[ITA] 2007 SuperCoppa: Inter - Roma (4 Viewers)

[swag]

Good evaluation swag. Suazo isnt the best of finisher from what I have seen him last two years. But I think Suazo was wanted by Mancini, because of CL and not Leauge. The biggest problem with Inter last year in big matchs was that they had very little penetration. The only bit of imagination they have in their team is Ibra's skills, Figo's cameo role, and occasional Stankovic's magic. That is to little to go by in big matches where you do need to break down good defences. What Suazo did particuarly well today is that he has such a good movement, and pace that it keeps defenders honest. Tricks are no good if you cant keep defenders honest. Mexes tried to bring the line up in first half, but having burned couple of times by Suazo, he simply back tracked and stayed deeper, which IMO was the biggest reason why Inter had so much space in the second half. This means Ibra was able to fully express himself with superb touches and some magical skills. I think having Figo on the pitch helped. They share excellent understanding between each other. Against poor teams, Inter has Cruz, Crespo, Adriano and Recoba to choose from. I don't think Suazo's finishing will matter that much.

Good points. Suazo's role could be less to score and more to draw defenders deep in the box to free things up at the margins. Mancini's sub of Cruz was a wise choice in that regard, though... he was the sort of player they were sorely lacking throughout much of the match. It just didn't pay dividends because, IMO, it was too late and they couldn't seem to get the ball to him in the remaining minutes.

I thought Figo helped as well. A couple of great defensive stops prevented him from doing much further.

 

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[abo khalil juve]

why did perrotta get sent off before he even entered the pitch?

 

[Jun-hide]

Good points. Suazo's role could be less to score and more to draw defenders deep in the box to free things up at the margins. Mancini's sub of Cruz was a wise choice in that regard, though... he was the sort of player they were sorely lacking throughout much of the match. It just didn't pay dividends because, IMO, it was too late and they couldn't seem to get the ball to him in the remaining minutes.

I thought Figo helped as well. A couple of great defensive stops prevented him from doing much further.

I agree with you on Cruz. Cruz IMO is a better version of Zalayeta. He seems to warm up very quickly, and finds ways to make himself useful, which we often forget, is extremely hard thing to do. Cruz is also excellent on air, and that gives them different looks when teams are playing deep, because when you play deep, you take away Suazo's biggest attribute, and neither Ibra and Suazo are best of finishers, or headerers. So yes, I think Mancini should have brought on Cruz earlier.

Nonetheless, I think Inter is probably at their best playing 4-3-3. They don't have natural width anyway with Stankovic and Zanetti on the wing, and one way to keep all that forwards happy is to play 3 of them at once. I am not too sure whether Mancini will be adventurous enough to experiment this though.

 

[Jun-hide]

why did perrotta get sent off before he even entered the pitch?

I think it was a dissent to the lineman.

 

[swag]

I think it was a dissent to the lineman.

From what I could tell from RAI in Italian, it sounded like he was protesting from the touch line that a call (a card or penalty) should have been awarded that wasn't.

 

[Jun-hide]

From what I could tell from RAI in Italian, it sounded like he was protesting from the touch line that a call (a card or penalty) should have been awarded that wasn't.

Thanks for the info. You know those Italians, they sound like aliens to me.

Sending off such a minor offence is just a joke. Well linesman must have one huge ego. Anyway that was never a penalty. Its more of ball hitting Figo than vice verse.

In anycase, I have never seen a player who got sent off as he was about to come on! You know if linesman wanted to really penalize Roma, he should have let Perrotta come one, and send him off. In anycase, I wonder whether the ban will apply to the league. It would be silly to suspend a player for opening matches because he protested some controversial call. That is simply ludicrous.

 

[Esteban]

Totti just done one of the best skill I have ever seen.

He takes on 3 defenders or so, and some guys tackles him deflecting the ball into air via Totti's shin, and Totti just instinctively backhills the ball over Materazzi's head.

:groan:

Come on, it wasn't THAT amazing. And of course he failed to make something out of it in the end.

Great to see Inter back to their losing manners.

