Juventus - Lazio 5 - 2

90'+1 The referee blows his whistle to end a wild match in Turin where Juventus continue their rich vein of form with a sensation 5-2 victory over a hapless Lazio side.
89' The three points are firmly in the bag for the Bianconeri who have managed to score nine goals in their last two matches!!!
88' Goal Chiellini G.
87' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!! Chiellini picks up his second goal of the match as he latches onto a loose ball Camoranesi's delivery and slots the ball past Ballotta!!!!
84' Substitution Bianchi R. Tare I.
83' Molinaro pushes forward and sends in a long, hopeful ball looking for Del Piero but Cribari makes a headed clearance.
81' Pandev goes down in the area as Chiellini takes him down but the referee is having none of it and the pride of Macedonia still down clutching his ankle!!
79' Juventus look content to string together some passes together and play out the remaining ten minutes of what has been an exhilarating match.
78' Substitution Mauri S. Kolarov A.
77' Juventus can breathe a sigh of relief after Siviglia expulsion as they were on the back foot for long stretches of the second half. Kolarov dials up a thunderous long distance effort that Buffon fumbles.
76' Yellow/Red Siviglia S.
75' Play is halted as Bianchi is left grasping at his knee but it looks as if he will be able to run his injury off. Lazio are growing with confidence with every passing minute but hold on, Siviglia is shown his second yellow card as he sticks out his arm to block Nedved and is sent his marching orders!!!!
72' Del Piero was bundled over by Siviglia but the referee waves for the play to continue much to the captain's dismay!!! Molinaro battles with Vignaroli near the corner flag but fails to come up with the ball.
70' Pandev wins his side a free kick and Vignaroli's dangerous delivery is missed by everyone and runs out of play. Rossi will be pleased with his team's second half effort.
68' Camoranesi takes down Radu from behind and is lucky not to have been shown a yellow card. It has been an action packed match so far with more goals coming you would feel.
66' Juventus play some possession football to take the air out of this match right now. OH!!!!! Camoranesi finds Del Piero who plays Nedved through and his curling effort smashes off the crossbar!!!!
64' Play is halted as Sissoko receives some treatment from the medical staff for an injury he just picked up. The break will favour Juventus who will want to regroup after Lazio have stormed back into the match with two quick goals.
62' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!! Lazio are clawing their way back into the match as Siviglia sends a powerful header into the back of the net past Buffon who was caught flatfooted!!!
61' Goal Siviglia S.
60' Radu scampers up the left flank and wins his team a corner kick. Mauri's delivery is headed out by Sissoko.
59' Radu pushes forward and finds Mutarelli whose cross is headed away for a corner kick by Chiellini. Bianchi rises to meet the ensuing delivery but his header fails to trouble Buffon.
57' Camoranesi finds Grygera on the right flank but he is muscled off the ball by Radu as Lazio have picked up the pace in the second half.
55' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!! Lazio grab themselves a consolation goal as Mauri beats the offside trap and heads across the face of goal to Bianchi who chips Buffon and the ball barely crosses the line!!!!
55' Goal Bianchi R.
52' Yellow Card Siviglia S.
52' Lazio have made a bright start to the second half as they look to score a consolation goal. Siviglia goes down in the penalty area and is shown a yellow card for diving!!!
50' Molinaro and Camoranesi play a lovely give and go but the defender's cross is poor and the chance is wasted. OH!!!! Mauri rounds Buffon and goes down in the area but the referee waves away his protests!!!!
48' OH!!!! Buffon slips and almost gifts a goal to the second half substitute, Vignaroli!!! One wonders what Rossi would have said to his team at the halftime break. Del Piero is shown a yellow card for dissent!!
48' Yellow Card Del Piero A.
46' Substitution Vignaroli F. Baronio R.
46 The second half is underway with Juventus holding a four goal advantage over the visitors from the capital city. The Bianconeri have run rampant and wild over an over-matched Lazio side that will look to keep the score-line respectable in the final forty-five minutes.
45' The referee blows his whistle to end an thoroughly entertaining first half as five-star Juventus take in a four goal lead into the halftime interval. It has been a first half to forget for Lazio as they have been absolutely manhandled so far this afternoon.
43' OH!!!! Nedved tries his luck from 20 yards and his low shot is spilled by Ballotta but Trezeguet cannot turn the rebound into the back of the net as it was a tight angle!!
41' Lazio push looking to salvage a goal in what has been a disastrous first half. Sissoko takes down Pandev and concedes a free kick in a dangerous area. OH!!!! Buffon makes a world class save as he kicks out Bianchi's downward header that seemed destined for the back of the net!!!
38' Sissoko finds Camoranesi whose cross falls to Trezeguet who plays it back to Zanetti who is called for a foul on Mundangayi. Grygera makes an important header with Mutarelli lurking behind him.
36' What is going through Delio Rossi's mind right now?? His team have failed to show up this afternoon and the scoreline reflects that fact. Juventus push forward and win a corner kick as the Lazio defence look shell-shocked.
34' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!! Camoranesi plays Trezeguet through who pokes the ball past a helpless Ballotta!!!! This is a shellacking ladies and gentleman!!! Lazio are being embarrassed here in Turin!!!
33' Goal Trezeguet D.
