Bologna -Juventus1 - 2

# 90 +5The ref looks at his watch..............Game Over!!! Juventus win 2-1 and take home three valuable points against the Rossoblu thanks to a double strike by Nedved.
90 +4Throw in to Juve as they try and run the clock down. Camoranesi and Nedved are keeping good possession on the wing....Carrus wins it for Bologna.....the move comes to nothing.
90 +2Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh great run by Iaquinta but his cross is cleared..........Bologna break, it's dangerous, Di Vaio shoots.........Ohhhhhhhhhhhh great save by Manninger again. Superb from the big Austrian.
90 The Rossoblu keep banging at the door but Manninger saves Juve's blushes as he races to smother on Di Vaio.
90 The fourth official has indicated a minimum of four minutes of injury time.
# Substitution 89 SubstitutionLuigi LavecchiaMarco Bernacci
88 Great challenge on Di Vaio from Knezevic as he saves the day for Juventus. It's a nervy few minutes for Juve.
87 Into the final few minutes as Bologna continue to search for an equalizer but Juventus are just about coping as Marazzina heads over.
85 Ohhhhhhhhh great save by Antonioli on Marchionni. The midfielder tries his luck from distance but the ball is punched away.
84 Camoranesi is about to come into the game for the first time since his injury against Zenit St.Petersburg in the Champions League back in September.
# Substitution 84 SubstitutionTiagoMauro German Camoranesi
82 The game has slowed down a little but Bologna continue to press as the game nears it's end.
80 Great clearance by Chiellini on Marazzina as Juventus break......Nedved feeds Iaquinta..............Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! It should have been 3-1 to Juventus. Iaquinta was unlucky as he beat two defenders but fired wide from inside the box.
78 Free Kick for Juventus. Carrus hacks Giovinco and gives away the set piece from close range. Giovinco and Tiago step up....The Italian takes it but it's one to forget quickly as it goes over the crossbar.
# Yellow Card 78 Yellow CardDavide Carrus
76 Juventus are living dangerously. The Bologna goal has breathed new life into the Emiliani as they press Juventus.
75 Bologna are back in the game and it's beginning to show.......Goooooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllllllll Marazzina................No!!! It's offside. Good decision by the linesman. The striker was off.
# Goal 74 GoalMarco Di Vaio
73 Gooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!!!!!! Bologna cut the deficit via Di Vaio. The ball came in from the right and the former Juventus man taps it in from close range. The Juventus defence were static.
71 Ohhhhhhhhh!!! Tiago almost scores but in his own goal though as he makes a has of clearing from Lavecchia.....Juventus escape thanks to Manninger.
69 Amauri makes way for Giovinco as Ranieri gives his star striker a rest ahead of the big game against Roma this weekend.
# Substitution 69 SubstitutionCarvalho de Oliveira AmauriSebastian Giovinco
# Substitution 67 SubstitutionNicola MingazziniDavide Carrus
67 Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Tiago fires wide. It was a great chance for the midfielder as the ball fell kindly to him on the edge of the box but it wasn't accurate enough.
65 Bologna are looking a little more dangerous as they throw everyone forward but Juve are coping well.
64 Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Amauri should have added a third. Great break by Juventus. The Brazilian was all free as he raced towards goal but he scuffed his shot and Antonioli had no trouble in dealing with it.
63 Ekdal fouls Lavecchia and gives away the free kick...Bologna push forward as they attempt to grab one back.... Mingazzini crosses but Knezevic gets their first and clears.
# Yellow Card 63 Yellow CardGaby Mudingayi
61 Bologna have lost belief following Juve's second. They cannot find a way through a well organized Bianconeri side.
60 Ranieri introduces Ekdal for Sissoko. The Mali international has been taken off as a precaution following the knock he picked up a few minutes ago. Juventus still in control.
# Substitution 60 SubstitutionMohamed lamine SissokoAlbin Ekdal
59 Ohhhhhhhhhh! Amauri shows great initiative as he goes in it alone but the Rossoblu defence clear their lines.
# Yellow Card 58 Yellow CardDavide Marchini
57 Juventus in firm control here at the Dall'Ara. Bologna have it all to do now. Daniele Arrigoni is looking increasingly anxious down on the bench.
# Goal 56 GoalPavel Nedved
55 The game restarts following the foul on Sissoko and Manninger launches it forward...............GOOOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!
55 Nedved doubles the money for Juventus.....It's a bizarre goal as his cross along the ground goes in at Antonioli's near post. It's a shocker for the goalkeeper.
53 Bologna have settled down following a shaky few minutes as they move the ball around well. Sissoko goes down following Zenoni's challenge...it looks serious as he receives treatment......However, the Mali international gets back up...he looks good to continue.
52 Lavecchia crosses for Marazzina but it's too deep and Manninger gathers nicely.
51 Juve continue to dominate as they win a corner but the home side clear their lines.
50 Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Great work by Nedved who crosses for Amauri but the Brazilian's header comes back off the post....Molinaro blasts over on the rebound.
49 Juventus continue to press but Molinaro needs to be a little careful as he enters with both feet on Moras...lucky he doesn't get booked.
47 Bologna are having difficulty at the back as Juventus continue to press..........Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh great cross by Tiago....it beats everyone in the box. Surprisingly neither Amauri or Iaquinta went for it.
46 Juventus get the second half back underway and attack with Chiellini. Sissoko receives the ball and feeds it to Amauri but his effort is charged down.
# Substitution 46 SubstitutionCristian ZenoniDavide Marchini
46 The Bianconeri have enjoyed most of the possession and chances as they dominate the game.
45 +1The referee blows his whistle and sends both teams into the break for a rest. Juventus in control at the Dall'Ara as they take a 1-0 lead into half time.
45 Bologna waste their corner as the referee looks at his watch.
44 Approaching the final minute as the fourth official shows the injury time board. An extra minute will be added on as Bologna win the corner.
42 Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Marazzini tries the spectacular overhead but pays the price for taking the risk as his effort goes well wide. Lavecchia did brilliantly to feed him the pass from the right.
40 Five minutes remain until the end of the first half. Juve are in firm control. Can Bologna grab an equalizer Doesn't look like it as Bombardini fires wide.
38 Great chance for Juve as Nedved crosses for Amauri but he gets mixed up with Iaquinta and it ends up being an easy catch for Antonioli.
36 Bombardini tries to feed Marazzina who beats the offside trap but Mellberg clears for the Old Lady.
34 The game has slowed down again with neither side creating much chances. Juventus are clearly the stronger side. Bologna haven't really threatened.
32 Ohhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! should have been 2-0 to Juventus. Tiago, yes, Tiago played a great ball for Marchionni who ran in behind the defnce but he just failed to connect properly....unlucky for the Old Lady.
31 Mudingayi fouls Knezevic, Free Kick Juve.... Nedved goes for glory but it's ambitious and the ball goes over.
29 Corner for Juventus as Amauri is closed down by Moras. Nedved plays it short to Tiago who decides to shoot but it's woeful as the ball ends up high and wide of Antonioli's goal.
