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Serie A Fourth Round Results: Roma 2 - 2 Juventus Goals by Totti and Trezeguet, and Iaquinta "100th goal in Serie A for Trezeguet"
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(29' Totti, 34' Totti) (16' Trezeguet, 87' Iaquinta)
By Anna Italia
It was the big match, the moment of truth for AS Roma.
Although David Trezeguet opened the score in the 16th minute for Juventus, marking his 100th goal in Serie A, AS Roma captain Francesco Totti equalized the match in the 29th minute and then took the giallorossi to the lead with his second goal in the 34th minute. It was 2 - 1.In the 16th minute, the famous "tridenti" Del Piero - Trezeguel - Iaquinta worked in perfect harmony. Del Piero saw Vincenzo Iaquinta who sent a cross to David Trezeguet who headed towards the net and beating Doni at the near post.
GOAL
GOAL GOAL It was Trezeguet's 100th goal in Serie A and his goal silenced the Olimpico.
In the 17th minute, the first yellow card for Roma. Mancini simulated a dive to win a penalty.
In the 18th minute, the first yellow card for Juventus, Vincenzo Iaquinta
In the 20th minute, Juventus keeps gaining confidence when Daniele De Rossi shoot from 20 yards but Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon stop the ball.
In the 22nd minute, Trezeguet wins a free kick from 25 yards but Del Piero sent the free kick over the bar.
In the 23rd minute, Criscito got a yellow card.
In the 27th minute, first substitution for Roma, Casetti is out Cicinho is in.
In the 29th minute, the captain and gladiator Francesco Totti brings back the joy to the Olimpico by equalizing the match. GOAL
GOAL GOAL Totti sent the ball into the corner of the net where Buffonf could do nothing. The joy explodes at the Olimpico. Chanting continues for Roma believing in the team and his captain. It was 1 - 1.
In the 32nd minute, Juventus try to group and bring new strategies to change the score. Buffon is not happy with the defence. Time for Juventus to react or for the giallorossi to take over the stadium. Roman fans continue chanting. The Olimpico chants to the glory of their captain Francesco Totti.
In the 34th minute, those chants of support paid off.
GOAL
GOAL GOAL Captain Francesco Totti once again sent the Olimpico in frenzy. Alberto Aquilani leads a counter attack, Buffon makes a great save but the big gladiator was around and TOTTI sent the ball right into the net. It was 2 - 1.
In the 37th minute, the Olimpico trembles when Del Piero almost even the match by sending a dangerous ball from 12 yards. Yet, Doni was there to calm down the Olimpico.
Only 1 minute extra time.
In the second half, Roma presented a substitution Mancini is out, Ludovic Giuly is in.
In the 48th minute, Cicinho got a a yellow card.
In the 49th minute, a big mistake by Philippe Mexes who fouls Del Piero giving a free kick when Nedved goes down right in the area. The Olimpico trembles when the referee gives a penalty shot. Fortunately for Roma, Del Piero missed the penalty sending the ball over the bar. Del Piero and Juventus fans cannot believe it.
In the 52nd minute, Juventus substitutes Andrade for Birindelli.
In the 53rd minute, a yellow card for Grygera Z.
The Olimpico is ready to celebrate the third goal when Perrotta missed the opportunity to score.
In the 55th minute, the match is on fire, it is a win win for any. Roma keeps attacking and Buffon keeps his concentration despite constant Romans chants. He makes two great saves. Roma is on fire. The gladiators want to close the match.
In the 61st minute, Juventus substituted Criscito for Legrottaglie.
In the 71st minute, Alberto Aquilani tries to surprise Buffon by sending a ball from 35 yards. Yet, Buffon was there to protect the Juve.
In the 74th minute, Juve coach Ranieri substitutes Del Piero for Palladino. Del Piero leaves the campus among boos from Roman fans.
In the 76th minute, Juventus keep pushing, coming stronger to even the match to no avail. It seems the match is over for Juventus.
In the 79th minute, yellow card for Chiellini
In the 80th minute, Roma gets a free kick. Totti gets flag for an offside.
In the 83rd minute, Roma makes a substitution, Taddei is out for Brighi.
Juventus is running out of time, 7 mores minute to score or lose. Is either now or never. Roma is not giving up. The Gladiators are fighting back.In the 87th minute, it is the moment of revenge. JUVENTUS equalized the score! GOOOOOOOOOOAAAALLLLl
GOAL
GOAL GOAL Vincenzo Iaquinta saves Juve's honor. Talking about being in the right place and in the right moment, Iaquinta heads past Roma goalkeeper Doni. The Olimpico party is over. Chants disappeared ... Iaquinta has silenced the Olimpico.
Juventus believe in the miracle. Keep fighting. Roma seem lost for a moment.
In the 90th minute... is over, is over, is over, no more, the Roman chants could not lift the gladiators spirit for another goal, but CHAPEAU to Super Totti, Trezeguet for his 100th goal, and to Iaquinta!