32' Goal Del Piero A.
32' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!! Del Piero receives the ball, cuts inside and curls a shot that finds the back of the net!!!! What a pretty goal by the Juventus captain who is making a strong push to be included in Roberto Donadoni's squad for Euro 2008.
29' Mudingayi looks for Mutarelli but he inexplicably lets the ball roll by him and out of play. Lazio are out of sorts this afternoon!!!
27' Camoranesi's free kick is met by Legrotagglie but his header is wide of the target. Del Piero is taken down but the referee waves for the play to continue.
25' Lazio can not even get a touch on the ball as Juventus play the ball around the pitch. Grygera is taken down by Radu and wins his side a free kick in an extremely one sided match so far.
23' Lazio are being manhandled here in Turin as they might be looking forward to their Coppa Italia match later in the week. Rossi will not be pleased with his team's first half performance.
21' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!! After Trezeguet misses a golden opportunity, Zanetti pounces on the rebound and cuts it back to Camoranesi who slots the ball into the open net!!!! Rampant Juventus are all business today!!!!
21' Goal Camoranesi M.
19' Radu pushes forward to try and find the equaliser but Camoranesi tracks back and breaks up the play. Camoranesi has been everywhere in the early going!!!
17' Juventus take a deserved early lead and push forward looking for more much to the delight of the Bianconeri faithful . Nedved finds Trezeguet who lays the ball off for Del Piero who is caught offside.
15' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!! Chiellini rises to meet Camoranesi's delivery on the free kick and sends in a header that finds the bottom corner!!! He had a free header and made no mistake from eight yards!!
15' Goal Chiellini G.
13' The Bianconeri harbour hopes of leapfrogging Roma in the next four matches and finishing second in the Serie A standings and Ranieri's men have come out firing on all cylinders this afternoon.
11' OH!!!!! Camoranesi runs at the Lazio defence and sends in a delightful cross that Trezeguet meets but sends his flashing header inches wide of the post!!!!! Camoranesi receives the ball on the edge of the area and sends in a low drive that fails to trouble Ballotta. It's all Juventus in the early going!!
9' Camoranesi hits a long, looping ball into the penalty area looking for Del Piero but Ballotta rushes off his line and beats him to the ball.
7' Lazio win an early corner but Mauri's delivery is too close to Buffon and the Italian number one makes a comfortable catch. OH!!! Camoranesi has the first chance of the game as his shot stings Ballotta's palms!!
5' Molinaro scampers up the left flank, beats one defender and then slips a wayward pass intended for Nedved and the attack fizzles out. The Bianconeri win a corner and Camoranesi's delivery is meet by Legrotagglie whose weaker header is blocked.
3' It is a sold out affair in Turin this afternoon with the crowd in full voice giving the match an electric atmosphere. Del Piero is caught offside as he tries to sneak behind the Lazio defence.
1 We are underway in Turin with Claudio Ranieri starting Trezeguet and Del Piero upront while Delio Rossi counters with Pandev and Bianchi. Rossi's men have not won a match in over a month and will be without Dabo, Ledesma and Zauri who are all suspended while Rocchi will miss out through injury.
0 Welcome to Goal.com's live coverage of Serie A football. Today's match comes to you from the Stadio Olimpico Grande in Turin where Juventus will welcome Lazio in what should be an intense encounter. With Juventus virtually assured a Champions League spot and Lazio retaining their top flight status, this match will be played for pride only. It still should be a enthralling encounter though so sit back, relax and enjoy the show.


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Atalanta - Juventus 0 - 4

90'+1 Marconi dials up a long distance effort that is woefully wide. The referee blows his whistle to end the match as Juventus run out as comfortable 4-0 winners thanks in part to a hat-trick from their captain who ran the Atalanta defence ragged this afternoon.
89' Atalanta win a free kick as Manfredini stands over the ball but sends his shot crashing into the Juventus wall.
88' Yellow Card Legrottaglie N.
87' Floccari finds Marconi whose first touch lets him down and the chance is wasted. It has been that type of afternoon for Atalanta.
85' Nedved and Molinaro play a one-two and win a corner for their troubles. The corner is taken short and Nedved's cross is cut out by Tissone.
83' Play is halted as Legrottaglie receives some treatment from the medical staff for what looks like a case of the cramps.
81' De Ascentis gives the ball away cheaply as Trezeguet leads a Juventus counterattack. Palladino takes the ball from Manfredini but fails to round his marker and loses possession.
79' Yellow Card Carrozzieri M.
78' Juventus play possession football as they hold a four goal lead over a woeful Atalanta side. Carrozzieri is shown a yellow card for his foul on Palladino. OH!!!! Trezeguet pounces on a poor backpass but cannot beat Coppola who rushed off his line to make a good save!!!
77' Substitution Del Piero A. Palladino R.
76' Legrotagglie chops Floccari down and concedes a free kick. Tissone's curling drive fails to find the target. Del Piero receives a standing ovation from the Atalanta supporters as he trots off the field.
74' De Ascentis gives the ball away cheaply but Manfredini comes to his rescue as Atalanta struggle to find a consolation goal in this match.
72' Tiago finds Nedved who has been extremely quiet this afternoon and he slips a pass to Marchionni but he is surrounded and the attack fizzles out.
