[Europe League] JUVENTUS 1-0 Sturm Graz (5 Viewers)
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I was impressed with Martinez, showed some nice moves, passing and dribbling. Could have made a nice assist for Alex but I guess the pressure is too much for him right now. Great improvements. I hope that things will get better and better. Melo was brilliant tonight, good in defence and creative in attack, made many nice passes and also set the assist for del Piero amazing goal.
I also liked the performence from Motta and Bonucci.I am impressed by the young new duo in the defence.
De Ceglie was the weakest player for me, but mainly in the aerial area. And only in the first half.
The second half was very nice, we could have easily won with 3 or 4 goals. We didn't give the austrians a chance.
Still Sturm is not some very serious team, so I guess it is still early for some high hopes, but there is certainly an improvement.
Forza Juve :flag1:
My tuppence worth: -
Marco Storari hasn't had much to do, but was alert throughout so he made no mistakes.
Marco Motta was good despite his 2nd half booking. I like him! However, he was lucky that he didn’t pick up a booking in the first half, when he tried to castrate his opponent with that sliding tackle. Ouch!
Leonardo Bonucci was caught out a few times, but I like him. Should’ve scored, but he knew that himself.
Giorgio Chiellini was solid. Gave away a FK in DP zone for shirt-tugging! Naughty!
Paolo De Ceglie had a solid game as well. With Grosso not hogging first choice, DC has had a few runs, which he needs. Hope he keeps up the form.
Simone Pepe was not up to scratch(my expectations) today. He should’ve converted DC’s cross into a goal: - missed a sitter there. Was he trying too hard/panicking?
Momo Sissoko messed up a few times in the 1st half but improved in the second. Looked like the Momo the Ninja we love but he needs to keep up the good work or Motta will pinch his ninja title!
Felippe Melo played well despite misplacing a couple passes.
Jorge Martinez : - I had hoped for more from him: - like a goal.
Alex Del Piero had his moments. Was fouled a lot.
Brilliant goal!
Amauri was fouled a lot, so wasn’t very productive.
Davide Lanzafame Oh, dear! I know he’s capable of better. Snatched at a sitter and missed. He also whinged for FK/PK’s (which has no effect on Scottish refs) instead of getting on with the game.
Manuel Giandonato did not have enough playing time to judge.
Marco Storari hasn't had much to do, but was alert throughout so he made no mistakes.
Marco Motta was good despite his 2nd half booking. I like him! However, he was lucky that he didn’t pick up a booking in the first half, when he tried to castrate his opponent with that sliding tackle. Ouch!
Leonardo Bonucci was caught out a few times, but I like him. Should’ve scored, but he knew that himself.
Giorgio Chiellini was solid. Gave away a FK in DP zone for shirt-tugging! Naughty!
Paolo De Ceglie had a solid game as well. With Grosso not hogging first choice, DC has had a few runs, which he needs. Hope he keeps up the form.
Simone Pepe was not up to scratch(my expectations) today. He should’ve converted DC’s cross into a goal: - missed a sitter there. Was he trying too hard/panicking?
Momo Sissoko messed up a few times in the 1st half but improved in the second. Looked like the Momo the Ninja we love but he needs to keep up the good work or Motta will pinch his ninja title!
Felippe Melo played well despite misplacing a couple passes.
Jorge Martinez : - I had hoped for more from him: - like a goal.
Alex Del Piero had his moments. Was fouled a lot.
Brilliant goal! Amauri was fouled a lot, so wasn’t very productive.
Davide Lanzafame Oh, dear! I know he’s capable of better. Snatched at a sitter and missed. He also whinged for FK/PK’s (which has no effect on Scottish refs) instead of getting on with the game.
Manuel Giandonato did not have enough playing time to judge.
