The RATINGS:
Buffon: 6.5 Excellent save on totti just before half-time and tidy otherwise. A couple of crosses he could maybe have dealt better with.
Grygera: 7 He is utterly useless going forward and I am a big fan of getting Grosso here. But credit where its due, he dispossessd Roma many times tonight and looked solild defensively all night. Good game i thought.
Cannavaro: 8 This is the cannavaro we were hoping for. Played so solid, lead the line, and was just utterly professional all night. Nothing really got by him. He and Chiellini have a great system where Canna charges and Chiellini tidies up just in case.
Chiellini: 7.5 Once again he was completely reliable, just made it looks so easy. Did well when he switched to left back too. Good in the air and strong on the ground and also very fast. Thank God he plays for Juve.
De Ceglie: 6.5 A breath of fresh air for me. Ok, true, his crosses were hit and miss, a nice one for Amauri's header. He is also not such a good defender. But he did give us an attacking option and saw a lot of the ball. He really galloped up and down the wing. He gives us more pace, something we need and he has initiative. I would like to see him start there for us.
Marchisio: 6 Again he was relatively solid, has a good touch and kept his passes tidy. I just wish he would impose himself more as he goes absent and he obviously has the talent. Hope his injury is nothing much.
Tiago 7: Made some mistakes, but overall his passing was tidy and kept us moving well in midfield. He helped us retain and keep the ball. Also made some nice tackles. Slowly improving.
Melo: 9 The complete game from the complete midfielder. He tackled hard and clean in the middle and at the back, he won us the ball more times than I could count. His passing was inspired and cutting with a few no-look skill passes. His goal was also well taken. Goal, good passing and good tackling....what more can you ask for?? His passion for the team was also immense to see, it looks like we have some great team spirit all round actually. Also more impressive given that his grandmother died the day before. His game was a beautiful tribute to her.
Diego: 9 Scored two fantastic goals. Showed great pace throughout, something I did not know he had. He also tracked back and gave us a strong line of defence in attack. Just looked a class above everybody else on the park.
IQ: 7 Worked very hard, ran like no one else showing off his pace. A wonderful assist on Diego's goal with a graceful and quick backheel. He is showing us more and more every week how useful he is.
Amauri: 7 Obviously desperate to score, a goal i hope comes soon. Again ran and worked very hard even making some good defensive headers. Also was unfairly penalised by the referee on several occasions that baffled myself and the commentators. He was a great presence on the pitch and worked well with the team.
Subs:
Camo: 6 I was surprised he didn't start. Danced through Roma players in the midfield with ease and made a nice recovery tackle. He carried the ball well for us. When he came on it was 1-1 when the game was over it was 3-1, not that it was down to him but i think he has a positive influence.
Legro: 6 Great coachign from Ciro to put Chiellini at left back and use Canna and Legro at centre back. Just made us even harder to break down for that last 15 mins. He had a no thrills performance and used his strength to out-muscle the Roma players and slow the tempo.
Poulsen: N/A Not really given much time.
Congrats boys, we looked a very good side tonight. here's to Melo and Diego staying fit for the rest of the season!!
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