71' Substitution Guarente T. De Ascentis D.
71' Substitution Camoranesi M. Marchionni M.
70' There is a pause in the action as both managers make substitutions. Play resumes with Juventus holding a massive four goal advantage over a shocked Atalanta side who have failed to show up this afternoon.
68' OH!!!!! Legrotagglie swings and misses on the volley after a beautiful cross from Tiago!!!! OH!!! Marconi connects on an acrobatic overhead kick but it's hit straight at Buffon who makes a routine save.
66' Buffon rushes off his line and beats Marconi to the ball as the Atalanta striker was clear through on goal. Padoin finds Floccari whose shot fails to find the target.
66' Yellow Card Bellini G.
64' Goal Del Piero A.
64' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!! Del Piero is the hat-trick hero as he volleys home a pass from Trezeguet past a hapless Coppola!!!! Roberto Donadoni are you watching?
63' Play is halted as Trezeguet is down clutching his ankle but he manages to get back to his feet and looks as if he will be able to continue.
62' Tiago replaces Zanetti who receives a warm round of applause as he trots off the pitch. Del Piero takes down Manfredini and the captain concedes a free kick. Juventus have taken their foot off the gas pedal as it has been all Atalanta in the second half.
62' Substitution Zanetti C. Tiago
60' Guarente plays a dangerous ball to the far post but Molinaro makes an important clearance. Guarente tries his luck from 25 yards but his shot fails to trouble Buffon.
58' Atalanta need a goal quickly if they hope to salvage a point out of this match. They have had the lions share of the possession in the second half but haven't managed to solve Buffon yet.
56' Ferreira Pinto runs at the Juventus defence but his pass is poor and easily intercepted by Legrotagglie. OH!!! Molinaro cuts inside and unleashes a drive that Carrozzieri blocks!! OH!!!! Del Piero takes it on the volley but Coppola makes a good save!!
54' Rivalta finds Floccari who chests the ball down and sends in a cross that Buffon claims. Camoranesi is bowled over and wins his side a free kick.
52' OH!!!! Floccari sends Marconi through and he unleashes a low shot that Buffon saves!!! It's all Atalanta at the moment as they must have taken their manager's words to heart during the halftime interval.
50' Marconi wins his side a corner but Tissone's delivery is too close to Buffon who makes a routine catch. Floccari is clear through on goal but the linesman has his flag raised much the the chagrin of the home supporters.
48' Padoin's first touch of the ball is a good one as he creates some space for himself and unleashes a low shot that whizzes wide of the post.
46' The second half is underway in Bergamo with the home side having a mountain to climb if they plan on taking anything out of this match. Del Neri brings on Padoin and Marconi to start the second half.
46' Substitution Langella A. Padoin S.
46' Substitution Paolucci M. Marconi M.
45' OH!!!!!! Del Piero nearly bags a hat-trick in the first half but his left footed shot from 10 yards clears the crossbar!!! The referee ends the first half festivities as Juventus have jumped out to a three goal lead courtesy of Legrotagglie and Del Piero.
43' Sloppy play by both teams as they take turns giving the ball away in the midfield. Del Piero tries to skip by two defenders but cannot squeeze past them.
41' Floccari beats Molinaro but is quickly closed down by two defenders and the attack fizzles out. Ferreira Pinto lays the ball off for Rivalta whose cross is too close to Buffon who makes a comfortable catch. Langella sends a cross into the penalty area but Guarente's weak header fails to trouble Buffon.
38' Atalanta are being humiliated on their own pitch as a lightening quick Juventus attack have carved open their backline a whopping three times in the first forty minutes.
36' OH!!!!! Floccari comes close once again but his header whizzes inches past the post!!!! He should have hit the goal from there but that sums up Atalanta's afternoon so far.
34' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!! Del Piero beats the offside trap and slots the ball past a helpless Coppola to give Juventus a three goal lead!!!! That's the second goal of the first half for the captain!!
34' Goal Del Piero A.
33' OH!!!!! Atalanta win a free kick and Tissone's delivery is met by Floccari who sends his header inches wide of the far post!!!
32' Atalanta are enjoying their best spell of the match but they haven't figured out a way to beat Buffon yet. Paolucci receives the ball on the edge of the area and looks for Floccari who is muscled off the ball.
30' Play is halted as Stendardo receives some attention from the medical staff. It looks as if he will be able to continue which is good news for Juventus supporters.
28' Zanetti is back after a long injury layoff and he wastes no time partaking in the rough stuff as he takes Floccari down and concedes a free kick. OH!!! Manfredini has a free header and forces Buffon to tip the ball over the crossbar!!!
26' Juventus take the air out of the match and play possession football as they nurse a two goal lead. Ferreira Pinto receives the ball on the left flank and sends in a cross that is blocked by Molinaro.
24' Molinaro hits a long, looping ball looking for Trezeguet but it's over-hit and runs straight to Coppola. Juventus win a free kick as Del Piero stands over the ball and his delivery is all for naught though as Trezeguet is caught offside.
22' Paolucci tries to win his side a penalty by taking a flop in the penalty area but the referee is having none of it and waves for the play to continue. OH!!!! Bellini dials up a long distance effort that flies just wide of the post!!!
