Inter Milan - Juventus 1-2

90'+3 Farina blows his whistle to end the match as Juventus hold on for a 2-1 victory in the Derby d'Italia and in truth the scoreline is a little flattering as Juventus has a boatload of chances in the second half. The title race is back on as Inter lose for the first time at home this season in the domestic league!!
90'+2 OH!!!! Maniche springs onto a loose ball and sends his shot crashing against the post!!!!! Unbelievable!!
90' Materazzi finds Suazo on the left flank and he sends in a cross that is knocked away to Del Piero who sends in a long ball to Iaquinta with only Burdisso to beat but the Inter defender gets the best of him.
88' Balotelli runs at the Juventus defence and sends a pass in Suazo's direction but Grygera makes an important interception. Time is running out for the Nerazzurri to get a point out of this match.
86' Suazo is hacked down by Legrotagglie and the ensuing free kick is taken short as Inter need to find an equaliser in a hurry. Burdisso is shown a yellow card as he takes down Camoranesi who would have been clear through on goal!!
86' Substitution Nedved P. Nocerino A.
85' Yellow Card Burdisso N.
84' Goal Maniche
84' Goaaaaaaaal!!!!! Inter pull one back as Balotelli makes it to the byline and sends in a low cross that Maniche taps in!!!!! It's game on at the San Siro!!!
83' Substitution Trezeguet D. Iaquinta V.
83' Substitution Chivu C. Balotelli M.
82' Trezeguet commits a foul just outside the box and this may be the opportunity that the Nerazzurri have been looking for to get back into this match. Ibrahimovic's effort is blocked by the wall as the chance goes begging. OH!!!! Del Piero should have made it 3-0 as he makes another marauding run and plays a one-two with Trezeguet and sends his shot crashing off of Julio Cesar!!! He has saved his team from an embarrassing scoreline!!
80' There has been no reply from Inter as they have looked flat in the second half. Pundits and fans alike will ask questions about Mancini and Ibrahimovic as they have not done much for their reputations as big game flops. Could this be the match that starts an Inter collapse? Roma will be only four points behind if this scoreline holds up.
77' Suazo is caught offside as Buffon makes another wonderful save even though the goal wouldn't have counted. Del Piero has been a man possessed tonight as he makes Materazzi look foolish again but cannot find Trezeguet inside the penalty area.
75' Burdisso, who is having a torrid time out there tonight, gives the ball away to Del Piero who has Trezeguet free in the penalty area but instead tries to go it alone and runs himself into trouble.
73' Maxwell and Salihamidzic clash on the left flank and the Juventus defender wins the battle. Del Piero turns Maxwell inside out once more but catches Materazzi in the face and kicks the ball out of play while the Inter defender recovers from his knock.
71' Juventus take the air out of the match as they are content to knock the ball around the field with a two goal lead. Inter look disheveled right now and do not look anything like potential champions.
69' Maxwell finds Ibrahimovic, whose critics will have a field day if this scoreline holds up, and sends an errand pass that is easily intercepted.
67' Del Piero falls down to the ground after Burdisso heads the ball clear and Suazo is caught offside as he tries to sneak behind the Juventus defence. OH!!!! Del Piero almost puts the match out of reach as he cuts inside and turns Materazzi inside out and lets a shot fly that Julio Cesar does very well to save and the rebound squirts to Trezeguet who cannot slot the ball into the open net!!!
65' Inter are in big trouble right now as Juventus have come out of the blocks in the second half with their guns blazing!!! What a performance by the Bianconeri in the second half. To be a fly on the wall in the Juventus dressing room at halftime.
64' Substitution Cruz J. Maniche
63' Goal Trezeguet D.
63' Cruz is wide open in the penalty area but Chivu's pass is too far for the Argentine to reach. Goaaaaal!!!! Inter are a mess at the back as Trezeguet latches onto a ball that Burdisso misses and sends in a powerful shot that beats Julio Cesar and makes it a two goal lead!!!!
61' Super Mario Balotelli is warming up on the sidelines as Mancini needs some scoring punch upfront. Molinaro sends a long ball into Del Piero's direction but his wayward pass runs out of play.
59' Ibrahimovic takes the ball down and knocks it back to Suazo whose first time shot is just inches over the crossbar!!!
57' Del Piero stands over the ball and lets a shot fly that sails into the crowd. That shot wasn't even close!!! It's all Juventus right now as they have Inter on the back foot.
55' Suazo makes a run from his own 18 yard box all the way to Juventus' but eventually runs himself into trouble. Maicon is called for the foul when he felt is should have been the other way around.
53' Molinaro charges forward and lets a long distance effort that sails over the crossbar when he really should have knocked into the penalty area where he had three teammates waiting.
52' Substitution Jiménez L. Suazo D.
51' Inter come storming back and Legrotagglie is forced to concede a corner kick. Jimenez's delivery is parried over the bar by Buffon. Maicon is called for a foul on Grygera much to the chagrin of the Nerazzurri faithful.
49' Goaaaaaaaaaal!!!!!! Camoranesi receives the ball inside the penalty area and slots a shot past Julio Cesar to give the Bianconeri the lead!!! The Inter defenders were pleading for offside but the goal will stand.
49' Goal Camoranesi M.
48' OH!!!! Nedved hits a half volley that Julio Cesar parries away for a corner kick!! What a save by Julio Cesar!!! Juventus have started the second half very brightly. Chiellini slices his clearance straight to Cruz who cannot pounce on the defenders mistake.
46' The second half is underway at the San Siro with the three points still very much up for grabs. Inter had three clear cut chances to score in the first forty five minutes but the crossbar and the heroics of Buffon have kept the match scoreless.
45' Farina ends the first half festivities in a thoroughly entertaining game at the San Siro. There have been great scoring opportunities for both sides but the goalkeepers have been up to the task as the match is scoreless heading into the halftime interval.
44' It's Legrotagglie's turn to see a yellow card as he chops Cruz down. OH!!! Sissoko sends in a daisycutter that Julio Cesar saves!! Zanetti gives the ball away but Sissoko gives it right back.
43' Yellow Card Legrottaglie N.
42' Great run by Zanetti as he finds Jimenez who slides a pass back to Zanetti who is fouled on the edge of the penalty area. Ibrahimovic stands over the ball and sends in a low drive that forces Buffon into another diving save!!
40' Juventus win a corner as Del Piero's delivery is met by Legrotagglie whose header is easily saved by Julio Cesar. Ibrahimovic and Chiellini clash as the Juventus defender stays on the ground for a moment as he shakes off the cobwebs from that challenge. It has been an evenly matched first half with chances for both sides.
