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The final whistle is blown as Juventus pick up all three points in an emphatic 5-0 victory over Palermo at the Stadio Olimpico.
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Del Piero sends Nedved in all alone and is taken down in the area and a penalty is given!! Del Piero steps up to the spot and smacks the ball into the back of the net! 5-0 Juventus.
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Penalty Goal
Del Piero A.
90'
Zanetti takes Amauri down as Palermo look for a consolation goal. The free kick is poor as it's hit straight to Buffon who makes an easy catch.
88'
Ranieri will be extremely pleased with his team's performance as he prepares for the massive clash against AC Milan next weekend.
86'
Juventus string a handful of passes together as they try and kill off the final five minutes of the match.
84'
Del Piero is caught offside as he looks for the fifth goal of the evening. Simplicio wins a free kick and his delivery is drifted into the area but the referee spotted an infraction and blows the play dead.
82'
Diana and Zaccardo link up but the ball runs out of play. Palermo have been out of sorts all night and their six game unbeaten streak will come to an end.
80'
Juventus have sent a clear message to the rest of the Serie A stating that they harbor legitimate title aspirations and will be a tough team to beat this season. Nedved's volley is hit hard but straight at the Palermo keeper.
78'
Substitution
Trezeguet D.
Palladino R.
77'
Palermo have given up and I wouldn't want to be involved in one of their training sessions next week..
76'
Substitution
Guana R.
Migliaccio G.
75'
Goal
Marchionni M.
75'
Molinaro steps on Diana and concedes a free kick in a dangerous area. The delivery is poor and Juve hit back the other way as Trezeguet finds Del Piero who finds Marchionne who slots the ball into the back of the net.. A sensational counterattack leads to Juventus' fourth goal of the game!
73'
It looks as if Juventus have killed the game off as they thoroughly deserve the three goal lead they have earned. It's all Juventus right now as the Bianconeri faithful are in full voice.
72'
Substitution
Camoranesi M.
Marchionni M.
71'
Goal
Del Piero A.
71'
The yellow cards continue to come out fast and furious in the second half for Palermo as Nedved is chopped down by Pisano. Goal!!! Del Piero stands over the ball and curls a free kick into the corner of the net.. What a goal by Del Piero!!!
70'
Yellow Card
Pisano M.
68'
Substitution
Iaquinta V.
Del Piero A.
68'
Del Piero runs at the defence but Barzagli makes an important challenge. Bresciano finds some room on the left flank but is closed down by two defenders and the chance goes begging.
66'
Trezeguet runs at the defence and finds Iaquinta but his pass is intercepted by Simplicio. Juventus have taken their foot off the gas pedal as they sit back and invite Palermo to try and score.
64'
Some sloppy play from both teams as they take turns giving the ball away in the midfield. Molinaro sends in a low cross that fails to be met by any of his teammates.
62'
Amauri takes Iaquinta down and concedes a free kick. Palermo need a goal in the next ten minutes if they harbor any thoughts of stealing a point tonight.
60'
Substitution
Brienza F.
Bresciano M.
60'
Iaquinta beats Barzagli to the byline and sends in a cross that is deflected and Agliardi has to make a diving save. The ensuing corner comes to nothing.
58'
Brienza looks for Diana but he is caught offside once again. Pisano finds some space on the left flank and delivers a good cross that Amauri heads inches wide.
56'
Juventus win a corner and Camoranesi's delivery is met by Iaquinta whose powerful header sails over the crossbar.
54'
The game is threatening to boil over as Palermo are clearly frustrated with the scoreline and have taken to using schoolyard tactics.
54'
Yellow Card
Amauri C.
53'
Yellow Card
Nocerino A.
53'
Yellow Card
Simplicio F.
52'
Zaccardo tests Buffon with a shot from 10 yards but the goal keeper is up to the task. Simplicio and Nocerino square up to each other and exchange pleasantries as play is halted.
50'
Nedved has been all over the pitch tonight as he cuts inside but his shot is charged down by Barzagli. Nocerino fouls Brienza and concedes a free kick.
48'
Juventus are knocking the ball around with supreme confidence as Trezegute sends in a curling cross that Nedved heads over the crossbar.
46'
Substitution
Caserta F.
Cavani E.
46
The second half is underway as Palermo try to finds a way to get back into this match. Trezeguet dials up a long distance effort but his half volley is high and wide.