20' Floccari stands over the ball and sends his curling drive straight into the Juventus wall and the Atalanta players want a handball given in the area but the referee waves away their protests!!
19' Yellow Card Molinaro C.
18' Molinaro slides into Ferreira Pinto and is shown a yellow card for his troubles. Paolucci is taken down on the edge of the penalty area and wins his side a free kick.
16' Floccari is caught offside once again as Atalanta desperately need a goal to get back into this match. It has been a horror start for Del Neri's men this afternoon!
14' Nocerino is caught in possession as Floccari tries to bully his way through the Juventus defence but Legrotagglie is having none of it and stands his ground.
12' Atalanta try to settle down a little bit as Floccari tries to sneak behind the Juventus backline but is caught offside. Guarente gives the ball away cheaply as Atalanta look pull a goal back.
10' Juventus win another free kick as Camoranesi's delivery is headed away by Ferrera Pinto as the Atalanta defence look shell-shocked at the moment.
8' OH!!!!! Camoranesi finds Trezeguet inside the area and he turns his marker and sends in a low shot that Coppola parries away. Juventus are running rampant and wild in the early going!!
6' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!! Trezeguet heads the ball back across the face of goal to Del Piero who sticks the ball into the roof of the net to give Juventus a two goal lead!!!! What a start by the Bianconeri!!!
5' Yellow Card Langella A.
5' Goal Del Piero A.
4' Langella muscles Grygera off the ball and shows his displeasure when the referee awards the Juventus defender a free kick. He says one word too many and is shown the first yellow card of the match.
3' The traveling Bianconeri supporters are in full voice right now after their team scored inside one minute here in Bergamo. Ranieri couldn't have asked for a better start this afternoon.
2' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!! Legrotagglie meets Del Piero's free kick and sends a powerful header past a stunned Coppola and Juventus take an early lead in Bergamo!!!!
1' We are underway in Bergamo with Claudio Ranieri starting Trezeguet and Del Piero upfront while Gigi Del Neri counters with Paolucci and Floccari.
1' Goal Legrottaglie N.
0 Welcome to Goal.com's live coverage of Serie A football. Today's match comes to you from Bergamo where Atalanta host Juventus in what should be an enthralling encounter. The Bianconeri are all but assured of nabbing a Champions League qualification spot and will look for all three points this afternoon to try and stretch their winning streak to three matches while Atalanta look to bounce back from a loss against Napoli last weekend with a compact performance in front of their home supporters.

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Juventus - Parma 3 - 0

90' That's it it's all over!! Juventus 3-0 Parma!! Thanks for joining us and good night.
87' Gasbarroni lets fly from 30 yards but it goes well over
87' Substitution Dessena D. Cigarini L.
85' Juve just going through the paces now
82' Morrone tries his luck from distance but his shot goes well wide
80' Parma are a beaten side now!! What a sorry evening it has been for them!
80' Substitution Palladino R. Marchionni M.
79' Yellow Card Reginaldo
77' RED CARD!!! Couto is sent off! It's not clear what for, but he is off!!!
77' Red Card Couto F.
76' Own Goal Morrone S.
75' Substitution Falcone G. Rossi M.
75' GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAALLL for Juve!! A freak own goal!! Tiago's attempted pass, cannoned off the head of Morrone, and looped over Bucci into the net!! Juve 3 - 0 Parma
71' OOOOH that was close!! Nedved bursts forward and crashes a shot inches wide of the post!!
69' Palladino has been simply superb tonight, some of his skills have been wonderful
66' Two substitutions for Juve. Nedved and Tiago replace Del Piero and Camoranesi. Palladino will go upfront alongside Trezegol.
66' Substitution Camoranesi M. Tiago
66' Substitution Del Piero A. Nedved P.
62' Palladino finds space outside the area, but he slices the ball wide
59' Great one-two between ADP and Trezeguet, but Del Piero rifles the ball over!!
57' Gasbarroni has looked very lively since coming on for Parma
55' Mariga has perhaps been Parma's best player. Some great energy in the middle-of-the-park
52' Nocerino tries a shot from 30 yards, but it is easy for Bucci.
50' Much brighter start by Parma in the second half
49' Injury for Parma. Corradi is forced off, on comes Gasbarroni.
48' Substitution Corradi B. Gasbarroni A.
48' Injury Corradi B.
47' Falcone tries a bicycle kick but he doesn't connect properly
46' Welcome back! No changes made at half time
45'+2 Half Time here!! Juventus 2-0 Parma. Far too easy for Juve!! See you back in 15 minutes.
45'+1 Ouch!!! Couto with a clear punch to the face of Chiellini!!! But the referee misses it, and he is not even booked!! Chiellini off the field getting treatment but he will be fine!!
45' Great chance for Juve! Camoranesi with a great pass to Grygera inside the area, but the defender's shot is charged down.
43' Juve have taken their foot off the gas as we approach half time.
40' Corradi turns and shoots inside the area, but his effort is very weak, and it is too easy for Buffon.
37' Parma are trying to up the tempo and get back in the game, but it is all too easy for Juve!
34' Mariga with a good effort from 30 yards but Buffon watches it fly over!
33' Yellow Card Falcone G.
31' OOOH Del Piero not far away from making it three!! He flashes a shot just wide.
