Juventus Season 2014-2015

[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

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Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Line-ups: Inter-Juventus

May 16, 2015
 
Inter throw Mauro Icardi and Xherdan Shaqiri at a revamped but enthusiastic Juventus in the Derby d’Italia.

This is usually one of the biggest fixtures of the season, but it feels unusual this time round, not least for its early kick-off time.

Roberto Mancini’s Inter have a lot to play for, as they are gambling their last cards to get into the Europa League next season.

Hernanes is suspended after bagging a brace in the 2-1 victory away to Lazio, while Fredy Guarin, Jonathan, Dodo and Hugo Campagnaro are sidelined.

It gives Shaqiri the chance to prove himself after a series of games on the bench.

The man to watch is Icardi, who not only is challenging Carlos Tevez for the Capocannoniere title, but has scored in each of his four career encounters with Juventus in Serie A for a total five goals.

Juve are fresh from their Champions League heroics against Real Madrid and rest numerous stars.

Coach Max Allegri – a former Milan man familiar with San Siro – has to keep players fresh for the Coppa Italia Final with Lazio on May 20 and the Champions League Final against Barcelona on June 6.

Martin Caceres is the only injury absentee, but Juve are resting the likes of Carlos Tevez, Gigi Buffon, Arturo Vidal, Andrea Pirlo and Giorgio Chiellini.

Inter have won only one of their last nine Serie A meetings with Juve, drawing three and losing five.

The last Bianconeri top flight defeat at San Siro was in April 2010, followed by two victories and two stalemates.


Inter: Handanovic; D'Ambrosio, Ranocchia, Vidic, Jesus; Brozovic, Medel, Kovacic; Shaqiri; Palacio, Icardi

Inter bench: Carrizo, Andreolli, Podolski, Kuzmanovic, Obi, Santon, Felipe, Gnoukouri, Puscas, Nagatomo, Dimarco, Bonazzoli


Juventus: Storari; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Padoin; Romulo, Marchisio, Sturaro; Pereyra; Matri, Morata

Juventus bench: Moedim, Audero, Ogbonna, Pogba, Pepe, Coman, Llorente, De Ceglie, Asamoah, Marrone

Ref: Doveri

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

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Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Team News: Seven changes for Juventus

May 16, 2015
 
Juventus have made seven changes to the side that secured their place in the Champions League final ahead of their match against Inter Milan in Serie A this evening.

Leonardo Bonucci, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Claudio Marchisio and goalscorer Alvaro Morata are the only players to keep their places following the 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu earlier this week.

Meanwhile, Inter Milan have made two changes to the side that secured a 2-1 win over nine-man Lazio last weekend.

Xherdan Shaqiri and Marcelo Brozovic both come into the team, resulting in Fredy Guarin and Hernanes both being left out of the squad.


Inter: Handanovic, Juan, Vidic, Ranocchia, D'Ambrosio, Palacio, Kovacic, Medel, Brozovic, Shaqiri, Icardi

Juventus: Storari, Barzagli, Bonucci, Padoin, Lichtsteiner, Romulo, Marchisio, Sturaro, Matri, Pereyra, Morata

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

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Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Boninsegna: Inter Have The Advantage Against Juventus

May 16, 2015
 
Former Inter and Juventus striker Roberto Boninsegna has said that the Nerazzurri have a great chance to defeat the Bianconeri on Saturday evening.

Inter host Juventus at the Stadio Meazza in Round 36 of Serie A action, and the 71-year-old believes that the Nerazzurri can make the most of Juve fielding a second-string team.

“The Milanese squad has a great opportunity to beat the champions of Italy and get a spot in the Europa League in the nick of time,” Boninsegna told Itasportpress.it.

“Juventus used lots of mental and physical energy in Madrid and in Milan they will also have many reserves on the ground.

“It is a great advantage for Inter who if they enter the ground determined, they will be able to get the three points and give great satisfaction to the fans at the end of a not exciting season.”

Boninsegna played from Inter from 1969 to 1976, scoring 113 goals in 197 Serie A games, and then he played for Juventus from 1976 to 1979, 22 goals in 58 league games.

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

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Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

HT 1-1: Marchisio cancels out Icardi

May 16, 2015
 
Claudio Marchisio’s penalty wiped out a Mauro Icardi chested finish, as Inter and Juventus are 1-1 at the break.

The Derby d’Italia had an unusual feel to it, as Juve had already won the Scudetto and rested numerous players ahead of the Coppa Italia Final. They were fresh from earning their first Champions League Final spot in 12 years against Barcelona, so confidence was sky high. Hernanes was suspended for the hosts, plus Fredy Guarin, Jonathan, Dodo and Hugo Campagnaro injured, so Xherdan Shaqiri got a rare start.

Mauro Icardi has scored in all four previous Serie A meetings with Juventus and it took him under 90 seconds to test Marco Storari with a viciously swerving shot.

Alvaro Morata went on a mazy run from midfield and eventually hit the side-netting, but Inter broke through with an odd goal. A corner came out to Marcelo Brozovic for a screamer which Icardi redirected with his chest. It will be credited to the Argentine, his sixth goal in five games against Juve.

Morata managed to get two Inter players down at the touchline, then surged forward for a deflected shot on to the side-netting. At the other end Storari was very quick to get down and deny Rodrigo Palacio from close range after a Stephan Lichtsteiner error.

Samir Handanovic was also called into action by Stefano Sturaro’s low curler, but Shaqiri smacked his shot against the frame of the goal and Brozovic turned in the rebound after the offside flag had been raised - incorrectly, albeit by millimetres. Roberto Pereyra horribly wasted a free header from 10 yards, turning it off target.

The hosts shot themselves in the foot before half-time, Gary Medel's backpass giving away the ball for a counter-attack that saw Alessandro Matri easily out-sprint Nemanja Vidic. The Serbian eventually went into the tackle for an inevitable penalty, but the referee opted only for a yellow card. Claudio Marchisio converted past spot-kick specialist Handanovic, low at the near corner to send him the wrong way.


Inter 1-1 Juventus (Half-Time)

Scorers: Icardi 9 (I), Marchisio pen 43 (J)

Inter: Handanovic; D'Ambrosio, Ranocchia, Vidic, Jesus; Brozovic, Medel, Kovacic; Shaqiri; Palacio, Icardi

Juventus: Storari; Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Padoin; Romulo, Marchisio, Sturaro; Pereyra; Matri, Morata

Ref: Doveri

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Inter 1-2 Juventus: Handanovic
howler gifts champions the win

Roberto Mancini's men face a real battle to reach the European spots
after Alvaro Morata's late strike somehow evaded his grasp.

May 16, 2015
 
Inter's European hopes were dealt a crushing blow by Juventus on Saturday as a howler from Samir Handanovic gifted the champions a 2-1 win.

Spain international Alvaro Morata scored the decisive goal in Juve's 1-1 draw at Real Madrid on Wednesday as they progressed to the final of the Champions League thanks to a 3-2 aggregate victory.

And the striker atoned for a glaring miss at the start of the second half to settle the contest at San Siro, albeit with a helping hand from Handanovic, who allowed Morata's weak effort to bounce over him.

Juve made seven changes to the side that played Real, as the likes of Gianluigi Buffon, Carlos Tevez and Arturo Vidal were all rested with one eye on Wednesday's rearranged Coppa Italia final against Lazio.