27 Bologna are enjoying a good spell of possession as they try and find a way back into the game. Juventus have taken their foot off the pedal. The home side are looking dangerous.
25 Bologna come forward......Ohhhhhhhhhhhh.....appeals for a penalty as the crowd go wild but it's waved away. Chiellini won the ball fairly from Di Vaio in the box.
23 Tiago goes into the book for a silly challenge on Moras. The midfielder was late and dangerous.
# Yellow Card 23 Yellow CardCristian Molinaro
22 Marazzini is flagged for offside as the Juventus defence play a risky high line. Bianconeri on the attack but Marchionni's throughball comes to nothing.
21 The match is beginning to become scrappy as a number of needless fouls are being given away. Juventus are in the driving seat as they dictate the play.
20 The game is stopped while Mingazzini receives treatment after taking an elbow by Nedved. The midfielder is lucky to get away with it.
8 Free Kick Juventus. Nedved is floored by Mingazzini...the Czech star lays it off to Iaquinta but it's charged down.
7 Ohhhh..Marazzina tries his luck from distance but it's charged down by Chiellini. Juve escape and come forward.
6 Third corner for Juventus. Nedved floats the cross over but Mellberg fails to control the ball at the far post and it goes out for a goal kick.
5 Juventus are playing well and any early nerves have been erased after taking the lead. Claudio Ranieri's side are playing better on all fronts with Bologna struggling to create any chance worthy of mention.
3 The Bianconeri have taken a deserved lead through Nedved. The shot left Antonioli with no chance. Bologna try to respond with Di Vaio but Juve are firm at the back.
# Goal 12 GoalPavel Nedved
1 GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!! NEDVED fires Juventus in front. The midfielder cut in from the right, beat Lavecchia on the edge of the box and smashed it hard, low and to Antonioli's left.
0 The game has slowed down a little with neither side creating any particular chances. Nedved plays it for Sissoko who plays it back as Juve work the ball....
8 Juve are pressing Bologna hard now as they keep banging on the door. The Bianconeri are finding it easy down the right as they cross for the big men but the Rossoblu are defending well.
6 Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! Bologna show themselves and Di Vaio almost gives his side the lead with a great strike but it's just wide.
5 Juve up the ante as the cross comes in from Tiago but Bologna clear for the second corner of the game...However, it's easy for Antonioli.
4 Juventus still in possession as they move the ball around well. Cross comes in from Molinaro but it's too hard and the ball goes out of play.
3 Both teams are finding their feet as Iaquinta wins a corner for Juventus...Nedved plays it short, cross comes in but it's cleared...Juve try again.
Bologna get the game underway in their traditional red and blue stripe kit while Juventus are wearing their all gold away strip.
The homeside start brightly and come forward with their first attack but Lavecchia is flagged for offside.
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Juventus-Torino 1-0

# 90 +4Rocchi blows his whistle to end the match as Juventus win the latest edition of the Derby della Mole with a hard fought 1-0 victory.
90 +2Juventus have ten men behind the ball as they hold onto to their slim one goal lead.
90 The fourth official indicates that there will be four minutes of extra time. Where is the Torino fightback
88 Del Piero is taken down once again and Juventus will be in no hurry to take the free kick. Zanetti concedes a corner kick as some more precious time ticks off the clock.
86 Giovinco turns on the afterburners and Zanetti is forced to take him down. OH!!!! Diani heads the ball across the face of goal but nobody is there to tap the ball in the net!!!
# Yellow Card 85 Yellow CardPaolo Zanetti
84 OUCH!!!!! Manninger scampers off his line and Ventola goes straight through him and is lucky to escape a booking!!
82 Torino can hardly get a touch on the ball as Juventus win a corner kick. Giovinco plays it short to Del Piero who finds Nedved but his first touch is too heavy and the chance is wasted.
# Substitution 82 SubstitutionAlessandro RosinaNicola Ventola
# Substitution 81 SubstitutionCarvalho de Oliveira AmauriVincenzo Iaquinta
80 OH!!!!!!!! Abbruscato flicks the ball across the face of goal but it's just out of Zanetti's reach!!!
78 Abbruscato wins his side a corner kick and Rosina's delivery falls to Di Loreto but his shot takes a deflection and sails over the crossbar.
76 Amauri does well to fend off two defenders but fails to win a corner kick which was his intended purpose. It's all Juventus at the moment as Torino look dazed and confused.
74 Di Loreto is shown a yellow card after taking Del Piero down from behind. Mellberg is embarrassingly called for a foul throw as Juventus push forward looking to put the match to bed.
# Yellow Card 74 Yellow CardMarco Di Loreto
72 Time is starting to become a concern for Torino as they search desperately for the equaliser. Abate finds Amoroso in the penalty area but his first touch is poor and the chance is wasted.
70 Giovinco tugs on Abate's shirt and receives a yellow card for his troubles. The intensity picks up once more as Di Loreto takes Amauri's legs from underneath him.
# Substitution 70 SubstitutionRolando BianchiNicola Amoruso
# Yellow Card 68 Yellow CardSebastian Giovinco
68 Rosina finds Diana who sprints up the left flank but Sissoko makes a good sliding to challenge to break up the attack.
66 Molinaro tries an audacious long range effort that sails high over the crossbar. That was a poor effort from the defender!!
64 Ranieri rolls the dice bringing on Giovinco for De Ceglie. Amauri wins his side a free kick as he looks for his second goal of the match.
62 De Ceglie finds Nedved but his pass looking for Amauri runs straight into the waiting arms of Calderoni. Torino are enjoying a good spell but have failed to test Manninger.
# Substitution 62 SubstitutionPaolo De CeglieSebastian Giovinco
60 Rosina plays the ball onto his left foot and unleashes a shot that Legrottaglie blocks. Abate chips the ball into the area looking for Rosina but the diminutive midfielder cannot control the ball.
58 De Biasi makes his first substitution of the match as Abbruscato trots onto the pitch for the ineffective Rubin.
56 Rubin latches onto a loose ball and unleashes a shot that Legrottaglie blocks. The ensuing corner is taken by Rosina but his delivery is poor and comes to nothing.
# Substitution 56 SubstitutionMatteo RubinElvis Abbruscato
54 De Ceglie strips Diana of the ball but his long pass looking for Amauri is out of the big man's reach.
52 Torino push forward looking for a quick fire equaliser but Abate cannot push the ball past Mellberg. Molinaro holds off Diana who clutches his face in agony once more.
50 Torino win a free kick and Rosina's curling delivery just needed a slight touch for Torino to tie up the match!!
48 GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!! Amauri opens the scoring after skipping past Di Loreto and unleashing a low drive that squeezes past Calderoni!!!!!
# Goal 47 GoalCarvalho de Oliveira Amauri
# Substitution 46 SubstitutionZdenek GrygeraOlof Mellberg
46 All three points are still very much up for grabs as Rocchi gets the second half underway. Ranieri makes the first change of the match as Mellberg comes on for Grygera who is nursing a muscular injury.