30' Goal Palladino R.
29' GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAL! Fantastic goal by Palladino!! The 23-year-old nodded the ball past his marker and rifled an unstoppable half volley past Bucci from 20 yards!!! Juve 2-0 Parma
25' Juventus continue to do all the attacking, but no chances in the last few minutes
22' Buffon has to be alert to clear up some danger involving Corradi
20' Juve have looked really good in these early stages and they have a deserved lead
17' GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAL! Trezegol!!!!!! Del Piero's corner from the left somehow made its way to Trezeguet just a yard out, and the Frenchman just couldn't miss!!
16' Goal Trezeguet D.
15' Juve are doing most of the early running here! It's going to be a long night for Parma
12' Camoranesi cuts the ball back for Palladino but his shot is weak and straight at Bucci
9' Chance for Juve! Molinaro crosses from the left, but Trezeguet cannot keep his header down.
7' Corradi with a snapshot from the edge of the box, Buffon saves!
5' Siome nice football from Juve. Salihamidzic crosses from the right, and Palladino sees his deflected volley go wide.
2' OOOOH almost an immediate goal for Juve. Del Piero whipped in a free kick from the left and Salihamidizic dived in to header the ball just wide.
1' Hello and welcome to Goal.com's coverage of Juventus against Parma live here from the Stadio Olimpico in Turin. Juve come into this rescheduled game from week 31 without the injured Cristiano Zanetti, Jonathan Zebina, and Momo Sissoko, as well as long-term absentee Jorge Andrade, who is sidelined for the season. Ferdinand Coly and Andrea Pisanu both miss out due to injury for relegation struggler's Parma, while Massimo Paci was suspended.

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Juventus - Milan 3 - 2

90'+5 Kaka finds Gilardino in the penalty area but his first touch lets him down and a good chance goes begging!!! Rocchi blows his whistle to end a wild affair in Turin as Juventus take all three points in a match that was a testament to Italian football!!!
90'+3 Time is running out for Milan as Gilardino wins his side a free kick. The ball is hoisted into the Juventus penalty area but Grygera beats Kaka to the ball and clears it away.
90'+2 Yellow Card Stendardo G.
90'+1 The fourth official indicates that there will be five minutes of extra time.. OH!!!!! Del Piero takes it on the volley but Kalac makes a wonderful save from close range.
90' Substitution Camoranesi M. Nocerino A.
89' Ambrosini plows forward and wins his side a corner kick... Another wasted corner kick as Seedorf sends his delivery past all of his teammates.
88' Substitution Pirlo A. Brocchi C.
87' Pirlo finds some space but sends in a poor cross that sails over the crossbar. It hasn't been one of Pirlo's best performances as he is substituted off in favour of Brocchi.
85' Cafu dials up a long distance effort that Buffon comfortably saves. Iaquinta is off to the races but he pulls back to run some more time off the clock.
83' Substitution Gattuso G. Gilardino A.
82' Milan need to push men forward as Ancelotti brings on Gilardino to try and salvage a point out of this match. A loss for Milan will be serious blow for their Champions League aspirations.
80' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!! Salihamidzic scores his second goal of the evening as he powers a header past a helpless Kalac!!!! Juventus take the lead!!!
80' Goal Salihamidzic H.
77' Substitution Trezeguet D. Iaquinta V.
77' Trezeguet is taken off guard as he is substituted off in favour of Iaquinta. The Frenchman shakes his head in disbelief as he walks off of the pitch.
75' Pirlo finds some space and tries to thread through a delicate chip looking for Seedorf but Chiellini heads the ball away to safety. Camoranesi finally goes into Rocchi's book after chopping Kaka down.
74' Yellow Card Camoranesi M.
73' Milan have ten men behind the ball as Camoranesi plays in a cross looking for Del Piero but Cafu does enough to throw off the Juventus captain and the chance is wasted.
71' The Bianconeri faithful raise the decibel level in the stadium as their team win a corner kick. Juventus are camped in Milan territory but have failed to test Kalac.
69' Inzaghi is substituted off and shows his displeasure but Ancelotti was really left with no choice after the Bonera red card.
67' OH!!!!! Bonera is shown a straight red card as he stuck his studs into Sissoko's calf and receives his marching orders!!! It was a cynical challenge and the red card is fully deserved.
67' Substitution Inzaghi F. Cafu
65' Red Card Bonera D.
65' OUCH!!!! Molinaro comes flying in late on Gattuso but Rocchi waves for the play to continue.. Play is halted as Seedorf receives some treatment after being caught late by Camoranesi.
63' OH!!!! Tiago finds Sissoko on the right flank and sends in a low cross that Stendardo dives but fails to head into the back of the net!!! He should have done better than that!!!
61' Del Piero is off to the races and he slips the ball to Camoranesi but Simic makes his best tackle of the evening. Gattuso gives the ball away cheaply and uses his hand to block a cross and concedes the free kick.
59' The pace of the match has slowed down considerably after a frantic first forty-five minutes that produced four goals and numerous scoring opportunities.
57' Camoranesi skips to the byline and tries to cut the ball back but Maldini makes a miraculous recovery and makes a great sliding tackle!
55' Play is halted as Maldini receives some treatment after Grygera introduced him to his studs that left and the Italian captain looks like he is in major pain.
