[Serie A] Juventus - Lazio (14 Viewers)
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Nice write-up, Arif.
In short, the good was the continual offensive pressure we displayed throughout. We also didn't seem to panic -- sticking to a strategy that would need to get an equalizer by the break and pull ahead by the second half. And while I think some of our forward attacks may have been a little over-creative at times with back-passes, drop-offs, and no-touches ... I'd rather see us error on that side than a stodgy, predictable attack when we need to be offensive-minded to win a match.
Also good was that once we did get the go-ahead goal, we didn't rest on our laurels this time. The attacks continued, Capello waved the team forward at times, to take advantage of the defensive holes that Lazio opened up when they had to press forward for an equalizer.
The bad was that we did have some bad defensive lapses in the first half. More concerning to me was that there were a number of Lazio passes that we should have been able to disrupt but didn't.
And while we did press effectively, the winning goal did take a bit of luck to go through.
I think he could have made more of an impact on both offense and defense. He seemed best in midfield in this match. 6.5.
Camo had some killer crosses. A few minor mistakes, but this guy has really come on and made our limited attacking strength that much more effective. Great to see this out of him in recent weeks.
He had quite a few threatening offensive contributions today. And he disrupted a lot of passes -- critical for his role. But I think he let a few through too. 6.5.
Appiah seems to have improved his passing and hookups with teammates over last year. Later in the match, he was taking on a more offensive role and seemed to be effective. 6.5.
I agree on DP. His presence was hardly felt. Zlatan, on the other hand, ensured that Lazio could not take their eyes off of him. He was a force out there. Not someone who could score or assist at any moment necessarily, but he definitely forced Lazio to adjust their defensive strategy. Eventhough he also seemed to spend a lot of time lying on the pitch nursing knocks, I'd also go with a 6.5 too.
Zalayeta did nothing is right. And Kapo was largely responsible for setting up the game winner. But Kapo also added an offensive dimension to the game that we needed. 7.
In short, we should have clobbered Lazio 2-0 or 3-0. And there were occasions where the result could have closely meant lost points. But a win is a win, and it's character-building to see the team come from behind in a disciplined manner to pull out a victory. Well done.
In short, the good was the continual offensive pressure we displayed throughout. We also didn't seem to panic -- sticking to a strategy that would need to get an equalizer by the break and pull ahead by the second half. And while I think some of our forward attacks may have been a little over-creative at times with back-passes, drop-offs, and no-touches ... I'd rather see us error on that side than a stodgy, predictable attack when we need to be offensive-minded to win a match.
Also good was that once we did get the go-ahead goal, we didn't rest on our laurels this time. The attacks continued, Capello waved the team forward at times, to take advantage of the defensive holes that Lazio opened up when they had to press forward for an equalizer.
The bad was that we did have some bad defensive lapses in the first half. More concerning to me was that there were a number of Lazio passes that we should have been able to disrupt but didn't.
And while we did press effectively, the winning goal did take a bit of luck to go through.
I think he could have made more of an impact on both offense and defense. He seemed best in midfield in this match. 6.5.
Camo had some killer crosses. A few minor mistakes, but this guy has really come on and made our limited attacking strength that much more effective. Great to see this out of him in recent weeks.
He had quite a few threatening offensive contributions today. And he disrupted a lot of passes -- critical for his role. But I think he let a few through too. 6.5.
Appiah seems to have improved his passing and hookups with teammates over last year. Later in the match, he was taking on a more offensive role and seemed to be effective. 6.5.
I agree on DP. His presence was hardly felt. Zlatan, on the other hand, ensured that Lazio could not take their eyes off of him. He was a force out there. Not someone who could score or assist at any moment necessarily, but he definitely forced Lazio to adjust their defensive strategy. Eventhough he also seemed to spend a lot of time lying on the pitch nursing knocks, I'd also go with a 6.5 too.
Zalayeta did nothing is right. And Kapo was largely responsible for setting up the game winner. But Kapo also added an offensive dimension to the game that we needed. 7.
In short, we should have clobbered Lazio 2-0 or 3-0. And there were occasions where the result could have closely meant lost points. But a win is a win, and it's character-building to see the team come from behind in a disciplined manner to pull out a victory. Well done.
here is what Capello said:
Fabio Capello: “We can’t play football assuming that we’ve already won just because we are wearing Juventus jerseys. A team needs to put pressure on its opponents and run for 90 minutes. Nonetheless, I am satisfied with our comeback, as we were patient and recovered from a difficult, albeit avoidable, early goal.”
Fabio Capello: “We can’t play football assuming that we’ve already won just because we are wearing Juventus jerseys. A team needs to put pressure on its opponents and run for 90 minutes. Nonetheless, I am satisfied with our comeback, as we were patient and recovered from a difficult, albeit avoidable, early goal.”
So this is how it looks like so far...
Club P Pts
Juventus 14 35
Milan 14 31
Udinese 14 25
Cagliari 14 22
Palermo 14 21
Inter 14 20
Lecce 14 20
Fiorentina 14 19
Sampdoria 14 18
Messina 14 18
Roma 14 17
Chievo 14 17
Brescia 14 17
Lazio 14 16
Livorno 14 16
Reggina 14 16
Bologna 14 13
Parma 14 12
Siena 14 11
Atalanta 14 7
I never thought Udinese could be doing so well this season..
