Serie A: Roma vs Juventus [September 23 2007] (34 Viewers)
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andrade get well soon
Iaquinta: “We never give up”
Vincenzo Iaquinta was definitely the man of the match today. On from the start alongside Trezeguet and Del Piero, he was decisive with an assist and the final equalizer: a performance worthy of a World Champion like him.
The player expressed all his joy after the match: “It was a tough game against a great team. We played well, we showed that we never give up and we always believe in ourselves. This is a valuable draw, we have to keep calm and keep on like this. Three up front? In the first half Trezeguet and me played a little further up field, with Del Piero behind us, while in the second half the Manager asked me to stay wide and try and put pressure on Roma on the wings, I'd say the experiment went well”.
Forza Iaquinta
Vincenzo Iaquinta was definitely the man of the match today. On from the start alongside Trezeguet and Del Piero, he was decisive with an assist and the final equalizer: a performance worthy of a World Champion like him.
The player expressed all his joy after the match: “It was a tough game against a great team. We played well, we showed that we never give up and we always believe in ourselves. This is a valuable draw, we have to keep calm and keep on like this. Three up front? In the first half Trezeguet and me played a little further up field, with Del Piero behind us, while in the second half the Manager asked me to stay wide and try and put pressure on Roma on the wings, I'd say the experiment went well”.
Forza Iaquinta
I agree with you completly. Ranieri should change DP and Neddy, but because of injury and because he already change Criscito he didn't have a chance.
Criscito is too weak and this was the only reason for the first goal. He should just change Chiellini's and Criscito's place. And also when Andrade was injured I was expecting to see Chiellini in the CB and Molinaro in LB. Maybe I'm to harsh but Biri is not good enough anymore.
I also couldn't understand that we didn't play Tiago, we gave 13 mio EUR for him and now he is only on the bench. I still think that he could gave us something special. I didn't saw any good pass from our midfield, so I was expecting someone who could pass some ball's to our attack. If we have a creative midfielder today I'm sure that we will win this game. Nedved didn't have the best game today. IMO he was too slow.
We score twice. Once from counterattack and once from interruption. I wouldn't blame DP for missing PK, because everyone could miss it. After all I think it was a good PK and if it was a little lower , Doni wouldn't have a chance. But as I mention before our attacker didn't get any usefull ball from our midfield and beacuse of that we must be happy with a point. But if we are honest Roma was better team today.
Criscito is too weak and this was the only reason for the first goal. He should just change Chiellini's and Criscito's place. And also when Andrade was injured I was expecting to see Chiellini in the CB and Molinaro in LB. Maybe I'm to harsh but Biri is not good enough anymore.
I also couldn't understand that we didn't play Tiago, we gave 13 mio EUR for him and now he is only on the bench. I still think that he could gave us something special. I didn't saw any good pass from our midfield, so I was expecting someone who could pass some ball's to our attack. If we have a creative midfielder today I'm sure that we will win this game. Nedved didn't have the best game today. IMO he was too slow.
We score twice. Once from counterattack and once from interruption. I wouldn't blame DP for missing PK, because everyone could miss it. After all I think it was a good PK and if it was a little lower , Doni wouldn't have a chance. But as I mention before our attacker didn't get any usefull ball from our midfield and beacuse of that we must be happy with a point. But if we are honest Roma was better team today.
I only want to point out one thing for further discussion,
its our formation, i ve been one of the first guys to blame Capp's and DD's insist on using the same ol flat 4-4-2
and i am now jubilant to see that our new coach is willing to try out an alternative solution and adopt the team over the situation and the opponent.
I ve very pleased on CR formation for this game,
considering the fact that both of our RMs (Marchio+Camo) were our of the picture that would be wiser to use the more attacking 4-3-3.
(The only question that arises here is the selection of Nocerino in front of Salih,
who is more appropriate for this position, CR maybe chosed Rino because he is better defensively Salih might not be fit)
Opting for this attacking formation, was the right choice that, (one way or another) was proved good enough, to score 2 goals against the only defense in Serie A that hasnt conceded a goal by then!
A formation that can help us overcome the creative problems that haunted our midfield for a very very long period of time...
BUT the problem is the selection of the right material for the job,
we paid over 30 mil euros for Tiago and Almiron and we are keeping them on the bench,
while, we have to use poor old Neddy off position, were evidently, he cannot provide the quality we are used of, for a variety of reasons
and the youngster Nocerino in a position than, evidently, cant handle, for a variety of reasons.