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ROMA-JUVENTUS 2-2
Stadio Olimpico
Rome, Italy
Assistance: About 70,000
Stadio Olimpico
Rome, Italy
Assistance: About 70,000
Goals: Trezeguet (J) 17', Totti (R) 30', 36' Iaquinta (J) 87'
ROMA (4-2-3-1): Doni; Cassetti (28' Cicinho), Mexes, Juan, Tonetto; De Rossi, Aquilani; Taddei (83'. Brighi), Perrotta, Mancini (17' s.t. Giuly); Totti.
Subs not used: Curci, Ferrari, Pizarro, Vucinic
Coach: Luciano Spalletti
Subs not used: Curci, Ferrari, Pizarro, Vucinic
Coach: Luciano Spalletti
JUVENTUS (4-3-1-2): Buffon; Grygera, Andrade (52' Birindelli), Criscito (61' Legrottaglie), Chiellini; Nocerino, C. Zanetti, Nedved; Del Piero (74' Palladino); Iaquinta, Trezeguet.
Subs not used: Vanstrattan, Molinaro, Tiago, Salihamidzic
Coach: Claudio Ranieri
REFEREE: Morganti di Ascoli Piceno
Yellow Cards: Mancini, Iaquinta, Criscito, Cicinho, Chiellini.
Hey Suri and Ricardo15 Congratulations for SUPER TOTTI goals!!!!
I am glad with the result, being a Milan fan, because that give us chance to reach the top positions in the Serie A.
Yet, I think ROMA played much better and SUPER TOTTI was fabulous!!!! I am so PROUD OF TOTTI.. very happy seeing him score... he is just ROMA!,,, the GREAT GLADIATOR.
Don't you think Suri?
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Yes, IT IS! It just happened as i was wishing Roma to draw! But I regret the two lost goals, but GLAD FOR TOTTI's two GOALS bring a draw! However, ROMA is STILL on the TOP,isnt?
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This was a heartbreaker for me, they had this game won.
I don't understand why Juventus got that last throw in in that location. Can anyone explain that to me?
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Indeed, Kenntak. It was a heartbreak for Roma fans. Though, it was almost a win with Super Totti, but at the end Roma "did not pass the test." I am happy with the draw.
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What was Mexes thinking? Trezeguet is spectacular with Juve! How come he's not like that with "Les Bleus?" Entire match against Scotland IN France, and no goals? Every French match this year I'm glad he didn't go to the Wrold Cup to play in the starting line-up. I think he loses confidence in the national team. What do you think?
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You are right, Mexes was elsewhere but on the pitch! Interesting, I noticed the same thing, Trezeguet is wonderful with Juventus, yet when he goes to France, he is not that great.
About losing confidence in the national team, let me tell you that it has been public that French coach did not like him very much. If knowing that your own coach does not believe in yourself... what else...
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You are right Anna but do you think the same is going on between Ancelotti and Gali???
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Poor Antunes. He hasn't even seen the bench in the last games. I think he won't be used in Roma much this season. I say in December move to another team. He's needed as a match-fit substitute for the next 2 Portugal qualifying games.
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Now TOTTI has scored his 3rd and 4th goal! HE is sole leader in Serie A as a goalscorer, now?
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Hey Suri, I knew you were going to be happy with SUPER TOTTI's goals!!
Up to the Fourth Round of the Serie A, the top leader is David Trezeguet from Juventus with 5 goals, Totti and Ibrahimovic are next with 4 goals each.
Yet, with the speed that Totti is scoring, he might become the top goalscorer... so FORZA TOTTI.
His goals were terrific!
http://italiansoccerseriea.com/2007/08/25/italian-soccer-results-serie-a-20072008.aspx
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Nice for Trezeguet making some hisory
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You got it! Such a joy to see David Trezeguet smiling, full of confidence, and sharing with his teammates his 100th goal!
way to go TREZEGUET!!!!!
Sure, you bet, this Roma - Juventus draw came from heaven for Milan fans.
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Hey I'm not that happy too much draws going on
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It is terrible. I rather see a victory or a defeat. However, if two of my favorite teams play, then, I rather have a draw. Contradictory, right?
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It appears that Roma's throw in was deemed illegal because it was taken too far upfield. Instead of telling the player to move to the right place or letting him throw it in again, the ball was given to Juventus. This proved very costly for Roma as it turned out.
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That is true. Besides, Roma played much better. Spalletti has changed Roma's soccer. Since last year, it is the best display of football in the Italian Soccer Serie A. Also, Francesco Totti looks sharp and his goals are "top quality."
Yet, for Milan, this draw was helpful to keep shortening the distance. Though, I think Milan should not rely on others, but WIN EVERY GAME. At least, play with the same quality that Roma does.
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Hey Anna not always draws cause there not always accepted like in finals
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The best of all was the Inter draw
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You got it! That was the best part because it shortens the distance. Let's hope Milan win tomorrow against Palermo, I DO NOT WANT TO SEE A PALERMO - MILAN draw... no way jose!
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