Juventus Season 2014-2015

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Preview: Juventus vs. Torino

Nov 28, 2014

Juventus and Torino meet for this season's Derby della Mole on Sunday evening at separate ends of the table.

Massimiliano Allegri's side have moved to the summit of the Serie A standings with a three-point lead over second-placed Roma.

Juve were unbeaten until late October when they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Genoa, but they recovered instantly to win their next three league fixtures.

All three points against this weekend's rivals will further establish their lead in the top flight of Italian football.

It's been a different story for Torino as Giampiero Ventura's men sit just three points above the relegation zone having grabbed three victories in 12 matches.

Torino haven't won a game since October and will head into this match on the back of two consecutive defeats, the latest a 1-0 loss to Sassuolo.

The stats are against Torino heading into this Sunday's contest as they have not scored in this fixture in Serie A in 12 years.

The home side will be unable to call on defenders Andrea Barzagli and Martin Caceres, while the visitors have midfielders Ruben Perez and Migjen Basha on the sidelines.

Juventus

Form in Serie A: D W L W W W
Form in all competitions: L W W W W

Possible starting lineup: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Pereyra; Marchisio, Pirlo, Pogba, Vidal; Tevez, Llorente

 

Torino

Form in Serie A: W L W D L L
Form in all competitions: W D L L L D

Possible starting lineup: Gillet; Maksimovic, Glik, Moretti; Peres, Vives, Gazzi, Darmian; El Kaddouri, Farnerud, Quagliarella
 

 

Sports Mole says: 2-0

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Llorente: ‘Juve in great form’

Nov 28, 2014

Fernando Llorente has looked ahead to the Turin derby and commented on Juventus’ form and formation.

The Bianconeri head into the weekend fixture at home to Torino in improved form, having won their last five matches in all competitions, after a patchy run before that.

“We are in good form and we want to continue this way,” Llorente considered to JTV.

“We are motivated for the derby, more motivation than tension in the dressing room. The derby is special, it is deeply felt amongst the supporters.

“This rivalry is very nice, it is an important game because we have to continue in first place.

“I feel very well, I am working well, plus, I was not called up to the national team so I was able to train very hard and this is beginning to show, because I feel good, and obviously the work pays off.”

Midweek saw Champions League hopes maintained with a 2-0 victory in Malmo, started off with Llorente’s goal.

“It was not an easy game against Malmo because they too were capable of progressing. We have many chances and we could have scored a lot more.

“Running towards the goal I was aware of the importance of scoring, it came in an important game. We knew we had to win.”

Juve’s turn in form has coincided with a change in formation.

“We are all getting along fine. Even with the other formation we played some great games. At this time of the season I would say that we are fine.

“With Conte I was happy and the same with Allegri, who is doing a great job. He is very intelligent and knows how to find the best in all of us.”

Llorente has been joined this season in Turin by compatriot Alvaro Morata.

“We hang out a lot away from the pitch because we are both Spaniards. I have tried to help him because he is young.

“He is good and has become accustomed to Turin now. He is a smart and intelligent guy.”

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Juventus V Torino: The Lost Derby

Nov 29, 2014

Everyone loves a David and Goliath story; but in Torino going up against Juventus in Sunday’s derby, it is like David taking up his staff and sling to a Goliath in an Iron Man power-suit.

Does a derby stop being one once the rivalry becomes so one-sided that the underdog only has slim-to-no chances of winning? The Turin derby — also know as Derby della Mole — between Juventus and Torino faces such a philosophical dilemma, with the Bianconeri being galaxies ahead of their city rivals.

Juventus have been the dominant force of the two, with Torino’s last win dating back to the double they managed over the Bianconeri in the 1994-95 season. Moreover, Torino’s last goal dates back to the 2001-02 season. Finally, in the 20 years since Torino’s last win, the Granata have only managed four draws (out of 16 matches).

So indeed, in such a lop-sided clash, can the Turin derby still be called a derby? It would be difficult to deny the fixture that name of course. After all, this is the oldest Serie A derby. Juventus first played Torino on January 13 1907, the Granata’s first competitive match following their founding a year prior. There also exists a socio-economic dimension born of history — like it often is the case with many of football’s other derbies around the world — as the clash represents the proletariat (Torino) against the bourgeoisie (Juventus).

Juventus vs TorinoIn fairness, only the element of competitiveness lacks in this game. But if we accept that the notion of “derby” entails more than geographical proximity and socio-economic or socio-political cleavages, then the fixture no longer fulfills all the requirements of being a genuine derby. The issue is that the element of competitiveness is rather paramount. It is indeed rare to see such a pronounced disparity between two city rivals, and even more so over such a protracted period of time.

Today Juventus are three-time Scudetto champions with a squad far beyond Torino’s, especially after the summer sales of Ciro Immobile and Alessio Cerci. The Granata are 15th and only three points above the relegation zone. For a derby to be called as such, a rivalry must exist. Rivalry implies competition; none exists between Juventus and Torino today.

The fact that Sunday’s Juventus v. Torino game will feature at 18:00, and not in the primetime 20:45 slot, says a lot about how much the perception of the fixture has suffered from the lack of competitiveness. Instead, it is Roma’s game against a struggling ninth-place Inter team that was chosen as the standout fixture of Serie A match day 13.

Of course it is neither Juventus or Torino’s faults that the Turin derby has lost a lot of its meaning. Overall Juventus have recorded 95 wins while Torino have 75, with 62 draws between them. Juventus scored 348 goals and Torino scored 309. The statistics do hint that the rivalry was far more competitive in past times.

Before the tragedy of Superga, Torino enjoyed a period of superiority until Juventus reversed the tendency through the 1950s. The most successful Torino period came in the 1970s, when Juventus remained winless for six years, including four consecutive losses the Bianconeri suffered in the 1975-76 season.

Juventus vs TorinoIt just happens that between those decades, Juventus’ relegation after Calciopoli, and Torino teetering between Serie A and Serie B, both clubs have taken dramatically opposite trajectories. As such, Juventus’ recent dominance over their city-rivals has erased much of the meaning behind this derby.