53' OH!!!!! Grygera dials up a long distance effort that forces Kalac into a diving save!!! That was an absolute laserbeam from Grygera who possesses a great shot as we all just have seen.
51' Substitution Legrottaglie N. Stendardo G.
50' Gattuso sends in a powerful cross that Grygera heads straight to Seedorf who cannot direct his shot on target. Ranieri makes the first substitution of the match as Legrotagglie limps off the pitch with Stendardo trotting on in his place.
48' Del Piero is caught offside as he tries to sneak behind the Milan backline. Pirlo is taken down by Tiago and the free kick is taken short but comes to nothing.
46' The second half is underway with neither manager making any changes at the break. The three points are very much still up for grabs and we shall see what the next forty-five minutes has in store for both teams.
45'+1 Rocchi blows his whistle to end the first half festivities after an absolutely wonderful first forty-five minutes of football in Turin. The teams head into the interval deadlocked at two goals apiece and it's anybody's guess how this match will end up!!
45' GOAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!! Trezeguet rises to meet a cross from Camoranesi and Kalac makes a wonderful reflex save but the rebound bounces off Salihamidzic and into the back of the net!!!!! We are back on level terms in Turin!!!
44' Simic takes Del Piero down once again and this time the captain gets the benefit of the doubt. Del Piero's delivery is poor and Kalac makes an easy catch.
44' Goal Salihamidzic H.
43' Simic takes Del Piero down from behind but Rocchi is having none of it and waves for play to continue. Bonera finds some space on the right flank and sends in a cross that Sissoko heads out.
41' Play is halted as Legrotagglie's knee turns the wrong way and receives some attention from the medical staff. He is taken off the field on a stretcher but it looks like he will be able to continue.
38' Kaka is pushed off the ball and wins his side a free kick. Seedorf plays it short to Pirlo who gives it back to Seedorf but his cross is headed out by Chiellini. OH!!!!!! Kaka shows his technical ability by taking a shot on the volley that forces Buffon into a diving save and Inzaghi almost pounces on the rebound!!!!
36' Sissoko holds back Inzaghi and is whistled for the foul and he needs to be careful as he has already been booked this evening. Tiago pounces on a loose ball and looks for Trezeguet but his pass is easily intercepted.
34' Pirlo plays Kaka in on the left flank and he cuts it back to Pirlo who finds Favalli and his cross is cut out by Legrotagglie as Juventus are on the back foot right now.
32' Milan have been on the back foot for long periods of the first half but find themselves in the lead as Inzaghi has hit a brace in the first thirty-two minutes.
30' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!! Bonera is adjudged to have beaten the offside trap and plays it across to Inzaghi who is left with the easiest of finishes!!!! Milan come storming back to take a one goal lead!!!!
30' Goal Inzaghi F.
29' Del Piero runs at the Milan defence as the Bianconeri faithful rise in anticipation but the captain is quickly surrounded and muscled off the ball.
27' A rash of fouls have taken the air out of the match as Legrotagglie bundles Kaka over. OH!!!! Seedorf plays the ball short to Kaka who unleashes a low drive that forces Buffon into a diving save!!!
25' Camoranesi plays a backheel pass to Grygera who sends in a cross that Kalac once again is forced to catch. It's all Juventus at the moment as they look to restore their one goal advantage.
24' Yellow Card Sissoko M.
23' Del Piero who looks very lively tonight finds Camoranesi who lofts a long ball over the top of the Milan defence looking for Trezeguet but Kalac scampers off his line and makes a comfortable catch.
21' Great ball by Tiago that finds Trezeguet who is forced to back track but he lays the ball off to Grygera whose powerful shot sails over the crossbar.
19' Molinaro gives the ball away to Kaka and Camoranesi is forced to chop him down. Patient buildup by Milan as they string together some passes and finally Pirlo unleashes a shot that deflects out for a corner kick.
17' Seedorf concedes a corner kick as Del Piero sends in an inswingder that Chiellini meets but sends his header sailing over the crossbar!! It has been a frantic start to this match as Ambrosini is the first player to be booked after holding back Sissoko
15' Trezeguet catches Gattuso with an accidental elbow as both teams try to catch their breath. Del Piero is taken down and wins his side a free kick deep into Milan territory. Del Piero stands over the ball and whips in a curling cross that Seedorf clears away.
13' GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!! Milan come storming back as Kaka beats Molinaro and sends in a low cross that Inzaghi taps into the open net!!! We are on level terms in an absolutely enthralling match in Turin!!!
13' Goal Inzaghi F.
11' Goal Del Piero A.
11' GOAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!! Del Piero opens up the scoring as he receives the ball in the penalty area and hits a first time shot that rolls into the bottom corner!!!! Juventus take an early lead through their in form captain!!!
9' Pirlo finds Kaka who holds the ball up and lays it off Seedorf who gives the ball away and the attack fizzles out. It has been a tentative start by both teams as they are in the process of feeling each other out.
7' It's Del Piero's turn to be caught offside as he tries to sneak behind the Milan defence. Favalli finds Seedorf who is muscled off the ball by Chiellini much to the delight of the Bianconeri faithful.
