[Champions League] JUVENTUS 3-0 Chelsea (November 20, 2012) (73 Viewers)

[Red]

I thought Luiz was decent actually. His passing was good. Mikel and Ramires were woeful.

Didn't think Ramires was too bad. He almost held Chelsea's midfield together while Mikel was doing nothing as per usual.

Luiz made the key mistake for Juve's second goal. He never should have allowed Vucinic to turn so easily and get out of that corner.

The norwegian commentators were spot on when it comes to Chelsea's defence (bar Terry), I think:

"The Chelsea defenders are good footballers, but not good defenders."

Ivanovic is a good defender and their best CB, in my book.

Don't see why they won't play him there.

Any thoughts on who will take his place in the Shaktar match? Will Pogba be given another chance? Isla? I don't think Pepe is suited to play in that position but maybe he comes on as a sub later in the match.

Giaccherini is normally Marchisio's replacement.

 

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[Jem83]

Ivanovic is a good defender and their best CB, in my book.

True. Forgot about him there, for a second.

 

[Fint]

Anyone else in the UK or Ireland watch this on ITV last night happen to hear Andy Townsend say "go on Torres" when he had the ball in Juve's box with about two minutes to play, supposed to be impartial, my arse!

 

[gray]

Didn't think Ramires was too bad. He almost held Chelsea's midfield together while Mikel was doing nothing as per usual.

Mikel is awful, I don't know why anyone rates him. He's so frustratingly static e.g. during Vidal's goal he barely moves from his position and just watches it all unfold.

 

[Red]

Anyone else in the UK or Ireland watch this on ITV last night happen to hear Andy Townsend say "go on Torres" when he had the ball in Juve's box with about two minutes to play, supposed to be impartial, my arse!

Don't think they even go for the pretence of impartiality any more.

 

[swag]

Just before the match a friend of mine who is a Chelsea fan sent me an sms that it would end 0-2. Let's just say that the number 3 has never been so well enamoured

Did you tell him, "Good prediction. You were only off by one goal."?

 

[Nenz]

Don't see how Chiellini couldn't be everyones MOM. An almost perfect performance from him barring his poor crosses and passing around the box. His defensive work, for me is as beautiful to watch as Del Piero or Pirlo at their best.

 

[Fint]

Don't think they even go for the pretence of impartiality any more.

I guess it's pointless to question their professionalism when they have people like Adrian Chiles doing punditry.

Don't see how Chiellini couldn't be everyones MOM. An almost perfect performance from him barring his poor crosses and passing around the box. His defensive work, for me is as beautiful to watch as Del Piero or Pirlo at their best.

I meant to select Giorgio for MOM but my chubby thumb clicked Barzagli by accident

 

[GarfielD]

 

[Lapa]

EPL dominance.

 

[Völler]

UEFA has opened a case against Luiz Adriano! Maybe that will he mean that he won't get to play the game against us.

 

[Red]

Shakhtar Donetsk forward Luiz Adriano has been charged by Uefa for disrespecting Champions League opponent Nordsjaelland by scoring an uncontested goal after a drop ball.

Uefa says it opened a disciplinary case against Luiz Adriano for "violation of the principles of conduct" in Tuesday's match in Denmark.

The case will be judged next Tuesday. The controversy followed a stoppage in play when a Nordsjaelland player was injured.

Luiz Adriano infuriated Nordsjaelland players and fans by racing to collect team-mate Willian's kick downfield intended for the home goalkeeper.

BBC

Don't know how that's likely to go.

One would normally expect a fine, but wouldn't surprise me if UEFA want to make an example of him and set a precedent.

 

[Alen]

If not mentioned already, here's an interesting fact that makes a Juventino proud.

After Abramovich bought Chelsea (and until yesterday), they played exactly 106 matches in CL. Not even once did they lose a match by more than 2 goals. Yesterday was the first time. In Abramovich's 107th match in CL, Juve yesterday was the first team that defeated his Chelsea by more than 2 goals
While this might not be the most painful defeat or result for Roman's Chelsea in the CL, it's surely the biggest defeat.

 

[Ali]

Did you tell him, "Good prediction. You were only off by one goal."?

Haha I was so nervous before the match I sent a half hearted 2-1 but I just couldn't resist waving a sly 3 finger salute today

 

[PiN7uRiCCHi0]

Aimed? It's a statement. Therefore it's no more aimed at you (or anybody else) then saying "Italians sure love pasta." :wth:

Believe it or not, the world isn't always talking about you.

Serie A sucks ballz in this tourney, and nobody has made a show like Juve yet.

Hey, relax. Your post seemed to me sort of like a response to mine. No need to be taking it so seriously.

 

[Orgut]

We played a good game yesterday.
RDM did play a bad tactic but I think sacking him was a mistake
Chelsea could be a force in the Premier League should they get a good striker! Torres is not himself anymore and someone like Falcao can do wonders! They clearly have the money...

Anyway who cares we won and thats their problem!
Now lets put in a fight in Ukraine and qualify

 

[JCK]

We played a good game yesterday.
RDM did play a bad tactic but I think sacking him was a mistake
Chelsea could be a force in the Premier League should they get a good striker! Torres is not himself anymore and someone like Falcao can do wonders! They clearly have the money...

Anyway who cares we won and thats their problem!
Now lets put in a fight in Ukraine and qualify

And qualify as group winners.

 

[Badass J Elkann]

If not mentioned already, here's an interesting fact that makes a Juventino proud.

After Abramovich bought Chelsea (and until yesterday), they played exactly 106 matches in CL. Not even once did they lose a match by more than 2 goals. Yesterday was the first time. In Abramovich's 107th match in CL, Juve yesterday was the first team that defeated his Chelsea by more than 2 goals
While this might not be the most painful defeat or result for Roman's Chelsea in the CL, it's surely the biggest defeat.

made a chelsea fan at work cry today as i walked into the office loud and proud in my Juve shirt

 

[LowLife]

We played a good game yesterday.
RDM did play a bad tactic but I think sacking him was a mistake
Chelsea could be a force in the Premier League should they get a good striker! Torres is not himself anymore and someone like Falcao can do wonders! They clearly have the money...

Anyway who cares we won and thats their problem!
Now lets put in a fight in Ukraine and qualify

Someone like Falcao can do wonders in any team not just in Chel$ki

 

[swag]

Shakhtar Donetsk forward Luiz Adriano has been charged by Uefa for disrespecting Champions League opponent Nordsjaelland by scoring an uncontested goal after a drop ball.

Uefa says it opened a disciplinary case against Luiz Adriano for "violation of the principles of conduct" in Tuesday's match in Denmark.

The case will be judged next Tuesday. The controversy followed a stoppage in play when a Nordsjaelland player was injured.

Luiz Adriano infuriated Nordsjaelland players and fans by racing to collect team-mate Willian's kick downfield intended for the home goalkeeper.

BBC

Don't know how that's likely to go.

One would normally expect a fine, but wouldn't surprise me if UEFA want to make an example of him and set a precedent.

He deserves the UEFA Dick of the Year award for that. I do hope they make an example out of him. Otherwise all this "Fair Play" talk is just lip service.