45 Rocchi blows his whistle to end the first half festivities in a tough tackling, scoreless affair in Turin.
43 Barrone plays a first time cross into the penalty area but Legrottaglie is the first to meet the ball and clears the danger.
41 Zanetti receives the ball in his own territory but his wayward pass intended for Abate sails out of play. Torino don't look comfortable at the moment.
39 Torino win a corner kick and Rosina plays it short for Diana who cannot get his cross into the penalty area.
37 Nedved looks like he has shaken off his knee injury as he cuts inside and unleashes a shot that sails high over the crossbar.
35 OUCH!!!! Barrone takes Del Piero down and is shown a yellow card for that cynical sliding challenge. Things are getting heated out on the pitch at the moment. Nedved trots back onto the field and receives a warm round of applause.
33 Nedved is still down and there are concerns that he may not be able to continue. OH!!!!! Manninger comes off his line but Bianchi beats him to the ball and sends his shot wide of the target!!
# Yellow Card 33 Yellow CardSimone Barone
31 OH!!!!! Rosina sends a cross into the area that Manninger fumbles but Chiellini clears the danger. Diana is shown a yellow card as he introduces his studs to Nedved's knee.
# Injury 30 InjuryPavel Nedved
29 Play is halted as Diana is down clutching his face and needs some treatment from the medical staff. It looks as if he will be able to continue.
27 Sissoko wins his side a free kick in a very promising position. The crowd hold their breath as Del Piero stands over the ball.... His curling delivery is easily saved by Calderoni who looks sharp so far tonight.
25 Molinaro wins his side a corner kick and Nedved's delivery is met by Chiellini who sends his weak header wide of the mark.
23 OH!!!!!!!!! Calderoni pulls off a spectacular double save as parries away Marchionni's bullet half volley and then foils him again on the rebound!!!!
21 Rosina steps over the ball and finds Pisano streaking up the left flank but his cross intended for Bianchi is over-hit and runs out of play.
19 Sissoko receives the first yellow card of the match as he goes diving into Zanetti and fails to get a piece of the ball.
# Yellow Card 18 Yellow CardMohamed lamine Sissoko
17 Torino are giving the ball away very cheaply so far tonight but Juventus have failed to make them pay the price for their miscues.
15 Bianchi is caught offside as he tries to slip past the Juventus back four. Barrone fouls Nedved as the tackles continue to fly in fast and furious.
13 Both sets of supporters are in full voice giving the match an electric atmosphere as Sissoko's shot from 25 yards fails to trouble Calderoni.
11 OH!!!!! Nedved lays the ball off for Sissoko whose long range effort is tipped over the crossbar by Calderoni!!! Juventus go close in the early going!!
9 Rosina's first touch lets him down as tries to push the ball past Chiellini. It's been a tough tackling affair in the early going with no love lost between either team.
7 OH!!!!!! Sissoko's volley from 20 yards whizzes past the post after Natali's poor clearance!! OUCH!!!! Chiellini is lucky to escape a booking as he takes Rosina down from behind!
5 Zanetti burst forward and finds Bianchi but his wayward pass intended for Rosina is intercepted by Chiellin who clears the danger. Amauri is caught offside as he tries to sneak behind the Torino defence.
3 It is a sold out affair tonight as you would expect for a match of this magnitude. Rosina dials up a long distance effort that fails to find the target.
1 Rocchi gets the match underway with Ranieri starting Del Piero and Amauri upfront while De Biasi counters with Rosina and Bianchi.
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Juventus-Real Madrid 2-1 Champions Leauge

# 90 +3There's the final whistle!! Juventus hang on for their first win in six successive games as Cannavaro and Del Piero embrace on the pitch. Real Madrid's 46 year winless run in Turin continues despite their best efforts to claw their way back from two goals down. Final score... Juventus-2 Real Madrid-1. Stay logged on to Goal.com for the full report, player ratings and all the reactions.
90 +1Sneijder will swing it in again... but it fails to clear the wall! It falls to ROBBENNNN.... who pummels in the rebound but it's well wide!
90 Three minutes of injury time will be added on. Madrid continue to push forward for an equalizer. They have a freekick on the left channel from 35 yards out.
88 Drenthe chests down Gago's long ball expertly but instead of running into the box, he hits a hasty cross into the box and there was no one near in a white shirt near the ball!
86 Sneijder curls in another dangerous freekick from the left... the ball bobbles off the head of Nedved before bouncing off Sergio Ramos and out for a goalkick.
84 Robben continues to threaten with his mazy runs towards the Juve box but it's the final killer pass that's missing. The Italians are holding firm at the back at the moment.
82 Salihamidzic attempts a few step-overs to bamboozle Sergio Ramos but the Madrid rightback is not having any of it. He robs the ball cleanly off the Bosnian winger inside the box... although the fans didn't think so.
80 Robben takes on Sissoko and Molinaro... he squares the ball to the centre with a clever pass between the two defenders but Mellberg was tehre to clear the danger.
78 Ranieri will introduce Iaquinta for Amauri to injnect some fresh legs in attack. That will come in handy on the counter as they look to kill off this contest.
# Substitution 77 SubstitutionCarvalho de Oliveira AmauriVincenzo Iaquinta
# Substitution 76 SubstitutionRafael Van der VaartDrenthe
76 Schuster does indeed send in Drenthe for a tiring Van der Vaart. More speed and width for the Spaniards to work with.
74 Royston Drenthe looks ready to enter the fray for Madrid, while Giovinco continues to warm up for Juve.
72 NEDVEDDD.... CHARGES IN LIKE A TRAIN TO LATCH ON TO A LOOSE BALL... but his blistering effort is blocked by a crowd of defenders and Casillas again gathers it easily.
70 RAU'LLLLL... just couldn't quite make a clean connection with Robben's teasing low cross from the right! Robben has made a huge impact since coming on.
68 DEL PIERO WITH A FREEKICK... but he drills it low under the wall and Casillas gathers it comfortably.
67 Juve respond straight away as Amauri just streaks past Cannavaro but his dipping cross just evades Del Piero, although Sergio Ramos still had to be very alert to clear the danger right infront of his own goal.
# Goal 67 GoalRuud Van Nistelrooy
66 VAN NISTELROOYYYYY.... PULLS ONE BACK FOR MADRID!! Heinze's perfect delivery from the left found Supervan, who was completely unmarked inside the box and he simply coulud not miss from there with a simple header!
64 IT'S VAN DER VAART WHO TAKES IT... HE CURLS IT OVER THE WALL... but Manniger fists it out!
62 Chiellini charges Pepe down right outside the Juve box... right down the middle. Freekick in a dangerous position for Madrid. Sneijder looks like he will take it...
60 SNEIJDER AGAINNNN.... OFF THE FOOT OF THE POST!! Almost an identical shot from his earlier attempt, just checking into the middle onto his right foot! Madrid getting closer and closer you feel!
59 SNEIJDERRR.... CUTS IN TO THE MIDDLE AND UNLEASHES A BELTER FROM 25 YARDS OUT... but Manniger was alert to the danger as he dives to his right to push it out!!
