It is 0730 here. I only slept for 2 hours after the match and here comes the match report.
Buffon - Another solid performance from the number 1, showing his talent and experience. With him on the helm you are in safe hands. 6.5
Grygera - Average performance, mothing more, nothing less, but always a step slower in the Napoli box 6
Legro - Started off pretty well, but became jittery after that underserved yellow card. 6
Chiellini - Good show from Chiellini, producing another solid performance with great positioning and tackling. The referee's decisions must have infuriated him, but he can certainly be proud of his performance after the Chelsea game. Hope he can perform like this against Chelsea. 6.5
Molinaro - Massive improvement from the Chelsea game. Defended very well and ran off his socks. Definitely deserves a thumbs up for his performance. 6.5
Marchionni - I like his performance in the 1st half, but in the 2nd half he started to fade out, when will he learn to be consistent? 5.5
Marchisio - Definitely the MoM. Fluke goal, but it went in. Ran forward with his heart out and made some crucial tackles. Juventus' Steven Gerrard on the making 7
Poulsen - Played with a lot of intelligence with fluid passing and solid tackles. Asisted for Marchisio's goal with a crucial tackle and a pass to Marchisio and the Napoli half. 2nd half is only to restricted to defensive duties 6.5
Giovinco - He is dangerous, but looks like the odd-man out with those passes and crosses. Need more playing time to develop his understanding with the team 5.5
Trezeguet - Started out brightly, and is in the correct place at the correct time. Faded in the 2nd half due to lack of service. Typical Trezeguet game, except that he didn't score. Good training for Trez's fitness despite not scoring, as you can see his frustartion in being offside. Never mind Trez you will score soon. 6
Del Piero - Trademark freekick that tested Navarro. Contributed to the team in the attacks, but not as much as before. Also faded in the 2nd half. Maybe due to fatigue of playing too many games? 6
Subs:
Brazzo - Apart from the cross, I can't see any notable contribution from him 5.5
Amauri - A day to forget for Amauri as the referee always blows his whistle at him. Achieved so many fouls when he came on 5
Mellberg - Came on for Legro and does his defensive duties as told
Coach:
Ranieri - A tale of 2 halves in this game. In the 1st half Juventus is aggreesive and played like a champion and in the 2nd half Juventus played so badly. Wat's your idea in taking out Giovinco in the 60th minute when Giovinco can still offer so much in attack. Even if you are to take him out, take out Del Piero 1st as he is really out of shape. No point defending a lead so early in the game, which almost backfired when 2nd half is entirely Napoli 5
Referee:
Ayroldi - Any sane referee will have sent off Blasi as he does not even deserve to be on the pitch with his rough rugby like tackles. Awarded so many soft fouls against Juventus that almost destroyed the game. Are you a fan/relative of Blasi? 3