 

[swag]

:groan:

Come on, it wasn't THAT amazing. And of course he failed to make something out of it in the end.

Great to see Inter back to their losing manners.

Actually, I thought that was a really great ball control example. If he hadn't lost his footing with a slide in the box, that could have been a really exceptional play.

Granted, the sport is loaded with "could have been" great plays. But if he kept his footing and made a successful shot on goal with it, it would have been one for this year's highlight reels for sure.

 

[Dostoevsky]

Spalletti: Just the start for Roma
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Luciano Spalletti was overjoyed with Roma’s “deserved” Super Cup win and believes his side can challenge Inter throughout the season.

The Nerazzurri had won the last two editions of this competition – the Italian version of the Community Shield – but instead Roma celebrate their second Super Cup.

“I don’t know about the statistics, but I am on the bench and these players go out on to the field. They deserved to win it by fighting for every ball and playing better. I don’t think anyone can deny that,” said the Coach.

“We knew that Inter were a great squad and we were under pressure at times, but deserved the victory.”

Ludovic Giuly and David Suazo wasted golden opportunities, so it was down to Daniele De Rossi penalty to decide the 1-0 result.

“Inter have incredible potential, but we are in there and will challenge. Our players listen to me, work hard and can bring out performances like this.”

The party at San Siro was a particularly happy one, as Roma had last played here for the Coppa Italia Final – which they also won against Inter – back in May.

The club is expected to announce the signature of Cicinho on Monday, as director of sport Daniele Pradé has flown out to Spain for final negotiations with Real Madrid.

“I have never requested reinforcements. There are people at the club like Bruno Conti and Pradé who know all about football and what needs to be done after the last two years.”


Chivu: Am I bovvered?
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Cristian Chivu was on the losing side against his former teammates, but insists Inter are “not all that upset” at their Super Cup failure.

“It is just a defeat,” said the defender after the 1-0 loss to old club Roma.

“I know it was the Super Cup, but it was the first official match of the campaign, so we’re not all that upset.”

The Nerazzurri had won the last two editions of the tournament – an Italian version of the Community Shield – and Chivu lost in his first meeting with his former teammates.

That move to San Siro was one of the transfer sagas of the summer and the Romanian was determined to join Roberto Mancini’s side.

Inter failed to match the record set by Milan of three consecutive Italian Super Cups, stopping their run at two.

“There were certainly mistakes and things we will need to work on, but this game did come when we are all still in our pre-season training,” added Chivu.

“We tried to win and gave it our best, but what Roma had more than us was sharpness in front of goal.”

This is only the fifth time in the 20 editions of the Italian Super Cup that the trophy has gone to the Coppa Italia holders.

The previous winners via this route were Fiorentina in 1996, Lazio in 1998, Parma in 1999 and Inter in 2005.

Italian Super Cup
1988 Milan
1989 Inter
1990 Napoli
1991 Sampdoria
1992 Milan
1993 Milan
1994 Milan
1995 Juventus
1996 Fiorentina
1997 Juventus
1998 Lazio
1999 Parma
2000 Lazio
2001 Roma
2002 Juventus
2003 Juventus
2004 Milan
2005 Inter
2006 Inter
2007 Roma

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Cicinho will sign for Roma tomorrow.They have very good team.

 

[Marceℓℓo]

I love Chivu:toast:

“It is just a defeat,” said the defender after the 1-0 loss to old club Roma.

Get used to this feeling Cristian.

 

[Dostoevsky]

Jubilant Totti proves a point
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Francesco Totti trusts that winning two consecutive trophies at San Siro against Inter proves Roma are to be reckoned with.

The captain lifted the Italian Super Cup after a 1-0 victory and was also leading the celebrations in May when the Giallorossi won the Coppa Italia here.

“To be here in Milan and won two consecutive Finals is of course very satisfying, especially as today we proved that we are a strong and competitive squad who can challenge anyone,” said Totti.

He earned the penalty kick that decided the match when he was fouled by Nicolas Burdisso, but it was Daniele De Rossi who converted.

