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Open play/assist
Set piece (directly from set piece or assist from set piece)
Open play/no assist/individual play
1. Juventus-Parma 1:0 Lichtsteiner (assisted by Pirlo)
2. Juventus-Parma 2:0 Pepe (assisted by Del Piero)
3. Juventus-Parma 3:0 Vidal (deflected straight to Vidal, long distance shot)
4. Juventus-Parma 4:0 Marchisio (assisted by Pirlo)
5. Siena-Juventus 0:1 Matri (assisted by Vucinic)
6. Juventus-Bologna 1:0 Vucinic (assisted by Pirlo but from a set piece-free kick)
7. Catania-Juventus 1:1 Krasic (assisted by Pepe)
8. Juventus-Milan 1:0 Marchisio (Open play but deflected by Bonera)
9. Juventus-Milan 2:0 Marchisio (long distance shot after a deflection)
10. Juventus-Genoa 1:0 Matri (assisted by Marchisio but it came after a corner kick)
11. Juventus-Genoa 2:1 Matri (assisted by Vucinic)
12. Juventus-Fiorentina 1:0 Bonucci (came after a corner kick. The goalkeeper saves, Bonucci scores from the rebound)
13. Juventus-Fiorentina 2:1 Matri (assisted by Pepe)
14. Inter-Juventus 0:1 Vucinic (scores from rebound after Matri's shot is saved)
15. Inter-Juventus 1:2 Marchisio (assisted by Matri)
16. Juventus-Palermo 1:0 Pepe (assisted by Chiellini)
17. Juventus-Palermo 2:0 Matri (assisted by Lichtsteiner)
18. Juventus-Palermo 3:0 Marchisio (assisted by Vucinic)
19. Lazio-Juventus 0:1 Pepe (assisted by Matri)
Set piece (directly from set piece or assist from set piece)
Open play/no assist/individual play
1. Juventus-Parma 1:0 Lichtsteiner (assisted by Pirlo)
2. Juventus-Parma 2:0 Pepe (assisted by Del Piero)
3. Juventus-Parma 3:0 Vidal (deflected straight to Vidal, long distance shot)
4. Juventus-Parma 4:0 Marchisio (assisted by Pirlo)
5. Siena-Juventus 0:1 Matri (assisted by Vucinic)
6. Juventus-Bologna 1:0 Vucinic (assisted by Pirlo but from a set piece-free kick)
7. Catania-Juventus 1:1 Krasic (assisted by Pepe)
8. Juventus-Milan 1:0 Marchisio (Open play but deflected by Bonera)
9. Juventus-Milan 2:0 Marchisio (long distance shot after a deflection)
10. Juventus-Genoa 1:0 Matri (assisted by Marchisio but it came after a corner kick)
11. Juventus-Genoa 2:1 Matri (assisted by Vucinic)
12. Juventus-Fiorentina 1:0 Bonucci (came after a corner kick. The goalkeeper saves, Bonucci scores from the rebound)
13. Juventus-Fiorentina 2:1 Matri (assisted by Pepe)
14. Inter-Juventus 0:1 Vucinic (scores from rebound after Matri's shot is saved)
15. Inter-Juventus 1:2 Marchisio (assisted by Matri)
16. Juventus-Palermo 1:0 Pepe (assisted by Chiellini)
17. Juventus-Palermo 2:0 Matri (assisted by Lichtsteiner)
18. Juventus-Palermo 3:0 Marchisio (assisted by Vucinic)
19. Lazio-Juventus 0:1 Pepe (assisted by Matri)
Haven't even read this yet.
Alessandro Matri has exclusively told Goal.com that Ezequiel Lavezzi is the man that Juventus must stop if they are to overcome Napoli at the San Paolo in Serie A on Tuesday.
The striker gave up some time in the build-up to this week's crunch fixture to speak to us, and we covered a number of topics.
Matri told Goal.com of the impact coach Antonio Conte has had at Vinovo since his arrival in the summer, and also admitted that it was only recently he felt ready for the move to a big club. Meanwhile, he spoke honestly about his hopes of playing abroad in the future, and has tipped Jose Mourinho to attain European glory in this season's Champions League.
The full transcript of the interview can be read below.
Goal.com: What is the secret behind the excellent start to the season for Juventus? Is it perhaps the fact that you don’t have any European commitments this year?
Alessandro Matri: Well it certainly is a nice advantage. It allows you to focus on one goal, the league games. And even the physical level changes a lot, because you train differently.