57 SNEIJDER CURLS IN A TEMPTING FREEKICK FROM THE LEFT.... and it just evades Sergio Ramos and Rau'l at the back post!!
55 VAN DER VAAAARTTT.... THUMPS A FREE HEADER JUST WIDE!! It was Sneijder who provided the pini-point cross and VDV just ghosted in behind the defence... but he couldn't quite direct in on target!
# Substitution 54 SubstitutionGonzalo Gerardo Higuai'nArjen Robben
52 Van der Vaart thumps in yet another hopeful effort from distance and it sails harmlessly over the bar. Schuster has seen enough of this as he sends in Robben for Higuai'n.
# Yellow Card 50 Yellow CardCarvalho de Oliveira Amauri
50 Van der Vaart looks a bit winded after he clattered into the brick wall that is Sissoko. But he's back on his feet on the pitch and he looks alright.
# Goal 49 GoalCarvalho de Oliveira Amauri
48 AMAURIIIII.... MAKES IT 2-0!!! Nedved floated in a cross from the left all the way to the far post and Amauri, unmarked, jumps high to connect with a header and it takes a wicked deflection off Heinze's boot and into the back of the net!!
47 Heinze floats in a cross from the left but Chiellini just hops up effortlessly to head the ball out... but only to Van der Vaart who blasts in a half volley but it's blocked by Mellberg!
46 We're back for the second half. Ranieri has made a change as he brings on Mellberg for Legrottaglie, who could very well have injured himself in the first period. Real Madrid, however, have not made any substitutions but they get the restart underway!
# Substitution 46 SubstitutionNicola LegrottaglieOlof Mellberg
45 +2The halftime whistle goes! Ranieri's men did exactly what they wanted to go, which was to score the early goal and then sit back and pile up the numbers at the back. Madrid desperately need an injection of spark and pace in the second period and Schuster will no doubt be pondering some changes. Juve lead 1-0 at the break.
45 +1Pepe is forced to be alert to clear a late Del Piero freekick from the left channel. And that should be the last action of the first period.
44 Two minutes of time will be added on. Los Merengues will be glad to see the back of this first half as they have struggled to create anything.
41 Madrid continue to hover just outside the Juve area. Sergio Ramos swings in another useful cross from the right for Rau'l but the captain just lost his balance as he tried to bring down the ball.
38 Sergio Ramos knocks a long ball into the Juve box, but the Bianconeri backfour, lined astern, steps up with perfect coreography to play Van Nistelrooy and Higuai'n offside. Brilliant piece of defending from the Italians.
# Substitution 38 SubstitutionClaudio MarchisioHasan Salihamidzic
36 Salihamidzic does come on to replace young Marchisio. Ranieri will have to reshuffle his pack slightly and this might be the break Madrid have been looking for, especially if the substitute takes a while to get up to speed.
34 Marchisio has taken a huge knock to his knee after colliding with Sissoko as they tried to rob the ball off Sneijder. The stretcher is out for him and he looks unlikely to continue. Salihamidzic is warming up feverishly at the touchline.
# Injury 34 InjuryClaudio Marchisio
32 To their credit, Schuster's men are slowly creeping closer and closer to the Juve goal. It's just a matter of finding that killer through pass into the box. But they are dealing with the experts of defending.
30 SERGIO RAMOSSSS.... CHESTS DOWN GAGO'S LONG BALL RIGHT INFRONT OF GOAL... but he couldn't quite control it and Manniger rushes out to collect the looping ball.
28 The Spaniards are looking very lethargic. There's just no bounce or spirit in their step with or without the ball.
26 Grygera gallops down the left and curls in a lovely cross back into the centre for Amauri but the Brazilian crashes a bullet header well wide! He went for all power and no direction!
24 Sneijder nails a very speculative shot from all of 35 yards out and it flies harmlessly into the stands! That pretty much sums up Madrid's lack of creativity in midfield at the moment.
22 Amauri leads a breakaway and Sergio Ramos is forced to cut across and take down the Brazilian. But the referee only issues a verbal warning.
20 VAN DER VART AGAINNN... SKIMS HIS SHOT WIDE THIS TIME!! Great interchange of play between Rau'l and Higuai'n to set up the Dutchman but he just sliced his effort slightly with his right foot from the edge of the box.
18 VAN DER VAAART... TURNS AND SHOOT... but there's not enough power and direction to really trouble Manniger. Los Blancos are struggling for attacking ideas at the moment.
16 Van Nistelrooy drills in a low cross from the left into the box, looking for Higuai'n and Rau'l but Chiellini did well to intercept and clear it out for a corner. Nothing comes off it, though.
13 The pace of the game has died down a little after a breathless opening. Juve are just drawing men back slightly allowing Madrid to build up their attacks slowly from midfield.
11 There are surprisingly quite a few empty seats here at the Olimpico. But those who are present, less surprisingly, whistles Cannavaro everytime he touches the ball.
9 VAN DER VAAAAAART.... UNLEASHES A 30 YARD SCREAMER AND IT JUST WHISTLES THE TOP OF THE BAR!! First shot at goal... first shot of any kind, as a matter of fact, for the visiitors.
7 Madrid just cannot get hold of any meaningful possession as they are hassled off the ball as soon as they have them. Van Nistelrooy takes a tumble inside the box as he tries to connect with Heinze's long cross but there's no sign of a penalty.
5 DEL PIEROOOOOO.... GOLLLLL!!!! What an absolute stunning strike from the captain!! He picks up the ball from 20 yards out, looks up and hammers in a piledriver right into the top left corner and Casillas was left rooted to the ground!! What a perfect start for the Bianconeri!!
# Goal 5 GoalAlessandro Del Piero
3 Sissoko robs the ball off Sneijder and steams forward... the ball escapes him right outside the ball but it falls to Marchionni, who whips it in a first time cross but it is disappointing!
2 Amauri gets in the first attempt at goal, latching on to a long throw from Grygera to thump in a header but it sails directly into Casillas' path, who is untroubled with his save.
1 A minute silence will be observed prior to kick off for two Bianconeri fans who were killed while travelling to the stadium just hours ago.
1 Referee this evening is Wolfgang Stark from Germany and he signals for Juve to get this epic battle underway!!
0 Juve have a mountain of injury issues to contend with. They have as many as nine key players sidelined, including Buffon, Camoranesi, Poulsen and Tre'ze'guet, just to name but four. Iaquinta, Mellberg and Legrottaglie, however, are back with the former two starting from the bench and the latter beginning alongside Chiellini in defence. Amauri will spearhead the frontline and assisted by Del Piero, with Nedved and Marchionni providing further support from midfield.
0 Los Blancos' only two key players out are Diarra` and Guti. Robben has returned from injury but will only start from the bench. He will be accompanied there by De la Red, who makes way for Van der Vaart in midfield in the starting line-up. Cannavaro will start alongside Pepe at centreback and he will go head to head with good friend, Del Piero, while at the other end of the pitch, the usual trio of Higuai'n, Rau'l and Van Nistelrooy will lead the attack.