In effect recent derbies are nothing more than footnotes, with the more memorable clashes being those that were — ironically enough just as the Bianconeri kit — still in black and white. Today, the Turin derby has become little more than Juventus taking on another bottom-table Serie A club.

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Juventus v Torino: Preview

Nov 29, 2014

Torino have had a wretched time against city rivals Juventus for more than a decade, but Toro midfielder Omar El Kaddouri believes they can cause some problems for the Serie A leaders in Sunday's derby della Mole.

The Granata have failed to beat Juve in the league since April 1995 and have lost 14 out of 16 encounters against them since.

Moreover, 12 years have passed since they last scored against them.

``The derby is always a special game and we don't need any extra motivation,'' El Kaddouri told the Italian media. ``You never know what can happen in a derby.

``We know that they are favourites because they play at home but if we play at our best level, we know we can hurt Juve.''

Toro, 15th in the standings with just three wins so far, will have to show a drastic improvement in attack.

The Granata, who drew 0-0 at home to Club Brugge in Thursday's Europa League game, have not found the back of the net in four of their last five games in all competitions.

The departure of strikers Ciro Immobile and Alessio Cerci to Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid, respectively, has left a void the team have yet to fill.

Giampiero Ventura's side have found the back of the net just seven times this season, with former Juve forward Fabio Quagliarella providing four of those goals.

Quagliarella will start on Sunday and face Juve for the first time since leaving them this summer to join Toro.

Massimiliano Allegri's Juve have had no problem finding goals.

Juventus boast the best attack and defence in the competition, with 28 goals scored and just four conceded.

The Bianconeri, who won 2-0 at Malmo in their midweek Champions League match, go into the clash with a three-point advantage over Roma in Serie A with 15 points collected out of a possible 15 at home.

``There is only one possible result in the derby for us and that is a win,'' Juve defender Leonardo Bonucci said.

Patrice Evra will replace suspended Simone Padoin at left-back.

Juve are also without wing-back Kwadwo Asamoah, who is sidelined with a knee injury.

Ventura will have all of his players available with the exception of defender Salvatore Massiello and striker Marcelo Larrondo, both out injured.

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Allegri: 'Juventus-Torino a battle'

Nov 29, 2014

Max Allegri is fired up for his first Derby della Mole. “Juventus are not automatically favourites and Torino will give us a battle.”

It kicks off on Sunday at 18.00 CET.

“Giampiero Ventura has always had excellent results and last season was remarkable,” said the Juve Coach in his Press conference.

“Torino are very organised on the field with some talented players. The derby is always an important game. When the referee blows the whistle it starts from 0-0 and we are not automatically favourites.

“We’re encountering a team that played very well against Club Brugge on Thursday and will give us a battle. It will not be easy for us. Derbies are famously one-off games separated from the rest of the season.

“I am not afraid of Torino, but we do respect them. The derby is an important occasion for the city and the fans. It must be a good game of football, as I want to see a real sporting battle.”

There was some bad news, as Kwadwo Asamoah will bring forward knee surgery to correct a long-standing issue.

“I think Asamoah will be out for three months, but we need to evaluate his progress. Right now we are not thinking about the transfer market, but if necessary the club will work in January.”

Since switching to four at the back, Juventus have been unstoppable with four consecutive victories, scoring 15 goals and conceding only two between Serie A and the Champions League.

“I think the team had good results beforehand too,” insisted Allegri. “Now we are playing with a new system and maybe there’s a little more concentration precisely because the team doesn’t know it as well.

“When you have players of such quality, it is easier to change things around. We are in good form at the moment, but need balance. I want to see even more focus tomorrow. We are just at the start, Roma are only three points behind us and everything is still up for grabs.

“Torino haven’t scored in the derby since 2000? That should prompt us to be even more concentrated to keep that going.”

Patrice Evra returns after injury, but Allegri defended Arturo Vidal from criticism.

“People seem to think Vidal fails if he doesn’t score, even when playing in a wider role. Even when he doesn’t score, he is still working for the team. He needs more playing time at the moment to regain fitness.”

The Coach also made an appeal to the fans ahead of this hotly-contested local derby.

“There needs to be a healthy sporting rivalry, not just in this game, but in every football match. I hope every fan comes to the stadium knowing they need to be fair.”

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Juventus-Torino MATCH PREVIEW

Nov 29, 2014

The European Capital of Sport for 2015 sees its two football representatives face up in contrasting form, as League leaders Juventus welcome struggling Torino.

La Vecchia Signora have looked anything but, and will look to extend a series of impressive streaks. Victory here would mark their 25th consecutive win at home in Serie A.

Avoiding defeat would also stretch their unbeaten run against their city rivals to 17 games, and should they prevent Torino from scoring, it would also mark an impressive 11 consecutive clean sheets in the Derby della Mole.

Juventus President Andrea Agnelli was quick to remind his Torino counterpart of this fact and despite now going three games without a win, Il Toro will surely be fired up for this historic encounter.

Torino will remain in the shadow of their more illustrious cousin for the foreseeable future but are in danger of soon not even being in the same League - quite literally.

Four defeats out of five on the road have sunk Torino to within three points of the relegation zone, although they ran both Napoli and Lazio close in slender defeats.

Keep an eye on: Fabio Quagliarella (Torino) - Despite Juve's sturdy home defence, one man who will look to prove a point against the Old Lady is the former Bianconero forward. He has scored seven goals in 18 appearances in all competitions for Toro, including four in 12 in Serie A.
 

 

Form guide: Juventus (W L W W W) Torino (L W D L L)

Last season: Juventus 1-0 Torino

Stat fact: Juve have kept a clean sheet in eight of their last nine matches in Serie A, and in 10 consecutive meetings with Torino.