5' Favalli receives the ball out on the left flank but the linesman has his flag up for offside. Bonera, Simic and Maldini join Favalli to make up the Milan back four. Camoranesi finds Del Piero who cuts inside and unleashes a low shot that fails to trouble Kalac.
3' It is a sold out affair as you would expect for a match of this magnitude as Trezeguet finds Molinaro who is hacked down by Gattuso. Tiago stands over the ball and sends his delivery out of play.
1 Carlo Ancelotti will be forced to make due with a second string defence as Oddo, Nesta, Jankulovski and Kaladze are all unavailable tonight. Claudio Ranieri will be without the services of Nedved who is still recovering from injury after a nasty clash of heads with Guana last weekend.
1 Rocchi gets the match underway in Turin with Ranieri starting Del Piero and Trezeguet upfront while Ancelotti counters with Inzaghi as the lone striker as Pato is still not match fit.
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 AC Milan in one of the marquee fixtures in Italian football. The Bianconeri are coming off a heartbreaking defeat to Palermo last weekend and will look to erase those bad memories with a win tonight meanwhile the Rossoneri are four points behind Fiorentina in the race for the last Champions League qualification spot and it will be three points or bust for them this evening. This is one of the classic matchups that Italian football has to offer so sit back, relax and enjoy the show.


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Palermo - Juventus 3 - 2

90'+3 Palermo are defending with all of their worth as the Renzo Barbera erupts as Morganti blows his whistle to end the match in an absolute classic in Sicily!!! Palermo pick up all three points after a thrilling 3-2 victory!!
90'+1 The fourth official indicates that there will be three minutes of extra time as Chiellini commits a foul on Caserta as the fans sing their lungs out right now!!
90'+1 Yellow Card Balzaretti F.
88' GOAAAAAAAAAL!!!!! Sissoko heads the ball away from a free kick and it falls to Cassani who chests the ball down and unleashes a rocket that finds the roof of the net!!!!
87' Goal Cassani M.
86' Camoranesi chops Amauri down and concedes a free kick deep in Juventus territory.
84' OH!!!!! Iaquinta misses a glorious opportunity as he rises to meet a Molinaro cross and sends his header over the crossbar!!!
82' OH!!!Great dummy by Camoranesi as he lets the ball roll to Trezeguet who sends in a low drive inches wide of the post!!! Palermo will be lucky to earn a draw right now!!
80' Palermo have ten men behind the ball as they soak up some pressure from the Bianconeri who have been a totally different team in the second half.
80' Substitution Jankovic B. Zaccardo C.
77' Tedesco dumps Del Piero and concedes a free kick in a very dangerous position. Del Piero stands over the ball and sends his curling effort straight against the post and bounces straight to Trezeguet whose blast from eight yards is parried away by Fontana!!!
75' Camoranesi pushes forward and finds Iaquinta whose cross is headed away by Barzagli. OH!!! Molinaro's ball across the face of goal is scrambled out as Palermo hang on for dear life!!!
73' Great determination showed by Juventus' captain as he has lead his team back into the match as he pushes forward looking for his hat-trick and more importantly the match winner.
71' GOAAAAAAAAL!!!! Juventus are back on level terms as Fontana parries away Trezeguet's header but Del Piero pounces on the rebound and slips the ball into the open net!!! Two goals for the captain tonight!!!
70' Goal Del Piero A.
69' Palermo try and take the air out of the match as they repel wave after wave of attacks by Juventus..
67' Juventus win a corner as Del Piero's delivery falls to the near post and Amauri cuts it out but straight to Tiago whose low drive is wide of the target.
65' Palermo are on the back foot right now as tension rise as they try and hang on to their one goal advantage. It has been a physical affair as Caserta is down injured and is receiving some medical attention.
63' Del Piero takes the ball down on his chest and finds Molinaro on the left flank and he sends in a cross that Camoranesi meets but his weak header is no problem for Fontana.
61' Amauri is taken down in the area but Morganti waves for play to continue much to the chagrin of the Palermo faithful!!! Camoranesi drives forward and lets a weak shot go that is easily saved by Fontana.
61' Substitution Simplicio F. Bresciano M.
59' Caserta beats Tiago, cuts inside and lets a shot fly that fails to trouble Buffon. It's end to end stuff at the Renzo Barbera as Trezeguet tries his luck but fails to hit the target.
57' OH!!!! Legratagglie dials up a long distance effort that almost finds the top corner!!! That was a ferocious drive by the Juventus defender!!
55' Simplicio takes Camoranesi down from behind and concedes a free kick but the ensuing set piece is wasted as Sissoko's pass for Salihamidzic was poor.
53' The traveling Bianconeri fans make their voices heard as they celebrate Del Piero's goal. The Palermo defence had their arms raised for offside and television replays confirm their suspicions but the goal stands and Juventus are right back into this game.
51' GOAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!! It's game on in Sicily as Sissoko makes a marauding run and sends in a laserbeam that Fontana parries but straight to Del Piero who tucks the ball into the open net!!!!
51' Goal Del Piero A.
48' Tiago and Migliaccio clash heads and are both left bloodied after that collision!!! Play is halted as they receive some medical attention but it looks like they will be able to continue.
46' The second half is underway as Juventus face an uphill battle and Ranieri brings on Tiago and Salihamidzic to try and get his team back into the match.