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Napoli-Juventus 2-1

# 90 +3Saccani blows his whistle as the Stadio San Paolo explodes in ecstasy as Napoli come back from a goal down to defeat Juventus 2-1.
90 +2Nedved's ball for Giovinco runs out of play and it looks like they are going to blow another lead. Is this Ranieri's last match as the Juventus manager
90 +1Marchisio gives the ball away cheaply but works hard to win it back but time is running out for the Bianconeri.
89 Aronica concedes a free kick deep in his own territory as Giovinco stands over the ball. OH!!!!! Chiellini rises to meet Giovinco's delivery and sends his header wide of the mark!!!
87 Ranieri's decision to take off Del Piero in favour of De Ceglie has really come back to haunt him as they look to salvage the draw.
85 Grygera takes down Mannini on the edge of the penalty area and is shown a yellow card for his troubles. Lavezzi stands over the ball but his delivery is poor and the chance is wasted.
# Yellow Card 84 Yellow CardZdenek Grygera
83 Ranieri makes his final substitution of the match bringing on Giovinco to try and salvage a draw. OH!!!! Hamsik volleys a shot over the crossbar!!!
# Substitution 82 SubstitutionCristian MolinaroSebastian Giovinco
81 The crowd are on their feet now as their hometown heroes have fought back to take the lead!!!
# Yellow Card 80 Yellow CardEzequiel Iva'n Lavezzi
# Goal 79 GoalEzequiel Iva'n Lavezzi
79 GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!! Knezevic's intended clearance bounces to Lavezzi who beats Manninger from 10 yards away!!!!!! Napoli take the lead!!!
76 Maggio rises to meet a Lavezzi cross but his header sails over the crossbar. The pace of the match has slowed down as neither team wants to make a mistake in the last fifteen minutes.
74 Amauri chests the ball down for Nedved but Aronic steps in his path and breaks the play up.
# Substitution 74 SubstitutionChristian PoulsenAlbin Ekdal
72 Blasi is making a nuisance of himself on the right flank as he manages to send in a low cross that Knezevic clears out.
70 Ranieri brings on De Ceglie for Del Piero. He took off a forward in favour of a left back. That is a very curious change by Ranieri.
# Substitution 70 SubstitutionAlessandro Del PieroPaolo De Ceglie
# Substitution 68 SubstitutionMarcelo ZalayetaGerma'n Gustavo Denis
68 Maggio takes Molinaro on and sends in a cross that flies over Denis's head and the chance is wasted.
# Yellow Card 67 Yellow CardHasan Salihamidzic
66 This match has really opened up in the last ten minutes as both teams are really going for it now!! Salihamidzic is booked for a late challenge as the intensity picks up once again.
64 GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!! Blasi receives the ball on the right flank and sends in a cross that Hamsik meets and heads past a helpless Manninger!!!!
# Goal 64 GoalMarek Hamsik
# Substitution 63 SubstitutionPaolo CannavaroSalvatore Aronica
# Injury 62 InjuryPaolo Cannavaro
62 It looks as if Cannavaro pulled his hamstring on the play and he will be substituted off in favour of Aronica.
# Goal 61 GoalCarvalho de Oliveira Amauri
60 GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!! Poulsen finds some space on the left flank and sends in a low cross that Amauri meets and volleys past Iezzo!!!!!!! A well taken goal by Amauri!!!
# Yellow Card 59 Yellow CardManuele Blasi
58 Great run from Maggio as he beats two defenders and sends in a low cross that Manninger kicks out!!! That's better from Maggio!!
56 Marchisio hacks Hamsik down and concedes a free kick in a dangerous position. Gargano stands over the ball and lays it off to Lavezzi who slices his shot out of play.
54 Nedved finds some space on the left flank but his cross is over-hit and the danger passes. Lavezzi runs past four defenders but shows too much of the ball and Molinaro clears the danger.
52 Amauri heads the ball down to Del Piero whose shot sails high over the crossbar. Lavezzi sprints past two defenders but his cross is poor and runs out of play.
50 Marchisio dials up a long distance effort that fails to trouble Iezzo. Napoli win a free kick and Maggio stands over the ball but his delivery is headed away by Chiellini.
48 Hamsik slips away from his marker and finds the substitute Mannini but his shot is woefully wide of the target.
46 Saccani blows his whistle to get the second half underway with all three points very much up for grabs.
# Substitution 46 SubstitutionLuigi VitaleDaniele Mannini
45 Gargano takes Del Piero down with a two footed challenge and is shown a yellow card for his troubles. Saccani blows his whistle to end a scoreless first half in Naples.
# Yellow Card 44 Yellow CardWalter Gargano
43 Juventus win a corner kick late in the first half and it's taken short to Grygera but his cross to the back post is out of Amauri's reach.
41 Gargano dials up a long distance effort that fails to trouble Manninger. Lavezzi finds Vitali on the right flank but his low cross is cut out by Knezevic.
39 A patient buildup by Juventus ends when Amauri gives the ball away cheaply just outside of the Napoli peanlty area.
37 Cannavaro takes Amauri down and receives a stern lecture from Saccani in the process. Del Piero stands over the ball and curls his shot around the wall, forcing Iezzo to tip the ball over the crossbar!!!
35 Lavezzi finds Hamsik on the right flank but his cross is poor and the chance is wasted. Young Hamsik has struggled in the first half today.
33 Lavezzi does well to slip past his marker and send a low cross into the penalty area that Knezevic cuts out. Molinaro is shown a yellow card for tugging on Maggio's shirt.
# Yellow Card 32 Yellow CardCristian Molinaro
31 Del Piero sends a floating cross into the penalty area that Amauri meets but his weak header fails to trouble Iezzo. Still no breakthrough in Naples tonight.
29 Molinaro stays down after sliding into an advertising board while trying to keep the ball in play. He struggles to his feet and should be able to continue.
27 OH!!!!!!!! Hamsik sends in a downward header that forces Manninger into making a diving save!! Gargano chips the ball into the area looking for Zalayeta but Chiellini makes a good clearance.
25 Zalayeta plays a cheeky backheel to Maggio who cuts inside and lets a shot go that is miles wide of the target. An embarrassing effort by Maggio!
23 OH!!!! Del Piero sends in a tasty cross that Amauri meets but he sends his header wide of the target!!! Poulsen is shown the first yellow card of the match after two fouls in quick succession.
# Yellow Card 23 Yellow CardChristian Poulsen
21 Nedved finds Del Piero on the left flank and his hard work pays off in the form of a corner kick. Del Piero's delivery is poor and Santacroce clears the danger.
19 The intensity has really picked up as there has been a slew of fouls in the last few moments. It's amazing that Saccani has kept his cards in his pocket actually.
17 Lavezzi is taken down from behind and wins his side a free kick which is taken short and Lavezzi tries to pull the trigger but Chiellini makes a thunderous tackle!
