[Serie A] Juventus-Sampdoria (3 Viewers)

Apr 26, 2004
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Three golden points earned against Sampdoria and a record for football annals. Juventus, thanks to Trezeguet and Mutu goals, continue their relentless march in the championship (9 matches won out of 9 played) breaking the historical record of eight consecutive wins at the start of the season which they already held.

The match at the Delle Alpi starts with few thrills, the first of which comes on 34’ minutes when Nedved drives a great right-footed shot from outside the area, saved by Antonioli, who, however, loses the ball; Trezeguet intercepts it but the goalkeeper can finally clear. Earlier, Mutu had driven a fine shot on the turn that ended past the post (18’) and a Del Piero had beautifully crossed to Trezeguet, with the the latter being anticipated by the Blucerchiati defence (13’). On Sampdoria’s side, actions worth the note are Diana’s shot on goal saved by Chimenti (8’) and Borriello’s finish, which ended past the goalline (11’). In the last fifteen minutes, the game tempo rises and Juventus become more and more dangerous and can finally take the lead on 41’ minutes: following Nedved’s corner, Trezeguet takes advantage of a rebound and shoots it in from a very short distance (1-0). In the final minutes, Cannavaro anticipates Borriello in the box and one minute later Bonazzoli tries a volley that ends past the post.

No changes in the line-up during the break. Capello’s side, at this point in control of the game, double their score on 12’ minutes: Del Piero serves to Trezeguet, then an assist for Mutu brings him into the box and his left-footed shot beats Antonioli (2-0). Sampdoria react on 16’ and 17’ minutes, first with Diana, whose shot is deflected by Cannavaro, then with Bonazzoli, whose header follows Pisano’s cross shot but the balls ends out. On 24’ minutes, Nedved drives a powerful right-footed shot from the edge of the box but it ends high over the crossbar. Capello’s side keeps the match under control until the final whistle. Next fixture is scheduled as the early match on Saturday night against Milan at San Siro.

JUVENTUS – SAMPDORIA 2-0
GOALS: 41’fh Trezeguet, 12’sh Mutu
JUVENTUS: Chimenti; Zambrotta, Kovac, Cannavaro, Chiellini; Mutu (40’sh Balzaretti), Emerson, Giannichedda, Nedved; Del Piero (22’sh Zalayeta), Trezeguet (37’sh Camoranesi). Coach: Capello. Substitutes: Bonnefoi, Thuram, Pessotto, Balzaretti, Blasi.
SAMPDORIA: Antonioli; C. Zenoni (19’sh Gasbarroni), Castellini, Pavan, Pisano; Diana, Palombo, Volpi, Tonetto (30’ sh Dalla Bona); Bonazzoli, Borriello (9’sh Kutuzov). Coach: Novellino
Substitutes: Castellazzi, Calzolaio, Sala, Mingozzi
REFEREE: Dattilo
YELLOW CARDS: 43’fh Diana, 4’sh Zambrotta,
ATTENDANCE: 29.977
PROCEEDS: 397.027
 

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Azzurri7

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Dec 16, 2003
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++ [ originally posted by AtotheB ] ++
It would not be incorrect to say that this match could really have gone either way. In the first half we were rather poor in multiple aspects of our game, and Sampdoria started to outplay us after Trezeguet scored a rather easy goal that our opponents were probably kicking themselves for giving up. We lacked ideas in the first 45 and we could not really mount a decent attack against a Samp side that was tighly packed in their own zone, not giving us much space to work with. After the Trezeguet goal Samp started to take more chances and could have scored because we were making some uncharacteristic mistakes.

Thankfully for us in the second half we worked a moment of brilliance between players that gave us a two goal lead...the Del Piero to Trezeguet to Mutu move through the Samp defense was brilliant and probably the best thing we did all game...no joke. After the second goal Samp were not really threatening us until later in the match where they could have easily scored two goals if the ball just went their way...Emerson almost had an own goal and Bonazzoli came very close on one occasion. Our defense looked shakey tonight and that is not very good before the big match on Saturday.

As for the tactics it was a usual boring and safe Juventus performance...no change in pace and we just chugged along the full 90 minutes and grabbed the goals despite not creating much and not looking entirely convincing. You know play like this worries me, so no need to go on about it. I would like to see more of Zambrotta and Chiellini playing on the same team, however Zambrotta is seemingly not as effective on the right and I cant say Chiellini is in good form either...however I would like to see this work because these players are certainly more capable than Zebina or Pessotto or whoever else Capello decides to field.

Mutu actually looked good on the right flank tonight, perhaps being our best player, however I still like him roaming up top. We once again lacked ideas through midfield despite Emerson having a good match, and Giannichedda really just took space up in midfield and did not really influence our performance that much...even gave the ball away a few too many times. Del Piero and Trezeguet up top looked good when they had the ball...note that because of our lack of ideas in midfield they did not recieve the ball too often. Throw Mutu up top and I think I might just like this trident...sorry Ibrahimovic.

Chimenti was rather solid and did what he had to.

Zambrotta made some decent runs forward and was pretty much solid defensively.

Kovac was pretty much solid as well.

Cannavaro was solid, perhaps not as solid as his counterpart in defense though.

Chiellini was average and made some bad decisions and terrible passes. Needs to improve, however I would like to see him take that left-back role at Juventus.

Mutu was perhaps our best player tonight and could have scored a couple more goals. He just needs to start...that's all there is to it.

Emerson was much better today than in the previous two matches.

