Category: <b>Match Reports</b><br><br>Juventus are mathematically assured the top spot in Serie B with their 28th victory. This was meant to be a celebration of the promotion Juve secured last week, but with reports of Didier Deschamps tending his resignation, there was tension in the Stadio Olimpico. Mantova were still in the running for the play-offs and one of only two sides to beat the Bianconeri this season. Trezeguet failed to make the most of two early Del Piero assists before goalkeeper Brivio parried both Zebina’s solo effort and the captain’s follow-up. Boumsong’s volley into the ground bounced over the bar and Brivio also saved Del Piero’s backheel flick from a corner kick.
The deadlock was broken on 55 minutes, as Del Piero combined with Balzaretti and Trezeguet got away from Sacchetti to nod in. Doga’s aim left a lot to be desired and Juventus managed to double their lead through Nedved’s fantastic dummy and chip, dribbling past four players in the box.
Serie B TIM 2006/07
19th day, second round
Torino, Olimpico stadium
Saturday 26th of May 2007, 4.00 pm
JUVENTUS-MANTOVA 2-0 (0-0)
GOALS: 55' Trezeguet, 73' Nedved
JUVENTUS: Buffon; Zebina (82' Birindelli), Boumsong, Chiellini, Balzaretti; Marchionni (75' Palladino), Marchisio, Zanetti, Nedved; Del Piero, Trezeguet (87' Zalayeta)
Subs: De Ceglie, Mirante, Legrottaglie, Bojinov
Coach: Deschamps
MANTOVA: Brivio; Sacchetti, Notari, Cristante, Rizzi (20' Franchini); Tarana, Grauso (66' Graziani), Brambilla, Spinale, Doga (84' Avanzini); Noselli
Subs: Bellodi, Donazzan, Mezzanotti, Altinier
Coach: Domenico Di Carlo
BOOKED: 28' Grauso, 64' Doga, 68' Chiellini, 77' Cristante, 90+1' Marchisio
REFEREE: Romeo di Verona
ASSISTANTS: Consolo e Giordano
FOURTH OFFICIAL: Branciaforte<br><br>Source: Football Italia & Juventus.com
The deadlock was broken on 55 minutes, as Del Piero combined with Balzaretti and Trezeguet got away from Sacchetti to nod in. Doga’s aim left a lot to be desired and Juventus managed to double their lead through Nedved’s fantastic dummy and chip, dribbling past four players in the box.
Serie B TIM 2006/07
19th day, second round
Torino, Olimpico stadium
Saturday 26th of May 2007, 4.00 pm
JUVENTUS-MANTOVA 2-0 (0-0)
GOALS: 55' Trezeguet, 73' Nedved
JUVENTUS: Buffon; Zebina (82' Birindelli), Boumsong, Chiellini, Balzaretti; Marchionni (75' Palladino), Marchisio, Zanetti, Nedved; Del Piero, Trezeguet (87' Zalayeta)
Subs: De Ceglie, Mirante, Legrottaglie, Bojinov
Coach: Deschamps
MANTOVA: Brivio; Sacchetti, Notari, Cristante, Rizzi (20' Franchini); Tarana, Grauso (66' Graziani), Brambilla, Spinale, Doga (84' Avanzini); Noselli
Subs: Bellodi, Donazzan, Mezzanotti, Altinier
Coach: Domenico Di Carlo
BOOKED: 28' Grauso, 64' Doga, 68' Chiellini, 77' Cristante, 90+1' Marchisio
REFEREE: Romeo di Verona
ASSISTANTS: Consolo e Giordano
FOURTH OFFICIAL: Branciaforte<br><br>Source: Football Italia & Juventus.com
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