Juventus: Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini; Evra, Pereyra, Marchisio, Pogba; Vidal; Tevez, Morata

Suspended: Padoin


Torino: Gillet; Maksimovic, Glik, Moretti; Peres, Gazzi, Vives, El Kaddouri, Darmian; Amauri, Quagliarella

Suspended: None

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Vidal: 'I've never lost a derby'

Nov 29, 2014

Arturo Vidal warns Torino he has “never lost a local derby” and his Juventus confidence remains rock-solid.

“I have never lost a local derby in my career. That’s fortunate, because if you lose a Santiago derby, you’d best not be seen outdoors for a good two or three days,” the Chile international told La Stampa newspaper.

“I’ve never lost the Turin derby either. It’s fiery, passionate and the fans make you feel how important it is even when you’re walking around the city. Juventini tell me: ‘Careful now, don’t get this wrong...’

“The Granata supporters also speak to me and say: ‘Please Arturo, don’t play!’ I hope we’ll win, obviously, as it’s too important for the table and everything that comes after this game, including the Champions League.”

Vidal’s on-going knee problems had led some to believe his time at Juventus was coming to an end, but he is confident that he can still shine.

“I want to play, I’m in good shape and happy to be back. It’s important for me and for Juventus to be included in the FIFPro list of world’s best midfielders with Pirlo and Pogba. If you have three players in that list, it means you’re doing something right.”

Vidal has scored three Serie A goals this season, but if it weren’t for his missed penalty in the 3-2 victory over Olympiacos, Juve would already be through to the Champions League knockouts.

“If we go out of the Champions League, it’ll be a scandal, but I never think about that penalty, just as I don’t think about great goals. I am someone who always looks ahead.

“This is the moment to push forward, as we have a great squad and can achieve important things. We have to push for top spot in the group, as that can make the difference in the draw and our mentality going forward.”

The Bianconeri have improved considerably since scrapping Antonio Conte’s 3-5-2 system for four at the back.

“Are we stronger than in the past? We can get there. The football is changing after three years and we are adapting better and better. The Coach asks me to carry the ball forward or run into spaces opened up by the strikers. When we defend, I need to get closer to Pirlo. I like playing this way, as I am closer to the goal.

“The only reason I haven’t scored more is my knee. I returned late after the World Cup and that also made it difficult to find form. I always want to play and won’t ever complain about my injuries, so if you see me leave the field before the end it means I have really hurt myself.

“I always feel decisive and important for this Juventus. I know I haven’t been at 100 per cent with this knee, but I work every day to reach my peak.”

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Juve favourites for Turin derby

Nov 29, 2014

Juventus host Torino in the 'Derby della Mole' on Sunday looking to reinforce their lead over title rivals Roma, who host Inter Milan in what will be Roberto Mancini's second game in charge of the Nerazzurri.

Following a morale-boosting Champions League win over Malmo, Juventus returned to Turin on a high on Thursday with renewed hope of qualifying for the last 16 of the competition for the first time in two years.

Having won all five home games in Serie A this season, Massimiliano Allegri's side are expected to claim three points against a Torino side that was whistled off the pitch at the Stadio Olimpico following a 1-0 home defeat to Sassuolo last week.

Indeed Torino's last victory over the Bianconeri goes back to the 1994-95 season, when they beat their city rivals home (3-2) and away (2-1), and they last hit the back of the Juventus net in February 2002 when the sides drew 2-2.

Since then Juventus have won 12 and drawn four Turin derbies and are likely to again deploy the 4-3-1-2 formation that outclassed Lazio 3-0 away last week.

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Torino squad for Juventus

Nov 29, 2014

Torino named their squad for the Turin Derby with Juventus, missing Paulo Vitor Barreto, Migjen Basha and Antonio Nocerino.

It kicks off on Sunday at 18.00 CET.

Barreto joins Basha, Nocerino and Salvatore Masiello on the treatment table, but Bruno Peres returns after missing Thursday’s Europa League 0-0 draw with Club Brugge.


Torino squad for Juventus: Castellazzi, Gillet, Padelli; Bovo, Darmian, Glik, Jansson, Maksimovic, Molinaro, Moretti, Peres, Silva; Benassi, El Kaddouri, Farnerud, Gazzi, Sanchez Miño, Perez, Vives; Amauri, Larrondo, Martinez, Quagliarella

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

History aside, Torino still a stiff test for Juventus

Nov 29, 2014

Torino have not managed a victory in the Derby della Mole since 1995, while Juventus chief Andrea Agnelli opted to remind his city rivals that Torino "have not even managed to beat us or score a goal in a derby in 15 years." In truth, Torino last scored against Juventus just under 13 years ago, but Agnelli's point about Juve's city rivals still got across.

Once upon a time Torino were viewed as formidable rivals, an opponent capable of crushing Juventus, but since the turn of the century, they have been barely capable of even providing a challenge. Giampiero Ventura has attempted to perfect his squad in recent years, but his men still seem incapable of performing to expectations when facing the Old Lady.

While his side possessed the opportunity to do some damage last season, this year the Granata are lacking in confidence and efficiency. Despite the squad creating ample goal-scoring opportunities within a game, they have proved inept at converting chances into goals. Torino have scored only seven goals this season and only Atalanta have managed fewer in the league.

November, in particular, has been a difficult month for the side as they have failed to grab a single goal in Serie A and have suffered back-to-back defeats. To make matters worse, the pressure to score has now begun to psychologically affect the team so heavily that they have missed three crucial penalties, losing games they were destined to win.

The loss of Alessio Cerci and Ciro Immobile is still keenly affect and while Ventura is a master of reinvention, he is struggling to release the mental block his current set of players are suffering from. Thankfully, they have performed better in Europe where they have faced sides more willing to play football as opposed to the defensive approach of most Serie A teams.

Juventus with their superior ability will attempt to control the match, and considering the new shape and the attacking mentality it encourages, Torino will find the space they need to mount attacks. As such, Juve manager Massimiliano Allegri will need to ensure his men are careful as this is a formation that often leaves the centre backs in a one-on-one situation at the back.

Il Toro may not have enjoyed their football as of late, and despite the draw in the Europa League on Thursday, they played a good game in which they proved their strength in all areas of the pitch. Their finishing leaves a lot to be desired but tactically they are very well-organised and boast several ex-Juve players, who if deployed, will hope they can benefit from the curse of the ex.