Storari - had nothing to do - did helplessly watch one bounce off the post
Motta - Got up to support attack well but lacks that extra bit of ball control and crossing
Bonnucci - works hard but does get beaten at times
Chiellini - Solid - almost scored a goal great save by the keeper
De Ceglie - Was shaky at times but got up well on a few occasions to support the attack - was comfortable towards the end
Pepe - great and horrible at the same time - always makes himself available for the pass - had two great chances - one absolute sitter on DC's cross, but failed to score - overall great work ethic and good performance
Sissoko - not too great and not too bad - 90% of passes hit their target
Melo - MOM - I have never seen him like this - I don't know if it was simply because it was a shite opposition or what - he was Maestro in midfield tonight - great defence as well
Jorge Martines - started off on left wing were he had some nice touches but nothing too impressive - really showed some skill when he was shifted to striker - can be dangerous in space
Amauri - had an easy chance from a corner but only managed to flick it off his head - reminds me of Amauri of old
DP - Pure class, what else can you say?
Lanzafame - rubbish - couldn't even get one from right infront ON TARGET - though was involved in some nice passages of passing.
Motta - Got up to support attack well but lacks that extra bit of ball control and crossing
Bonnucci - works hard but does get beaten at times
Chiellini - Solid - almost scored a goal great save by the keeper
De Ceglie - Was shaky at times but got up well on a few occasions to support the attack - was comfortable towards the end
Pepe - great and horrible at the same time - always makes himself available for the pass - had two great chances - one absolute sitter on DC's cross, but failed to score - overall great work ethic and good performance
Sissoko - not too great and not too bad - 90% of passes hit their target
Melo - MOM - I have never seen him like this - I don't know if it was simply because it was a shite opposition or what - he was Maestro in midfield tonight - great defence as well
Jorge Martines - started off on left wing were he had some nice touches but nothing too impressive - really showed some skill when he was shifted to striker - can be dangerous in space
Amauri - had an easy chance from a corner but only managed to flick it off his head - reminds me of Amauri of old
DP - Pure class, what else can you say?
Lanzafame - rubbish - couldn't even get one from right infront ON TARGET - though was involved in some nice passages of passing.
Bonucci was good for the most part but got caught out a couple times. I thought Martinez was great. Looked bright in the first half on the wings and showed his ability in the second half as a forward. Pepe worked hard as usual. Didn't do much in the first half, missed a really good chance in the second half but got up and down the flank constantly.
My tuppence worth: -
Marco Storari hasn't had much to do, but was alert throughout so he made no mistakes.
Marco Motta was good despite his 2nd half booking. I like him! However, he was lucky that he didn’t pick up a booking in the first half, when he tried to castrate his opponent with that sliding tackle. Ouch!
Leonardo Bonucci was caught out a few times, but I like him. Should’ve scored, but he knew that himself.
Giorgio Chiellini was solid. Gave away a PK in DP zone for shirt-tugging! Naughty!
Paolo De Ceglie had a solid game as well. With Grosso not hogging first choice, DC has had a few runs, which he needs. Hope he keeps up the form.
Simone Pepe was not up to scratch(my expectations) today. He should’ve converted DC’s cross into a goal: - missed a sitter there. Was he trying too hard/panicking?
Momo Sissoko messed up a few times in the 1st half but improved in the second. Looked like the Momo the Ninja we love but he needs to keep up the good work or Motta will pinch his ninja title!
Felippe Melo played well despite misplacing a couple passes.
Jorge Martinez : - I had hoped for more from him: - like a goal.
Alex Del Piero had his moments. Was fouled a lot. Brilliant goal!
Amauri was fouled a lot, so wasn’t very productive.
Davide Lanzafame Oh, dear! I know he’s capable of better. Snatched at a sitter and missed. He also whinged for FK/PK’s (which has no effect on Scottish refs) instead of getting on with the game.
Manuel Giandonato did not have enough playing time to judge.
Marco Storari hasn't had much to do, but was alert throughout so he made no mistakes.
Marco Motta was good despite his 2nd half booking. I like him! However, he was lucky that he didn’t pick up a booking in the first half, when he tried to castrate his opponent with that sliding tackle. Ouch!
Leonardo Bonucci was caught out a few times, but I like him. Should’ve scored, but he knew that himself.
Giorgio Chiellini was solid. Gave away a PK in DP zone for shirt-tugging! Naughty!
Paolo De Ceglie had a solid game as well. With Grosso not hogging first choice, DC has had a few runs, which he needs. Hope he keeps up the form.