“When I was brought down I felt a twinge in my thigh muscle and didn’t feel quite right. There was no point risking it and I knew De Rossi could do a great job.”

The Capitolini are especially buoyed by this win, as they were playing without the injured David Pizarro, Juan, Simone Perrotta, Matteo Ferrari and Marco Andreolli.

“We have several players out injured, so as time goes on and we all get on form, I think we can go far.”

This is only Roma’s second ever Italian Super Cup, as the first came under Fabio Capello’s reign in 2001.

It is also relatively unusual for the Coppa Italia holders to take the trophy, as this tends to go to the Scudetto winners.

Totti delighted the crowd with more spectacular flicks and passes, yet hurt others who wish they could see him performing like this for the Azzurri.

“It may be painful, but everyone will get used to it. They probably are already, seeing as I haven’t played for Italy in a year! I hope the team can get a great win here on September 8 to reach Euro 2008 as quickly as possible.”

Totti has now officially retired from international football and could well be in the stands when Italy face Group B leaders France at San Siro next month.

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[Esteban]

Actually, I thought that was a really great ball control example. If he hadn't lost his footing with a slide in the box, that could have been a really exceptional play.

Granted, the sport is loaded with "could have been" great plays. But if he kept his footing and made a successful shot on goal with it, it would have been one for this year's highlight reels for sure.

Indeed. But to say that backheel was one of the best moves he's EVER seen would suggest the man hasn't seen a lot of football. And I take Jun-hide for someone that has seen a whole hell of a lot of football.

 

[Jun-hide]

Indeed. But to say that backheel was one of the best moves he's EVER seen would suggest the man hasn't seen a lot of football. And I take Jun-hide for someone that has seen a whole hell of a lot of football.

Well I wrote it in a heat of moment. But I still think it was a great skill. The reason I am impressed about it is that, the move was so instinctive. The ball richoshet off your own shin into the air; I am sure 99% if of players would have (1) tried to flick the ball with their head, (2) control the ball with their chest, but Totti has so much "feel" for the game that he simply backhilled the ball over the defender. Some talent. Well, Totti at least we know his feet is quicker than his head.

 

[Carlo D]

As Roma are my 2'nd favourite team, I'm obviously over the moon that they won tonight, although I have to say there were moments when I thought that once again they would fail against Inter, particularly at the stadio Meazza!
It just goes to show though, there's sometimes more than just skill & a big name squad needed to win a football match!

Of course, Inter are going to say they don't really care about the Super Coppa...

 

[Esteban]

Well I wrote it in a heat of moment. But I still think it was a great skill. The reason I am impressed about it is that, the move was so instinctive. The ball richoshet off your own shin into the air; I am sure 99% if of players would have (1) tried to flick the ball with their head, (2) control the ball with their chest, but Totti has so much "feel" for the game that he simply backhilled the ball over the defender. Some talent.

Fair enough, mate. I will agree it was nicely done and back off this one.

Well, Totti at least we know his feet is quicker than his head.

There's an understatement for ye. :dielaugh:

 

[swag]

Indeed. But to say that backheel was one of the best moves he's EVER seen would suggest the man hasn't seen a lot of football. And I take Jun-hide for someone that has seen a whole hell of a lot of football.

It wasn't just the backheel though. That was just one move in the middle of three nice turns of play in the same run. It was a complete broken field run with the ball where defenders were at his feet and he almost tripped over a couple of times. To keep that kind of concentration on the ball movement through that was impressive.

 

[Lawnchair Bes]

greg and jun, just drop it. it wasn't delpie who did that skill

 

[swag]

greg and jun, just drop it. it wasn't delpie who did that skill

Hey, it's not like my zipper is down or anything. :toast:

 

[Esteban]

greg and jun, just drop it. it wasn't delpie who did that skill

So now I am a Delpie diehard fan. In the past, I have been accused of being a DP hater.

 

[king Ale]

So now I am a Delpie diehard fan. In the past, I have been accused of being a DP hater.

It has nothing to do with ya.Bes was pointing Greg and Jun.