On training, let’s talk of Conte, a coach who is bringing Juventus back to the highest levels. How would you describe your new boss?
Conte has only stopped playing recently and is still like a player, so he knows what he’s doing. He was full of fire as a player, and he’s the same as a coach (laughs). I would say that he is demanding, but he also gets significant results, so it works out well.
Conte has clearly given you confidence. You are doing very well in front of goal, but what do you think you can improve upon?
Well it would be wrong to say I never miss in front of goal, and I still think of the goal I could have scored for Italy in our last game [against Uruguay]. However, I would say that I must improve my control of the ball a lot and in my general play, which is very important in the system adopted here at Juventus by Conte.
Since you don’t have any commitments during the week, do you follow the Champions League or do you do something else?
No, of course I follow it, naturally.
Who do you think can win the trophy this season?
It seems to me that Barcelona and Real Madrid have something more than the others. Personally, I would be happy if Jose Mourinho’s Madrid won it.
Why? Mourinho has his weak points, does he not?
I don’t deny that he’s a coach who intrigues me a lot. Sure, maybe he has some peculiar traits, but he has always carried teams forward, and has come to be criticised for everything. It would be nice if he were to do it with Real Madrid.
And of the Italian teams, is there a side that can make it far in your opinion?
I think Milan are the only ones equipped to do well, also because they have players with great experience. But Napoli are doing really well at the moment.
Speaking of Napoli, tomorrow you will be playing at the San Paolo…
It will be a pretty tough game, in a very difficult stadium, in view of the crowd that they have. I believe it will be a great game. They will be heavily loaded after what they did in the Champions League, but we are also doing well.
Is there a particular Napoli player who is of concern?
I would say Lavezzi, as when the ball is at his feet he scares you. He does not score much, but he is a constant danger.
Some people ask why it has taken 26 years for Alessandro Matri to be noticed. Maybe if you were called Matri you would have been at the top of football for some time…
No, I don’t think so. From my point of view I can say that at 22 I was not ready for certain things. If I spent two years in Serie C [with Paro and Lumezzane], it is for a reason. It means that at the time I was not ready. Now I am here.
Do Italian players mature more slowly than foreigners?
I’m talking about my case. Undoubtedly, we should give a bit more space to Italian players, this would be important in helping them mature and grow better.
The Under-21s, in view of this, is becoming an important platform for many Italians who play in Serie B…
True, and it is very good. Looking at the results, it seems to me that these young Italians are demonstrating that they have great quality.
On the other hand, you are coming into Prandelli’s Italy. What emotions does this give you?
Well I have only worn the blue shirt a little bit, but I have to say I love it. I hope to play even more for the Nazionale and, above all, I hope to play in June, at Euro 2012. It is a great objective.
Juventus, Italy… But have you ever thought about playing abroad?
Look, the idea of playing abroad – one day in the distance – fascinates me, but not only on a footballing level. Truly as a life experience. I would say that La Liga and the Premier League are the competitions that fascinate me the most.
Given the climate of Turin, Manchester would be a perfect fit…!
Yes, that’s true. I never thought of that! However, I must add that, despite the criticism of it, I still like Italian football a lot and so first, I want to enjoy myself in Serie A, then we will see.
Can you explain to us the gesture you make whenever you score a goal?
I cannot reveal anything. It is a celebration made my myself and Andrea Lazzarri in our time together at Cagliari.
Let’s talk about you off the field. What are you like?
I am very, very lazy. I like to hang with my friends or with my girlfriend, but without doing anything special. Again, I am very lazy.
So you are not addicted to video games like Giorgio Chiellini?
No, I play sometimes, but I wouldn’t say that. I like going to the cinema, and in the summer I play tennis.
As a child you had a passion for cycling. And now?
It is too hard! It is better to go on a scooter! (laughs).
Last question. You started with the hope of reaching the Champions League. What is the dream now? The Scudetto?
Ah, as you say, it is the dream… but it’s better not to say.
Alessandro Matri has exclusively told Goal.com that Ezequiel Lavezzi is the man that Juventus must stop if they are to overcome Napoli at the San Paolo in Serie A on Tuesday.
The striker gave up some time in the build-up to this week's crunch fixture to speak to us, and we covered a number of topics.