The makeshift XI started on the back foot and Inter deservedly took the lead inside 10 minutes when Marcelo Brozovic's long-range strike was diverted in by Mauro Icardi.

Roberto Mancini's men came desperately close to a second when Xherdan Shaqiri rattled the crossbar and they were dealt a sucker punch before the break when Claudio Marchisio kept his cool from the spot after Nemanja Vidic chopped down Alessandro Matri.

Worse was to come for Inter with Morata's 83rd-minute winner and defeat strikes a huge blow to their hopes of sneaking into the Europa League next term.

Juve's much-changed side began sluggishly and Inter were rewarded for enterprising early efforts when Brozovic's 25-yard effort clipped Icardi's chest and nestled in the bottom left-hand corner.

The visitors sought a swift response. Morata drove at the Inter defence and hit a wicked left-foot shot that Handanovic expertly kept out of the top right-hand corner.

Marco Storari was then called into action at the other end as he got down well to Rodrigo Palacio's well-struck 10-yard effort after pouncing on a poor Juve clearance.

Inter's pressure continued and Shaqiri bent a wonderful left-foot shot onto the crossbar from the edge of the box, Brozovic tucked away the rebound but was flagged offside.

The hosts' luck was out again four minutes before the break when Vidic could only foul Matri after being outpaced and Marchisio duly placed the resulting penalty into the bottom left-hand corner.

Morata missed two great chances at the start of the second half, first racing free down the left channel only to poke wide inside the area, before inexplicably heading Stephan Lichtsteiner's right-wing cross wide at the back post with the goal gaping.

The midweek hero's frustrations grew as he tried his luck again with a 30-yard drive that cleared the crossbar, but Morata could finally smile with seven minutes to go as his bobbling shot crept in to provide Juventus with even more momentum heading to the Olimpico in midweek.

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Inter Hand Derby d'Italia to Juve

Juventus rested top players and had nothing to play for, but still
conquered Inter 2-1 at San Siro thanks to a Samir Handanovic howler.

May 16, 2015
 
The Derby d’Italia had an unusual feel to it, as Juve had already won the Scudetto and rested numerous players ahead of the Coppa Italia Final. They were fresh from earning their first Champions League Final spot in 12 years against Barcelona, so confidence was sky high. Hernanes was suspended for the hosts, plus Fredy Guarin, Jonathan, Dodo and Hugo Campagnaro injured, so Xherdan Shaqiri got a rare start.

Mauro Icardi has scored in all four previous Serie A meetings with Juventus and it took him under 90 seconds to test Marco Storari with a viciously swerving shot.

Alvaro Morata went on a mazy run from midfield and eventually hit the side-netting, but Inter broke through with an odd goal. A corner came out to Marcelo Brozovic for a screamer which Icardi redirected with his chest. It will be credited to the Argentine, his sixth goal in five games against Juve.

Morata managed to get two Inter players down at the touchline, then surged forward for a deflected shot on to the side-netting. At the other end Storari was very quick to get down and deny Rodrigo Palacio from close range after a Stephan Lichtsteiner error.

Samir Handanovic was also called into action by Stefano Sturaro’s low curler, but Shaqiri smacked his shot against the frame of the goal and Brozovic turned in the rebound after the offside flag had been raised. However, replays suggest Lichtsteiner was keeping Brozovic just about level.

Roberto Pereyra horribly wasted a free header from 10 yards, turning it off target.

The hosts shot themselves in the foot before half-time, giving away the ball for a counter-attack that saw Alessandro Matri easily out-sprint Nemanja Vidic. The Serbian eventually went into the tackle for an inevitable penalty, but the referee opted only for a yellow card. Vidic has given away four penalties in Serie A this season – more than any other player.

Claudio Marchisio converted past spot-kick specialist Handanovic, low at the near corner to send him the wrong way.

After the restart within 90 seconds Morata could’ve had a brace, as he flew away from Andrea Ranocchia to fire wide, then nodded off target from five yards when Danilo D’Ambrosio did just enough to put him off.

Shaqiri drilled wide with his weaker right foot, while Andrea Barzagli got his nose in the way of a Brozovic header.

D’Ambrosio was unlucky not to score one of the goals of the season when his sensational volley with the inside of the left foot curled inches past the far top corner, leaving Storari stranded on the Mateo Kovacic cross.

Juventus took the lead with a shocking howler from Handanovic. Morata scuffed his shot and had assumed it was an easy save, so turned away, but heard the crowd noise to see it had somehow bounced over the goalkeeper when he was down on the ground.

Moments later Storari performed an incredible double save to keep Juve in front, one-handed low on Palacio, then getting back up to beat the Icardi follow-up off the line at the back post.

Morata’s glancing header whistled just wide from a Marchisio free kick.


Inter: Handanovic; D'Ambrosio, Ranocchia (Gnoukouri 89), Vidic, Jesus; Brozovic (Podolski 82), Medel, Kovacic; Shaqiri (Nagatomo 71); Palacio, Icardi

Juventus: Storari; Lichtsteiner (Ogbonna 55), Barzagli, Bonucci, Padoin; Romulo, Marchisio, Sturaro; Pereyra (Pogba 78); Matri (Llorente 65), Morata

Ref: Doveri

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Inter 1-2 Juventus: Handanovic
Howler Gifts Bianconeri Win

May 16, 2015
 
Juventus came back from a goal down to defeat Inter 2-1 at the Stadio Meazza on Saturday evening in Serie A.

Mauro Icardi continued his terrific goalscoring exploits against Juve, bagging his sixth goal in five matches against the Bianconeri, before Claudio Marchisio brought Juventus level just before halftime with a penalty. Alvaro Morata then put Juventus ahead with just seven minutes left to play following a howler from Samir Handanovic.

It was Inter though, who started the the better dictating play and possession with Icardi forcing Marco Storari into a fine save early on.

Juve did have a couple of chances with the best coming from Morata who ran through the entire Inter team, but his shot was hit straight into the side netting.

However, Inter took the lead through Icardi after Marcelo Brozovic’s shot took a deflection of the Argentinian putting it out of Storari’s reach.

Gary Medel, Brozovic and Icardi all had efforts blocked by Juve, while Leonardo Bonucci headed wide from a corner and Morata again hit the side netting.

The goalkeepers were then called into action as a Rodrigo Palacio snapshot from inside the area demanded a good reaction save from Storari, then a rasping effort from Stefano Sturaro was pushed away by Handanovic .

Xherdan Shaqiri hit the crossbar and although Brozovic put the rebound into the back of the net it was ruled out for offside.

Then, just before half-time, the game turned on its head somewhat as Alessandro Matri raced onto a poor backpass, beating Nemanja Vidic for pace, only for the Serbian to foul the striker in the penalty area. Marchisio stepped up and converted the spot kick.

After the break, Morata had two chances to give Juve the lead. First, he raced past Andrea Ranocchia but for the third time in the match his shot rippled the side netting, before heading a Stephan Lichtsteiner cross over from close range.

Mateo Kovacic then played a delightful ball over the defence for Danilo D’Ambrosio whose first time volley sailed past the far post.

Brozovic had another shot blocked, before Icardi headed wide as Inter looked to get themselves back in front.

It was, however, Juventus who took the lead. Good strength in the penalty area from Paul Pogba saw the ball ricochet to Morata on the edge of the area.