37' Grygera finds Salihamidzic who lays it off for Camoranesi whose shot is charged down by Maxwell. OH!!! Del Piero whips the ball back across the face of goal but Trezeguet cannot get onto the end of his pass!
35' Ibrahimovic dances to the byline but Grygera makes a good challenge and concedes a corner kick. Chivu's delivery is headed out by Sissoko who has been sensational for the Bianconeri since coming over from Liverpool in the January transfer window.
33' Trezeguet heads it down for Del Piero who is dispossessed by Stankovic but he in turn gives it back to Camoranesi who is fouled by Chivu who goes into Farina's book. Ibrahimovic is sandwiched by Sissoko and Camoranesi and wins a free kick in a dangerous area. OH!!!!! Chivu's curling effort seemed destined for the bottom corner until Buffon got a paw on it and sent it around the post!!!!
31' Molinaro chips a ball over the top of the Inter defence looking for Del Piero but he is called for a nudge on Burdisso. Zanetti sprints forward and lays it off for Maxwell but his low cross is cut out by Legrotagglie.
31' Yellow Card Chivu C.
29' Yellow Card Cruz J.
29' Zanetti sends a pass to Cruz who slows the ball down and sends in a cross that deflects off of Molinaro and out for a corner kick. Jimenez's delivery is headed out by Chiellini just a split second before Ibrahimovic was about to pounce on the ball. Cruz goes into Farina's book as he hacks Nedved down.
27' Farina halts the action as Legrotagglie picked up a knock and is down injured. The intensity is starting to pick up as Sissoko hacks Zanetti down from behind and is lucky not to have been booked.
25' Sissoko swings the ball out wide to Salihamidzic who lays it off for Del Piero who cuts inside but his shot is blocked by Stankovic. Molinaro receives the first yellow card of the match as he drags down Cruz in the center circle.
24' Yellow Card Molinaro C.
23' Del Piero finds Nedved in stride and he is taken down by Maicon and this is definitely in Del Piero's range. He decides to swing in a cross that is headed away by Materazzi who is back from serving a suspension.
21' Inter are starting to push forward and take control of the match as Ibrahimovic beats Chiellini but Legrotagglie makes a vital tackle. Legrotagglie takes down Maicon and concedes a free kick but Chivu's delivery doesn't make it past the first defender and the chance is wasted.
19' Cruz is chopped down by Chiellini and wins his side a free kick.OH!!!! Jimenez's delivery is met by Burdisso who misses an open net and the ball squirts to Stankovic who sends his header crashing against the crossbar!!!! Inter go close to taking the lead!!!
17' Great play by Cruz as he pushes the ball past Chiellini but cannot keep the ball in play. Sissoko finds Molinaro who puts his head down and charges down the left flank but Cruz tracks back and breaks up the play.
15' Chivu is brought down and wins a free kick. Jimenez stands over the ball and whips in a cross that only needed the slightest of touches to beat Buffon!!! It has been a positive start by both teams as they are really going after it in the early going.
13' Trezeguet finds some space on the edge of the area and he sends a weak shot that rolls wide of the far post. He ruffled some feathers in the Inter camp when he stated that he would rather have Roma win the scudetto.
11' Great run by Maxwell who sends a shot that is charged down and the ball squirts loose to Ibrahimovic whose shot is blocked by Chiellini. We will be watching that duel very closely this evening.
9' OH!!!! Juventus almost open the scoring as Nedved sends in a cross that Del Piero meets and forces Julio Cesar to parry the shot over the crossbar!!! Juventus fire a warning shot in the early going at the San Siro!
7' Stankovic fouls Camoranesi in a dangerous area and concedes a free kick. Del Piero stands over the ball and curls his shot over the crossbar!!
5' It is a sold out affair like you would expect in a match of this magnitude and the crowd is in full voice giving the game an electric atmosphere. OH!!! Stankovic plays Ibrahimovic through but Buffon rushes off of his line to beat the Swedish international to the ball!!
3' Zanetti is taken down from behind by Camoranesi and wins his side a free kick. Cruz gallops down the right flank but Chiellini makes a great sliding tackle and the attack fizzles out.
1 Farina gets the match underway at the San Siro as Roberto Mancini starts Ibrahimovic and Cruz upfront while Claudio Ranieri counters with Del Piero and Trezeguet. Maicon wastes no time as he makes a run down the right flank and his cross is met by Chivu who drags his shot wide.
0 Welcome to Goal.com’s live coverage of Serie A football. Tonight’s match comes to you from the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza where Inter Milan will host Juventus in the Derby d’Italia. The relationship between the two clubs have been extremely tense since the Calciopoli crisis so we can expect an explosive match tonight. Inter sit at the top of the Serie A table sporting a four point lead over Roma and will look for a victory to widen the gap back to seven points while Juventus seem like a safe bet to cement down a Champions League qualification spot but will want to play the role of spoiler tonight as they look to take down their arch enemy.


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Empoli - Juventus 0-0

90'+1 Dangerous cross-shot by Abate from the right side of the penalty area, but no one is on hand to tap it in from close range.
90' There will be 4 minutes of injury time.
88' Juve have an interesting free kick from the right. Salihamidzic takes it, but the referee whistles for a foul in Empoli's favor.
87' Vannucchi fires a free kick from about 30 meters, but it hits Pavel Nedved's face in the Juve wall.
86' Yellow Card Budel A.
85' Budel gets booked for protesting.
82' Nedved comes in to replace Camoranesi.
82' Substitution Camoranesi M. Nedved P.
81' Del Piero tries a shot from the left side of the area, but it's not his night.
79' Del Piero takes two corner kicks in succession, but then Juve commit a foul in attack and it's a free kick to Empoli.
78' Immediately Giovinco wins a corner as his shot gets deflected out. But the corner comes to nothing.
77' Substitution Moro D. Giovinco S.
76' Last change for Empoli: Juve youth product Giovinco replaces Moro.
72' Grygera gets booked for a foul.
72' Yellow Card Grygera Z.
71' Zebina wins a corner kick. Camoranesi takes it, but it gets blocked by the Empoli defence.
70' The midfielder can't continue: Malesani replaces him with Budel.
70' Substitution Musacci G. Budel A.
69' Musacci goes to the ground after a clash with Trezeguet.
67' Camoranesi gets a yellow card for protesting.