15 Nedved runs at the Juventus defence and plays a slide rule pass looking for Del Piero but Santacroce makes a wonderful sliding tackle!!!
13 Del Piero cuts the ball to Nedved but his shot sails over the crossbar. He should have hit the net from there!!
11 Grygera sprints down the right flank and finds Poulsen who spots Amauri who is in an offside position.
9 Del Piero is caught offside much to the delight of the Napoli faithful. Marchisio plays a ball over the top of the Napoli defence looking for Nedved but Iezzo scrambles off his line and beats him to the ball.
7 OH!!!!! Salihamidzic skips to the byline and cuts the ball back for Poulsen whose shot deflects off Santacroce and forces Iezzo into making a diving save!!!!!
5 Maggio floats in a cross that Contini cuts back across the face of goal but it's out of Zalayeta reach. OH!!!! Hamsik slips away from his marker but slices his shot wide of the target!!!
3 The crowd are in full voice giving the match an electric atmosphere and they are expecting nothing less than a victory from the home side this evening. Zalayeta runs at the Juve defence but shows too much of the ball and the chance is wasted.
1 We are underway in Naples with Reja starting Zalayeta and Lavezzi upfront while Ranieri counters with Del Piero and Amauri.

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Juventus - Palermo 1 - 2

# 90 +4And there it is, full time has been blown! A tremendous result for Palermo, as they take all 3 points back to Sicily with them, thanks to a 2-1 victory in Torino. Not many would have predicted this, however a Miccoli strike in the first half, as well as a late strike by Levan, was enough for the Rosanero to emerge victorious. For the Bianconeri the problems continue to intensify, as Ranieri's position will come under more scrutiny following this performance, and with an injury to another key defender in Mellberg, just nothing seems to be going right for the black and white. Thank you for joining me this afternoon, and I hope that you enjoyed Goal.com's live coverage throughout the match. It finished Juventus 1-2 Palermo. Adrian Del Monte..
90 +3Grygera loses a tooth, through an aerial challenge up against two opponents. Nothing seems to be going right for the home side now. One last chance..
90 +2Tremendous work by Cavani, to get into an attacking poisition. He beats off the challenges of several defenders, ass he finds himself deep in his attacking area. He turns, and cuts the ball back towards Simplicio. Surely this is 3!! Ohhh!!! How did he miss that The ball flies over the bar, and Buffon quickly gets the play restarted.
90 +1Alex steps up to take it, but ohhhh! His free kick has too much height on it, and misses the target. Meanwhile, 3 minutes of stoppage time will be played in the second half..
90 The ball is played long for Juventus, and towards Del Piero, who is fouled by Balzaretti just outside the area. This is dangerous..
89 The home side are trying to push forward, but the Palermo midfielders are working over time to ensure this isn't the case. Buffon gets the ball, as Juve look to restart.
88 Juve have not lost a match since the 4th of May, when they were defeated by Siena 1-0. Could this be the end for Ranieri 2 minutes plus stoppage time may answer this question..
87 Nedved's attempt is poor, very poor, as it fails to lift off the ground. As a result, a packed Palermo defence hack the ball clear..
86 8 Juve players are forward of the ball, as Nedved manages to win a free kick just outside the area, in a dangerous area for either a shot or cross..
85 5 minutes remain for Juventus to peg one back. They win a free kick about 35 yards from goal, with Camoranesi waiting over it, to chip a ball into the area. He does exactly that, but Amelia is up to the task, as he punches away the danger.
84 Del Piero attempts an acrobatic over-head kick in the area, but Carrozzieri gets a touch to it, slowing the pace of the shot, and allowing Amelia to easily take hold of the ball.
83 The Bianconeri will consider themselves so very unlucky to have fallen behind here. They have dominated for the large part of this second half, and will be so disappointed that they may walk away with nothing come the end of the match..
81 GOOOOAAAALLLLLLL!!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE SCENES AS LEVAN GETS WHAT COULD BE THE WINNER FOR PALERMO!!!! What a ball through by Simplicio, and Levan does the rest, as he easily beats Buffon and makes it 2-1 to the visitors..
80 Tedesco comes on for Nocerino, as Ballardini makes his final change for the match. Giovinco is replaced by Nedved, as Ranieri also makes his final substitution. 10 minutes remain..
# Goal 80 GoalLevan Mchedlidze
# Substitution 79 SubstitutionSebastian GiovincoPavel Nedved
# Substitution 79 SubstitutionAntonio NocerinoGiovanni Tedesco
79 Liverani picks up a yellow, after a little bit of payback on Amauri.
78 Del Piero plays a wonderful through ball to Amauri, but tremendous defensive pressure from Carrozzieri is enough to deny the striker of anything. Goal kick to Amelia..
# Yellow Card 78 Yellow CardFabio Liverani
# Yellow Card 76 Yellow CardCarvalho de Oliveira Amauri
76 Amauri picks up a yellow, as the cards continue to come, following a poor stomp tackle.
75 Another glorious ball into the Palermo area from Balzaretti, as he goes in seacrh of Cavani, the man most likely to score for the Rosanero it seems.
74 Balzaretti looks like a man determined to prove a point, as he surges forward down the left hand side. He has been so impressive today, as he continues to cause havoc on the left.
# Yellow Card 73 Yellow CardCesare Bovo
72 Bovo picks up a yellow card following a clumsy challenge on Del Piero.
70 20 minutes remain at the Olimpico in Torino, and at the moment this contest could go either way. Despite having one less man on the field, the Bianconeri have certainly had their chances, similar to their opponents, who continue tolook dangerous each time they go forward. It promises to be an interesting 20 minutes..
69 Glorious ball from Del Piero to Giovinco, but the young gun's first touch is poor and he loses possession. However he does well to win it back, from two opponents, and set up another attack.
67 Del Piero makes something from nothing, as he is played the ball forward in attack, and strikes powerfully. A little lower, and that so easily could have been 2-1 to Juve.
65 On comes Camoranesi, in place of Poulsen, who hasn't done much wrong today, but failed to have any major impact on proceedings..
# Substitution 65 SubstitutionChristian PoulsenMauro German Camoranesi
64 Camoranesi is looking set to enter the field of play very shortly, as he is getting stripped and warming up on the sidelines. Could he be the man to change the game..
62 Lovely work by Del Piero and De Ceglie on the left, with the latter chipping a delicate ball in towards Amauri. He is easily beaten in the air by three opponents however, as the Rosanero clear successfully.
60 Bresciano does make way, and it is Levan who takes his place in the midfield for the Rosanero..
# Substitution 60 SubstitutionMark BrescianoLevan Mchedlidze
59 Bresciano seems to be struggling with a knock he received in a recent challenge. Perhaps Ballardini may be thinking of substituting him soon..
58 It's a glorious looking strike by the Bianconeri capitano, but it just had a little too much curl on it. No trouble for Amelia, and he will take possession of the ball once again..