One need not worry about Amauri's potential, especially when it comes to facing sides he once played for. While at Parma, he managed to score against Fiorentina and Palermo but barring those two goals he has proved unable to truly threaten his former teams and this season he's managed only one goal for his club.

However, Fabio Quagliarella is a different matter altogether. From the end of September to mid-October, he scored in every single match; that's five consecutive games including the winning goal against Copenhagen in the Europa League. Against Fiorentina, he was man of the match. Not one to ever give up hope, he consistently fought to find the goal that would secure the points. However, since scoring the winning goal against Udinese -- another team he once played for -- it all seems to have dried up for the forward who spent his youth at Torino.

Meanwhile over at the Juve camp, confidence is riding high after the team's good win against Malmo on Wednesday night. Having scored 15 goals in their last four games, the squad is enjoying the new formation that allows them to express their attacking potential and will be hoping for more against an impotent rival. Sadly, they will be without Kwadwo Asamoah who will be forced to undergo surgery to help repair the damage to his knee.

Patrice Evra is expected to take his place and while the Bianconeri can survive without their Ghanaian superstar in the league, it remains to be seen how well they cope without the defensively disciplined left wing-back when they face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Moretti: Everyone Must Contribute
If Torino Are To Defeat Juventus

Nov 29, 2014

Torino defender Emiliano Moretti has said his side must be at their very best against Juventus this weekend if they have any hopes of claiming a win in the Derby della Mole.

The two clubs come face to face on Sunday, but Moretti has admitted that Juventus are the more likely team to be victorious which means Torino must play at the peak of their ability.

“We need everyone’s contribution to be able to gamble against a team that is stronger on paper,” he told torinofc.it

“It is a different Juventus from last year, but the quality has stayed the same, if not increased.”

Torino visit the Juventus Stadium on Sunday evening knowing that a victory would push them on the verge of the top 10 position in Serie A.

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Chiellini: Juventus And Torino Have A Healthy Rivalry

Nov 29, 2014

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has stated that off the pitch, the rivalry between the Bianconeri and Torino is healthy as the two sides prepare to battle on Sunday.

The two sides meet on Sunday in the oldest Italian football derby, the Derby della Mole, but despite there being a football rivalry between the two sides, Chiellini has admitted both teams are friends off the pitch and do not have hatred for each other.

“On the field it will be a hard fought battle, but there is respect and sympathy among the players,” the 30-year-old told Sky Sport Italia.

“We are two groups of good guys who are only enemies twice a year.”

The match will see Fabio Quagliarella play against his former side for the first time since joining the Granata over the summer.

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Juventus squad for Torino

Nov 29, 2014

Patrice Evra and Angelo Ogbonna are available for Juventus in tomorrow’s Derby della Mole with Torino.

It kicks off on Sunday at 18.00 CET.

The absentee list includes Kwadwo Asamoah, Andrea Barzagli, Martin Caceres, Luca Marrone and the suspended Simone Padoin.


Juventus squad for Torino: Buffon, Chiellini, Ogbonna, Pogba, Pepe, Marchisio, Morata, Tevez, Coman, Giovinco, Llorente, Bonucci, Pirlo, Vidal, Lichtsteiner, Storari, Evra, Rubinho, Pereyra, Mattiello

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Juventus vs. Torino Preview: Round 13
Checking in on little brother

Nov 29, 2014

I could sit here and think of something clever to say about the Derby della Mole to begin this match preview. Or, I could just throw things over to Juventus president Andrea Agnelli and let him describe things. And that's exactly what I'm doing.

Take it away, Mr. President...

"Juventus plays every match to win and to bring home three points. It must also be said that Torino hasn't been able to win or even score in a derby for 15 years."

(Source: Gianluca Di Marzio)

Shots fired? I think those are shots fired.

Let me check..

...Yeah, shots fired.

The Derby della Mole is always a battle no matter which way you look at it. And, in the grand scheme of things, that's what makes it such an old-school kind of derby. It doesn't matter if one club is in first place and the other is dead last in the table. It's two clubs that inhibit the same two who seem to always give each other a good game no matter what form each one is in. So even when you see things like Juventus going the last 16 games against Torino without a loss, it's pretty to read, but maybe doesn't sum up just how close some of the previous contests have been.

JuventusFC ✔ @juventusfcen
.@OfficialAllegri: "Tomorrow they'll put up a fight and it won't be an easy game for us. Derbies speak for themselves."

So when you see Juventus and Torino are already 19 points between one another, it might not tell the true story. I mean, it could easily be a 1-0 nail-biter as much as it could be 3-0 Juventus domination and some simple cruising to the finish line in the second half. Recent history tells us it will be more of the former than the latter, with four of the last six Turin derbies being decided by the close 1-0 scoreline.

That's just something that's always interesting about these inner-city battles.

Just when you think you've got them all figured, there's something that throws off that line of thinking.

Well, we do know one thing: Juventus will be playing for all three points. Andrea Agnelli told us that.
 

 

GOOD NEWS

Juventus hasn't lost in the month of November, outscoring their opponents 17-2 in all competitions over that span.

I'd like to say that's pretty impressive, so I think I will. That's pretty darn impressive.
 

 

BAD NEWS

As we found out on Friday, midfielder/wingback Kwadwo Asamoah is the latest Juventus player to have been dealt a long-term injury diagnosis. He'll go under the knife to have surgery on his left knee in a couple days and will miss at least two months, with a return sometime in February the likely target date.
 

 

WHAT TO WATCH FOR

1. Continued steps forward from Juventus.

We're nearly a month into Max Allegri's switch to a four-man defense and, outside of the first half against Malmö earlier in the week, there hasn't been a lot to go wrong. The goal differential — obviously with a lot of help from the Parma whoopin' a few weeks back — speaks for itself. Same goes for just the overall quality of how the team is playing at the moment. But derbies are never easy, especially against a side like Torino who don't mind uglying up the game and making things as physical as possible. And based on how little Toro have scored this season — just seven goals in 12 league matches — trying to do things the ugly way may well be their only chance to try and steal a point at Juventus Stadium. I'm sure a few people with black and white glasses don't want to see that happen.