67' Yellow Card Camoranesi M.
66' Abate makes a nice turn on the edge of the area and shoots, but it goes a few meters wide.
64' Vannucchi makes a good run towards the Juve goal, but somehow Chiellini clears the danger with Buffon's help.
63' Moro tries a decent shot from outside the area, but it goes well wide in the end.
61' Ranieri makes an attack-minded change, Trezeguet coming in to replace Tiago.
61' Substitution Tiago Trezeguet D.
57' Substitution Giacomazzi G. Vannucchi I.
57' Malesani immediately takes off Giacomazzi to avoid a second yellow card, Vannucchi coming in his place.
55' Giacomazzi gets a booking for foul play.
55' Yellow Card Giacomazzi G.
54' Iaquinta seems to be fouled inside the area, but the referee waves play on. A dubious episode; if the referee had pointed to the spot it would not have been a scandal.
52' Yellow Card Moro D.
52' Moro gets a yellow card for a foul on Del Piero. Iaquinta takes the ensuing free kick, but it's blocked by the wall.
50' Marchisio fouls Camoranesi a few yards away from the penalty box and it's an interesting free kick. Del Piero takes it, it's on target but it lacks power and precision, allowing Balli to make an easy save.
49' Salihamidzic wins a corner kick after a good move on the left, but it comes to nothing.
49' It's over. Empoli manage to hold an uninspired Juve side to a 0-0 draw at the Stadio Castellini and get a morale-boosting result in the relegation battle. Juve, meanwhile, deserved nothing more tonight as they barely ever made themselves dangerous, but remain comfortably in third place. Stay tuned on Goal.com for all the post-match reactions and reports.
46' We're off with the second half. No changes in either side.
45'+1 Buffon comes out easily to grab Abate's cross.
45'+1 The first half finishes 0-0. It's been a rather uneventful 45 minutes with no chances of note for either side. See you back in 15 minutes for a hopefully more entertaining second half.
45' There will be just one minute of stoppage time.
44' Del Piero tries some dribbles on the edge of the area, but Marzoratti makes an excellent interception on the Juve captain.
43' Moro sends in a dangerous cross from the right, but no one gets to it.
40' Del Piero tries a shot from the edge of the area, but it's well off target.
38' Camoranesi wins a corner for Juve. It's taken quickly, but the Empoli defence clears it. So far Juve have been really disappointing up front, failing to create any real danger.
35' Salihamidzic tries to find Del Piero up front, but the pass is just a fraction too hard.
33' It's all Empoli right now, but they aren't exactly testing Buffon yet.
30' Marchisio plays a wonderful long pass to Giacomazzi on the left wing, but he can't make himself dangerous.
29' Substitution Molinaro C. Grygera Z.
28' Ranieri makes his first substitution: Grygera substitutes Molinaro, who is taken off for precautionary reasons due to his early yellow card.
26' Now Empoli give away a corner kick as Marzoratti hacks away an easy cross. Del Piero takes it, but it's straight to the keeper.
25' Moro tries a volley from around the penalty spot, but the ball rebounds off Molinaro.
23' Empoli are giving a spirited display so far and now they are pinning Juventus back in their own area.
22' Marchisio and Antonini play a nice one-two on the left, but the former's shot from the edge of the area is innocuous and Buffon grabs it easily.
18' Molinaro makes another foul in midfield, and the home crowd scream for a second yellow card. But the referee doesn't reach for his pocket again and only gives a free kick.
15' The free kick comes to nothing though, and Empoli make themselves dangerous on the counterattack, but Juve manage to clear the danger.
14' Nice move by Del Piero, who wins a free kick from a very dangerous position close to the corner flag. Marzoratti gets booked for his foul.
14' Yellow Card Marzoratti L.
13' Nocerino strikes a shot from distance, but it goes well wide.
11' Big chance for Juve, as Zebina sends in a sharp cross from inside the area, but neither Del Piero or Iaquinta could get to the ball.
9' Giacomazzi is stopped for a dubious offside position. TV replays show the linesman was incorrect. That would have been a dangerous chance for Empoli.
8' Molinaro gets the first yellow card of the match for a foul in midfield.
8' Yellow Card Molinaro C.
7' Another interesting move by Del Piero, who dribbles past two opponents on the edge of the area, but then Iaquinta commits a foul and the chance is lost.
6' Del Piero plays it beautifully for Zebina on the right, the Frenchman makes a good run and looks for Iaquinta, but goalkeeper Bassi comes out to claim the ball.
4' Chiellini tries to find Del Piero with a long pass on the left, but it's too long and the ball goes out for a goal kick.
3' Del Piero takes a free kick from the left, but it's easily cleared by the Empoli defence.
1 The match has started, Empoli have the first touch.
0 Good night and welcome to Goal.com's live coverage of the Serie A match between Empoli and Juventus. The Bianconeri will be looking to strengthen their current third place in the standings, while Empoli will be desperate for a good result as they are in serious danger of being relegated. Ranieri has decided to keep Trezeguet on the bench at the start, with Iaquinta, who scored the winning goal last weekend against Napoli, and Del Piero playing up front.

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Juventus - Napoli 1 - 0

90'+3 Lavezzi wins a free kick in a very dangerous area. Lavezzi stands over the ball and his curling delivery clears the crossbar. And that's it, Rocchi blows his whistle to end the match as Juventus run out as 1-0 winners to gain a measure of revenge over Napoli.
90'+2 Napoli win a corner but Sissoko makes the clearance and then makes a brilliant sliding tackle on Domizzi. He has had a very good game again for the Bianconeri.
90'+1 Substitution Trezeguet D. Birindelli A.
90' Napoli push everyone forward as Domizzi's cross is too close to Buffon who makes a comfortable catch. The fourth official indicates that there will be three minutes of extra time.
88' GOAL!!!! Iaquinta sends the crowd to its feet as he takes down Del Piero's flick and calmly slots the ball into the bottom corner!!! 1-0 Juventus with only a few minutes left to play!
87' Goal Iaquinta V.
86' Sosa gives the ball away cheaply to Molinaro who sends in a cross that Contini is forced to head out for a corner kick. OH!!! Nedved's delivery is met by Stendardo who sends his header over the crossbar!
85' After a man of the match performance against Genoa last weekend we haven't heard a peep out of Grygera tonight. Molinaro scampers up the right flank and sends in a cross that Iaquinta heads back across the face of goal but Trezeguet is whistled for a push.