Matri told Goal.com of the impact coach Antonio Conte has had at Vinovo since his arrival in the summer, and also admitted that it was only recently he felt ready for the move to a big club. Meanwhile, he spoke honestly about his hopes of playing abroad in the future, and has tipped Jose Mourinho to attain European glory in this season's Champions League.
The full transcript of the interview can be read below.
Goal.com: What is the secret behind the excellent start to the season for Juventus? Is it perhaps the fact that you don’t have any European commitments this year?
Alessandro Matri: Well it certainly is a nice advantage. It allows you to focus on one goal, the league games. And even the physical level changes a lot, because you train differently.
On training, let’s talk of Conte, a coach who is bringing Juventus back to the highest levels. How would you describe your new boss?
Conte has only stopped playing recently and is still like a player, so he knows what he’s doing. He was full of fire as a player, and he’s the same as a coach (laughs). I would say that he is demanding, but he also gets significant results, so it works out well.
Conte has clearly given you confidence. You are doing very well in front of goal, but what do you think you can improve upon?
Well it would be wrong to say I never miss in front of goal, and I still think of the goal I could have scored for Italy in our last game [against Uruguay]. However, I would say that I must improve my control of the ball a lot and in my general play, which is very important in the system adopted here at Juventus by Conte.
Since you don’t have any commitments during the week, do you follow the Champions League or do you do something else?
No, of course I follow it, naturally.
Who do you think can win the trophy this season?
It seems to me that Barcelona and Real Madrid have something more than the others. Personally, I would be happy if Jose Mourinho’s Madrid won it.
Why? Mourinho has his weak points, does he not?
I don’t deny that he’s a coach who intrigues me a lot. Sure, maybe he has some peculiar traits, but he has always carried teams forward, and has come to be criticised for everything. It would be nice if he were to do it with Real Madrid.
And of the Italian teams, is there a side that can make it far in your opinion?
I think Milan are the only ones equipped to do well, also because they have players with great experience. But Napoli are doing really well at the moment.
Speaking of Napoli, tomorrow you will be playing at the San Paolo…
It will be a pretty tough game, in a very difficult stadium, in view of the crowd that they have. I believe it will be a great game. They will be heavily loaded after what they did in the Champions League, but we are also doing well.
Is there a particular Napoli player who is of concern?
I would say Lavezzi, as when the ball is at his feet he scares you. He does not score much, but he is a constant danger.
Some people ask why it has taken 26 years for Alessandro Matri to be noticed. Maybe if you were called Matri you would have been at the top of football for some time…
No, I don’t think so. From my point of view I can say that at 22 I was not ready for certain things. If I spent two years in Serie C [with Paro and Lumezzane], it is for a reason. It means that at the time I was not ready. Now I am here.
Do Italian players mature more slowly than foreigners?
I’m talking about my case. Undoubtedly, we should give a bit more space to Italian players, this would be important in helping them mature and grow better.
The Under-21s, in view of this, is becoming an important platform for many Italians who play in Serie B…
True, and it is very good. Looking at the results, it seems to me that these young Italians are demonstrating that they have great quality.
On the other hand, you are coming into Prandelli’s Italy. What emotions does this give you?
Well I have only worn the blue shirt a little bit, but I have to say I love it. I hope to play even more for the Nazionale and, above all, I hope to play in June, at Euro 2012. It is a great objective.
Juventus, Italy… But have you ever thought about playing abroad?
Look, the idea of playing abroad – one day in the distance – fascinates me, but not only on a footballing level. Truly as a life experience. I would say that La Liga and the Premier League are the competitions that fascinate me the most.
Given the climate of Turin, Manchester would be a perfect fit…!
Yes, that’s true. I never thought of that! However, I must add that, despite the criticism of it, I still like Italian football a lot and so first, I want to enjoy myself in Serie A, then we will see.
Can you explain to us the gesture you make whenever you score a goal?
I cannot reveal anything. It is a celebration made my myself and Andrea Lazzarri in our time together at Cagliari.
Let’s talk about you off the field. What are you like?
I am very, very lazy. I like to hang with my friends or with my girlfriend, but without doing anything special. Again, I am very lazy.
So you are not addicted to video games like Giorgio Chiellini?
No, I play sometimes, but I wouldn’t say that. I like going to the cinema, and in the summer I play tennis.
As a child you had a passion for cycling. And now?
It is too hard! It is better to go on a scooter! (laughs).
Last question. You started with the hope of reaching the Champions League. What is the dream now? The Scudetto?
Ah, as you say, it is the dream… but it’s better not to say.