2. The revenge of the Quags.

The Ex Effect is always an interesting thing to try and wrap our heads around. And then you have the Ex Effect come into play when you're facing a striker like Fabio Quagliarella, who makes goals you score in a friendly game of FIFA15 look like an absolutely normal thing. Quagliarella spent four years with Juventus, moving across town to Torino this past summer as the writing on the wall became even that much more obvious on the black and white side of Turin. He started out very well and was one of the top scorers in Serie A through the first month of the season. Since then, though, Quagliarella has cooled off when it comes to his goal tally, not finding the back of the net in league play since Toro's 1-0 win over Udinese on Oct. 19. But as we know, he's capable of the most unpredictable of goals at the most unpredictable of times. That's just Quags being Quags.

3. Álvaro Morata or Fernando Llorente?

It's tough to gauge how — or when — exactly Allegri plans on giving Juventus' big-money summer signing serious and consistent playing time from the opening whistle. With Llorente's form being not so great to start the season, you would have thought Morata would have played than just 230-something minutes in Serie A thus far. But that's the way things have gone with Allegri standing firm in starting Llorente no matter what kind of form he is in. So coming off what turned out to be the game-winning goal against Malmö midweek, I'd say the odds are in Llorente's favor to retain his starting spot. You just have to wonder about Morata and when his consistent playing time will come, though.

4. Will Roberto Pereyra get the start? If so, in favor of who?

I posed this same type of question in the Malmö preview, and it turned out Pereyra was the odd man out at the opening whistle. So we're going to try this again, with the hopes that Roberto Pereyra does find himself in the starting lineup this time around. If you were to take a gander at some of the predicted lineups in the Italian media, they are suggesting that Pereyra will be on the field from the opening whistle on Sunday. The only thing that differs is who will be making way for the 23-year-old Argentina in midfield. Some say it's Claudio Marchisio, others say Marchisio will slide into a regista role with Andrea Pirlo getting a rest. If it's on form alone, the choice on who Pereyra will be stepping in for is rather easy. But we'll have to wait and see on this one because the only thing we seem to have a good gut feeling on is Pereyra starting.

5. Spotlight on Patrice Evra at left back.

With Asamoah out for at least the next couple of months, we're bound to see a good number of Patrice Evra appearances in the starting lineup. Before he missed time with his own injury, Evra's performances were pretty much meh with a good sized side of meh and meh. It wasn't exactly the best kind of way top start his Juventus career. That could mean one of two things: 1) There's nowhere to go but up at this point; 2) It's going to be a long couple of months with Asamoah sidelined after knee surgery. I'll wait to see what Evra does at his more natural left back position now that Allegri has gone to the four-man defense. But if he struggles, at least we know Juventus can turn to Simone Padoin in the future ... right?

My starting XI (4-3-2-1): Buffon; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Vidal, Marchisio, Pogba; Pereyra, Tévez; Llorente

OFFICIAL KICKOFF TIME: 6 P.M. IN ITALY; HIGH NOON ON THE EAST COAST; 9 A.M. ON THE WEST COAST

 

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Allegri: Juventus V Torino Matches Are Stories Themselves

Nov 29, 2014

Juventus coach Massimilliano Allegri believes the Derby della Mole games against Torino are stories in themselves, ahead of Sunday’s clash.

The Juventus Stadium will see the latest clash of the capital’s biggest teams with Torino looking to seal their first victory over the Bianconeri since 1995.

“These derby games are stories themselves. Despite any differences in quality or form, there are no certainties,” the Italian said in his pre-match press conference.

“It is always a big game and certainly not easy for us. The derby is important for the city and the fans, I hope those coming to the stadium will know to behave.”

The Old Lady sit top of the Serie A table, while the Granata will be disappointed with their current 15th position.

“I believe we have had some good results,” the tactician continued. “We are playing with a new system, which probably gets more attention because others haven’t worked it out, when you have high quality players it is easy to implement.

“Torino play an excellent game and have great organisation and players.”

Allegri addressed the fitness of certain players, including Patrice Evra.

“Evra has just come back from injury and is in the squad, but Kwadwo Asamoah will be out for another three months. Sebastian Giovinco is also fine, he has played a little and we must evaluate his future.”

A win for Juventus in Turin will see them claim a seventh straight win over il Toro, extending their current record for the derby.

“Tomorrow will be a good match, a real challenge with competitive football,” Allegri said.

“Roma are just three points behind and everything will be at stake.”

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Moretti: 'Juve all to lose'

Nov 30, 2014

Emiliano Moretti believes Torino’s terrible Derby della Mole record means Juventus “have everything to lose.”

There’s no doubt the Granata are underdogs, having failed to even score in this fixture since 2002 and coming off three consecutive Serie A defeats.

“Juventus are certainly different from last season, but the results are the same: that means the quality level has remained the same, maybe even improved,” said Moretti in a Press conference.

“We are well aware of that, but we will play our game because this is a derby. We are a team who can put anyone under pressure, including Juventus.

“Torino have to face this test as a team with the support from everyone and the sacrifice of every single player to achieve our aims against a side that on paper is stronger.

“Who would I take away from the Juventus line-up? They have such a strong squad that it wouldn’t change anything, there’s always someone just as good to come off the bench.

“The lack of Torino results recently in the derby is actually a problem for Juventus, as they have it all to lose. We can just surprise people.”

Fabio Quagliarella has been on the other side of the Turin divide, but today will face Juventus for the first time as an opponent.

“Fabio is well aware of how important he is within the group, but also that a striker can do little on his own without the support of the team. This is our concept of Toro.”

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Line-ups: Juventus-Torino

Nov 30, 2014

The Derby della Mole is set to be a fiery occasion with Fabio Quagliarella leading Toro, but Gigi Buffon is out for Juventus.

