Category: <b>Match Reports</b><br><br>Juventus snatched a controversial last-gasp win thanks to a debatable penalty, as Bologna ended the game with nine men. The Bianconeri had the opportunity to be mathematically promoted this week, although even a victory would’ve meant waiting until Tuesday’s Brescia-Napoli match, while Bologna were in the running for a play-off spot. Legrottaglie pulled out during the warm-up, so Chiellini was redirected to central defence with Balzaretti down the left.
Del Piero had several early efforts well saved and Zebina was booked for simulation as he tried to earn a penalty. Despite being forced into two substitutions in the opening 23 minutes, it was Bologna who took the lead. After Marazzina’s header skimmed the upright, Bellucci sprung the offside trap to place an angled drive past the stranded Buffon. Juve also lost Giannichedda to injury and fought back with a weak Trezeguet header, while Terzi’s fumbled defensive manoeuvre almost let the Frenchman past Antonioli.
The Bianconeri equalised just before half-time, as substitute Zanetti’s long ball forward sent Del Piero clear for a right-foot finish that restored parity between the teams and the two joint top scorers in Serie B. Going into the break only a fantastic Antonioli save kept Bologna in it, prodding a Trezeguet stop and volley off the line with an outstretched foot and parrying Balzaretti’s header from the resulting corner.
Didier Deschamps’ men were more determined in the second half and Manfredini’s challenge prevented Trezeguet from nodding a Zanetti cross into an empty net, then Antonioli blocked Del Piero’s effort, but as time wore on they kept on hitting the Rossoblu brick wall. The visitors focused solely on the counter and went close to restoring their lead with Meghni’s free kick shaving the upright and a couple of dangerous attempts from subsitute Fantini.
Juventus gave youth team hero Giovinco his Serie B debut and Trezeguet wasted another opportunity by not getting enough power on to his header. The game turned six minutes from time, as Ayroldi pointed to the spot for Smit’s supposed push as Marchionni went to jump. Bologna were furious and Terzi saw red for dissent, but Del Piero had to twice convert due to encroachment. Even after the penalty the visitors continued to protest and ended the game with nine men as Marazzina took his complaints too far.
The entire Bologna bench was up in arms and a section of the home fans reacted by throwing objects in their direction, as the tension was sky high at the Stadio Olimpico. Despite being two men down, the Rossoblu nearly equalised when Buffon flew to parry a Bellucci header from point-blank range. Juventus made the points safe in stoppages with youngster Giovinco marking his debut with a splendid assist for Trezeguet’s tap-in.
Torino, Olimpico stadium
Saturday 12th of May 2007, 4.00 pm
JUVENTUS - BOLOGNA 3-1
GOALS: 27' p.t. Bellucci, 38' p.t. Del Piero, 41' s.t. Del Piero (penalty), 48' s.t. Trezeguet
JUVENTUS: JUVENTUS: Buffon; Zebina (19’ st Birindelli), Boumsong, Chiellini, Balzaretti; Marchionni, Marchisio, Giannichedda (26’ pt Zanetti), Palladino (31’ st Giovinco); Del Piero, Trezeguet.
Subs: Mirante, Bianco, Zalayeta, Bojinov.
Coach: Deschamps
BOLOGNA: Antonioli; Daino, Terzi, Castellini (15’ pt Smit); Brioschi (24’ st Fantini), Mingazzini, Amoroso (24’ st Morosini), Manfredini; Meghni, Bellucci; Marazzina.
Subs: Colombo, Torrisi, Olive, Cipriani.
Coach: Cecconi
Red Cards: 42’ st Terzi, Marazzina
BOOKED: 13’ pt Zebina, 39’ pt Mingazzini, 47’ pt Daino, 45’ st Zanetti
REFEREE: Ayroldi di Molfetta<br><br>Source: Football Italia & Juventus.com
Del Piero had several early efforts well saved and Zebina was booked for simulation as he tried to earn a penalty. Despite being forced into two substitutions in the opening 23 minutes, it was Bologna who took the lead. After Marazzina’s header skimmed the upright, Bellucci sprung the offside trap to place an angled drive past the stranded Buffon. Juve also lost Giannichedda to injury and fought back with a weak Trezeguet header, while Terzi’s fumbled defensive manoeuvre almost let the Frenchman past Antonioli.
The Bianconeri equalised just before half-time, as substitute Zanetti’s long ball forward sent Del Piero clear for a right-foot finish that restored parity between the teams and the two joint top scorers in Serie B. Going into the break only a fantastic Antonioli save kept Bologna in it, prodding a Trezeguet stop and volley off the line with an outstretched foot and parrying Balzaretti’s header from the resulting corner.
Didier Deschamps’ men were more determined in the second half and Manfredini’s challenge prevented Trezeguet from nodding a Zanetti cross into an empty net, then Antonioli blocked Del Piero’s effort, but as time wore on they kept on hitting the Rossoblu brick wall. The visitors focused solely on the counter and went close to restoring their lead with Meghni’s free kick shaving the upright and a couple of dangerous attempts from subsitute Fantini.
Juventus gave youth team hero Giovinco his Serie B debut and Trezeguet wasted another opportunity by not getting enough power on to his header. The game turned six minutes from time, as Ayroldi pointed to the spot for Smit’s supposed push as Marchionni went to jump. Bologna were furious and Terzi saw red for dissent, but Del Piero had to twice convert due to encroachment. Even after the penalty the visitors continued to protest and ended the game with nine men as Marazzina took his complaints too far.
The entire Bologna bench was up in arms and a section of the home fans reacted by throwing objects in their direction, as the tension was sky high at the Stadio Olimpico. Despite being two men down, the Rossoblu nearly equalised when Buffon flew to parry a Bellucci header from point-blank range. Juventus made the points safe in stoppages with youngster Giovinco marking his debut with a splendid assist for Trezeguet’s tap-in.
Torino, Olimpico stadium
Saturday 12th of May 2007, 4.00 pm
JUVENTUS - BOLOGNA 3-1
GOALS: 27' p.t. Bellucci, 38' p.t. Del Piero, 41' s.t. Del Piero (penalty), 48' s.t. Trezeguet
JUVENTUS: JUVENTUS: Buffon; Zebina (19’ st Birindelli), Boumsong, Chiellini, Balzaretti; Marchionni, Marchisio, Giannichedda (26’ pt Zanetti), Palladino (31’ st Giovinco); Del Piero, Trezeguet.
Subs: Mirante, Bianco, Zalayeta, Bojinov.
Coach: Deschamps
BOLOGNA: Antonioli; Daino, Terzi, Castellini (15’ pt Smit); Brioschi (24’ st Fantini), Mingazzini, Amoroso (24’ st Morosini), Manfredini; Meghni, Bellucci; Marazzina.
Subs: Colombo, Torrisi, Olive, Cipriani.
Coach: Cecconi
Red Cards: 42’ st Terzi, Marazzina
BOOKED: 13’ pt Zebina, 39’ pt Mingazzini, 47’ pt Daino, 45’ st Zanetti
REFEREE: Ayroldi di Molfetta<br><br>Source: Football Italia & Juventus.com
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