Simone Pepe was not up to scratch(my expectations) today. He should’ve converted DC’s cross into a goal: - missed a sitter there. Was he trying too hard/panicking?
Momo Sissoko messed up a few times in the 1st half but improved in the second. Looked like the Momo the Ninja we love but he needs to keep up the good work or Motta will pinch his ninja title!
Felippe Melo played well despite misplacing a couple passes.
Jorge Martinez : - I had hoped for more from him: - like a goal.
Alex Del Piero had his moments. Was fouled a lot.
Brilliant goal! Amauri was fouled a lot, so wasn’t very productive.
Davide Lanzafame Oh, dear! I know he’s capable of better. Snatched at a sitter and missed. He also whinged for FK/PK’s (which has no effect on Scottish refs) instead of getting on with the game.
Manuel Giandonato did not have enough playing time to judge.
Well, too bad for all the true fans who wanted us to lose & go out (you know, to make a statement), but we are through.
And fairly comfortable at that. Not a brilliant game by any means though, but that doesn't bother me too much. Felt like we were saving energy.
What does bother me however, comparable to the games against the Shamrock Rovers, is the fact that we're unbelievably sloppy when it comes to defending dead ball situations. If this doesn't get sorted immediately, we're in for a lot of trouble.
Storari 6 - Quiet evening. Looked confident.
De Ceglie 6 - Overall he was decent, but his marking (especially on crosses & set pieces) leaves a lot to be desired.
Chiellini 6 - Comfortable game.
Bonucci 6,5 - Pretty good game, rarely troubled.
Motta 6 - Ok, I guess. He is a threat going forward, sadly he's also a bit of a threat at the back.
Martinez 5,5 - Uninvolved for big parts of the game, did better when he was played up front.
Sissoko 6,5 - Good game, especially the 1st half.
Melo 7 - Secured the midfield, together with Momo. Hope he keeps it up, but I'm not counting on it.
Pepe 6,5 - A bit sloppy at times, but pretty vital for our type of play. Always provides options.
Del Piero 7 - Not a perfect game, far from it actually. But he was the most dangerous (& decisive) man on the pitch.
Amauri 5,5 - Not a big contribution.
Lanzafame 6 - Can't fault his workrate & he does seem to read the game quite well. Still not entirely sure though.
And fairly comfortable at that. Not a brilliant game by any means though, but that doesn't bother me too much. Felt like we were saving energy.
What does bother me however, comparable to the games against the Shamrock Rovers, is the fact that we're unbelievably sloppy when it comes to defending dead ball situations. If this doesn't get sorted immediately, we're in for a lot of trouble.
Storari 6 - Quiet evening. Looked confident.
De Ceglie 6 - Overall he was decent, but his marking (especially on crosses & set pieces) leaves a lot to be desired.
Chiellini 6 - Comfortable game.
Bonucci 6,5 - Pretty good game, rarely troubled.
Motta 6 - Ok, I guess. He is a threat going forward, sadly he's also a bit of a threat at the back.
Martinez 5,5 - Uninvolved for big parts of the game, did better when he was played up front.
Sissoko 6,5 - Good game, especially the 1st half.
Melo 7 - Secured the midfield, together with Momo. Hope he keeps it up, but I'm not counting on it.
Pepe 6,5 - A bit sloppy at times, but pretty vital for our type of play. Always provides options.
Del Piero 7 - Not a perfect game, far from it actually. But he was the most dangerous (& decisive) man on the pitch.
Amauri 5,5 - Not a big contribution.
Lanzafame 6 - Can't fault his workrate & he does seem to read the game quite well. Still not entirely sure though.
I honestly think last night fir Lanza was one of those times in a young player career where he has made a few starts and has gotten a little too comfortable,excpecting fouls to be given and almost cocky playmaking.
In laymans terms, last night he suffered from Simone Pepe syndrome; actualy thinking that your current level of effort in one area can mask your laziness in another.also known as Deceglie disease and Amoraphobia
In laymans terms, last night he suffered from Simone Pepe syndrome; actualy thinking that your current level of effort in one area can mask your laziness in another.also known as Deceglie disease and Amoraphobia