It kicks off at 18.00 CET.

The Turin Derby is always a tense affair, although the recent record makes horrifying reading for Torino fans.

Toro haven’t even scored in this fixture since February 24 2002, have lost 10 meetings in a row and their last victory was back in April 1995.

Juve have been unstoppable since switching to four at the back in both Serie A and the Champions League, so confidence is sky high.

Max Allegri does have injury problems to contend with, as Kwadwo Asamoah is out for three months, Andrea Barzagli’s return date is uncertain, while Martin Caceres and Luca Marrone also miss out.

Simone Padoin is suspended, so Patrice Evra recovers just in time to take the left-back slot.

Gigi Buffon is not even on the bench, replaced by Marco Storari, as he picked up a shoulder problem against Malmo and did not want to risk it.

Torino are in dire straits with three consecutive Serie A defeats, but are in a strong position to qualify for the Europa League knockouts after a 0-0 draw with Club Brugge.

Migjen Basha, Antonio Nocerino and Salvatore Masiello miss out, but ex-Juventus strikers Quagliarella and Mauri lead the attack with Omar El Kaddouri.


Juventus: Storari; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio; Vidal; Tevez, Llorente

Juventus bench: Rubinho, Audero, Ogbonna, Pepe, Pereyra, Mattiello, Morata, Coman, Giovinco
 

Torino: Gillet; Maksimovic, Glik, Moretti; Peres, Vives, Gazzi, El Kaddouri, Darmian; Amauri, Quagliarella

Torino bench: Castellazzi, Padelli, Molinaro, Bovo, Perez, Farnerud, Larrondo, Martinez, Jansson, Silva, Sanchez Mino, Benassi

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Gianluigi Buffon Injury: Updates on
Juventus Star's Shoulder and Return

Nov 30, 2014

Serie A leaders Juventus were dealt a huge blow ahead of the Turin derby against Torino on Sunday, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon being forced to the sidelines with a shoulder injury.

ESPN’s James Horncastle shared the news:

James Horncastle @JamesHorncastle
Buffon out of the Derby della Mole. Shoulder injury flared up after Malmo game. Storari makes first appearance since win over Roma last ssn

The veteran stopper’s recurring problem flared up after Juve’s midweek victory over Malmo in the Champions League, meaning that 37-year-old Marco Storari will deputise in Derby della Mole.

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

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Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

HT 1-1: Torino shock Juventus

Nov 30, 2014

A stunning Bruno Peres box-to-box goal has given Torino a half-time draw at the Juventus Stadium in the Turin Derby.

The Derby della Mole is always a tense affair and this time Fabio Quagliarella and Amauri returned to face their former teammates. Toro hadn’t even scored against Juve since February 2002, losing 10 on the bounce, and their last victory was back in April 1995. This season wasn’t going well for the Granata either with three consecutive Serie A defeats, although they are in a strong position to qualify for the Europa League knockouts. Migjen Basha, Antonio Nocerino and Salvatore Masiello missed out, while Juve were without Gigi Buffon, Kwadwo Asamoah, Andrea Barzagli, Martin Caceres, Luca Marrone and the suspended Simone Padoin.

As expected, the Bianconeri dominated possession and pinned Toro back, though Marco Storari was comfortable on a Quagliarella free kick.

Andrea Pirlo’s free kick was charged down by Omar El Kaddouri’s arm in the wall and the referee awarded a penalty in a very similar incident to Juve’s 3-2 victory over Roma. El Kaddouri insisted he was trying to protect his face, but Daniele Orsato had verbally warned all the players before the free kick to keep their arms down. Arturo Vidal converted both attempts, as it had to be retaken for encroachment.

Torino had not scored against Juventus for over 12 years, but they broke that drought in style with Bruno Peres. He ran from his own penalty area, turned on the turbo past Evra and smashed his finish across Storari, in off the inside of the far post. It was a truly fantastic solo effort.

That goal also changed the confidence levels in the stadium, as the Granata suddenly began keeping more of the ball and creating problems. Amauri had a good chance, but slipped on the wet turf and allowed Giorgio Chiellini to clear.

Carlos Tevez drilled off target and Vidal ballooned over from close range on an Evra pull-back.


Juventus 1-1 Torino (Half-Time)

Scorers: Vidal pen 15 (J), Bruno Peres 23 (T)

Juventus: Storari; Lichtsteiner, Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra; Pogba, Pirlo, Marchisio; Vidal; Tevez, Llorente

Juventus bench: Rubinho, Audero, Ogbonna, Pepe, Pereyra, Mattiello, Morata, Coman, Giovinco
 

Torino: Gillet; Maksimovic, Glik, Moretti; Peres, Vives, Gazzi, El Kaddouri, Darmian; Amauri, Quagliarella

Torino bench: Castellazzi, Padelli, Molinaro, Bovo, Perez, Farnerud, Larrondo, Martinez, Jansson, Silva, Sanchez Mino, Benassi

Ref: Orsato

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

2 - 1

Arturo Vidal (15' Penalty)

Bruno Peres (22')

Andrea Pirlo (93')

Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Juventus 2-1 Torino: Imperious Pirlo
decides Derby della Mole at the death

The veteran midfielder netted in the dying seconds, after Bruno Peres had
looked to have earned the visitors a point by cancelling out Arturo Vidal's opener.

Nov 30, 2014

Andrea Pirlo scored a sensational last-gasp winner as Juventus defeated Torino 2-1 in the Derby della Mole on Sunday evening.

The veteran playmaker lashed home a low shot from 25 yards with virtually the last kick of the game to cruelly deny the Granata and extend the Bianconeri's remarkable winning run at home in the league to 25 matches.

It looked as though the reigning champions and leaders would have to settle for a draw when Torino's Bruno Peres scored a superb individual goal midway through the first half, cancelling out Arturo Vidal's twice-taken penalty in the 15th minute.

The home side were even reduced to 10 men in the 78th minute when Stephan Lichtsteiner picked up a second yellow card, but Massimiliano Allegri's men were still able to find a winner right at the end.

