An important victory. I had the fortune of watching the game and I was left impressed with our performance.
Buffon didn't have much to do except one or two small chances, but as always he took care of business.
The defence did well. Boumsong played a good match and made no vital errors. Kovac was rock soild as well. Balzaretti and Birindelli did well to cover the flanks stopping Crotone from making any real chances from the flanks. So it was very pleasing to see a Juventus side that managed to keep a clean sheet.
But credit must also go to our hard working midfield... In the center Zanetti and Giannichedda proved to be like a tank versus the opponent's ever chasing players. Nedved and Camoranesi worked their ass off too. So the clean sheet was a combination of a hard working midfield who showed love and passion for the shirt and a dedicated defence.
Offencevely Nedved and Camoranesi linked up well. It's amazing how well these two players know each other. In the absence of Del Piero and Trezeguet Bojinov proved to be the clinical finisher that made him a rising star back in his Lecce days. It comforts me too know that we have Del Piero, Trezeguet AND Bojinov who can score goals in Serie B. Zalayeta did well too setting up the first goal and basically playing an OK game.
In time I am also hoping for Palladino to turn into a great striker. So, when we're back in Serie A destroying everyone again we can say that we have all the strikers we need to succeed.
We're gonna need depth in Serie B because when the injuries kick in we need to have the backups ready.
Deschamps is an intelligent man and also tried out a 4-3-3 when the victory was home. He was an brilliant player himself and it seems he is transmitting his knowledge about football into this team. In time when the players have got used to each other and we will be back in Serie A with new stars in defence and midfield there is no limit to where this coach can take us.
Praise aside, we must remember that we met a weak opponent. We need to be sure that we can play well also against the likes of Napoli, Genoa and so on.
Serie B is no walk in the park. The players chase down the player in possession of the ball like a lion hunting for a meal! There is no time to relax. We need to adjust to this change from the more tactical Serie A. But in time we will.
Watching this match has reaffirmed me in my faith that our beloved Juventus will without shadow of doubt return to Serie A for the 2007-2008 season.
Cheers my Juventini friends and enjoy this victory!!
Toodles...
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