Absolutely chaotic first half of play, totally dominated by fouls and controversy. Our players have pretty much stayed out of trouble, except for Zebina who was booked after the Totti kung-fu kick. Totti, Cassano, and Cufre look one bad tackle or nonsense move away from being sent off. Totti and Cassano have been biatching to the referee more than focusing on the match itself. I expect the second half will reach the boiling point and I doubt the match will end with 22 players on the pitch. I suspect all hell will break loose.
Our players have coped well through all of this, however Blasi is at fault for Cassano's goal. Blasi's touch is absolutely horrendous, and he gave the ball away to Totti for the latter to send through to Cassano.
Camoranesi, Zlatan, Zalayeta, and Del Piero have all looked good and involved, considering that half the match was stopped due to fouls. Cannavaro finished the goal off nicely with his head to pick up his first goal at Juve.
Zalayeta was taken down OUTSIDE of the box but we still got a penalty. I know that Romanisti will biatch till no end after this match, but it was a tough call for the ref because he was behind a few players. Del Piero stepped up and blasted the ball into the net, and this is something I love to see. Del Piero also looks confident out there, pushing Roma players aside focusing on playing. Well done Alex.
Second half is going to good. Forza Juve.