His effort seemed to bobble in the six-yard box which wrong footed Handanovic allowing the ball to bounce over the goalkeeper and into the goal.

Inter looked to get straight back onto level terms but a stupendous double save from Storari kept the away side ahead. First denying Palacio then stopping Icardi from close range.

Despire there being five minutes of stoppage time, Inter were unable to find an equalising goal.

The defeat leaves Inter in eighth place in Serie A, one point behind both Sampdoria and Genoa, and two back from Fiorentina in the race for Europa League football next season.

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Alvaro Morata scores late winner for Juventus

May 16, 2015
 
Juventus have come from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Inter Milan at the San Siro in Serie A this evening, with Alvaro Morata scoring the winning goal inside the final 10 minutes.

The home side broke the deadlock less than 10 minutes after kickoff as Marcelo Brozovic sent a high ball into the box, which Mauro Icardi deflected into the back of the net off his chest.

The champions pushed to get back on level terms shortly after, dominating possession, but Samir Handanovic was ready to punch a Morata strike clear.

Marco Storari came under pressure down the other end moments later though as Rodrigo Palacio pushed for a second for Inter, but the keeper palmed it away.

Inter continued to look the more likely as Xherdan Shaqiri struck the crossbar with a curling effort from the edge of the box, before Brozovic's strike on the rebound was chalked off for offside.

Despite the home side's dominance, Juventus were back on level terms before the break when Alessandro Matri was brought down by Nemanja Vidic, setting up Claudio Marchisio for an equaliser from the penalty spot.

The visitors were pressing again at the start of the second half as they tried to take the lead for the first time, but Morata blasted the ball just wide, before heading just past the post moments later after Stephan Lichtsteiner picked him out with a cross.

Icardi tried to ease the pressure for the hosts with a quick attack down the other end, but his drive from just outside the box failed to test the keeper.

Both sides continued to run at the opposing goal as they looked for a winner, with Inter coming close when Danilo D'Ambrosio hit the ball first time from just inside the area before watching the finish bobble wide, leaving the sides level as the final 10 minutes approached.

Marchisio tried to punish Inter from another set piece when he lined up a free kick from a dangerous position, but Handanovic watched it all the way to claim it with ease.

Juventus were back on the attack moments later though when Inter failed to clear the ball, leaving Morata to hit it on the half volley from just outside the box, slotting it into the bottom right corner.

Palacio led the charge for the home side as they battled to get back on level terms straight away, but Storari managed to get his fingertips to the ball to push it out for a corner.

Morata tried to put the win beyond doubt in the final moment as he leapt up to head the ball towards goal from a Marchisio free kick, but his nodded finish was a fraction wide.

Juventus have already clinched the league title, but the win extends their advantage over second-placed Roma to 19 points, while Inter remain eighth in the table.

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Internazionale 1-2 Juventus

May 16, 2015
 
Inter Milan suffered a setback in their pursuit of a place in Europe next season after falling to a 2-1 defeat at home to champions Juventus.

Mauro Icardi gave the Nerazzurri a lead which would have seen them rise to fifth had they been able to see it through to the end.

However, a Claudio Marchisio penalty and Alvaro Morata strike saw Juve turn the game around and, just days after reaching the final of the Champions League, reinforce their position as Italy's leading club with Inter left with work to do in their final two matches.

A seven-game unbeaten streak had taken Inter to within touching distance of a place in the Europa League next season and that positive trend looked set to continue when Icardi got the deftest of touches with his chest to Brozovic's shot to divert the ball into the far corner of Marco Storari's goal.

Rodrigo Palacio had a shot saved by Storari and Xherdan Shaqiri hit the crossbar with Brozovic's goal on the rebound ruled out for a marginal offside decision as the hosts asserted themselves on the game.

Juve, fresh from booking their place in the final of the Champions League and with a changed starting XI, were not at the races until Alessandro Matri was put through on goal and he went down under the challenge of Nemanja Vidic just before half-time.

Marchisio stepped up to send Samir Handanovic the wrong way and bring the Bianconeri level.

Morata had two good chances to give Juve the lead early in the second half, but after shooting into the side-netting, he headed wide from a handful of yards out.

He did get his name on the scoresheet in the 83rd minute, but only thanks to a mistake by Handanovic, who let his weak shot slip through.

Inter could have levelled a few minutes later when both Palacio and Icardi were denied by Storari before Morata wasted a chance to seal things for the Italian champions, who are still on course for a treble after beating the first and last Italian side to succeed in that undertaking in 2010.

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Allegri: 'Juve always intense'

May 16, 2015
 
Max Allegri complimented Juventus for beating Inter at San Siro with a second string side, but had advice for Alvaro Morata.

“I have to compliment all the lads, as they confirmed everything they’ve done throughout the season,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia after a 2-1 result.

“It was a good performance, showing character against an impressive Inter side. We did well coming out for the second half and I am very happy the lads again played with great intensity and desire for victory.”

Ex-Real Madrid striker Morata scored thanks to a Samir Handanovic howler, but also wasted several more opportunities.

“Morata is a player who has gained confidence of his own abilities, is learning about Italian football and developed physically too.

“There was a period when he only ever went for goal, then he only ever passed it to his teammates. I told him he needs to find a middle ground! He knows this and is working on it.

“Marco Storari was also decisive today with some wonderful saves, including in the first half.

“The important thing today was to put in a good performance and keep the concentration levels, as we have to prepare for the Coppa Italia Final and the Champions League.

“A Coach can only consider himself fortunate to work with a team that is always prepared to learn and do more. We do still need to move the ball around more quickly, though.

“There are moments in a match when you need to soak up pressure, because few teams keep the ball and attack for a full 90 minutes. You need a breather and also be aware that you can score at any moment.”

Allegri was asked whether he still felt the shadow of Antonio Conte after reaching the Champions League Final.

“I think it’s normal that after three years achieving so much that Conte would remain in the history of the club and the hearts of the fans.

“In football the main thing that counts is getting results. I believed in this team and felt they could improve further, which they are indeed doing.”

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Player Ratings: Inter 1-2 Juventus

May 16, 2015
 
Inter lost 2-1 at home to Juventus on Saturday afternoon in Serie A as Bianconeri striker Alvaro Morata continued his rich vein of form, hitting the second half winner.

The Nerazzurri took the lead through Mauro Icardi but were eventually beaten by a second-string Juve side after Claudio Marchisio slotted home a late first half penalty and Morata struck the winner with seven minutes left to play.

 

Inter

Samir Handanovic – 4.5 – Howler - Almost took the award for ‘Howler of the Season’ away from Torino’s Daniele Padelli after just four minutes. Managed to make another mess of the Morata effort which did go in capping off a miserble match for the big goalkeeper.

Danilo D’Ambrosio – 6 – Effective - Attacked his right side quite well, just a shame his final pass was often wayward which was frustrating given the good positions he took up. Almost scored with an excellent curling effort.

Andrea Ranocchia – 5.5 – Baffled - Defended adequately but suffered the current effect Morata seems to have on every defence he plays against. Didn’t seem too happy being substituted as Inter swapped to a back three late in the game.

Nemanja Vidic – 4.5 – Desperate - Some very poor decision making from the ex-Manchester United centre half, putting his side under unnecessary pressure at times. Out-paced by Alessandro Matri, then hauled the striker down for the penalty. Awful afternoon for the Serbian.