46' Substitution Grygera Z. Salihamidzic H.
46' Substitution Nocerino A. Tiago
0' Yellow Card Balzaretti F.
45'+5 Morganti blows his whistle to end the first half festivities as Palermo hold a 2-0 lead thanks to a brace from Amauri.
45'+4 Goal Amauri C.
45'+3 GOAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!! Against the run of play Caserta does well to send in a blazing cross that Amauri meets and sends a powerful header past a diving Buffon who managed to get a hand on the ball but could not keep it out!!!!
45'+2 After a positive start, Palermo have gone off the boil in the last twenty minutes as Juventus have dominated possession but have nothing to show for their efforts.
45' The fourth official indicated that there will be an additional five minutes of play due to the clash of heads earlier in the match. Iaquinta creates some space for himself and lets a low shot go that Fontana easily saves.
43' Camoranesi dials up a long distance effort that fails to trouble Fontana and Molinaro follows suit and his shot sails over the crossbar
41' Balzaretti finds Caseta who hoists a long ball looking for Amauri who cannot control it as Chiellini came in with a sliding tackle. Palermo will be desperately awaiting the halftime whistle as they have been second best for the last fifteen minutes.
38' Palermo are on the back foot as Juventus push forward looking for the equaliser. Del Piero is caught offside as he chests the ball down with only Fontana to beat!!
36' OH!!!! Chiellini has the best chance of the match for Juventus as he sends a powerful header from 12 yards clear over the crossbar!!! He should have hit the net from there!!
34' Del Piero is surrounded and lays the ball off for Molinaro who sends a cross that Fontana easily claims. Juventus push men forward as Balzaretti ushers the ball out of play after he muscled Iaquinta off of the ball.
32' Juventus take the air out of the match as the Palermo faithful voice their displeasure. Jankovic is hacked down by Sissoko but Morganti waves for the play to continue!!
30' Legratagglie plays a ball over the top of the Palermo defence looking for Trezeguet but Fontana scampers off his line and beats him to the ball.
28' Play is halted once again as Tedesco goes in hard on Del Piero and comes out second best. Juventus win a corner and once again Del Piero's delivery fails to beat the first defender.
26' Camoranesi finds some space and sends a delicate chip intended for Terezeguet but Cassani heads back to Fontana who makes a safe catch.
24' OH!!!! Del Piero tries his luck from 20 yards and his shot deflects off of Migliaccio's head and out for a corner kick. Del Piero's delivery fails to beat the first defender and the chance is wasted.
22' Both players are stretchered off to a round of applause and substituted as the match resumes.
21' Substitution Nedved P. Iaquinta V.
21' Substitution Guana R. Tedesco G.
20' Play is halted as both players receive attention from their respective medical teams. This looks serious as Iaquinta is already warming up on the sidelines as Nedved is still down on the ground.
18' Cassani and Molinaro battle for the ball at the corner flag with the Juventus defender coming out on top. OUCH!!! Nedved and Migliaccio clash heads and both players are down injured.
16' Juventus push men forward looking for a quick fire equaliser but cannot penetrate through the Palermo defence. Migliaccio receives the ball in the penalty area and tries to send in a cross but Nocerino makes a good sliding tackle.
15' Yellow Card Camoranesi M.
14' Camoranesi takes down Caserta and is none to pleased with Morganti's decision and he talks himself into a yellow card!! Simplicio stands over the ball and sends his delivery to the far post but out of play.
12' The Palermo faithful are in full voice celebrating Amauri's sweet strike that found the top corner.Molinaro makes a foray into Palermo territory and finds Del Peiro on the edge of the penalty area and he turns his marker but Rinaudo makes an important block!!
10' GOAAAAAAAAL!!!!! Del Piero gives the ball away cheaply and Amauri makes him pay as he runs at the Juventus defence and curls a shot into the top corner!!! You will be seeing that goal on all of the highlight shows!!
10' Goal Amauri C.
9' Barzagli picks up an early yellow card for his cynical challenge. It has been a tentative start by both teams as they are in the process of feeling each other out. Del Piero touches the ball and a hailstorm of jeers and whistles rain down upon the Juventus captain.
7' Sissoko runs at the Palermo defence and tries to play Trezeguet clear through on goal but Rinaudo makes a timely interception and the attack fizzles out.
7' Yellow Card Barzagli A.
5' Patient buildup by Juventus as they sling some passes together in the midfield looking for the decisive pass that will carve open the Palermo defence.
3' It is a sold out affair tonight with the crowd in full voice giving the match an electric atmosphere. Palermo have lost four matches in a row and will try and give the home fans something to cheer about.
1' Morganti gets us underway with Colantuano starting Amauri as the lone striker while Ranieri counters with Trezeguet and Del Piero. First chance of the match falls to Amauri who unleashes a low drive that fails to trouble Buffon.
0 Welcome to Goal.com's live coverage of Serie A football. Tonight's match comes to you from the Stadio Renzo Barbera in Sicily where Juventus will host Palermo in what should be an intense affair. Claudio Ranieri's men will be looking for all three points tonight to cement down third place and the Champions League qualification spot that comes with it while Stefano Colantuano will return as Palermo's manager after being sacked earlier in the campaign.

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