57 Giovinco is taken down just outside the area by Simplicio, and Del Piero is licking his lips to take this free kick..
56 Amauri receives the ball deep in attack, and does well to fight off a challenge from Bovo. He beats the defender, and lets fly with a powerful drive from just outside the area. However it was a little too powerful, and a goal kick to Amelia is the result once again.
55 Sensational work by Marchisio to control the ball and volley from just outside the area. His shot is just wide of the bottom right corner however, and Amelia lets it go for a goal kick.
54 Cavani finds himself through one-on-one with Buffon. How one earth did that happen! He tries to chip Buffon, but the best keeper in the world does enough to deny the Palermo striker. The linesman had his flag up for offside anyway, and so the goal wouldn't have counted..
52 The free kick is poorly taken, and the Bianconeri immediately find themselves on a promising counter attack, as Del Piero leads the way.
51 Grygera receives a yellow card, following his harsh challenge on Nocerino. Free kick to Palermo in a dangerous position.
50 The likes of Nedved and Camoranesi are warming up on the sidelines. Ranieri may be looking to add some experience on the park, as his side go in search of another goal..
# Yellow Card 50 Yellow CardZdenek Grygera
49 A tremendous run and move by Marchisio is brought to an end, thanks to a poor challenge by Simplicio. No card is awarded, and a free kick to Juve is the result.
48 Nocerino to Balzaretti, as the two former Juve players link up on the left. Balzaretti's ball in is poor, as Juve clear through Knezevic.
47 Giovinco races on to a long ball forward from Marchisio, but not even he can make that ball, and it's a throw in to Palermo, deep in their defensive area.
46 And we're underway in the second half..
45 +3The referee brings the first half of play to an end. The sides are deadlocked at the break, following a tight opening forty-five minutes. The Bianconeri were certainly overshadowed by their opponents in the opening half hour, however they fought back well, with Del Piero netting the equalizer in the latter stages. With 10 men for the second half, it won't be easy for the Bianconeri to maintain this sort of pressure, and so Ranieri certainly has a tough task on his hands, if he is to take all three points away from the contest. Join me in around 15 minutes for the second half. Juventus 1-1 Palermo..
45 +2What a touch by Balzaretti, and an even better ball by the former Juve man, as he plays it wide to Bresciano. The Australian international does well to get a ball into the area, however Cavani fails to get to it, and the Juve defence easily clear the danger..
45 There will be 3 minutes of added time in the first half..
43 Just a few minutes remain in the opening half now. Despite playing with one less man, they are surging forward in numbers. About five or six Juve players forward for now..
41 Sissoko has been sent off! His second tough challenge in a matter of minutes, this time on Migliaccio, means that the former Liverpool man's match is over. Juve will play the remainder of the match with 10 men..
# Yellow/Red 41 Yellow/RedMohamed lamine Sissoko
39 GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!!! ALLLLEEEEEEXXXXXXX DEL PIERO!!!!! 1-1!!!!! Another stunning goal from Del Piero, to net his first goal of the season. And what a goal it was!! He beat the wall, and gave the keeper no chance. 1-1 in Torino now..
38 There are eight pink shirts back in defence, and there's no way through for Giovinco, Amauri, Del Piero and co. Somehow Amauri gets into a quality shooting position, just outside the area, and is taken down. A free kick is given.
# Goal 38 GoalAlessandro Del Piero
# Yellow Card 36 Yellow CardMohamed lamine Sissoko
36 Sissoko goes in to a challenge with Nocerino as hard as ever. This time he is awarded with a yellow card for his efforts..
35 Balzaretti makes a mess of a pass deep in his defensive area, however with no real pressure applied, he is able to play it back to Amelia, and the Rosanero can set up once again.
33 Ranieri makes his first change of the match, as Mellberg is replaced by Salihamidzic. Mellberg seems to be struggling with some sort of groin injury, and that is not good news for Ranieri, as he is already without a whole host of key defensive players. Hopefully it's nothing too serious..
# Substitution 33 SubstitutionOlof MellbergHasan Salihamidzic
32 Amelia seems to have dislocated a finger, following that play. The doctors rush to his aid, and all seems to be fine now. Play will continue..
31 We've just past the half hour mark, as Juve win a free kick in a dangerous position. Giovinco takes it, but it comes to nothing, as Amelia meets the ball first.
29 Ballardini is forced into making an early change, with the goal scorer Miccoli having to be replaced due to injury. Migliaccio will play alongside Cavani in attack now.
# Substitution 29 SubstitutionFabrizio MiccoliGiulio Migliaccio
28 Simplicio chips it wide to Miccoli, who has just re-entered the field of play. Miccoli volleys first time, but it's well wide, and trickles out for another goal kick to Buffon.
26 Liverani does tremendously well to get back and halt a promising Juve attacking movement. He has had a great start to the match, working hard at both ends of the park..
25 Miccoli is bleeding quite heavily from the calf, and has been taken off for now, to receive some treatment from the medical staff.
24 GOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!!!!! PALERMO TAKE THE ADVANTAGE THROUGH MICCOLI!!!!! 1-0!!!!!! The resulting free kick floats into the area, and falls to Cavani who has his shot saved by Buffon, only for Miccoli to tap in a simple goal. 1-0 to Palermo..
23 The referee has some strong words with Sissoko, after his tough challenge on Miccoli. However again, no card is shown.
# Goal 23 GoalFabrizio Miccoli
22 Del Piero is furious with the referee's decision not to award Carrozzieri a yellow card, following a coming together between the two players. If Amauri received a yellow before for his challenge, then that certainly should have been a booking.
20 What an interception by Sissoko!! Cassani makes a great run on the right, and cuts the ball back into the area. Cavani comes to meet the ball, and he has a great chance to break the deadlock here. But Sissoko does enough to block the shot and save the day!
18 What a ball by Amauri!! Dances and dazzles his way around his former team mates on the left, and sends in a glorious ball to Giovinco, however Giovinco's height lets him down there, and Palermo clear.
17 Amauri receives the first yellow card of the match, for a soft challenge on Carrozzieri. Hard to tell what exactly that was for, however the referee has shown the former Palermo man a caution, and there's no changing the decision.
15 15 minutes gone now, and Palermo win another corner kick. The ball spills out the back to Liverani, who lets fly with a wicked attempt, but that's high and wide. Arguably the best chance of the match so far..
13 Juve win their first corner of the match, and it's taken by Del Piero. His ball is good, and met solidly by Grygera at the near post, however the header is poor, and that's no danger for Amelia in goals.
12 Mellberg plays it to Buffon, who quickly gets the ball forward to De Ceglie. The young defensive player chips a glorious ball over towards Del Piero, but the linesman puts his flag up for offside. Replays indicate that Del Piero was onside however. Poor decision there..
10 Poulsen plays it to Sissoko, and this looks promising for the home side. They surge forward in numbers, with the ball eventually spilling out to Del Piero. He touches the ball back to Giovinco!! Solid interception Balzaretti there to deny Giovinco.
8 Liverani plays it forward to Cavani, however De Ceglie beats him to it, and a goal kick to Buffon is the result.
7 Ranieri's men will be desperate for all three points today, as they have failed to win in all competitions for 3 matches. They have actually recorded 3 draws in this time..
