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Week 18 - Eighteenth Round Serie A RESULT Matchday 18 CATANIA 1 - 1 FC Juventus Goal by Spinesi and Alessandro Del Piero
By Anna Italia
CATANIA 1 - 1 FC JUVENTUS 
15' Gionatha Spinesi 90' Alessandro Del Piero (pen)
Substitutions: 67' Colucci out, Martinez in 46' Tiago out, Marchionni in
89' Gionatha Spinesi out, Tedesco in 76' Pavel Nedved out, Palladino in
81' Salihamidzic out, Vincenzo Iaquinta in
BEFORE THE MATCH: Serie A Standing: Catania 10th position, 21 points
FC Juventus 3rd position, 35 points
What's going on with almighty JUVENTUS? Suddenly, Juventus seem weaker and not able to beat "smaller teams." I only wish this happens to FC Inter and start losing some points to give chance to Roma, Juve, and Milan to shorten the distance.
In the 15th minute, CATANIA opened the score with forward Gionatha Spinesi after a cross from Mascara. Juventus goalkeeper Buffon could not stop the ball and surprisingly CATANIA takes the lead. Catania 1 - 0 FC Juventus.
In this way, Catania break the record after beating Juventus in 1964!!! Incredible. Point is whether Juventus will react or not. No wonder why Catania fans keep chanting to their heart's content.
Before the match Catania coach Silvio Baldini praised Adriano Buffon, Gigi Buffon's father, who was his coach when Baldini played.
The biggest disappointment in Juventus was Portuguese midfielder Tiago who was substituted in the second half by Marco Marchionni. You bet Tiago will definitely move to another club.
In the 87th minute, Catania Coach Silvio Baldini decides to substitute forward Gionatha Spinesi for Tedesco. Spinesi left the field with a standing ovation from Catania fans.
Just in the very last minute, exactly in the 89th minute, Referee Rocchi grants a penalty kick to Juventus after a foul committed by Defender Biagianti on Alessandro Del Piero inside the area. Among tremendous protests from Catania players and Catania fans screaming "ladri," meaning "thieves" Del Piero blasted Catania goalkeeper and equalized the match in the 90th minute.
Despite this 1- 1 draw, the match was a big disappointment.
Juventus again wasted a VALUABLE opportunity to surpass ROMA for the second position. Juventus lost in Malta against VALLETTA and could not beat Catania either! This was a major disappointment!!!! Catania Coach Silvio Baldini was so outraged with the controversial penalty that he left the bench!
Catania saw their dream shattered with Del Piero's goal. It's been 43 years since Catania beat Juventus. Well, maybe they beat them next time. Juventus was not sharp today.
LINEUPS
Week 18 - Italian Serie A Tim 2007 - 2008 Eighteenth Round Fixtures - Matchday 18
Sunday, January 13, 2008 A
Catania 1 - 1 FC Juventus
Angelo Massimino Stadium
Catania
CATANIA
Goalkeeper: Polito;
Defenders: Silvestri, Terlizzi, Stovini, Vargas;
Midfielders: Izco, Edusei, Colucci (Martinez 67 mins);
Forwards: Biagianti, Mascara, Spinesi (Tedesco 89 mins).
Subs not used: Bizzarri, Sottil, Gazzola, LLama, Millesi
Coach: Silvio Baldini
FC Juventus
Goalkeeper: Gigi Buffon;
Defenders: Salihamidzic (Iaquinta 81 mins), Niccola Legrottaglie, Giorgio Chiellini, Molinaro;
Midfielders: Nocerino, Tiago (Marchionni 46 mins), Zanetti, Pavel Nedved (Palladino 76 mins);
Forwards: Alessandro Del Piero, David Trezeguet. Subs not used: Belardi, Grygera, Zebina, Almiron
Coach: Claudio Ranieri
YELLOW CARDS: 20' Izco, 23' Stovini, '34Chiellini, 43' Terlizzi, '68 Salihamidzic, 73' Nocerino
CATANIA 1 - 1 FC JUVENTUS 15' Gionatha Spinesi 90' Alessandro Del Piero (pen)
Substitutions: 67' Colucci out, Martinez in 46' Tiago out, Marchionni in
89' Gionatha Spinesi out, Tedesco in 76' Pavel Nedved out, Palladino in
81' Salihamidzic out, Vincenzo Iaquinta in
BEFORE THE MATCH: Serie A Standing: Catania 10th position, 21 points
FC Juventus 3rd position, 35 points
What's going on with almighty JUVENTUS? Suddenly, Juventus seem weaker and not able to beat "smaller teams." I only wish this happens to FC Inter and start losing some points to give chance to Roma, Juve, and Milan to shorten the distance.
