Category: <b>Match Reports</b><br><br>A sea of black and white greeted the Juve players as they took to the field at the San Nicola stadium in Bari. Thousands of bianconeri fans from all over the country had turned out to support their club as they contested the final, and potentially decisive, game of the 2005/06 season.
Although a point would have sufficed for Capello’s squad, the players made it obvious from the very beginning that they would not be happy with anything less than victory. Ibrahimovic and Emerson both went close in the opening quarter of an hour, before Reggina tried their luck through Cozza and Vigiani. However, the turning point came 23 minutes into the game when Trezeguet headed Juventus into the lead. From Nedved’s corner, Cannavaro called the opposing ‘keeper into action with a neat flick and although Pelizzoli saved brilliantly, Trezegol was first to the rebound, coolly heading into the back of the net from close range. Unsurprisingly he was mobbed by his ecstatic team-mates, both on the pitch and the bench, all of whom were well aware of the significance that the goal could hold. For David, the goal marked his 125th as a Juve player, surpassing John Hansen’s record and making him the bianconeri’s highest scoring foreign player.
Despite being a goal ahead, Juventus didn’t sit on their lead, and could have doubled their advantage several minutes later; Zlatan’s cheeky flick almost beating the Reggina ‘keeper.
In the final quarter of an hour Carobbio went close for Reggina, whilst Trezeguet and Nedved tried their luck for the bianconeri. However, neither shot was particularly troubling for the opposition goalie, and the two squads left the field at half time with Juventus 1-0 ahead.
The teams began the second half unchanged and Juve continued to take the attack to their opponents. Emerson headed wide before Trezeguet capitalised on some slack defending by Reggina to force an excellent save from Pelizzoli. Nedved and Ibrahimovic also troubled the ‘keeper with their efforts, the latter trying his luck with an acrobatic bicycle kick.
With just over half an hour remaining, Capello replaced Trezeguet with Del Piero, who was treated to a rousing reception from the fans. Seconds after the change Zlatan had another glorious opportunity, flicking the ball over the head of the ‘keeper with his back to goal and forcing a goal-line clearance from Cannarsa. However, the game was to be sealed by the bianconeri’s talismanic captain. Slotting a low shot to the right of the ‘keeper with the final kick of the game, Alex ensured Juventus retain the scudetto and once again become champions of Italy!
REGGINA-JUVENTUS 0-2
GOALS: 23’ Trezeguet, 90’ Del Piero
REGGINA: Pelizzoli, Cannarsa, Giosa (73’ Missiroli), Biondini, Lanzaro, Modesto, Tedesco, Vigiani (21’ Carobbio), Castiglia, Amoruso (65’ Bianchi), Cozza. Coach. Mazzarri. Substitutes: Saviano, Ungaro, Maccari, Ceravolo.
JUVENTUS: Buffon (87’ Abbiati), Balzaretti, Cannavaro, Kovac, Zambrotta, Camoranesi, Giannichedda, Emerson, Nedved, Trezeguet (72’ Del Piero), Ibrahimovic. Coach. Capello. Substitutes: Thuram, Zebina, Blasi, Mutu, Olivera.
REFEREE: Banti
CAUTIONED: 25’ Cannarsa, 43’ Camoranesi, 45’ Tedesco, 70’ Cozza, 72’ Cannavaro<br><br>Source: Juventus.com
Although a point would have sufficed for Capello’s squad, the players made it obvious from the very beginning that they would not be happy with anything less than victory. Ibrahimovic and Emerson both went close in the opening quarter of an hour, before Reggina tried their luck through Cozza and Vigiani. However, the turning point came 23 minutes into the game when Trezeguet headed Juventus into the lead. From Nedved’s corner, Cannavaro called the opposing ‘keeper into action with a neat flick and although Pelizzoli saved brilliantly, Trezegol was first to the rebound, coolly heading into the back of the net from close range. Unsurprisingly he was mobbed by his ecstatic team-mates, both on the pitch and the bench, all of whom were well aware of the significance that the goal could hold. For David, the goal marked his 125th as a Juve player, surpassing John Hansen’s record and making him the bianconeri’s highest scoring foreign player.
Despite being a goal ahead, Juventus didn’t sit on their lead, and could have doubled their advantage several minutes later; Zlatan’s cheeky flick almost beating the Reggina ‘keeper.
In the final quarter of an hour Carobbio went close for Reggina, whilst Trezeguet and Nedved tried their luck for the bianconeri. However, neither shot was particularly troubling for the opposition goalie, and the two squads left the field at half time with Juventus 1-0 ahead.
The teams began the second half unchanged and Juve continued to take the attack to their opponents. Emerson headed wide before Trezeguet capitalised on some slack defending by Reggina to force an excellent save from Pelizzoli. Nedved and Ibrahimovic also troubled the ‘keeper with their efforts, the latter trying his luck with an acrobatic bicycle kick.
With just over half an hour remaining, Capello replaced Trezeguet with Del Piero, who was treated to a rousing reception from the fans. Seconds after the change Zlatan had another glorious opportunity, flicking the ball over the head of the ‘keeper with his back to goal and forcing a goal-line clearance from Cannarsa. However, the game was to be sealed by the bianconeri’s talismanic captain. Slotting a low shot to the right of the ‘keeper with the final kick of the game, Alex ensured Juventus retain the scudetto and once again become champions of Italy!
REGGINA-JUVENTUS 0-2
GOALS: 23’ Trezeguet, 90’ Del Piero
REGGINA: Pelizzoli, Cannarsa, Giosa (73’ Missiroli), Biondini, Lanzaro, Modesto, Tedesco, Vigiani (21’ Carobbio), Castiglia, Amoruso (65’ Bianchi), Cozza. Coach. Mazzarri. Substitutes: Saviano, Ungaro, Maccari, Ceravolo.
JUVENTUS: Buffon (87’ Abbiati), Balzaretti, Cannavaro, Kovac, Zambrotta, Camoranesi, Giannichedda, Emerson, Nedved, Trezeguet (72’ Del Piero), Ibrahimovic. Coach. Capello. Substitutes: Thuram, Zebina, Blasi, Mutu, Olivera.
REFEREE: Banti
CAUTIONED: 25’ Cannarsa, 43’ Camoranesi, 45’ Tedesco, 70’ Cozza, 72’ Cannavaro<br><br>Source: Juventus.com
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