45'
Juventus look fantastic as they take a well deserved two goal lead into the halftime break.
43'
It has been a disastrous first half for Palermo as Brienza wins his side a free kick after Criscito runs him over. The ensuing free kick comes to nothing as Palermo are in danger of getting run right off the pitch.
41'
Trezeguet and Nedved link up again on the right hand side. Goal!!!! Iaquinta extends Juve's lead as he gets on the end of Camoranesi's cross and flicks the ball past a helpless Agliardi.
41'
Goal
Iaquinta V.
39'
Zaccardo wins his side a corner kick. It's taken short and the delivery is very poor and the chance is wasted.
37'
Diana is caught offside as Palermo look for the equaliser. Trezeguet plays it into the area for Nedved but Agliardi beats him to the ball.
35'
A brave stop by the Palermo keeper as he rushes off his line to deny Molinaro. Palermo are hanging on for dear life right now. The halftime whistle cannot come soon enough for the visitors.
33'
Oh!!! Nedved almost increases the lead as his shot is headed off the line by Barzagli. The Italian international saved a sure goal! Juventus are running riot over the Palermo defence at the moment.
31'
Diana looks to find an immediate equaliser but he is dispossessed and Nedved leads a counterattack with Molinaro's cross caught by Agliardi.
29'
TrezeGoal!!! The Frenchman slots the ball into the back of the net from 8 yards away with a clinical finish. How he is not on the French National team is beyond me.. Juventus take a well deserved lead.
29'
Goal
Trezeguet D.
27'
Buffon does well to snatch a cross from Diana. Molinaro makes a run and his left footed shot is deflected out for a corner kick. Oh! Legrottaglie's free header is deflected out for another corner.
25'
It's one way traffic as Palermo are having trouble getting out of their own half. Zebina's low cross is blocked and he gets a second chance but he lays if off to Camoranesi whose pass is intercepted.
23'
Good spell for Juventus but they don't have a goal to show for their hard work yet. Palermo are on the back foot as they soak up some pressure.
21'
Casserta concedes a free kick as he smashes into Trezeguet. Great save by Agliardi as he once again denies Iaquinta!. Juve win a corner and Nedved is first to reach Camoranesi's delivery but he heads the ball wide.
19'
Zebina finds a wide open Nedved in the middle of the pitch but he gives the ball away cheaply and the attack breaks down. Palermo win their first corner of the game but the delivery is poor and Camoranesi heads the ball away.
17'
Simpicio finds Brienza and his cheeky back heel finds Amauri but he cannot find any space to test Buffon. Good spell by Palermo as Brienza makes a good run on the right flank but Zebina makes a nice defensive play.
15'
Guana makes a crunching tackle on Nedved and the Czech international is down injured. Nedved looks like he will be able to continue as Iaquinta fouls Guana and play is halted once more.
13'
Camoranesi tries a give and go with Nedved but the pass is intercepted by Guana. Palermo are content to slow the game down and play possession football.
11'
Trezeguet dials up a long distance effort but his shot sails over the crossbar. Camoranesi's free kick is hoisted to the back post looking for Nedved but his delivery is too long.
9'
Both teams are staring to settle in to the match as the pace slows down a little bit after a frantic start. The pitch is slippery and we shall see how that affects both sets of players.
7'
Camoranesi passes to Nedved who has some space and runs at the defence but Zaccardo makes an important challenge. Simplicio nutmegs Nedved and sends in a beautiful through ball looking for Diana but it's just out of his reach.
5'
Oh!! Great save by Agliardi as he makes a diving save from Iaquinta's free kick from 25 yards away. Juventus have started brightly in the early going as they look for the opening goal of the match.
3'
Claudio Ranieri has decided to start Vincezo Iaquinta alongside David Trezeguet leaving Alessandro Del Piero on the bench to start the game. Fabrizio Miccoli will miss the match against his old team while Alberto Fontana took ill prior to the game.
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We are underway at the Stadio Olimpico Grande which is one of the few grounds that the Italian authorities have allowed both sets of supporters in to watch the match.
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Welcome to Goal.com's live coverage of Serie A football. Tonight's match comes to you from the Stadio Olimpico Grande in Torino where Juventus will host Palermo in what should be an exciting encounter. Juventus will be looking for a victory to keep pace with Inter and Roma while Palermo want all three points to stay in the top half of the table.
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