In the 15th minute, CATANIA opened the score with forward Gionatha Spinesi after a cross from Mascara. Juventus goalkeeper Buffon could not stop the ball and surprisingly CATANIA takes the lead. Catania 1 - 0 FC Juventus.In this way, Catania break the record after beating Juventus in 1964!!! Incredible. Point is whether Juventus will react or not. No wonder why Catania fans keep chanting to their heart's content.
Before the match Catania coach Silvio Baldini praised Adriano Buffon, Gigi Buffon's father, who was his coach when Baldini played.
The biggest disappointment in Juventus was Portuguese midfielder Tiago who was substituted in the second half by Marco Marchionni. You bet Tiago will definitely move to another club.
In the 87th minute, Catania Coach Silvio Baldini decides to substitute forward Gionatha Spinesi for Tedesco. Spinesi left the field with a standing ovation from Catania fans.
Just in the very last minute, exactly in the 89th minute, Referee Rocchi grants a penalty kick to Juventus after a foul committed by Defender Biagianti on Alessandro Del Piero inside the area. Among tremendous protests from Catania players and Catania fans screaming "ladri," meaning "thieves" Del Piero blasted Catania goalkeeper and equalized the match in the 90th minute.Despite this 1- 1 draw, the match was a big disappointment.
Juventus again wasted a VALUABLE opportunity to surpass ROMA for the second position. Juventus lost in Malta against VALLETTA and could not beat Catania either! This was a major disappointment!!!! Catania Coach Silvio Baldini was so outraged with the controversial penalty that he left the bench!
Catania saw their dream shattered with Del Piero's goal. It's been 43 years since Catania beat Juventus. Well, maybe they beat them next time. Juventus was not sharp today.
LINEUPS
Week 18 - Italian Serie A Tim 2007 - 2008 Eighteenth Round Fixtures - Matchday 18
Sunday, January 13, 2008 A
Catania 1 - 1 FC Juventus
Angelo Massimino Stadium
Catania
CATANIA
Goalkeeper: Polito;
Defenders: Silvestri, Terlizzi, Stovini, Vargas;
Midfielders: Izco, Edusei, Colucci (Martinez 67 mins);
Forwards: Biagianti, Mascara, Spinesi (Tedesco 89 mins).
Subs not used: Bizzarri, Sottil, Gazzola, LLama, Millesi
Coach: Silvio Baldini
FC Juventus
Goalkeeper: Gigi Buffon;
Defenders: Salihamidzic (Iaquinta 81 mins), Niccola Legrottaglie, Giorgio Chiellini, Molinaro;
Midfielders: Nocerino, Tiago (Marchionni 46 mins), Zanetti, Pavel Nedved (Palladino 76 mins);
Forwards: Alessandro Del Piero, David Trezeguet. Subs not used: Belardi, Grygera, Zebina, Almiron
Coach: Claudio Ranieri
YELLOW CARDS: 20' Izco, 23' Stovini, '34Chiellini, 43' Terlizzi, '68 Salihamidzic, 73' Nocerino
I can't believe Juventus is losing. What's happening here, i am upset.
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Pietro this was a major disappointment. The match just ended. At least Juventus did not lose the match and Del Piero scored. Yet, I am so upset with Juve players.
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I can't believe it, Juve almost lost this match. It is not a deserved draw. What's your take?
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Fortunately I didn't manage to watch this match (and obviously poor performance)! At least Alex saved our ass once again...
Thanx for the match report, Anna.
PS: Happy, successful and healthy 2008!
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Juventino Tedesco indeed, it was such a disappointing match. I was so upset with Juve. Could not believe that they were almost beaten by CATANIA! All respect to Catania, but technically they are not better than Juventus. Despite having the dynamic duo Trezeguet - Del Piero, no goals were coming. Had not been for that CLEAR penalty, it was going to be a crying time.
I still have my hope high for JUVE to win the Scudetto because MILAN mathematically cannot make it. The only clear contestants are Juve and Roma. However, if Inter start losing which i doubt and Milan winning, another story can be told.
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Btw: I wonder why the Catania manager got furious about the pk decision. In my eyes a clear & stupid foul from the defender in their box!
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Happy New Year for you too!!!! I look forward for your comments and post too. Feel free to send me your posts.
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