Juan Jesus – 5.5 – Nervous - Fails to convince time and time again as a left back. Has neither the pace, dribbling or crossing ability to do the attacking role asked of him. Booked for a terrible challenge on Claudio Marchisio.

Marcelo Brozovic – 7 – Goal - Hit the shot that flicked off Icardi for the opening goal and much the busier of the Inter midfielders. Made plenty of runs into the box and was easily the Nerazzurri’s stand out performer.

Gary Medel – 6 – Modest - Partly at fault for the penalty as his poor pass allowed Alessandro Matri in on goal which marred an otherwise typical swashbuckling performance.

Mateo Kovacic – 5.5 – Insufficient - Another limp display from the creative Croatian, who offered some decent flashes of genius but little else. Inter need more from a palyer who promises so much but continues to fail to live up to the hype.

Xherdan Shaqiri– 6 – Acceptable - Smacked the woodwork and looked a threat whenever he had the ball at his feet. Surprised to see him substituted given he can be a match winner but obviously does not convince Roberto Mancini.

Rodrigo Palacio – 6 – Mediocre - Usual good off-the-ball movement from the Argentine but looked slightly off the pace tonight and didn’t really trouble the Juventus defence.

Mauro Icardi – 6.5 – Motivated - Bizarre opening goal which brushed off his chest and past Storari. Made the conscious effort to drop deeper in search of the ball which allowed him to keep away from the rottweilers Bonucci and Barzagli and was very effective. Devoured a great opportunity towards end of the match with a free header directed wide.


Substitutes

Yuto Nagatomo (72 mins) – 5.5 – Tactical - Came on to help down the left side but made little difference.

Lukas Podolski (82 mins) – N/A

Assane Gnoukouri (88 mins) – N/A


 

Juventus

Marco Storari – 7 – Miracle - No chance with the Icardi goal but an incredible reflex stop from Rodrigo Palacio which kept his side in the game in the first half. Then made a double save of epic proportions with five minutes to go as Inter pushed for an equaliser.

Stephan Lichtsteiner – 5.5 – Slack - Complained of a lack of support when trying to attack the right flank and was not his usual dynamic self. Subbed early in the second half.

Andrea Barzagli – 6.5 – Barrier - The veteran centre back looked concentrated and organised. A complete guarantee at the back for the away side.

Leonardo Bonucci – 6 – Adequate - Looked slightly jaded and possibly could have done with the rest given his midweek heroics against Real Madrid. Didn’t do too much wrong but could have been punished had Palacio and co. been a bit sharper.

Simone Padoin – 6 – Sufficient - A few too many errors in terms of distribution though marginally improved when Juventus switched to a back three.

Romulo– 5 – Feeble - Very little from the bench warmer who failed to make the most of a rare start. A far cry from his Fiorentina days.

Claudio Marchisio – 7 – Leader - Tucked away the spot kick confidently and has become the leader of the side in the absence of Buffon. Much more consistent than he has ever been, Juventus will soon be totally dependent on him once Andrea Pirlo moves on.

Stefano Sturaro – 6 – Typical - Battled hard in a congested midfield without really standing out from the crowd. Growing with every game however and rarely makes an error.

Roberto Pereyra – 5.5 – Quiet - Looked somewhat confused as he struggled to find the time and space on the field to have a real impact on the match.

Alessandro Matri – 6 – Starved - Won the first half penalty but had poor service for much of the match. His physique demands aerial balls but he was offered precious little.

ALVARO MORATA – 7.5 – Galactic - Everything he does right now just seems magical. Still on a high from his Champions League exploits, the Spaniard was in splendid form running through the Inter defence with ease at times. Missed an absolute sitter at the start of the second half but scored the winner, what more can you ask for from your striker?


Substitutes

Angelo Ogbonna (55 mins) – 6 – Strong - Came on as Massimiliano Allegri switched to a back three and helped repel the Inter front line.

Fernando Llorente (66 mins) – 5 – Passive - Can’t get a look in right now with Morata about. Did little in the time afforded to him.

Paul Pogba (78 mins) – N/A

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Mancini: 'San Siro a problem'

May 16, 2015
 
Roberto Mancini admits Inter have “a San Siro problem,” need champions, but lacked “luck” against Juventus.

The Nerazzurri had gone 1-0 up on home turf in the Derby d’Italia, but were beaten 2-1 by a second-string and largely unmotivated side.

“We played truly well in the first half and should’ve gone 2-0 or 3-0 up. Instead, in my view, we failed to make the most of that pressure,” Mancio told Sky Sport Italia.

“After the break we conceded on a ball we got wrong. I thought we played better than Juve, but that’s not enough in a game like this, as you need good luck too.

“Yuto Nagatomo created a lot down the left when he came on and we did have the chances to score more goals.”

The goals were gifted to Juve, as Nemanja Vidic brought down Alessandro Matri on a Gary Medel backpass for the penalty, then Samir Handanovic’s howler let in an Alvaro Morata shot.

“Vidic could’ve been a bit more careful, but these things happen.”

With this defeat, hopes of qualifying for the Europa League have surely crumbled.

“It’s difficult, but as I said a few weeks ago that won’t change our future. We are building for the future, this team needs experienced players who can raise the quality level of the squad.

“Above all, experienced champions help the younger players to grow and slowly improve in every area.”

Inter are surprisingly poor at home, so is it a tactical or a psychological problem?

“San Siro weighs on us a bit too much and we have to work on that, as San Siro is our home, so we need to make it into a strength and not a weakness.”

Mancini was asked why Juventus were head and shoulders above the rest of Serie A.

“Juventus are stronger, but it’s not such a clear gap. I think if we do things the right way, the gap can close up.”

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Marchisio: Juventus Play As A Team

May 16, 2015
 
Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has stated that the Bianconeri play as a team, following their 2-1 win over Inter in Saturday’s Derby d’Italia.

La Vecchia Signora have already secured the Serie A title for a fourth consecutive season, but the Italian international assured that his side were aiming to win the game, thus reflecting on the result.

“The substitutes always give their best, and in the second half there was a will to win,” Marchisio told Sky. “We didn’t have one of our best games, but we play as a team.”

Marchisio continued his words by saying that his side want to be on top form come the Champions League final against Barcelona on June 6.

“The Champions League final is still far away but time will pass by quickly, and it’s important to stay focused so we can be at our best in the final,” he started.

“We were criticised in the past, but this year we have two finals [Champions League and Coppa Italia] to play in, we’re taking another step forward. We believed that we could progress, and we have to be stay in shape for the final.”

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

INTER 1-2 JUVENTUS – SERIE A
WEEK 36 PLAYER RATINGS

May 16, 2015
 
Claudio Marchisio scored from the penalty spot before Alvaro Morata was helped by a Samir Handanovic howler to secure all 3 points for Juventus.


Marco Storari 7.5 - Made a string of fine saves right from the start of the match before making a truly remarkable double save to deny Palacio and Icardi. Incredible.

Stephan Lichtsteiner 6.0 - Not a great match for the Swiss Express – Could have gifted Inter a goal before playing Brozovic onside for an incorrectly-ruled offside goal.

Andrea Barzagli 6.5 - A solid game, made some vital tackles and interceptions and cleared a Brozovic header on goal.

