++ [ originally posted by ZhiXin ] ++
My match comments in rather different from some of u.
In front of a pathetic audience of 16000 @ Delle Alpi, we managed to play convincely for the full 90 minutes, getting our revenge and basically grabbing 3 important points. Everybody did what they have to do within their boundaries, with some of them performing while some did not, and in the end it turn out to be a sweet victory for Juventus. Now let's go on with the players.
Abbiati - Not tested much but he actually did a decent job. Apart from the Deisler superb free kick from 40 yards which he incorrectly misjudged, he saved us at times. For Deisler's strike, none of our defenders actually been able to touch it. In the 1st half, he has to leap to tap a ball out that somehow rebounded off Cannavaro's head.
Kovac - Played against his former teammates and effectively shutting down Pizarro, who's been a main threat. But he seemed to foul too much and deservedly pick up a yellow card. Been solid defensively despite making some bad passes around the field, but too bad Capello has to take him off to make way for Camo. At least he's more realiable than Blasi.
Cannavaro - Superb defending and heading skills. No wonder Makaay is invisible and Pizarro is frustrated the whole night long.
Thuram - Solid defending. Good old Thuram
Chiellini - I was rather glad that he can play for 90 minutes. This young lad is full of grit and determination, running up and down and crossing to our players to score. However when he shoots the ball seems to go everywhere except into the net.
Emerson - Solid as rock. No wonder Bayern players r frustrated.
Vieira - Defensively ok, however his passing ability seems off. Some of his passes manage to end up with a Bayern player. But despite that his magnificant pass to Trezeguet was class with the latter finishing with a superb goal.
Zambrotta - Impressive offensively and defensively. Even though he plays on the right, his performance gives me a thumbs-up. Provided a deep cross in the 1st half which Trezeguet failed to convert.
DP - Perhaps he has been tried in his new position that he seemed so lost. His freekicks were somehow headed out by a defender. I'm patient to see DP performs well.
Zlatan - In the 1st half he was not impressive. It was in the 2nd half that he played brilliantly. Managed some tricks to fool the whole Bayern defence and some beautiful flicks too. Even managed to get past players such as Sagnol and Deisler. No wonder that whole Bayern defence looks so choatic. Too bad his temper costed him to be sent off.
Trez - He played positively running around and helping out. Scored 2 wonder goals which helped the team a lot. Definitely 1 of the most underrated strikers in the world.
Nedved - Perhaps that it is the bench time he received that he somehow learnt to play right at last. Made some passes and crosses which Bayern have to struggle to clear.
Camo - Not a good game for him. Fouled Ze Roberto 3 times. He seemed pretty awkward in game and Ze Roberto managed to overtake him. Was even booked. Now I understand y Capello took him out and introduce Mutu instead.
Mutu - Given only 14 minutes to play. Was performing better than Camo and gave Ze Roberto some trouble. Even tried to score.
Capello introduced a 4-3-1-2 system which is very intresting to watch. I would love to see Mutu behind the strikers instead of Nedved/DP and see how it will turn out.
I agree wholeheartedly with Erkka's comments. We had more ball possession than Bayern in both halves and defeat Bayern convincely with passes and 2 wonder strikes. Bayern is not an easy team to defeat and to win this game is already so difficult. I honestly don't understand what u ppl expect. We didn't play lacksturely. We managed to press Bayern and I see our players in the Bayern half most of the time in the 2nd half. Maybe we should press them for 90 minutes? I don't think it is possible TBH.
Zlatan was sent off, did he deserved it? Of course
Was that unsporting conduct? Yes
Is he frustrated? From the way he kicked Isamel and Ballack, of course
Should we be happy when he is sent off? NO WAY
Zlatan is a Juve player, and no Juve fan should actually rejoicing about his sending off. Remember he contributes to our team despite his lack of form this season. Look at last season alone and see how many goals he scored for us or his tricks to help us. I know that he is hot-tempered and irrational, but I really hope that he should mature and control his temper more. Zlatan is an interesting prospect, and I don't wish to see his tempers get his way.
Last of all Forza Juve
Congrats for the win against Bayern
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