Peres' goal was Torino's first against their fierce rivals since February 2002, and it looked as though they would be the first visiting side to come away from a league game at Juventus Stadium with anything since Cagliari in May 2013.

But Pirlo had the final word, a typically accurate finish leaving Jean-Francois Gillet with no chance and allowing the home fans to celebrate a seventh consecutive derby win.

Patrice Evra came in at left-back for the suspended Simone Padoin as one of two changes for Juve from their midweek UEFA Champions League win over Malmo.

The other saw goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon miss out with a shoulder problem, replaced by Marco Storari who made his first appearance of the season.

Storari held an early free-kick from former Juve man Fabio Quagliarella, but the hosts were soon ahead through Vidal's penalty.

Pirlo's free-kick was handled by Omar El Kaddouri in the wall and, after placing his first effort into the top-right corner, Vidal sent his second into the bottom-left with cool precision.

The visitors were not behind for long, however, as Peres equalised with a goal of sheer brilliance.

The Brazilian picked the ball up on the edge of his own box and stormed down the right flank, beating Paul Pogba, Evra and Vidal for pace before thumping an angled finish across Storari and in off the left-hand upright.

Torino continued to pose a threat after the interval and a sliding Quagliarella diverted Amauri's low cross narrowly wide of the near post from close range in the 52nd minute.

Leonardo Bonucci tested Gillet with a low skidding drive from distance five minutes later and Juve were further frustrated 15 minutes from time when Vidal had a goal rightly ruled out for offside.

Their quest for a winner was made even harder three minutes later as Lichtsteiner was shown a second yellow card for a foul on El Kaddouri.

Yet Pirlo provided a sensational finale with seconds remaining, drilling a shot into the bottom-left corner following Vidal's lay-off.

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

2 - 1

Arturo Vidal (15' Penalty)

Bruno Peres (22')

Andrea Pirlo (93')

Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Andrea Pirlo fires Juventus
to dramatic Turin derby victory

Andrea Pirlo scored in the fourth minute of added time against Torino
this evening to win a dramatic Turin derby right at the death for 10-man Juventus.

Nov 30, 2014

The home side managed to edge ahead inside the opening 15 minutes of the contest when it was ruled that Omar El Kaddouri had handled the ball inside his own area.

Arturo Vidal was the man tasked with converting the penalty beyond Jean-Francois Gillet to put Juventus on their way.

Despite the reigning champions grabbing a foothold on the game, Torino managed to hit back shortly after courtesy of Bruno Peres's fine individual effort, which went in off the post to leave back-up keeper Marco Storari stranded.

With just a few minutes remaining of the first half Vidal wasted a decent opening to add to his personal tally for the evening, firing an effort well over the bar after being picked out inside the opposition box.

Juventus continued to press for another goal in the second half, coming particularly close through Vidal in the opening minutes following the restart, although the Maroons remained solid throughout.

Vidal did manage to put the ball into the net 15 minutes from time, only for the linesman's flag to have already been raised due to an offside infringement, although the complexion of the contest changed dramatically when Stephan Lichtsteiner was shown a second yellow card to leave the Old Lady down to 10 men.

While it was the hosts who were throwing their all at finding a late winner, Torino created some decent openings of their own through Alessandro Gazzi's headed attempt and a three-on-two break which eventually broke down.

With just seconds of the tense local derby remaining, Pirlo picked up the ball on the edge of the area and fired home with essentially the last kick of the game to win the game for Juve.

The late triumph for Massimiliano Allegri's charges sees them strengthen their grip on top spot in Serie A, while Torino remain in 15th place.

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

2 - 1

Arturo Vidal (15' Penalty)

Bruno Peres (22')

Andrea Pirlo (93')

Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Juventus 2-1 Torino

Nov 30, 2014

The latest of goals from Andrea Pirlo secured a dramatic 2-1 Serie A victory for Juventus and denied Torino a rare point from the Derby della Mole.

Lowly Torino were much the better side across town at the Juventus Stadium and, after going behind to an early Arturo Vidal penalty, hit back with a sensational goal on the run from Bruno Peres.

With a first derby win since 1995 within their grasp, the visitors turned the screw throughout the second half and were given a late boost when Juve full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner was sent off.

However, deep into stoppage time, Pirlo broke Torino fans' hearts with a fiercely-driven winner.

Having failed to secure a point from the derby since 2008 - they had not even scored against their city rivals in 12 years - Torino set themselves up to remedy at least one part of that unhappy streak.

Their two former Juve strikers, Amauri and Fabio Quagliarella, would prove a real handful to their one-time employers and the latter tested Marco Storari with a dipping free-kick early on.

The award of a penalty kick against them was not part of the plan, however, and Vidal made no mistake from the spot after Omar El Kaddouri appeared to stop Pirlo's cross with his arm.

Torino's response to the setback was remarkable and saw Peres notch the club's first goal against Juve since Benoit Cauet's back in February 2002.

It was a stupendous individual effort, too, as the Brazilian right-back took on an entire team, streaking past the likes of Paul Pogba and Patrice Evra before confounding Storari with a perfect angled drive.

With Juve left stunned, Torino looked to snatch the lead before the break and Amauri might have turned the game on its head with his attempt from close range, but his accuracy let him down.

The final chance of the half did fall to Juve and Vidal, who swept up Evra's low cross only to rifle the ball wide with Toro goalkeeper Jean-Francois Gillet left short-handed.

Giampiero Ventura's men still looked full of intent when play resumed and, in the 52nd minute, Quagliarella rattled a post after sliding in to connect with Amauri's cross.

Peres drifted the ball for Amauri to try his luck with a header that Storari blocked before the defender broke into the box on the left to rasp a dangerous shot across the face of goal.

The Italian champions remained second-best inside their own stadium but Carlos Tevez soon wriggled free to lead a rare Juve charge that saw him scoop over the bar.

They were dealt a double blow shortly before the game entered its final 10 minutes. First, Vidal tapped home from six yards only to be ruled offside, and then Lichtsteiner was sent off.