Leonardo Bonucci 6.5 - Showed again why he’s been Juve;s best defender this season. Quiet and consistent.

Simone Padoin 6.0 - Defensively sound but offered little going forward. A mediocre performance.

Romulo 6.5 - Making only his third start this season, a good display in midfield, made a series of good tackles. Switched to RWB late on.

Claudio Marchisio 7.5 - Another superb performance, no longer deputising for Pirlo but making the role his own. Completed 90% of his passes and put Juve ahead from the spot.

Stefano Sturaro 6.0 - A muddling midfield performance. Had a half chance to score a goal of his own from distance. Not his normal comabtive self but still early days.

Roberto Pereyra 6.0 - Bright and lively on the counter, but still lacking that final ball in opposition half.

Alessandro Matri 6.0 - Another fustrating performance from the striker, despite winning the penalty for Juve’s equaliser.

ÁLVARO MORATA 8.0 - Exceptional display from the young forward to top off a great week. Made the chances for himself and scored a well-deserved goal late on to win the game for Juventus.


Substitutes

Fernando Llorente N/A

Paul Pogba N/A

Angelo Ogbonna N/A

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Kovacic: Inter Lack Juventus’ Will

May 16, 2015
 
Inter midfielder Mateo Kovacic has admitted that the Nerazzurri lack the will of Juventus, following their 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Bianconeri in Saturday’s Derby d’Italia.

Roberto Mancini’s men went ahead in the game via Mauro Icardi before a Claudio Marchisio penalty and Alvaro Morata’s late strike sealed the win for Juve, and the Croatian international has stated that his side should’ve finished off the game early on.

“The defeat definitely hurts,” Kovacic told Sky. “It’s hard to explain why it’s always the same mistakes, today we failed to finish off the game in the first half.

“We lack Juventus’ will. We have to give more in front of our fans.

“Mancini? He gives me a lot of advice, both tactically and in my private life.”

The Nerazzurri are currently eighth in the table, two points off Sampdoria who occupy sixth place.

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Juventus 2 - Inter Milan 1: Initial
reaction and random observations

May 16, 2015
 
Within a three-minute span on Saturday evening, we were shown the amazing and the not-so-amazing side of being a goalkeeper. And in a way, we were also shown two very distinct microcosms of the respective seasons for both Juventus and Inter Milan at the same time.

On one end you had Juventus, the four-time league champions playing without half of their normal starting lineup simply because of the game they're playing after the trip to the San Siro. At the other end, you have a team with a manager on his second tour of duty and players brought in during the winter transfer window that were supposed to improve the squad — but haven't really done a thing in terms of vastly improving Inter's fortunes.

In short: Álvaro Morata's goal — with a big-time assist to Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic — gave Juventus the lead, but it was Marco Storari's insanely good double save that helped the scoreline stay that way and have Juventus get three more points.

JuventusFC ✔@juventusfcen
.@ClaMarchisio8: "It wasn’t one of our best displays, but we’ve come away with the three points."

No, it wasn't, Claudio. In fact, to be completely honest with everybody, it was far from it. Juve were basically going through the motions in the first half. You could say it was fatigue, or maybe it was something else. But no matter what angle you look at it from, Juventus' game was far from the one we saw a few days ago in Madrid. They fell behind early and didn't look all too interested in doing much.

Yet, there they were, celebrating another win thanks to Morata's eighth goal of the season. It's hard to really say that Juventus played well because they didn't. They didn't look sharp as a collective whole, got dominated in possession by Inter by almost a 2-to-1 margin, and just looked kinda meh for the most part.

They got the goal from Morata. The double-save from Storari. Just like that, Juventus claimed another Derby d'Italia win. Not routine by any means, but it worked, so who am I to object to Juventus beating Inter?

And when you make a game-changing pair of saves like that, I think you're allowed to enjoy it.

JuventusFC ✔@juventusfcen
.@OfficialAllegri: "We were a little sluggish at the start but did very well after the break and took our chances."


Random thoughts and observations

LOL INTER.

(But isn't that just a given at this point?)

Go back and watch Morata's goal and the couple seconds after it crosses the goal line. Not even Álvaro could believe what had just taken place. He surely thought — like pretty much everybody else —that the shot on goal would be an easy save and that would be that. I guess Handanovic had other ideas.

Morata could have easily had a hat trick against Inter of any of his scoring chances prior to his goal were actually put on target. He was one of the Juventus players who truly looked up for the game despite playing just a few days before against Real Madrid. He's now tied with Paul Pogba for second on the team with eight Serie A goals and now only trails Carlos Tévez with 14 goals in all competitions. I'd say he's been a pretty good investment.

On top of everything he's done as of late both in Serie A and in the Champions League, he also had easily one of the best goal celebrations of the season. Yeah, deal with it.

hash @hashim0307
Morata's "deal with it" celebration http://pic.twitter.com/hD7K9Sx06l

With so many regulars out because Max Allegri started to rest them, Claudio Marchisio got to wear the captain's armband once again. He also got to take a penalty. He aced that test, scoring his third goal in 11 career appearances against Inter.

It had to be Mauro Icardi scoring Inter's goal, didn't it? Of course it did. Because that's what seems to be written into the bylaws. Or something like that.

Is it just me, or did Inter look completely gassed in the final 15-20 minutes? That's something I might have expected from Juventus considering some players were coming off the Real Madrid game, and others didn't have a ton of minutes under the legs as of late. I guess that's totally wrong. I'll just go back to watching that gif of Morata and his newfound sunglasses now.

Considering how well he has played in recent games, it was a pretty quiet night for Stefano Sturaro. I think he's allowed one or two of those after the play he made against James Rodriguez a few weeks ago.

It's an incredibly small sample size, but Romulo has been a better right back than midfielder. It's going to be interesting to see what Juventus do with his contract this summer when you factor in how little he has played.

Coppa Italia final up next. Let some of the regulars returns. And Juventus make it a domestic double. It'd be awfully nice to keep all of this momentum going.

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

INTER MILAN 1 – 2 JUVENTUS

MATCH REPORT

May 16, 2015
 
Juventus had nothing to play for but a Marchisio penalty and a howler from Handanovic gave the Bianconeri all 3 points in the Derby D’Italia

With Juve already league winners, this year’s Derby had a slightly unusual feel to it, especially given the lack of first team players featured. Max Allegri opted to rest Giorgio Chiellini, Andrea Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon and Arturo Vidal while Alvaro Morata and Claudio Marchisio both started due to their suspensions in the Coppa Italia final.

Inter dominated the early period of the game and Mauro Icardi tested Marco Storari after just 2 minutes with a swerving shot wide of the far post. Alvaro Morata tried to get something going for Juve, going on a run through midfield but eventually blasting his effort into the side netting.

The Nerazzurri did eventually take the lead but there was some difference of opinion on the goal scorer. Marcelo Brozovic fired his shot from outside the box but it was Icardi with the final touch who redirected the ball into the net with his chest.

Morata seemed to be carrying the Juve attack by himself but his effort hit the side nettign again before Storari was on hand to deny Rodrigo Palacio at close range.

Marco Sturaro finally tested Samir Handanovic for the Bianconeri while Shaqiri’s great effort hit the frame of the goal before Brozovic turned in the rebound but it was ruled as offside.