83' OH!!! Garics almost puts the ball into his own net as he concedes a corner kick. Nedved's delivery is headed to the far post by Sissoko and out of play.
81' Del Piero smashes into Domizzi and is lucky not to be shown a yellow card as Reja complains bitterly to the fourth official. Time is running out for both teams if there is to be a winner in tonight's match.
79' Substitution Savini M. Contini M.
78' Santacroce clearly wins the ball off Iaquinta who takes a flop in the penalty area and Rocchi waves for the play to continue. Juventus are getting desperate as they search for the goal that will most likely win this match.
76' Gargano gives the ball away to Del Piero who finds Nedved but his errand pass intended for Iaquinta is cleared away by Cannavaro. Garics scampers up the right flank and tries to get a cross in but Molinaro makes a good block.
74' Nedved plays a long ball looking for Trezeguet but Santacroce makes a headed clearance and the attack fizzles out. Sissoko receives the ball on the left flank and sends in a cross that hits the side netting.
72' Reja rolls the dice and makes his second substitution of the match as he hopes some fresh new legs may be able to break the scoreless deadlock. Molinaro gives the ball away but Tiago comes to his rescue.
70' Gianello takes no chances as he clears the ball out for a corner kick while under no real pressure. Nedved's delivery is poor and fails to beat the first defender.
70' Substitution Calaiò E. Sosa R.
68' OH!! Savini plays in a cross that falls to Lavezzi and he turns his marker and sends a low drive that Buffon saves. OH!!! Nedved sends in a cross that is missed by two Napoli defenders and falls straight to Del Piero who sends a half volley whizzing by the post!!!
66' Lavezzi takes the ball down on the edge of the area and dances around Stendardo but Chiellini makes a vital sliding challenge!
64' Sissoko gives the ball away to Garics but Iaquinta tracks back and makes a tidy interception. Nedved plays a ball over the top looking for Trezeguet but Cannavaro makes the clearance.
62' A rash of fouls have taken the air out of this match as Cannavaro is shown a yellow card for taking Del Piero down from behind. OH!!! Tiago dials up a long distance effort that Gianello is forced to parry around the post!! Tiago has another chance as the ball drops to him in the penalty area but he his shot sails over the crossbar!!
62' Substitution Hamsik M. Bogliacino M.
60' Yellow Card Cannavaro P.
60' Ranieri rolls the dice and makes a double substitution as Iaquinta and Molinaro trot onto the field. Santacroce commits and foul and then has some words for Rocchi as his teammates rush in to separate him from the referee. He is a red card waiting to happen tonight!
58' Napoli have weathered the Juventus storm early in the second half and begin to enjoy some of the possession. Lavezzi tries a chip over the top of the Juventus defence looking for Garics but his pass runs straight to Buffon.
58' Substitution Salihamidzic H. Iaquinta V.
58' Substitution Nocerino A. Molinaro C.
56' Trezeguet gets in behind the Napoli defence but he balloons his shot over the crossbar. It has been a spirited affair tonight but this match desperately needs a goal.
54' Napoli are hanging on for dear life at the moment as Juventus are coming at them in waves. Great ball by Gargano out wide to Lavezzi but the pint sized playmaker takes his eye of the ball and it runs out of play.
52' Salihamidzic gallops down the right flank and he sends a cross into the penalty area that Trezeguet climbs to meet but his weak header fails to beat Gianello. OH!!! Del Piero finds Nedved inside the penalty area and his low shot is parried away by Gianello!!
50' Hamsik does well to skip to the byline and wins his side a free kick. Hamsik's delivery is headed away by Sissoko and the danger is averted. Domizzi finds Lavezzi whose cross is met at the far post by Hamsik but his header back across the face of goal is cleared away.
48' Nedved chips a ball over the top of the Napoli defence that finds Trezeguet but he is immediately surrounded and is forced to lay the ball off for Del Piero who is bundled over by Hamsik. OH!! Del Piero curls his shot over the wall and inches past the far post!!!
46' The second half is underway with both teams trying to break the scoreless deadlock at the Stadio Olimpico Grande. There have been no changes made at the break with all three points still up for grabs tonight.
45' OH!!!! A sensational miss by Garics as he was clear through on goal and sent his chip horribly wide!!! Rocchi blows his whistle to end the first half festivities in Turin as both teams are deadlocked in a scoreless draw. It has been a tame affair with neither goalkeeper asked to do too much.
44' OUCH!!! Santacroce goes flying with studs up into Salihamidzic and is shown a yellow card!! Nedved gets to the byline but his cross is blocked by Gargano. Santacroce needs to be very careful as he takes down Trezeguet in a dangerous position. Del Piero stands over the ball and curls his shot over the bar.
42' Chiellini pushes forward and finds Stendardo who gives the ball away cheaply to Savini but his first touch lets him down and the chance for a counterattack is wasted.
42' Yellow Card Santacroce F.
40' Trezeguet flicks it on for Del Piero who is judged to have been in an offside position. Napoli are on the back foot right now as they hope to make it to the halftime interval on level terms. Savini and Nocerino clash and the Napoli midfielder is shown a yellow card much to his dismay. It's Stendardo's turn to take a flop in the area and the Napoli players are asking for a yellow card to be shown.
37' Nedved releases Del Piero on the left flank and he cuts inside and then goes down in the area but Rocchi is having none of it and waves for the play to continue!
35' After a slow start Juventus have looked like the better side as Nedved runs at the Napoli defence but Hamsik makes a nice defensive play and clears the danger.
33' Pazienza goes into Rocchi's book as he tripped Nedved who had darted past him. Santacroce pushes Del Piero over and concedes a free kick in a dangerous position. OH!!! Del Piero's delivery falls to Trezeguet who cannot pull the trigger and the ball is cleared away!!
31' Tiago takes the ball down and plays Del Piero in but Pazienza recovers well and makes a vital tackle. Tiago sends in a delicate chip looking for Trezeguet but Cannavaro heads the ball away.
31' Yellow Card Pazienza M.
29' Nedved goes down on the edge on the penalty area and wins his side a free kick. This is Del Piero territory!! He stands over the ball and curls a shot that clips the top of the wall and sails over the crossbar. Del Piero is appealing for a handball but Rocchi waves his protests away.
27' Santacroce knocks a long ball looking for Lavezzi but it's too far for him to reach and it rolls harmlessly to Buffon. Lavezzi goes wide to Savini who is in an offside position.