In a show of frustration the Switzerland international - booked earlier on for dissent - went in hard on El Kaddouri in the Torino box and received his second yellow card of the evening.

That flaring of tempers lit the touchpaper on five frantic minutes to close out a memorable match.

Torino looked like they had edged the final exchanges, with Amauri only denied the chance to pick his spot by a brave and crucial intervention from Giorgio Chiellini.

Yet despite their manful performance, the point - and an opportunity to force an historic draw - slipped away from them right at the death.

Only seconds remained on the clock when the ball spilled to Pirlo on the edge of the D - the veteran playmaker took one step forward before powering a screamer into the bottom corner.

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

2 - 1

Arturo Vidal (15' Penalty)

Bruno Peres (22')

Andrea Pirlo (93')

Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Juventus 2-1 Torino: Pirlo Denies Gutsy
Granata With Last Kick Of Dramatic Derby

Nov 30, 2014

Juventus secured a last gasp 2-1 win against Torino in the Derby della Mole at a rain soaked Juventus Stadium in Serie A on Sunday evening.

Arturo Vidal’s early penalty was cancelled out by a brilliant solo effort from Bruno Peres, who ran the length of the field before firing home, levelled affairs shortly afterwards. Stephan Lichtsteiner saw red late on in what was a scrappy, yet highly entertaining match. Andrea Pirlo drilled home the winner from distance with the last kick of the game to leave the visitors deflated.

Perhaps unsurprisingly it was the hosts, who before today’s game had won their previous 24 Serie A games at Juventus Stadium, looked far more comfortable than the Granata who seemed prepared to sit back and soak up pressure.

Having dominated possession without carving any clear opportunities, the hosts took the lead through Vidal’s penalty after a Torino player had handled Andrea Pirlo’s free kick in the box.

Seven minutes later, the Granata would be level, their first goal against their more illustrious opponents since 2002, courtesy of a stunning individual effort from Peres.

The 24-year-old picked up the ball in his own area before charging the length of the pitch down the right wing, skipping around several tacklers, before unleashing an unstoppable strike past Marco Storari that smashed against the far post and into the Juventus net.

Once level, Torino looked more positive and tried to assert their style by exploiting the space out wide but they were unable to create any clear opportunities. As the game reached the interval the Granata were pinned down and were under severe pressure from the Bianconeri,

After the break it was more of the same as Pirlo delivered a number of threatening balls into the box, but his colleagues were incapable of making the most of the chances.

On 52 minutes the visitors should have taken a shock lead. Fabio Quagliarella wasted a magnificent chance following Amauri’s low ball into the middle of the box, however the former Juventus forward could only prod his effort inches wide from close range.

The wet conditions did not allow for much of a spectacle and as the game wore on, the more scrappy an affair it became. Both sides traded long range efforts from Peres and Carlos Tevez without testing the keepers.

Torino were defending admirably and played as a unit closing down Juventus’ creative engines before they could carve any opportunities; Vidal had the ball in the net with 15 minutes to play but the strike was rightly chalked off for being offside.

The visitors were handed a massive boost just moments later as a reckless sliding challenge from Lichtsteiner saw him receive a second booking and leave Juventus a man short for the final 10 minutes.

Immediately afterwards the hosts had their backs against the wall while the visitors were in command of the game and only a pair of last ditch tackles prevented the Granata from snatching the win.

Just as the result looked certain, in the 93rd minute Pirlo crashed home a low shot that hit the bottom corner of the Torino net to leave the Granata heartbroken and send the Juventus faithful into raptures.

 

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

2 - 1

Arturo Vidal (15' Penalty)

Bruno Peres (22')

Andrea Pirlo (93')

Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Pirlo: 'Wonderful to win this way!'

Nov 30, 2014

Andrea Pirlo admits “it was wonderful to win a derby at the last second” after Juventus dramatically saw off Torino.

Pirlo scored with four seconds to spare, giving 10-man Juve a 2-1 victory over their city rivals Torino.

“I followed the move, Vidal did well to see me and at the very last desperate second we won it,” Pirlo told Sky Sport Italia.

“It’s wonderful to win a derby at the last second and especially when you are down to 10 men. It’s a great satisfaction. We dedicate it to the fans.

“We are giving a sense of consistency to our results and if they arrive like they did tonight then even better.”

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JUVENTUS - TORINO

2 - 1

Arturo Vidal (15' Penalty)

Bruno Peres (22')

Andrea Pirlo (93')

Sunday, November 30th, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Juventus Stadium, Turin
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Allegri: 'Torino deserved draw'

Nov 30, 2014

Max Allegri feels “a draw would’ve been a fairer result” in the Turin Derby, but Juventus “believed to the end.”

The Bianconeri saw Stephan Lichtsteiner sent off, but Andrea Pirlo snatched a 2-1 victory in the final seconds.

“We played a good first half and conceded a daft goal, as it’s rare you see someone run 70 metres without being challenged,” Allegri told Sky Sport Italia of the Bruno Peres box-to-box strike.

“We weren’t as sharp as usual after the break and it became difficult after the equaliser. Football is wonderful because it’s dramatic and the lads kept fighting to the end, making up for the points we lost at Genoa.

“Perhaps a draw would’ve been a fairer result, but then we deserved a point against Genoa and conceded at the last second there.

“After Torino equalised we were a little disoriented for seven or eight minutes. These things can happen and Torino’s style can force you to run more as they like to spread the play.

“I give credit to the lads for believing to the end. I introduced Ogbonna because we were suffering on counter-attacks down to 10 men and needed more balance at the back.

“Between Juve and Argentina, Tevez played non-stop with an intensity that is just madness. Pogba was also tired, but at times he was a little bit too far forward and detached from the other midfielders.

“I’d like to rotate the squad more, but at the moment we have many players out of action. The only abundance I have are in attack and some midfield roles.”

Allegri became famous after writing ‘fiuuu’ – the Italian for phew – on Twitter after a last-gasp win, so what would he write now?

“Fiuuu part two!”

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