Juve levelled the scores just before half-time when Nemanja Vidic bought down Alessandro Matri in the box. Claudio Marchisio converted from the spot to score his 35th goal in Juventus colours.

Alvaro Morata could easily have scored twice after the restart but he was denied by Danilo D’Ambrosio. Shaqiri put his shot wide before Brozovic was denied by Andrea Barzagli.

Juventus seemed content with the draw but were gifted all three points. Morata scuffed his effort at Handanovic but the ball bounced over the keeper and into the empty net. Moments later, Storari performed a superb double save to deny both Palacio and Icardi and seal the win for Juventus.


Statistics

Man of the Match: Alvaro Morata

Flop of the Match: N/A

Fouls: 7

Corners: 3

Pass Accuracy: 81%

Shots on Target: 4

Total Shots: 7

Ball Possession: 34%

Formation: 4-3-1-2

 

Formation

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Morata: 'Juve always want to win'

May 16, 2015
 
Alvaro Morata explained his goal celebration against Inter, noting Juventus “want to win whoever is playing.”

The second string side still emerged 2-1 winners at San Siro, as his scuffed finish bounced off Samir Handanovic to go in.

“I hit it badly, but this is football. I was lucky the way Inter were on the opening goal,” Morata told Sky Sport Italia.

“The Coach told us we had to win, because this proves the whole squad wants to win whoever is playing.”

The Spanish striker celebrated by putting on a pair of sunglasses, but reveals it was a surprise to him too.

“It wasn’t planned. Someone threw them at me and I put them on!

“It’s a shame I won’t be able to play the Coppa Italia Final, but I have full faith in the squad. They’ll give everything to win the trophy. Juve always want to win.”

Morata was visibly upset when jeered by his former fans at the Bernabeu, having scored the goal that put Real Madrid out of the Champions League.

“In truth I was happy because I could hear our fans singing for me. I was happy for the game and for the fans.”

The striker followed Palermo’s Paulo Dybala on Twitter this weekend, so is that a sign of a future partnership?

“I follow many players who I like. Dybala is one of the best in Italy and it’d be wonderful to have him as a teammate.”

 

http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Player Ratings: Inter 1-2 Juventus

May 16, 2015
 

Internazionale

1 S. Handanovič - The Slovenia international cost his side the game, making a terrible hash of Morata's goal, allowing the ball to bobble over him and into the back of the net.

33 D. D'Ambrosio - The former Torino defender went close with a couple of speculative efforts and was always keen to overlap.

23 A. Ranocchia - The Italy international hooked away a couple of good clearances, but struggled to deal with the footwork of both Matri and Morata.

15 N. Vidić - Struggled with Morata's pace and was forced to give away a first-half penalty for a poor sliding tackle on Matri.

5 Juan Jesus - Struggled initially but was solid enough when he reverted to centre-back.

77 M. Brozović - His first-half shot was deflected into the back of the net by Icardi, with the Croatian midfielder creating chances from deep areas.

18 G. Medel - Struggled to impose himself on the game physically and wasn't able to spread the play effectively.

10 M. Kovačić - His set-piece deliveries were fairly poor throughout, but the Croatia international saw a couple of close-range efforts well saved.

91 X. Shaqiri - His dribbling and pace allowed for some dangerous runs from the former Bayern man and the Swiss forward was unlucky to hit the bar.

8 R. Palacio - Made some good runs in behind to stretch the visiting back four, but didn't have any luck in front of goal.

9 M. Icardi - Deflected the game's opening goal into the back of the net, but was unable to get across his man for the rest of the 90 minutes in order to find a second.


Substitutes

55 Y. Nagatomo - Provided plenty of pace and determination down the left-hand side late on.

27 A. Gnoukouri

11 L. Podolski


 

Juventus

30 M. Storari - Made a few excellent reflex saves to ensure that Inter were unable to get back into the game.

26 S. Lichtsteiner - His crossing from the right-hand side was fairly inconsistent and lacklustre when getting forward.

15 A. Barzagli - The Italy international was solid at the heart of the back four and stood his man up well throughout.

19 L. Bonucci - Made some timely interceptions and clearances at his near post, and was an aerial threat in the opposition box.

20 S. Padoin - Filled in solidly at left-back, with the utility man doing a decent job keeping D'Ambrosio reasonably quiet.

2 Rômulo - Not the most convincing outing from the midfielder, who didn't provide much in the way of creativity from deep.

8 C. Marchisio - The Juventus midfielder held his nerve to slot home a first-half penalty and caused problems with his free-kick deliveries.

27 S. Sturaro - Provided plenty of energy in midfield and wasn't afraid to try his luck from distance.

37 R. Pereyra - Showed good feet at times, but wasn't able to create much, despite linking up with Matri occasionally.

32 A. Matri - Held the ball up fairly well and ran in behind well in order to win a first-half penalty for the Bianconeri.

9 Álvaro Morata - Lashed home a fortuitous winner for the visitors, but showed a good change of pace to create plenty of chances for himself. A constant threat, he could have had a hat-trick.


Substitutes

5 A. Ogbonna - Came into the fray and was solid from the outset.

6 P. Pogba - Showed brilliant footwork in and around the box to cause a few late problems.

14 F. Llorente - Wasn't involved too much in the late stages.

 

http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Allegri: Morata has become
truly important for Juventus

The former Real Madrid starlet only arrived in Turin last summer
but the Bianconeri boss says the 22-year-old is one of his star players.

May 16, 2015
 
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri heaped praise on matchwinner Alvaro Morata after Saturday's Serie A victory at Inter, admitting that the striker has developed into a "truly important player" for the Bianconeri.

Morata only joined the Old Lady from Real Madrid last summer and initially took time to settle, primarily because the €20 million man suffered an injury just days after his arrival in Turin.

However, he soon displaced Fernando Llorente alongside Carlos Tevez in the Juve attack and has since gone from strength to strength, with the 22-year-old earning the Italian titleholders a place in the Champions League final with his equaliser in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with former club Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Morata struck again at San Siro, earning the Bianconeri a 2-1 win with his 83rd-minute strike, and Allegri admitted afterwards that the Spain international has quickly become one of his key men.

"Morata is a player that has acquired awareness," the former AC Milan boss told Sky Sport Italia.

"He's grown physically and he's also learned about Italian football.

"He's a truly important player.

"But goalkeeper Marco Storari was also very determined today, with two great saves.

"But I must compliment all my guys for their performances today. We played a great game, against an Inter side that played good football.

"In the second half, we came out very strong and I'm very happy with the will to win that we showed.

"It was important to have a good game, given that we have the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday."

Juve had fallen behind at the Giuseppe Meazza to a ninth-minute strike from Mauro Icardi but Claudio Marchisio levelled matters from the penalty spot and a dreadful mistake from Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic allowed Morata to bag the winner in the closing stages.

The Bianconeri now meet Lazio in the Coppa Italia final at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday as they look to complete a historic treble, with Barcelona to come in the Champions League decider in Berlin on June 6.

 

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[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Juventus 2-1 Inter Milan: Marco Storari,
Álvaro Morata get the three points

Juve's reserves strong enough to beat Inter at San Siro.

