Juventus can’t catch up with the 2-1 conceded last week at Anfield. 0-0 allows Liverpool to qualify to semi-finals. Capello’s squad is out.
The match is much struggled in the midfield. The Bianconeri try to control the game but Liverpool defend and leave little room. The first occasion is for Zambrotta after 11 minutes, when he serves Ibrahimovic from the left flank, but the striker’s finish from the central position is not precise. On 24’ minutes, a good pass between the Swede and Nedved, but the Czech is found offside. Meanwhile, on 19’ minutes, Buffon was first called into action with a save on Luis Garcia assisted by Finnan. In the last fifteen minutes, the pressure from Capello’s squad rises but the English defence keeps good guard.
Capello replaces Olivera with Zalayeta during the break. The Reds attack with Baros who, face to face with Buffon, misses the goal (5’). Then it’s a one-way match under the Bianconeri’s direction. On 6’ minutes, Zalayeta serves Ibrahimovic, who’s finally anticipated by Carragher. On 19’ minutes, after Camoranesi’s free kick, Emerson’s header misses the goal. On 22’ minutes, it’s danger again for Liverpool’s defence but Dudek saves Ibrahimovic’s attempt on goal, served by a precise cross from Camoranesi. Capello’s squad is unlucky on 33’ minutes: on a free kick by Del Piero, Cannavaro’s header hits the post, he tries again but the ball just can’t get in. Then it’s time for an occasion for Liverpool but Biscan’s header is over the goalline. Juventus are back in attack. In the meantime Capello replaces Montero with Pessotto and Camoranesi with Appiah. On 39’ minutes, Del Piero’s attempt on goal with a free kick is cleared by Dudek. The last chance falls to Zambrotta, whose finish from outside the box ends into the goalkeepers’ arms.
JUVENTUS-LIVERPOOL 0-0
JUVENTUS: Buffon, Thuram, Montero (38'sh Pessotto), Cannavaro, Zambrotta, Camoranesi (39'sh Appiah), Emerson, Olivera (1'sh Zalayeta), Nedved, Ibrahimovic, Del Piero. Manager: Capello. Substitutes: Chimenti, Pessotto,
Birindelli, Appiah, Blasi, Zalayeta, Masiello.
LIVERPOOL: Dudek, Finnan, Hyypia, Carragher, Traoré, Nunez (13'sh Smicer), Biscan, Xabi Alonso, Riise, Luis Garcia (40'sh Le Tallec), Baros (30'sh Cissé). Manager: Benitez. Substitutes: Carson, Cissé, Smicer, Le Tallec,
Warnock, Welsh, Potter
REFEREE: Ivanov
YELLOW CARDS: 29'pt Xabi Alonso, 7'sh Montero, 18'sh Ibrahimovic, 20'sh Zambrotta, 29'sh Emerson, 33'sh Finnan
ATTENDANCE: 55.464
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