6 It has certainly been a slow start to this match, with both sides keen to just play the ball around and build up the possession.
5 Del Piero steps up to take the free kick. It beats the wall, but fails to beat Amelia. And 0-0 it remains.. 5 minutes gone at the Olimpico..
4 Nocerino fouls Giovinco, and the Bianconeri win a free kick in a dangerous position. Alex fancies this. Could we see a repeat of his wonder strike against Zenit in the Champions League..
3 Cavani twists and turns his way around De Ceglie, and wins the first corner for the match. Or so he thinks.. The referee awards a goal kick to Buffon.
2 Wonderful start by Giovinco. The young gun chips a glorious ball into the path of his captain, however solid defensive work from Cassani is enough to deny the Juve skipper.
1 And we're underway in Torino. The home side get things going..

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BATE - Juventus 2-2 Champions League

# 90 +2SubstitutionVitali RodionovIvan Pecha
# Substitution 86 SubstitutionPavel NekhaychikVladislav Mirchev
# Yellow Card 82 Yellow CardClaudio Marchisio
# Substitution 81 SubstitutionVincenzo IaquintaCarvalho de Oliveira Amauri
# Yellow Card 80 Yellow CardMohamed lamine Sissoko
# Yellow Card 79 Yellow CardVitali Kazantsev
79 Del Piero fires a free-kick straight into the wall after Sissoko is needlessly brought down. The Malian gets a yellow himself, somewhat harshly, as Bate win possession and burst into the Juve area. Amauri is on, and it's game on for Juve.
74 Substitute Sivakov looks for a penalty after going down in the penalty area, but the ref is unimpressed. The hosts are getting back into it after a period being dominated, and it really is all up for grabs in Minsk.
71 Great effort from Del Piero again, who plays a one two with Giovinco, but his powerful left foot shot goes wide of the far post. It remains to be seen how long Ranieri waits to introduce Amauri, but it has to be said this game is ripe for the former Palermo man.
# Substitution 69 SubstitutionDmitri LikhtarovichMikhail Sivakov
67 Great play by Del Piero down the left, cutting in to beat two players in the area but the shot is blocked. The ball comes to Nedved and he lets fly with a right footer. Juve's veterans are seeing more of the ball now, while BATE are fading.
# Yellow Card 65 Yellow CardAleksandr Volodko
62 Del Piero goes so close, connecting with a deflected Grygera cross, but it drifts agonizingly wide for the the Juve legend. Anybody could take this game now, though Bate are a shadow of the first half side, and look to be tiring.
58 Oooh, BATE again, Valodzko so close with a great header after fantastic work from goalscorer Stasevich down the left. Juve break and Nedved hits a stinging shot, but the 'keeper punches it away well. This match is fast turning into a classic.
54 Oooh, a real miss by Nekhaychik, who had time to take a touch before shooting from the centre of the area.
50 Juve have started the better no doubt, with the link play between the attack and midfield a vast imporvement, but Bate win a free kick in a dangerous position.
48 Great ball in from Giovinco, who has steadily asserted himself on this game as the minutes have ticked by. An assist is already in the bag from the attacking midfielder, and he could prove crucial for the visitors here
# Substitution 46 SubstitutionMauro German CamoranesiClaudio Marchisio
# Goal 45 +3GoalVincenzo Iaquinta
45 +3GOOOOOOALLLL Iaquinta again! Unbelievable. Great finish after Giovinco finds the former Udinese man, who fires a low shot under the keeper to tie things up. Undeserved maybe, but a great take nevertheless! What a half!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
45 +1Nedved fires an effort from the left hand side of the area but the 'keeper comfortable parries it, and Del Piero fires the rebound over the bar. It's the best the duo have managed this half, and they'll have to improve dramatically, as will the the rest of the team, if they are to triumph in Belarus tonight.
45 We're back in Minsk. Marchisio should give Juve much better balance in midfield, and raises the question why Ranieri went with Camo in central midfield...
42 Juve enjoy the lions share of possession as we approach the break, but they cant fashion a chance. The Bianconeri look a little short on pace, while Nedved and Del Piero have struggled desperately to get into the game. How long before Amauri comes on
39 Del Piero goes for goal again from range, but its a hopeful effort. Juve still look a little suspect at the back, while the midfield quartet look way off pace, but the hosts are giving La Vecchia Signora a chance with some loose play of their own.
35 Great challenge Sissoko! The Malian has been putting the challenges in, but Juve's central midfield really has been dominated by their Borisov counterparts. They have been overrun so far, and need to get on the ball more often.
32 Del Piero wastes a great chance to put the ball in the mixer with another freekick. Veremko take it easily, but Juve look more focused since Iaquinta's breakthrough.
29 GOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAL! The corner is cleared but Giovinco pops it back in and Iaquinta nets with an excellent header. Game on!
# Goal 29 GoalVincenzo Iaquinta
28 Brilliant save by the keeper! DP gets a spinning effort on target and it goes for a corner.
27 FK for Juve, great position...can Del Piero deliver...
26 Del Piero tries for an immediate response from a set piece, but its nowhere near. Nedved was at fault for the goal, failing with any sort of challenge to Stasevich, and Juve have looked extremely suspect in defence all game. It's getting worse for Juve, as Grygera is booked.
# Yellow Card 26 Yellow CardZdenek Grygera
# Goal 24 GoalIgor Stasevich
23 2-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great header, and Juve a sinking without trace! Stasevich connects perfectly with a header and its a deserved extension to their lead.
20 Leggro took a hit to the head earlier in the game, and its obviously taken its toll as Knezevic is on.
18 GOOOOOAL BATE!!!!!!!! Fantastic take from Krivets! He takes it around Manninger after a great ball from Holovko to give Bate Borisov the lead - the club's first ever goal in the CL.
# Substitution 18 SubstitutionNicola LegrottaglieDario Knezevic
# Goal 17 GoalSergei Kryvets
14 Sissoko catched Holovko in possession. He tackles superbly to find Del Piero who stabs it in front of Iaquinta, but the ball has too much pace and the keeper collects.
12 Sissoko flies in with a high boot. The free kick causes chaos in the box, but Camoranesi is there to clear it within a couple of metres of the goaline
9 Juve don't look comfortable at all at the back, while the hosts are laying some good stuff in the arly exchanges, forcing the visitors into some hurried clearances.
# Yellow Card 8 Yellow CardPavel Nekhaychik
6 It's end to end stuff at the moment. Juve break with Del Piero, but the ball is lost at Bate are down the other end to force a corner. It's an excellent start.
4 De Ceglie plays in a cross and is give too much space. The ball finds Del Piero but he nods a header well wide.
3 Bate are clean through but the forward is wrestled off it at the last moment. The corner comes to nothing, though Juve were opened up far too easily then.
0 Alex Manninger keeps his place for a long awaited return to CL action. Buffon isn't back in time. Lets see if it makes a difference :)
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