www.youtube.com/watch?v=4izoT9tICx0 - December 23, 2007
Monday, December 24, 2007
Video 17th Giornata : Juventus 2 vs 0 Siena
Merry Christmas “Brazzo”
Ranieri wanted to finish the year in the best possible way and the lads satisfied his desires. Siena were beaten with authority (2-0) at the Olimpico and this Christmas will have an even sweeter taste now.
The year’s last man of the match was “Brazzo” Salihamidzic, who gave an exceptional performance, scoring the first goal and going close two other times. Trezeguet also scored, as usual, a spectacular goal in cooperation with Tiago.
On a Sunday when Inter Milan overcame the dangers of the derby, Ranieri's men kept up with the pace of the top teams, especially Roma. With this win over the team from Tuscany, the Bianconeri wrapped up the last mini-cycle of the year on a high.
Ranieri's men have won four and drawn one since the mid-November break. This was the best possible way to welcome the New Year, which will start on Saturday the 12th of January with an away game at Catania.
www.juventus.com - 23 Dicember 2007
Juventus Stroll To Victory Over Siena
Juventus 2 - 0 Siena
Siena may have got better as the game went on, but it was nowhere near enough as Juventus picked up a routine three points. Alessandro Del Piero was entrusted with a starting berth alongside David Trezeguet for the hosts, while the visitors were surprisingly attack-minded themselves, with Frick, Maccarone and Locatelli all starting.
But it was clear from the outset as to who would be doing the attacking. Within mere minutes the hosts had already threatened Manninger, who brilliantly halted a Trezeguet header five minutes in before the Frenchman hit the side-netting with a drive not long after.
The pressure was tangible, with Del Piero looking particularly spry, but eventually Siena began to ease the strain as Loria took a grip of the defence.
Ultimately, though, the home side's class seemed too much for them to bear as Salihamidzic made it 1-0 on the half hour mark.
The Bosnia-Herzegovina international seemed to be very slightly offside as the tireless Nedved drove in a low cross for him, but the goal stood after a neat finish. Siena tried to fight back, but Juve still went in looking more comfortable at the break.
The Robur side, though, did succeed in causing a little pressure as the second half began, but it seemed to be only delaying the inevitable. Thus it proved when Trezeguet made it 2-0 an hour into the game. The Frenchman capitalised on some superb work from Del Piero, who has rediscovered his form of late, to slam past Manninger from close range.
That prompted a bit of relaxation in the hosts, who allowed Siena, who had already shown signs of life, back into the game. Loria came close with a header before, 76 minutes in, a flashing ball across goalmouth went begging.
Gigi Buffon, whose afternoon began quietly, ended the game in a state of excitement as he - and some last-ditch defending - kept a clean sheet in the face of both free kicks and corners.
Siena, then, refused to quit, but were still given a first-half lesson by high-flying Juve.
www.goal.com - 23/12/2007 16:57
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But it was clear from the outset as to who would be doing the attacking. Within mere minutes the hosts had already threatened Manninger, who brilliantly halted a Trezeguet header five minutes in before the Frenchman hit the side-netting with a drive not long after.
The pressure was tangible, with Del Piero looking particularly spry, but eventually Siena began to ease the strain as Loria took a grip of the defence.
Ultimately, though, the home side's class seemed too much for them to bear as Salihamidzic made it 1-0 on the half hour mark.
The Bosnia-Herzegovina international seemed to be very slightly offside as the tireless Nedved drove in a low cross for him, but the goal stood after a neat finish. Siena tried to fight back, but Juve still went in looking more comfortable at the break.
The Robur side, though, did succeed in causing a little pressure as the second half began, but it seemed to be only delaying the inevitable. Thus it proved when Trezeguet made it 2-0 an hour into the game. The Frenchman capitalised on some superb work from Del Piero, who has rediscovered his form of late, to slam past Manninger from close range.That prompted a bit of relaxation in the hosts, who allowed Siena, who had already shown signs of life, back into the game. Loria came close with a header before, 76 minutes in, a flashing ball across goalmouth went begging.
Gigi Buffon, whose afternoon began quietly, ended the game in a state of excitement as he - and some last-ditch defending - kept a clean sheet in the face of both free kicks and corners.
Siena, then, refused to quit, but were still given a first-half lesson by high-flying Juve.
www.goal.com - 23/12/2007 16:57
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