon was sent off midway through the first half.

Carlos Tévez - Frequently ran into light blue brick walls, but he provided a vital contribution to set Lichtsteiner away when the defender supplied the assist for the equalising goal.

Fernando Llorente - The former Athletic Bilbao man ensured the Bianconeri left the match with a point by scoring a fine glancing header from 10 yards. Held the ball up brilliantly in the second half.

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Substitutions

Marco Storari - His first touch of the ball was to pick it out of the net following Candreva's successful penalty, but he put in a solid performance thereafter and made one particularly marvellous save to keep out a header from Klose.

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LAZIO 1 - 1 JUVENTUS

Antonio Candreva (27′-PG)

Fernando Llorente (60′)

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa
Attendance:‬ 31000‎

Conte to boycott press conferences over Buffon red card at Lazio

The Bianconeri boss was infuriated with referee Davide Massa's decision to dismiss
the goalkeeper, although he praised his side's character for fighting back when down to 10 men.

Jan 25, 2014

Antonio Conte claimed the decision to send off Gianluigi Buffon in Juventus' 1-1 draw at Lazio was harsh.

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The Bianconeri captain brought down Miroslav Klose after the German was put through on goal, prompting match official Davide Massa to brandish a red card in addition to awarding a penalty, which was converted by Antonio Candreva.

Fernando Llorente ultimately salvaged a point for the Turin giants, though seeing his side go down to 10 men infuriated Conte enough to declare his abstinence from future press conferences.

"It’s disappointing there’s this rule, because I think a penalty is punishment enough without the need for a red card," the 44-year-old told reporters after the match.

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"I’ve said that for years, regardless of whether it’s in our favour or against, because it ruins the game. Sometimes the referees give a yellow card, sometimes a red, so it’s never really clear.

"I will not speak before the Inter game next week, nor before any other match for the rest of the season."

Despite his frustration, Conte still reserved praise for his team given the way they fought back to secure a point.

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"We wanted to win, both with 11 men and with 10. What we try to drill into the players is a winning mentality and these lads know full well every game must be played to win," he said.

"We picked up a point and I think the team proved again tonight why they are top of the table. We never gave in, continued to play football and tried to win the game despite going down to 10."

The draw extends the Italian champions' lead at the top of Serie A to nine points, with title rivals Roma due to travel to Hellas Verona on Sunday.

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LAZIO 1 - 1 JUVENTUS

Antonio Candreva (27′-PG)

Fernando Llorente (60′)

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa
Attendance:‬ 31000‎

Reja: 'Never easy against Juve'

Jan 25, 2014

Lazio Coach Edy Reja had mixed feelings after holding Juventus, as “we could’ve won, but it’s not easy even against 10 men.”

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Gigi Buffon saw red after 25 minutes, but Fernando Llorente’s looping header equalised and in the second half the Biancocelesti hit the woodwork with Miroslav Klose and Keita Balde in a 1-1 draw.

“We had a terrible start, as for 20 minutes we were slightly nervous under their pressing. We did better, were a little unlucky to hit the woodwork twice, as we could’ve won,” Reja told Sky Sport Italia.

“The team reacted very well, Klose had two or three good chances and I had hoped we would win. Juventus by-passed the midfield and started to float balls in for Llorente which were very dangerous.

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“Juve are very talented and at a very high level, so it was not easy even against 10 men. We knew that we could have difficulties in the middle and defending on Carlos Tevez and Llorente, so we used a three-man defence and did well to close down their trajectories in the middle.

“Perhaps we should’ve done better on the counter-attack. Marco Storari also performed some extraordinary saves.”

Etrit Berisha was a surprise starter in goal yet again, but Reja explained it was Federico Marchetti’s choice to go on the bench.

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“Berisha has done very well over the last few games, making the defence feel calm and he reads the game well. I can trust him.

“Marchetti was meant to play, but during the week had a few physical problems with a stomach bug and he confessed he didn’t feel well today, so I told him to sit on the bench. He had recovered, but not completely and to face Juventus you need to be at your best.”

Lazio adopted a three-man defence this evening and Reja explained his tactical choices.

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“We knew Juve came forward with one striker who’d flick it on for the other, so we worked on closing down those vertical lines. There’s also Arturo Vidal who moves down the right and Andre Dias was ear-marked to close down whoever went down that line.

“I considered going four at the back, as the team was holding up well in midfield, but I saw Hernanes and Antonio Candreva causing them problems on the flanks and believed we had a certain balance.

“The trouble is with Llorente it doesn’t matter how you mark him, he’s going to get the header, so you need to double up and protect the knockdown.”

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LAZIO 1 - 1 JUVENTUS

Antonio Candreva (27′-PG)

Fernando Llorente (60′)

January 25, 2014 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium — Rome
Referee: Davide Massa
Attendance:‬ 31000‎

Conte: 'Juve proved themselves'

Jan 25, 2014

Antonio Conte believes the 1-1 draw against Lazio with 10 men “proved why Juventus are top of the table.”

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Despite Gigi Buffon’s red card after just 25 minutes, the Bianconeri fought back to earn a point at the Stadio Olimpico.

“We wanted to win, both with 11 men and with 10. What we try to drill into the players is a winning mentality and these lads know full well every game must be played to win, even when the goalkeeper is sent off after 25 minutes,” Conte told Sky Sport Italia.

“I think that in difficult times the men emerge as well as the players, which is what happened today.

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“We picked up a point and I think the team proved again tonight why they are top of the table. Juventus never gave in, continued to play football and trying to win the game despite going down to 10 men.

“It’s a shame we interrupt the 12 consecutive Serie A victories, but these things happen and Lazio deserve credit for their performance.”

With the dismissal, Carlos Tevez was temporarily used in a wide left position, but returned to the front in the closing stages.

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“This squad has players who can take different roles, but generally not ones who sit in front of the defence.

“Marchisio, Vidal, Pogba and also Pirlo are more suited to a three-man midfield. Tevez did well in the second half to go left when needed to stem Lazio’s attacks, then I moved him back next to Llorente for a 3-4-2.”

There could be few complaints on Buffon’s dismissal, as he brought down Miroslav Klose in the six-yard box.

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“Inevitably it’s disappointing that there’s this rule, because I think a penalty is punishment enough without the need for a red card,” added Conte.

“I’ve said that for years, regardless of whether it’s in our favour or against, as it ruins the game, especially as sometimes they give a yellow card, sometimes a red, so it’s never quite clear.”

Lazio came very close to a winner, as Klose’s header from a Cristian Ledesma free kick was palmed on to the bar by Marco Storari.

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“The offside trap didn’t move properly, as Lichtsteiner kept everyone in play and Klose came round the back of Ogbonna. It requires more concentration so everyone moves together.”

Conte also reiterated he will not hold a pre-match Press conference ahead of next week’s Juventus-Inter.

“I will not speak before the Inter game, nor before any other match for the rest of the season.”

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