May 17, 2015
 
Urged on by the raucous home crowd, Inter Milan burst out of the starting blocks in the Derby D'Italia, scurrying around like they were the side that had just clinched the Serie A title, and spots in the finals of the Coppa Italia and the UEFA Champions League. The Nerazzuri even went on to jump out to an early lead and despite controlling the bulk of the game, reality set in by the final whistle.

The heady days of Jose Mourinho manning Inter to a historic treble are long gone, and the current roster looks like one that is more suited to challenge mid-table Torino, not four-in-a-row champions Juventus.

Bianconeri manager Massimiliano Allegri rested most of his first-team squad with Wednesday's Coppa Italia final against Lazio in mind. Gianluigi Buffon, Patrice Evra, Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal and Carloz Tevez didn't even make the flight to Milan this weekend. Allegri's Inter counterpart, Roberto Mancini, on the other hand, is chasing UEFA Europa League qualification and fielded just about the best side he could muster. Inter play Genoa next and some points in Saturday's derby would have gone a long way towards securing sixth place.

Juve ceded ball control to Inter to an extent the Turin side have not have faced this year. The home side created twenty chances with seven on goal from their 66% possession, while the visitors had four on goal from fourteen attempts. Inter have been competitive lately, beating both second-placed contenders AS Roma and Lazio. The naive midfield of Kovacic and Brozovic is surprisingly plucky and creating plenty for the front trio of Shaqiri, Palacio and Icardi. In the offseason, Mancini will go ahead and mortgage half his side to pay for Yaya Toure's extensive wages in an attempt to recreate his Manchester City side, but it will take more than that to be competitive.

The two best Juve players on the day were Marco Storari and Alvaro Morata. One is one of the least-used members of the squad, while the other is in stunning form and the flavor of the month. Storari, the reserve goalie, has reason to feel left out of all the fun the side has been indulging in but continues to produce stellar performances whenever called upon. Time after time he repelled the Inter strikers, doing his best Gigi impersonation to secure the win, while Morata's winner is just one of numerous critical goals he has scored lately for the Bianconeri. In the end though, an opportunistic Juventus prevailed to win 2-1 in a physical, midfield-bypassing tussle, going into the midweek game against Lazio in the best possible frame of mind.


MATCH SUMMARY

The Juve starting XI took their time settling down and developing some sort of chemistry. Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli marshaled the defence, with Stephan Lichtsteiner and world-beater Simone Padoin on the wings. The midfield three comprised Stefano Sturaro, Claudio Marchisio with the captain's armband and Romulo out on the right. Roberto Pereyra played the pivot behind the front duo of Alessandro Matri and Morata.

Inter started the stronger side and threatened the Juventus goal early, though Morata had a couple of chances too before Icardi deflected in a shot from Brozovic following a corner in the ninth minute. The home side seemed to gain courage from the early lead and had more opportunities to score. First Lichtsteiner's error left Palacio free but Storari saved brilliantly, then Shaqiri hit the upright and Brozovic fired home the rebound only to see it ruled out for offside. Replays would show that it was a close decision and he was onside marginally.

To add insult to injury, and to the howls of derision from the San Siro crowd, the glacial Vidic hauled down Matri on a breakaway for a penalty just minutes before halftime. Referee Daniele Doveri only produced a yellow card, more probably for his personal safety than from an interpretation of the laws of the game. Marchisio stepped up and dispatched the penalty coolly, sending goalie Handanovic the wrong way.

Morata had two bites at the the goal immediately after halftime, but the second half signaled more of the same attacking intent from the home side. The game had gotten decidedly chippy before halftime with three Inter players seeing yellow cards, and Morata and Lichtsteiner joined them there soon after. The Swiss defender had a pretty awful game all around and had been getting increasingly frustrated before his booking, and it was no surprise that Allegri pulled him off for Angelo Ogbonna. With that, Juve switched to their 3-5-2, Romulo moving to the right wingback position.

Fernando Llorente replaced Matri at the midway point of the half, but Mancini then inexplicably replaced Shaqiri with Nagatomo. Paul Pogba also came on for Pereyra to get some game time under his belt. With just minutes to the end of the game, Morata got up from just getting kicked in the shins to hit a dipping, wobbling shot from outside the box that Handanovic surprisingly let through. The home crowd had seen enough at that point and headed for the exits in silence, let down by their mercurial goalie who let in a howler for the ages.

Within seconds of the goal, Storari in the other goal made a pair of stunning saves that heightened Handanovic's folly - first Storari got a palm to Palacio's shot headed to the far corner, before bouncing up to beat away Icardi's attempt to tuck the ball away.

Overall, it was a shaky performance for Juve, understandable under the circumstances after the week the squad has had, and are lucky to leave with three points. Allegri has the upcoming Cup final to think about, and a derby win for an appetizer never hurts.


PLAYER RATINGS

Storari - 8 Little he could have to done to prevent the goal, and stellar otherwise. Definitely a game for his Greatest Saves DVD.

Lichtsteiner - 5 Multiple mistakes, misplaced passes, miscommunication abounded in his game today. Is the Swiss Express finally slowing down?

Barzagli - 6.5 It's like he was never injured. The Wall remains solid, day after day.

Bonucci - 6.5 Another positive game for him, active in both boxes.

Padoin - 5.5 His greatness lies in the simplicity of his game.

Romulo - 5 Disappointing game. Maybe RB/RWB is his true calling, though he didn't show much after switching to 3-5-2 either.

Marchisio - 6.5 Reveled in his role as conductor of the troops. Did everything expected of him today.

Sturaro - 6 Decent enough game from him. Not his usual high-energy self in midfield today.

Pereyra - 5.5 He fills in well when he comes in latter stages of the game, but struggles when starting.

Matri - 6 Showed some good decision-making and hold up play.

Morata - 7.5 Of all the chances he had today, he scored from the one least likely to go in. We'll hand him that 'Deal With It' celebration though - that'll be great to needle Interisti with for years to come.


Subs

Ogbonna - 6.5 Solid, dependable, consistent. That is all.

Pogba - 6 Some fancy footwork didn't pay off in the end there, unfortunately.

Llorente - N/A


Coach

Allegri - 6 We'll give him a free pass today. Might be a game of no consequence to the standings for Juve, but pride still comes first in the Derby D'Italia and we would have liked to see some more tactics in play. We've seen Juve drop points out of complacency earlier in the season, but tonight Lady Luck favored The Old Lady.

 

http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

[Socrates 8515]

INTER - JUVENTUS

1 - 2

Mauro Icardi (9')

Claudio Marchisio (42'-Penalty)
Álvaro Morata (83')

Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium (San Siro), Milan
Referee: Daniele Doveri

Handanovic Howler Decides
Derby D’Italia

May 17, 2015
 
Juventus rested top players and had nothing to play for, but still conquered Inter 2-1 at the San Siro thanks to a Samir Handanovic howler. The Derby d’Italia had an unusual feel to it, as Juve had already won the Scudetto and rested numerous players ahead of the Coppa Italia Final. They were fresh from earning their first Champions League Final spot in 12 years against Barcelona, so confidence was sky high. Hernanes was suspended for the hosts, plus Fredy Guarin, Jonathan, Dodo and Hugo Campagnaro injured, so Xherdan Shaqiri got a rare start.

A seven-game unbeaten streak had taken Inter to within touching distance of a place in the Europa League next season and that positive trend looked set to continue when Icardi got the deftest of touches with his chest to Brozovic’s shot to divert the ball into the far corner of Marco Storari’s goal.