Club P Pts
Juventus 14 35
Milan 14 31
Udinese 14 25
Cagliari 14 22
Palermo 14 21
Inter 14 20
Lecce 14 20
Fiorentina 14 19
Sampdoria 14 18
Messina 14 18
Roma 14 17
Chievo 14 17
Brescia 14 17
Lazio 14 16
Livorno 14 16
Reggina 14 16
Bologna 14 13
Parma 14 12
Siena 14 11
Atalanta 14 7
I never thought Udinese could be doing so well this season..
Date Kick-off Time Stadium Teams Result
12/11/2004 6:00 PM Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Atalanta - Udinese
12/11/2004 8:30 PM Olimpico Lazio - Lecce
12/12/2004 3:00 PM Mario Rigamonti Brescia - Roma
12/12/2004 3:00 PM Marcantonio Bentegodi Chievo - Palermo
12/12/2004 3:00 PM Armando Picchi Livorno - Parma
12/12/2004 3:00 PM San Siro Milan - Fiorentina
12/12/2004 3:00 PM Oreste Granillo Reggina - Cagliari
12/12/2004 3:00 PM Luigi Ferraris Sampdoria - Messina
12/12/2004 3:00 PM Comunale Artemio Franchi Siena - Inter
12/12/2004 8:30 PM Renato Dall'Ara Bologna - Juventus
It's good we play sunday night next week, anyhow Milan will be facing Fiorentina, lets hope they can do something against them, at least hold them to the Draw.
12/11/2004 6:00 PM Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Atalanta - Udinese
12/11/2004 8:30 PM Olimpico Lazio - Lecce
12/12/2004 3:00 PM Mario Rigamonti Brescia - Roma
12/12/2004 3:00 PM Marcantonio Bentegodi Chievo - Palermo
12/12/2004 3:00 PM Armando Picchi Livorno - Parma
12/12/2004 3:00 PM San Siro Milan - Fiorentina
12/12/2004 3:00 PM Oreste Granillo Reggina - Cagliari
12/12/2004 3:00 PM Luigi Ferraris Sampdoria - Messina
12/12/2004 3:00 PM Comunale Artemio Franchi Siena - Inter
12/12/2004 8:30 PM Renato Dall'Ara Bologna - Juventus
It's good we play sunday night next week, anyhow Milan will be facing Fiorentina, lets hope they can do something against them, at least hold them to the Draw.
yeah Forza bianconeri
another 3 points in calcio's pocket
we did win
but we still miss something
Not that performance That we are looking for !!
its an amzaing result no doubt
its an amazing result after we kept suffering from the defence
its an amazing result really came after capello's subtitusions
.....
3 more points gave us a very strong moral before meeting bologna next week.
also 3 more tough points make the real chaser (Milan) dream to catch us.
unconvienced defence at all .. whats Going on?
no clue actually specially when we received The Goal... lost defence.. lost contact.. lost attitude.
Too many chances to score but we still lazy
Thanx camo for the outstanding performance
Thanx Buffon also.. The Goal was Not ur fault
Thanx zambrota The real Jet on left side (unutterable) honestly
Thanx Kapo for ur efforts during The match
.....
whisper to capello ( we wonna see Good defence against bologna) next week otherwise Milan will be close ?
....
Geeeeeeeeeeez
i was biting my fingers to see this ball inside the net
another 3 points in calcio's pocket
we did win
but we still miss something
Not that performance That we are looking for !!
its an amzaing result no doubt
its an amazing result after we kept suffering from the defence
its an amazing result really came after capello's subtitusions
.....
3 more points gave us a very strong moral before meeting bologna next week.
also 3 more tough points make the real chaser (Milan) dream to catch us.
unconvienced defence at all .. whats Going on?
no clue actually specially when we received The Goal... lost defence.. lost contact.. lost attitude.
Too many chances to score but we still lazy
Thanx camo for the outstanding performance
Thanx Buffon also.. The Goal was Not ur fault
Thanx zambrota The real Jet on left side (unutterable) honestly
Thanx Kapo for ur efforts during The match
.....
whisper to capello ( we wonna see Good defence against bologna) next week otherwise Milan will be close ?
....
Geeeeeeeeeeez
i was biting my fingers to see this ball inside the net
I feel That im the only one who thought Del Piero played well today. Sure he missed a great opportunity, but seeing how confident he is with the ball. He had some nice touches and dribbles, and has a great understanding with Zlatan. The build up before his missed chance was great, the way he and Zlatan understood each other.
the good side of the game - our first win when the opponents scored first. (iirc) we kept it real cool and we didnt field more than 3 winger (notice the difference between this and our 5 wingers against reggina) Camo played nicely. Ibrahimovic is one of the most complete strikers i have ever seen and he showed it in this game
the bad side - another game where we have an incredibly slow start. i felt like emerson had to work the midfield all by himself. and DP should have scored.
the bad side - another game where we have an incredibly slow start. i felt like emerson had to work the midfield all by himself. and DP should have scored.