Giannichedda really just took up space and did not really contribute to the proceedings that much...gave the ball away too much when he tried to make the long pass.

Nedved was decent however he's still off the Nedved form that we have loved at Juventus over the years..

Trezeguet did not do much apart from score the first goal and assist on Mutu's...did his job rather nicely.

Del Piero had a good first half and looked very lively on the pitch...he also looks quicker than usual so this is certainly good to see.

Balzaretti came in and played midfield...not sure why though besides not having anybody else to play.

Zalayeta was average and did not contribute much.

So all in all Sampdoria was no pushover...as I said the game could have gone either way if Samp had just finished their chances and we did not get that first goal. And once again the scoreline is rather flattering when compared to our actual performance, however that is seemingly status quo at Juventus at the moment.
Thanks mate.....I didn't watched the game...so reading your post I can imagine how we played...

Thanks.
 

Stu

Senior Member
Jul 14, 2002
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A very good result for the team prior to the Milan match and setting a new record is always nice. I didn't see the game so thank you to those of you who wrote up match reports. It's good to see Trezeguet on the scoresheet and Mutu netting twice in as many matches is a promising sign as well. Del Piero seemingly had a pretty good game once again and I really like the possibilities available when Alex and Adrian are on the pitch at the same time.

Forza Juve!
 

Vinman

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Jul 16, 2002
11,482
++ [ originally posted by AtotheB ] ++
It would not be incorrect to say that this match could really have gone either way. In the first half we were rather poor in multiple aspects of our game, and Sampdoria started to outplay us after Trezeguet scored a rather easy goal that our opponents were probably kicking themselves for giving up. We lacked ideas in the first 45 and we could not really mount a decent attack against a Samp side that was tighly packed in their own zone, not giving us much space to work with. After the Trezeguet goal Samp started to take more chances and could have scored because we were making some uncharacteristic mistakes.

Thankfully for us in the second half we worked a moment of brilliance between players that gave us a two goal lead...the Del Piero to Trezeguet to Mutu move through the Samp defense was brilliant and probably the best thing we did all game...no joke. After the second goal Samp were not really threatening us until later in the match where they could have easily scored two goals if the ball just went their way...Emerson almost had an own goal and Bonazzoli came very close on one occasion. Our defense looked shakey tonight and that is not very good before the big match on Saturday.

As for the tactics it was a usual boring and safe Juventus performance...no change in pace and we just chugged along the full 90 minutes and grabbed the goals despite not creating much and not looking entirely convincing. You know play like this worries me, so no need to go on about it. I would like to see more of Zambrotta and Chiellini playing on the same team, however Zambrotta is seemingly not as effective on the right and I cant say Chiellini is in good form either...however I would like to see this work because these players are certainly more capable than Zebina or Pessotto or whoever else Capello decides to field.

Mutu actually looked good on the right flank tonight, perhaps being our best player, however I still like him roaming up top. We once again lacked ideas through midfield despite Emerson having a good match, and Giannichedda really just took space up in midfield and did not really influence our performance that much...even gave the ball away a few too many times. Del Piero and Trezeguet up top looked good when they had the ball...note that because of our lack of ideas in midfield they did not recieve the ball too often. Throw Mutu up top and I think I might just like this trident...sorry Ibrahimovic.

Chimenti was rather solid and did what he had to.

Zambrotta made some decent runs forward and was pretty much solid defensively.

Kovac was pretty much solid as well.

Cannavaro was solid, perhaps not as solid as his counterpart in defense though.

Chiellini was average and made some bad decisions and terrible passes. Needs to improve, however I would like to see him take that left-back role at Juventus.

Mutu was perhaps our best player tonight and could have scored a couple more goals. He just needs to start...that's all there is to it.

Emerson was much better today than in the previous two matches.

Giannichedda really just took up space and did not really contribute to the proceedings that much...gave the ball away too much when he tried to make the long pass.

Nedved was decent however he's still off the Nedved form that we have loved at Juventus over the years..

Trezeguet did not do much apart from score the first goal and assist on Mutu's...did his job rather nicely.

Del Piero had a good first half and looked very lively on the pitch...he also looks quicker than usual so this is certainly good to see.

Balzaretti came in and played midfield...not sure why though besides not having anybody else to play.

Zalayeta was average and did not contribute much.

So all in all Sampdoria was no pushover...as I said the game could have gone either way if Samp had just finished their chances and we did not get that first goal. And once again the scoreline is rather flattering when compared to our actual performance, however that is seemingly status quo at Juventus at the moment.
with a guy like Andy doing the post match reports, it saves me a lot of time typing !!!

I agree with everything Andy has said in his report

I feel a little more anger towards Chellini, though. He hasnt shown me anything when he's on the field...just a lot of wild sliding, and bad decision making
 

Stu

Senior Member
Jul 14, 2002
17,557
++ [ originally posted by Azzurri7 ] ++
we're always playing good when Alex and Adrian are on the pitch...
Even though Capello doesn't give DP and Mutu a lot of time to play together whenever they do get that chance they seem to combine well.
 
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    ++ [ originally posted by Vinman ] ++
    with a guy like Andy doing the post match reports, it saves me a lot of time typing !!!
    I agree with everything Andy has said in his report
    exactly.there's no point missing when he's telling us the report :thumb:
     

    ZhiXin

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    Oct 1, 2004
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    ++ [ originally posted by AtotheB ] ++


    Good question...doesn't make much sense to me either. Nedved is the player who should be sitting, unfortunately.
    Only Capello himself knows the answer.

    Anyway good match report Andy :thumb:
     

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