25' Nedved does well to keep possession and finds Tiago who lays it off for Salihamidzic but his cross is cleared away by Cannavaro. OH!!! Nedved turns his marker inside out and lets a laserbeam fly that sails over the crossbar!!! That was the home side's best chance of the game!!
23' The match has opened up in the last five minutes a Garics tries to get to the byline but Chiellini muscles him off the ball and wins a goal kick in the process. Tiago finds Sissoko who fires it out wide to Nocerino who cannot beat his marker and the chance goes begging.
21' Lavezzi tries a cheeky back-heel pass that sends Hamsik scrambling in the wrong direction. Lavezzi sends in a cross that Chiellini makes a mess of and Hamsik unleashes a low shot from 15 yards that Buffon steers away!
19' OH!!!! Hamsik sends in a low cross to Calaio who chests the ball down an tries an acrobatic overhead kick that sails wide of the far post. Del Piero is given some space at the edge of the penalty area and he unleashes a shot the sails over the crossbar.
17' Pazienza makes a sliding tackle on Sissoko and Calaio is forced to kick the ball out of play as the Juventus midfielder receives some treatment from the medical staff. It was a hefty challenge but it looks like he will be able to continue.
15' Neither goalkeeper has been tested in the early going as both teams are in the process of feeling each other out. Trezeguet commits another foul on Santacroce and the Juventus striker needs to be careful as he is already on a yellow card.
13' Salihamidzic steals the ball from Garics and sends in a nice cross that Del Piero meets but the Juventus captain sends his header clear over the crossbar.
11' Tiago finds Nedved who in turns slips a pass to Salihamidzic who gives the ball away once more. It has been a slow, tentative start for Juventus so far as they have yet to find their passing rhythm.
9' Chiellini concedes a corner kick and Hamsik's delivery is cleared out by Sissoko but straight to Lavezzi who is hacked down by Sissoko who threw himself into that tackle. Domizzi stands over the ball but sends his shot crashing into the Juventus wall.
7' Hamsik is caught offside as he tries to sneak behind the Juventus defence. Salihamidzic gives the ball away cheaply to Santacroce who is taken down from behind by Trezeguet and the Frenchman is shown the first yellow card of the match.
6' Yellow Card Trezeguet D.
5' Hamsik pushes forward once more and dials up a long distance effort that fails to trouble Buffon. Gargano plays a looping diagonal pass to Savini whose first touch lets him down and the attack fizzles out.
3' It is a sold out affair tonight in Turin with the Bianconeri faithful in full voice giving the match an electric atmosphere. Hamsik plays the ball down the wing to Lavezzi who outruns Chiellini who is forced to pull him down.
1' Rocchi gets underway in Turin with Claudio Ranieri starting Del Piero and Trezeguet upfront while Edy Reja counters with Calaio and Lavezzi. Nedved returns to the lineup after serving a suspension while Stendardo takes Legrotagglie's place in defence as he has picked up one yellow card too many.
0 Welcome to Goal.com's live coverage of Serie A football. Tonight's match comes to you from the Stadio Olimpico Grande in Turin where Juventus will host Napoli in what promises to be an intense affair. The Bianconeri are coming of a much needed victory over Genoa last weekend and will look for all three points tonight to separate themselves from a hard charging Fiorentina side that sit only one point behind them in the Serie A standings. Napoli meanwhile were victorious in their first encounter between the two clubs this season and will hope that history repeats itself tonight in Turin.

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Genoa - Juventus 0-2

90'+3 Morganti blows his whistle to end the match as Juventus take home all three points in a well deserved 2-0 victory over Genoa. This victory will extend the Bianconeri's lead over Fiorentina to four points in the race for third place in the Serie A standings.
90'+1 The traveling Bianconeri fans are in full voice at the moment as they feel that the three points are in the bag. Juventus continue to drive forward as Trezeguet is caught offside.
89' Oh!!! Camoranesi battles Konko for the ball and his attempted clearance is blocked by Camoranesi and almost ends up in the back of the net!! Scarpi had to make a good save to keep it out!!
87' Leon runs into Salihamidzic and has some choice words for the Juventus midfielder. Oh!!! Iaquinta runs at the Genoa defence and sends in a low drive that deflects off Criscito and inches wide of the post!!!
85' Legrottaglie hacks down Borriello from behind and concedes a free kick. Vanden Borre first touch lets him down as he kicks the ball against one of the advertising boards in frustration.
83' Genoa are having difficulties breaching the Juventus defence as the Bianconeri put ten men behind the ball to protect their two goal lead.
81' Del Piero doesn't look too happy as he walks off the field in favour of Iaquinta. Oh!! a mistake by Scarpi as he gives the ball away to Iaquinta but he makes up for his mistake by making a diving save!! Camoranesi attempts a cross-field ball to free up Salihamidzic but his pass is intercepted. Borriello meets a cross just outside the six yard box but his weak header fails to trouble Buffon.
78' There is no real sense of urgency from Genoa as they are pinned back deep into their own half. Juventus have clogged up all of the passing lanes in the middle of the field tonight. Great ball by Salihamidzic over the top of the Genoa defence that finds Trezeguet but his return pass is poor and the chance is wasted.
78' Substitution Del Piero A. Iaquinta V.
78' Substitution De Rosa G. Figueroa L.
76' Zanetti pulls up lame and Tiago is sent on to replace him. It has been an efficient performance from the Bianconeri tonight as they look to cement down one of the Champions League qualification spots.
74' Di Vaio runs at the Juventus defence and finds Borriello in a dangerous position but his shot is well wide of the mark. A good chance for Genoa goes begging!!
74' Substitution Zanetti C. Tiago
72' Yellow Card Zanetti C.
72' Zebina needlessly kicks the ball away after the whistle was blown and is shown a yellow card as tempers begin to flare up. Time is running out for the home side if they harbor any hopes of taking something out of this match.
70' Del Piero takes the ball down on the outside of the his right foot and wins his side a corner kick which comes to nothing. Zanetti dives into a challenge on Konko and helps him up off the ground.
70' Yellow Card Zebina J.
69' Substitution Sissoko M. Nocerino A.
68' Great play by Chiellini as he holds off Borriello and ushers the ball into the waiting arms of Buffon. Uh oh!!! Sissoko bowls Vanden Borre over and has to be careful as he is on a yellow card. He gets off this time with a warning from Morganti.
66' Leon finds some space as he steps over the ball and unleashes a shot that is deflected out for a corner kick. Leon's delivery is poor and doesn't make it past the first defender.