There is smth very wrong here, its other a very wrong tactical solution and selection of material by our coach,
either a disastrous summer transfer campaign,
or a combination of them.
Despite the most evident problem in the defense, witch, as far as i am concerned,it was a deliberate choice and a calculated risk by our management,
we also have to consider this hidden midfield problem,
there is a lot of things to be done in this team
and we have to appreciate our players and coach one more time for their work despite those circumstances...
This draw equals with a victory in our condition,
Roma will not be in world class form all the season, our team managed to cope well against one of the most fit formations in the world, despite the great gap of quality, in players and managerial staff !
its our formation, i ve been one of the first guys to blame Capp's and DD's insist on using the same ol flat 4-4-2
and i am now jubilant to see that our new coach is willing to try out an alternative solution and adopt the team over the situation and the opponent.
I ve very pleased on CR formation for this game,
considering the fact that both of our RMs (Marchio+Camo) were our of the picture that would be wiser to use the more attacking 4-3-3.
(The only question that arises here is the selection of Nocerino in front of Salih,
who is more appropriate for this position, CR maybe chosed Rino because he is better defensively Salih might not be fit)
Opting for this attacking formation, was the right choice that, (one way or another) was proved good enough, to score 2 goals against the only defense in Serie A that hasnt conceded a goal by then!
A formation that can help us overcome the creative problems that haunted our midfield for a very very long period of time...
BUT the problem is the selection of the right material for the job,
we paid over 30 mil euros for Tiago and Almiron and we are keeping them on the bench,
while, we have to use poor old Neddy off position, were evidently, he cannot provide the quality we are used of, for a variety of reasons
and the youngster Nocerino in a position than, evidently, cant handle, for a variety of reasons.
There is smth very wrong here, its other a very wrong tactical solution and selection of material by our coach,
either a disastrous summer transfer campaign,
or a combination of them.
Despite the most evident problem in the defense, witch, as far as i am concerned,it was a deliberate choice and a calculated risk by our management,
we also have to consider this hidden midfield problem,
there is a lot of things to be done in this team
and we have to appreciate our players and coach one more time for their work despite those circumstances...
This draw equals with a victory in our condition,
Roma will not be in world class form all the season, our team managed to cope well against one of the most fit formations in the world, despite the great gap of quality, in players and managerial staff !
First there was no foul on Criscito, he is just too much weaker than Totti.
The second about Del Piero, he had a bad game or better to be said he is having a bad season so far, but still is one of a key figures in our team. When you saw him applauding to our players from the bench and showing them that they have only one minute to hold on and it's over than you realise how much he means to this team. I mean he acted like real captain, and that is sometimes more important than scoring goals. Alex will be himself again (I think when contract negotiations came to an end) till than we should not over-criticise him or over-protect. Just sit him on bench for two games and he will be motivated again.
The second about Del Piero, he had a bad game or better to be said he is having a bad season so far, but still is one of a key figures in our team. When you saw him applauding to our players from the bench and showing them that they have only one minute to hold on and it's over than you realise how much he means to this team. I mean he acted like real captain, and that is sometimes more important than scoring goals. Alex will be himself again (I think when contract negotiations came to an end) till than we should not over-criticise him or over-protect. Just sit him on bench for two games and he will be motivated again.
How incredibly shortsighted. Not to mention uncalled for.
Anyway Criscito's partner in crime, Andrade hasn't really done much better so far. Tough luck to Andrade, as I wouldn't wish such an injury on anyone, but to be honest I don't think we'll miss him much; he hasn't really left an impression on me.
Anyway Criscito's partner in crime, Andrade hasn't really done much better so far. Tough luck to Andrade, as I wouldn't wish such an injury on anyone, but to be honest I don't think we'll miss him much; he hasn't really left an impression on me.
2 strong Defenders in January is a must if this team want to continue competing for a CL sopt with teams like Milan,Fiorentina & Palermo.
Criscito has potential but in Man Marking & in the air he is still so weak,he needs a lot of improvement to be able to start for Juve.
Hey u were the only one suggesting to play Zanetti & Nocerino & bench both Tiago & Almiron & u were right.
Ranieri knew that he had no chance of controlling the game & thats why he did this.
It was smart from him.
Criscito has potential but in Man Marking & in the air he is still so weak,he needs a lot of improvement to be able to start for Juve.
Hey u were the only one suggesting to play Zanetti & Nocerino & bench both Tiago & Almiron & u were right.
Ranieri knew that he had no chance of controlling the game & thats why he did this.
It was smart from him.