Rodrigo Palacio had a shot saved by Storari and Xherdan Shaqiri hit the crossbar with Brozovic’s goal on the rebound ruled out for a marginal offside decision as the hosts asserted themselves on the game. Juve, fresh from booking their place in the final of the Champions League and with a changed starting XI, were not at the races until Alessandro Matri was put through on goal and he went down under the challenge of Nemanja Vidic just before half-time. Marchisio stepped up to send Samir Handanovic the wrong way and bring the Bianconeri level.

After the break, Morata had two chances to give Juve the lead. First, he raced past Andrea Ranocchia but for the third time in the match his shot rippled the side netting, before heading a Stephan Lichtsteiner cross over from close range. Mateo Kovacic then played a delightful ball over the defence for Danilo D’Ambrosio whose first time volley sailed past the far post. Brozovic had another shot blocked, before Icardi headed wide as Inter looked to get themselves back in front.

It was, however, Juventus who took the lead. Good strength in the penalty area from Paul Pogba saw the ball ricochet to Morata on the edge of the area. His effort seemed to bobble in the six-yard box which wrong footed Handanovic allowing the ball to bounce over the goalkeeper and into the goal. Inter looked to get straight back onto level terms but a stupendous double save from Storari kept the away side ahead. First denying Palacio then stopping Icardi from close range. Despite there being five minutes of stoppage time, Inter were unable to find an equalising goal.

The defeat leaves Inter in eighth place in Serie A, one point behind both Sampdoria and Genoa, and two back from Fiorentina in the race for Europa League football next season. Inter are eighth in the table on 52 points, two adrift of Sampdoria and the last Europa League preliminary round spot. Juventus, who clinched their fourth successive title two weeks ago, have 83 points from 36 games.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bseWozakwP8

 

http://www.goal.com/en/results-standings/69/italy-serie-a/table?ICID=SP_TN_111

[Socrates 8515]

Who is Juventus' Player
of the Season?

With the Serie A title in the bag and two finals ahead, Goal takes a look at the Bianconeri's
best performers in a thrilling campaign so you can choose your standout in our poll.

May 18, 2015
 
However Juventus' season ends, there is no doubting the fact that 2014-15 has been a huge success. Massimiliano Allegri's first season in charge has seen the Turin outfit collect a fourth straight Scudetto and qualify for the finals of both the Coppa Italia and the Champions League.

If there has been one outstanding quality in the Old Lady's line-up this season it has been the way that every player has contributed superbly to their success across the three competitions. Whatever the challenge, whoever the adversary and whatever the tournament, the Bianconeri's attitude and workrate has been magnificent.

Who was Juventus' star performer in their spectacular campaign, though? Remember to vote in the poll below as Goal looks at the three candidates to scoop up the Player of the Season award.
 

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3276/serie-a/2015/05/18/11854062/-?

LEONARDO BONUCCI

Antonio Conte's decision to employ a 3-5-2 formation was widely accepted as a move to suit Leonardo Bonucci. While the former Bari defender struggled to play as a natural man-to-man marker, he proved to be one of the best sweepers in the modern game. As the spare man in the back three, Bonucci was commanding to say the least.

When Massimiliano Allegri switched his side back to a flat back four in the autumn, it was understandable that many worried about Bonucci's form. Yet the 28-year-old has responded superbly, with many excellent performances alongside Giorgio Chiellini both at home and on the continent. Andrea Barzagli's absence for much of the campaign has barely been noticed.

While there have been moments of worry, they have been far more fleeting than feared. Juventus have benefited massively from the change of formation, and that would not have been possible without Bonucci showing such marvellous flexibility.


PAUL POGBA

There is no wonder the world can't stop linking Paul Pogba with a massive transfer this summer given the way he continues to thrill for Juventus. The 22-year-old had already gained a big reputation since his move from Manchester United in 2011, but in 2014-15 he took it up to a whole new level.

He soon stepped up from a cast-off at Old Trafford to a lively extra option at Juventus Stadium, and now he is quite possibly the Bianconeri's standout star. His countless domineering midfield displays, married to a host of crucial goals from midfield, have seen his importance to the Bianconeri soar beyond perhaps even Andrea Pirlo and Arturo Vidal.

Many of his strikes this season came at key times, including the winner against Olympiakos amidst a largely unconvincing Juve display. His arrow of a finish against Napoli in January also started a run of four goals in four games which would have a huge say in the Bianconeri pulling away from Roma in the title race.


CARLOS TEVEZ

Nobody since David Trezeguet has had the kind of touch in front of goal that Carlos Tevez has shown for Juventus in 2014-15. The Argentine is peaking at the age of 31, and the Bianconeri board are abundantly clear how irreplaceable he is to the Old Lady.

But it is not only his goals which have had a massive effect during the past nine months. His ability to play his own way into games which could otherwise have passed him by has allowed Juve to find an out-ball so often in difficult circumstances.

Such qualities have helped to build his confidence in the final third, and goals of all descriptions have followed as a result. Not only has he scored 20 league goals, but he has also obliterated any memories of his Champions League drought of years gone by on his way to seven strikes on the continent.

[Socrates 8515]

JUVENTUS - LAZIO

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Coppa Italia TIM Final
Wednesday, May 20th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Rome
Referee: Daniele Orsato

No Goal-Line Technology For Coppa Italia Final

May 18, 2014

There will be no goal-line technology for the Coppa Italia final between Lazio and Juventus, due to the lack of time to implement the system in the Stadio Olimpico.

Calls for the Hawkeye system have grown ever louder following another major incident in Serie A, this time involving Sassuolo benefiting from a lack of clarity over whether Domenico Berardi’s shot crossed the line after being spilled by AC Milan’s Diego Lopez.

Nevertheless, with the Coppa Italia final being moved forward to May 20 after clashing with Juventus being in the Champions League final, there will not be enough time to implement the technology, which would have been installed had the final taken place on the expected June 7 date.

Thus, five referees, led by Daniele Orsato, will take to the field to officiate the match; although, Serie A officials are expected to meet on Friday to give the green-light for introducing the technology to the league for next season.

[Socrates 8515]

JUVENTUS - LAZIO

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Coppa Italia TIM Final
Wednesday, May 20th, 2015 - 8:45 PM
Olimpico Stadium, Rome
Referee: Daniele Orsato

Lazio can shock Juventus - Klose

The veteran striker acknowledges the strength of the Bianconeri
but says his side can cause an upset and lift the Italian Cup.

May 18, 2014

Lazio's Miroslav Klose has warned Juventus to expect a hard-fought encounter when the two sides meet in the Coppa Italia final.

The Bianconeri have already wrapped up a fourth consecutive Serie A title and will face Barcelona in the final of the Champions League, but Klose says his side can cause an upset.

"In a final anything is possible," he said ahead of Wednesday's encounter. "Juve are a strong team and it won't be easy but we will play at home and try to take advantage."

Lazio go into the game buoyed by a 1-0 win away to Sampdoria, which leaves them third in Serie A and two points behind second-placed Roma with two games remaining.

"Only Juventus had won at the Marassi, so that success means a lot. Against Inter we were beaten [2-0] and it hurt a lot, but we created many chances to score.

"But on Saturday we were aggressive in our duels and that's what makes us a good team because we don't have a lot of money."