64' Sissoko finds Zebina on the left flank but he runs himself into trouble and the chance goes begging. Grygera finds Sissoko who has been as solid as a rock in the center of the midfield tonight and he lays the ball off to Del Piero who cannot slip through the Genoa defence.
63' Substitution Milanetto O. Vanden Borre A.
62' Sissoko picks out Del Piero on the right side who cuts inside a lets a low drive go that is wide of the mark. Borriello is taken down on the edge of the area but Morganti waves for play to continue much to the chagrin of the Genoa faithful.
60' Del Piero runs at the Genoa defence and lays it off for Salihamidzic who gives it right back to the Juventus captain but he is surrounded and the attack fizzles out. It hasn't been one of Del Piero's best performances tonight but the rest of the team has picked up the slack.
59' Substitution Sculli G. Di Vaio M.
58' Sloppy play by both teams as they take turns giving the ball away in the midfield. Genoa cannot find a way to pry open the Juventus defence who look like they are on top of their game tonight unlike last weekend's debacle.
56' Konko finds Sculli on the right flank and his low cross is cut out by Chiellini. Trezeguet finds Salihamidzic who cuts inside and sends a pass looking for Del Piero but it skids off the slippery surface and out of play.
54' The Genoa faithful turn up the volume as they sense a goal coming in next few minutes. It has been a bright start for Genoa so far in the second half as Borriello is judged to have fouled Legrottaglie.
52' Sculli finds Rossi down the right flank but his cross is blocked by Grygera who has been everywhere tonight. Oh!!! Borriello meets a low cross and sends in a sliding shot that Buffon parries off the post!!! Genoa go close in the early stages of the second half!
50' Oh!!! Salihamidzic tries his luck from 25 yards and his shot deflects off Trezeguet and whizzes inches past the far post!!! Konko creates some space for himself and sends in a low drive that is wide of the mark.
48' Grygera tries to win his side a free kick going down to ground after some contact from De Rosa but Morganti is having none of it and waves for play to continue.
46' Morganti gets the second half underway as Genoa try to fight their way back into the match. No changes by either manager at the half as the rain is staring to really come down now.
45'+1 Yellow Card Criscito D.
45' Morganti blows his whistle to bring an end to the first half festivities with Juventus two goals to the good. Grygera has carried the team on his back in the first half with a sensational goal to open the scoring and then went on a beautiful solo run to set up Trezeguet's goal which gave them a two goal cushion that they take into the halftime interval.
43' It's Camoranesi's turn to be booked as he commits two fouls in quick succession and tests Morganti's patience in the process. Juventus are playing keep away to play out the remaining few minutes of the first half.
42' Yellow Card Camoranesi M.
41' Ouch!!! Sculli receives a yellow card as he takes out Grygera's legs from behind!! Play is halted as he receives some attention from the Juventus medical staff. It was a cynical challenge that shows just how frustrated the Genoa players are right now.
40' Yellow Card Sculli G.
38' Camaronesi looks upset with himself as he sends his cross intended for Trezeguet out of play. That's the only thing that's gone wrong for Juventus in the first half of play. Ranieri will be happy with his team's performance that's for sure.
36' Good punch by Scarpi as he beats Del Piero to the ball and clears the danger area. It's all Juventus right now as they confidently string some passes together looking for the decisive ball in the final third of the pitch to carve open the Genoa defence one more time.
34' Genoa look shell-shocked at the moment as the cannot believe that they are on the wrong end of a 2-0 scoreline as they have played fairly well so far tonight. Grygera has been inspirational in the first 30 minutes tonight.
32' Goal!!!! Trezeguet makes no mistake from 10 yards as he slots the ball past a helpless Scarpi to make it a two goal lead for the Bianconeri. Grygera made the goal as he split the Genoa defence and slid a pass through De Rosa's legs and found a streaking Trezeguet who did the rest!
32' Goal Trezeguet D.
31' Trezeguet takes the ball down on his chest and finds Zebina on the right flank but his cross is poor and the chance goes begging.
29' Rossi lowers his head and charges down the right flank and is chopped down by Sissoko who is booked for his cynical challenge. Milanetto stands over the ball and his delivery is headed out by Sissoko who concedes a corner kick.
29' Yellow Card Sissoko M.
27' Genoa push forward looking for a quick fire equaliser as Leon wins his side a corner. The delivery is punched away by Buffon and Del Piero leads a counterattack the other way.
25' Goal!!!! Grygera opens the scoring with a goal you will see on all of the highlight shows tonight!! The ball bounced to him off a Genoa defender and he thumped a drive from 20 yards that found the top corner for his first goal of the season!!! Juventus take an early lead!!
25' Goal Grygera Z.
24' Trezeguet latches onto a loose ball and tries his luck from 30 yards but his shot is deflected and rolls harmlessly into the arms of Scarpi.
23' The match has slowed down to snails pace due to a rash of fouls by both teams. The intensity has certainly picked up in the last few minutes as play is halted for Zanetti who is clutching his ankle and that sends Tiago up off the bench and into his warmups on the touchline.
21' Legrotagglie is shown the first yellow card of the match as he takes Leon down in a very dangerous position. Oh!!! Leon curls his shot over the wall but it doesn't dip fast enough and clears the crossbar.
19' Chiellini drives forward and finds Zanetti who lays it off for Sissoko but his pass intended for Camoranesi is over-hit and runs out of play. Good approach play by Juventus but the final pass was lacking the accuracy necessary to spring Camoranesi loose.
19' Yellow Card Legrottaglie N.
17' Salihamidzic chops down Sculli and is lucky not be shown the first yellow card of the match. Juventus are on the back foot at the moment as they soak up some pressure from the home team.
15' The crowd are in full voice giving this match an electric atmosphere. It is a match that both teams need to win as they harbor European dreams for next season.
13' Zanetti hits a hopeful long ball that Molinaro does well to chest down and finds Del Piero who gives the ball away and the attack fizzles out. Oh!!! great run down the right flank by Leon and he sends in a low cross that is just inches out of Borriello's reach!! It would have been a simple tap in for Borriello!!
11' Juventus take the air of out the match by slinging together some passes in the midfield until a wayward ball gives back possession to Genoa. Borriello is caught offside as he tries to sneak behind the Juventus backline.
9' Oh!! Del Piero sends in a low drive that De Rosa slices over his own crossbar!!! That would have been an embarrassing own goal!! Del Piero takes the corner kick and his delivery is headed over the bar by Camoranesi.
7' Zebina clips Leon and concedes a free kick 35 meters from Buffon's goal. Leon stands over the ball and sends in an ambitious shot that is well wide of the mark.
