[SERIE A] Lazio - Juventus (4 Viewers)

Desmond

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++ [ originally posted by swag ] ++
Even Neddy seemed less than his joyous self after scoring -- particularly when you compare it with his late winning goal against Bologna earlier in the season.
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Well,he was playing against his ex-team,I wouldn't have expected him to celebrate all that much anyway.
 

reboot4sg

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" I come to you at the turn of the tide..." Gandalf the white, Return of the King (LOTR)

That was exactly what I imagined Neddy saying when he scored that goal...
At the end of the day, I feel Juve can still win the Scudetto...it just depends on how desperate they want it!

I dunno about you guys, but whenever the news reports say Juventus will certainly win a match, they will lose...And when the reports say that Juventus is a goner for certain matches, they go ahead and amaze everyone by winning...

hmm...maybe that's why I am kept riveted by them...
:D

Cheers,
JP
 
Azzurri7

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Agree for Thuram

Olivera, Blasi, Tacchinardi were poor

Olivera and Nedved were very bad in the first half, improved in the second but Nedved can give even more.
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Tacchinardi was only bad in tackling, he gave some good passes and defended good IMO.
 
Azzurri7

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Capello: We'll never give in

Sunday 24 April, 2005

Fabio Capello and Pavel Nedved have praised the Bianconeri’s determination and spirit as their Scudetto challenge continues apace.

“We showed great character, determination and unity, so that bodes well for the future. We were missing plenty of important players, but the lads proved they can do without them,” said the Coach after Juve’s 1-0 win at Lazio.

This is their first win at the Olimpico for six years and was achieved without Emerson, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Trezeguet and for the most part Alessandro Del Piero.

“Ruben Olivera can play as a support striker, so I told him to go deep and help out the midfield. We played very well against a team that kept an incredible tempo in the first half and paid the price for that exertion after the break.”

Once again, Juve stepped up the pressure in the second period and earned a late winner at the end of a determined performance.

“This season we have a tendency to step up a gear in the second half and I really admired the spirit of the side tonight. Some Coaches prefer to use one striker upfront and we showed that if everyone works hard then it is possible to work this way,” added Capello.

Juve and Milan remain locked together at the top of the Serie A table and this battle is set to go down to the wire.

“We will challenge for the Scudetto until the last day of the season and that is now beyond doubt. Our character and spirit is second to none and we won’t give in – ever.”

Goalscorer Pavel Nedved was facing a very familiar foe, as he started his Serie A career at the Olimpico with Lazio.

“Del Piero got injured as well, so we had to stick together and I’m happy Juve proved their character tonight,” said the Czech. “We were shaken by his absence, as we were already patched up as it was, but we reacted and were able to play as a team.”
Nedved’s goal was a splendid individual effort that saw him strike his shot into the roof of the net from an acute angle.

“When I trapped the ball it was running away from me and I knew there were players on the line, so I tried to lift it to avoid a clearance. We controlled the tempo and just couldn’t create clear-cut chances, but with a few long-range strikes you can try to break down a team that is defending resolutely.”

The 2003 Ballon d’Or winner was also looking ahead to the San Siro showdown against the Rossoneri next month.

“This is a crucial victory and the pressure was on us as we knew Milan had won. Every game can be decisive and it’ll be a fantastic duel on May 8.”
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Forza Nedved, Forza Del Piero

Forza Juve!
 
Azzurri7

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Capello Happy With Under-Strength Juve
4/25/2005 10:57:00 AM
Juventus coach Fabio Capello was delighted with the 1-0 win over Lazio on Sunday night.
The Bianconeri triumphed without the likes of Emerson, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and David Trezeguet thanks to a late goal from former Lazio ace Pavel Nedved.

"We showed great character, determination and unity, so that bodes well for the future," he said. "We were missing plenty of important players, but the lads proved they can do without them.

"This season we have a tendency to step up a gear in the second half and I really admired the spirit of the side tonight.

“We will challenge for the Scudetto until the last day of the season and that is now beyond doubt. Our character and spirit is second to none and we won’t give in – ever.”

Goal.com
 
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