5' Oh!!! Sculli just misses getting his head onto a dangerous cross in the six yard box!! No Nedved in the line-up tonight for the Bianconeri as he is serving a suspension. Del Piero wins his side a free kick but his delivery is over-hit and runs out of the play much to the delight of the Genoa faithful.
3' It is a sold out affair at the Luigi Ferraris as you would expect for a match of this magnitude. Leon takes down Camoranesi on the right flank and flashes a wry smile in the direction of the referee. Sculli gallops down the left flank and sends in a shot that Buffon comfortably saves.
1 Morganti gets the match underway in Genoa with Ranieri employing Trezeguet and Del Piero upfront while Borriello has passed a late fitness test and will start as the lone striker.
0 Welcome to Goal.com's live coverage of Serie A football. Tonight's match comes you from the Comunale Luigi Ferraris where Genoa will host Juventus in what promises to be an intense affair. Genoa have been one of the Serie A's surprise packages this season and will look to pick up all three points tonight to move closer to a UEFA Cup qualification spot. It will not be easy though as Juventus roll into town desperate for a victory to stave off a hard charging Fiorentina side that sit only one point behind them in the standings. Claudio Ranieri has been under fire all week after the loss against Fiorentina extended their winless streak to three games and will need nothing short of a victory to appease his growing line of critics.


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Juventus - Fiorentina 2 - 3

90'+4 Farina blows his whistle to end the match as Fiorentina pick up a Herculean victory over their bitter rivals for the first time in ten years with a goal at the death from Osvaldo!! It was an enthralling match and a shame that one team had to lose but that's football for you. The Viola pick up a massive three points this afternoon to distance themselves from AC Milan for the last Champions League qualification spot.
90'+4 Yellow/Red Osvaldo P.
90'+3 Goal Osvaldo P.
90'+3 Goal!!!! Can you believe it?? Papa Waigo sends in a dangerous cross that Osvaldo gets onto the end of and heads past a helpless Buffon!!! Fiorentina pick up a last gasp winner in Turin!!!
90'+2 Papa Waigo beats Buffon to the ball and wins his side a corner kick. Kuzmanovic's delivery is deep to the far post and Kroldrup keeps the ball in play but his cross is cut out.
90'+1 The fourth official indicates that there will be four minutes of extra time as Iaquinta tries to win a last second penalty but Farina wisely keeps the whistle in his pocket as Gamberini made a good tackle.
89' Iaquinta is caught offside as he looks for a last gasp effort to win his team all three points. Molinaro hoists a cross into the area that Gamberini heads out. Palladino makes a run down the left flank but his cross for Iaquinta is out of his reach.
87' Palladino finds Zebina who cuts inside and then flops to the ground looking for the free kick but Farina is having none of it and waves the play on much to the chagrin of the Bianconeri faithful. Papa Waigo is taken down by Molinaro and wins a free kick in a dangerous position. Kuzmanovic's delivery is headed back across the face of goal by Pazzini but Legrotagglie clears the danger.
85' Sissoko bursts forward but he cannot get past Kuzmanovic. Oh!!! What a save by Frey as he parries away a low shot by Palladino that seemed destined for the bottom corner!!!
85' Yellow Card Osvaldo P.
83' Molinaro gives the ball away to Donadel whose pass intended for Papa Waigo is intercepted by Grygera. Fiorentina have ten men behind the ball as they soak up some pressure from Juventus.
81' Montolivo does well to intercept a wayward pass and sends a ball upfield to Osvaldo who is caught offside once again. Ranieri might want to rethink his decision to employ three holding midfielders in the second half as now his team needs a goal to take all three points out of this match.
78' Oh!!!! Juventus win a free kick 25 yards away from Frey's goal and Iaquinta sends in a low drive that whizzes inches past the far post!!! That was close!! Papa Waigo wins his team a corner kick and Kuzmanovic's delivery is missed by everybody.
76' Goal!!!!! The substitute Papa Waigo silences the crowd as he receives the ball into the penalty area and sends in a low shot that finds the bottom corner!!! We are back on level terms in Turin!!
75' Goal Papa Waigo N.
74' Fiorentina pour men forward looking for the equaliser and are starting to come back into the match but time is running out for the Tuscan outfit. Oh!!! Palladino almost kills the match off but he sends his header wide of the mark!!
72' Juventus have three holding midfield players on the pitch right now as they try to hang onto their one goal lead. Osvaldo is caught offside as he tries to sneak behind the Juventus defence.
70' Oh!!! Great play by Buffon as he tips Kuzmanovic's cross out for a corner kick. Kuzmanovic's delivery is headed out by Sissoko who has had a very good match this afternoon. Jorgenson finds some space on the right flank but his cross is poor and runs out of play.
70' Substitution Del Piero A. Iaquinta V.
68' Juventus have defended well in the second half after a porous first half performance. Papa Waigo makes his introduction as Santana takes his place on the bench.
67' Substitution Santana M. Papa Waigo N.
66' Substitution Camoranesi M. Nocerino A.
66' Jorgenson finds Santana on the right flank and his low cross is cut out by Grygera. Camoranesi is substituted off to a thunderous round of applause from the Bianconeri faithful. He will be happy with his performance this afternoon.
64' Santana runs at the Juventus defence and finds Jorgenson who lays the ball off for Kuzmanovic whose weak shot fails to trouble Buffon. Grygera lofts a long ball into the penalty area looking for Del Piero but Frey makes a save catch.
62' Gobbi shows off some frustration as he chops down Zanetti and is shown a yellow card. Prandelli substitutes Ujfalusi in favour of Osvaldo as the Viola look to get back onto level terms.
62' Substitution Ujfalusi T. Osvaldo P.
60' Yellow Card Gobbi M.
60' The Bianconeri faithful are in full song at the moment as their team have come back from a goal behind to take the lead against one of their biter rivals. Play is halted as Legrottaglie and Pazzini clash heads.
58' Goal!!!! Camoranesi gives his team the lead as he takes Molinaro's cross on the volley and side-foots the ball past a helpless Frey!!! Juventus take the lead for the first time this afternoon!!!
57' Goal Camoranesi M.
56' Yellow Card Camoranesi M.
56' Trezeguet creates some space for himself and he sends in a pass intended for Palladino but Frey beats him to the ball. Camoranesi takes down Gobbi from behind and is shown a yellow card for his troubles.
54' Palladino catches Kroldrup in the face with his boot and the defender is down injured. Play is halted as he receives some attention from the medical staff but he is on his feet and looks like he will be able to continue.
52' Donadel finds Ujfalusi on the right flank and he sends in a dangerous cross that Legrotagglie cuts out. Del Piero receives the ball near the corner flag but he is surrounded by two defenders and cannot get a cross in.
50' Del Piero and Camoranesi try to link up but Montolivo intercepts and heads upfield and finds Pazzini who wins his side a corner kick. Santana takes it short and it comes to nothing.
48' Trezeguet is caught offside and has been largely ineffective in the first forty-five minutes. Gamberini takes down Del Piero who stays down injured and this is not a good sight for Juventus fans. Gamberini caught the Juventus captain with an accidental elbow which has bloodied his forehead. He looks like he will be able to continue.
46' The second half is underway in Turin with the three points still very much up for grabs this afternoon. Neither manager has made a change at the break.
45' Farinia ends the first half festivities as both teams head into the interval all notched up at a goal apiece. It was a first half dominated by Fiorentina during long stretches and they were rewarded with a goal by Gobbi in the 19th minute. Juventus were on the back foot and almost conceded another goal but a mistake by Frey was pounced on by Sissoko whose bicycle kick in the 29th minute brought the game back onto level terms and that's where we stand now.
44' Good work by Santana who has run circles around Molinaro tonight and the Juve defender has no choice but to take him down. Kuzmanovic's delivery is to the back post looking for Gamberini who is called for a push in the area.
42' Both teams look tentative at the moment as neither side want to make a mistake in the final five minutes of the first half. Zebina plays a ball over the top of the Fiorentina defence that runs straight into the arms of Frey.
40' Gobbi finds Jorgenson whose first touch lets him down and the ball runs out of play. Camoranesi runs at the Fiorentina defence and finds Del Piero who shows too much of the ball to Ujfalusi and the chance goes begging.
37' Zebina runs over Gobbi and concedes the free kick and has some choice words for Farina in the process. Del Piero takes on Donadel on the left flank and is brought down and wins a free kick. Del Piero's delivery is cut out by Kuzmanovic who concedes a corner kick.
35' Juventus win a corner and Camoranesi's delivery falls to Legrotagglie at the far post and his header is saved comfortably by Frey. Sloppy play by both teams as they take turns giving the ball away in the midfield.
33' Ujfalusi lofts in a ball looking for Pazzini who takes it down on his chest but Legrottaglie makes a nice defensive play and snuffs out the danger. Kuzmanovic dials up a long distance effort that Grygera blocks.
31' The Bianconeri faithful are in full voice right now as they celebrate Sissoko's goal which came against the run of play. Fiorentina push forward and win a corner kick for their efforts. Santana takes it short to Jorgenson who wins another corner. Santana takes it short again but it comes to nothing.
29' Goal!!!! We are on level terms once again as Sissoko scores a wonderful overhead kick that beats a helpless Frey!!! What a fantastic goal by Sissoko who pounced on a poor punch by Frey with an acrobatic finish!!!
29' Goal Sissoko M.
27' Donadel does well in the midfield to intercept a wayward pass by Sissoko as the Bianconeri can't get anything going right now. Oh!! Montolivo sends in a pass looking for Pazzini but Buffon reads the play well and rushes off his line to beat the young striker to the ball.
25' Ranieri is up off the bench with his arms folded wearing a worried look on his face as his team is a goal behind before the 30 minute mark. Camoranesi takes his eye off the ball which slips under his foot in a dangerous position.
23' Gobbi charges forward and finds Pazzini who lets a shot fly that is charged down by Legrotagglie. Juventus look disheveled at the moment and are in danger of being run off the pitch in the early going.
21' Oh!!!! Juventus are completely on the back foot as Fiorentina should really be up by two goals as Santana crosses for Jorgenson who cannot direct his header on goal but the loose ball squirts to Montolivo whose low drive is parried away by Buffon off the post and somehow stays out!!!
19' Goal!!!!! You could see it coming as Gobbi and Jorgenson play a lovely one-two and the Fiorentina defender slots the ball into the bottom corner to give his team an early lead!!! A composed finish by Gobbi left Buffon with no chance.
19' Goal Gobbi M.
17' Santana muscles Molinaro off the ball but his pass looking for Pazzini is intercepted and the chance is wasted. It's been all Fiorentina in the last five minutes as Donadel sends a shot from 30 yards that clears the crossbar.
15' A mistake by Molinaro as he lets the ball bounce over his head and Santana pounces on the ball and lets a shot fly that is charged down. Fiorentina win another free kick and Kuzmanovic's delivery is to the far post once again but out of the reach of Kroldrup.
13' Trezeguet is caught offside as he looks for the opening goal of the match. Santana runs at the Juventus defence and finds Ujfalusi whose cross is blocked by Molinaro who then fouls the Fiorentina defender. Kuzmanovic's delivery is floated to the back post for Jorgenson who cannot direct his header on goal.
11' It's been a bright start by both teams as they are really going for gold this afternoon. Sissoko takes down Ujfalusi and concedes the free kick which comes to nothing. Sissoko gets the nod ahead of Nocerino once again as he has gained the confidence of his manager.
9' Gobbi tugs on Del Piero's shirt and concedes the free kick. Del Piero's delivery is headed out for a corner kick. Camoranesi's delivery is headed by Gamberini straight to Gobbi who lofts the ball upfield and clears the danger.
7' Pazzini looks to free up Santana on the left flank but Legrotagglie ushers the ball out of play and the attack fizzles out. Montolivo finds Santana out wide and he lays it off for Kuzmanovic whose shot is blocked.
5' Oh!!!! Zebina almost opens the scoring as he gets on the end of a Del Piero cross but sends his header over the crossbar from six yards!!! He should have hit the net form there!!
3' Camoranesi finds Zebina on the right flank and his first time cross for Trezeguet is just out of his reach. It is a sold out affair in Turin as you would expect for a match of this magnitude and the crowd is in full voice already. Camoranesi is caught offside as he tries to sneak behind the Fiorentina defence.
1 Stefano Farina gets the match underway in Turin with Ranieri opting to start Del Piero and Trezeguet upfront while Prandelli counters with Pazzini and Santana. The Viola haven't beat their bitter rivals since 1998 and will be eager to end that period of futility this afternoon while the Bianconeri have hit a bump in the road losing to Reggina last weekend and picking up a draw midweek versus Torino so nothing less than a victory will suffice today.
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