Match Report
| Juventus | Juventus |  |  | Chateauroux | Chateauroux | ||||||||||||||||
| Patrick Emmett | Patrick Emmett | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Meza | D. Meza |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Kevin Dalglish | K. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Dragan Tomacic | D. Tomacic |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Giancarlo Frezzolini | G. Frezzolini | |||||||||
| Johan Braine | J. Braine |  | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Gian Matteo Toldo | G. Toldo | |||||||||
| Ruben Juarez | R. Juarez |  | 75 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Pier G. Filippini | P. Filippini | |||||||||
| Jan Høgh | J. Høgh |  | 70 | D | | 5 | | M | 71 |  | Youssef Laget | Y. Laget | |||||||||
| Claudio Stendardo | C. Stendardo | | 80 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 |  | Edmundo Guardiola | E. Guardiola | |||||||||
| Francesco Longo | F. Longo | | 75 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 |  | Bakary Augstein | B. Augstein | |||||||||
| Ruggero Proietti | R. Proietti | | 82 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Omar Maurel | O. Maurel | |||||||||
| Nicholas Ferrante | N. Ferrante |  | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 85 | | Roland Eggimann | R. Eggimann | |||||||||
| Rabiu Babayaro | R. Babayaro |  | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 79 | | Edouard Nafti | E. Nafti | |||||||||
| Paolo Franchi | P. Franchi | | 74 | A | | 11 | | A | 76 | | Damien Chapuis | D. Chapuis | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Juventus Stadium where Juventus play Chateauroux in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Juventus are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Juventus are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Juventus start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.34
0-1Bakary Augstein knocks the ball forward to Roland Eggimann. Roland Eggimann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roland Eggimann!
6.24
0-1Ruggero Proietti sees space and advances. Ruggero Proietti lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.50
Youssef Laget makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edouard Nafti. Edouard Nafti lofts in a cross ball towards Roland Eggimann. Roland Eggimann heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Daniel Meza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.02
Francesco Longo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Kevin Dalglish has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.35
Ruben Juarez chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco Longo. Francesco Longo flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.16
1-2Francesco Longo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Dalglish easily smothers it!
21.09
Dragan Tomacic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Stendardo. Claudio Stendardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro goes all the way! Rabiu Babayaro tries a spectacular strike but somehow Kevin Dalglish manages to keep it out.
28.52
Gian Matteo Toldo decides to run forward with the ball. Gian Matteo Toldo passes the ball forward to Roland Eggimann. Roland Eggimann lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Chapuis. Damien Chapuis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Daniel Meza easily smothers it.
30.23
Claudio Stendardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Kevin Dalglish!
34.22
1-2Gian Matteo Toldo makes a simple pass to Bakary Augstein. Bakary Augstein knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Chapuis. Damien Chapuis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Meza who gathers it comfortably.
36.25
Claudio Stendardo knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante shoots from long range. Kevin Dalglish easily smothers it.
40.46
Johan Braine flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruggero Proietti. Ruggero Proietti makes a probing pass to Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rabiu Babayaro!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Chateauroux start the second half!
48.17
2-2Ruggero Proietti knocks the ball forward to Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Ferrante but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.16
Claudio Stendardo kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
51.54
Ruggero Proietti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro goes all the way! Rabiu Babayaro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
53.55
Edmundo Guardiola makes a simple pass to Damien Chapuis. Damien Chapuis whips in a cross ball towards Edouard Nafti. Edouard Nafti flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Daniel Meza had no chance!! Goal for Chateauroux!
57.27
Ruggero Proietti chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.28
Ruggero Proietti knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante whips in a cross ball towards Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro directs the ball goalwards with his head but Kevin Dalglish is on top of it.
60.35
2-3Ruggero Proietti catches Youssef Laget on the ankles. The referee calls over Ruggero Proietti and warns him to calm down! Youssef Laget stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.35
2-3Juventus are easily keeping Chateauroux at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
67.05
Jan Høgh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francesco Longo. Francesco Longo flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro flicks the ball with his head. Kevin Dalglish easily smothers it.
73.07
Bakary Augstein flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Chapuis. Damien Chapuis whips in a cross ball towards Edouard Nafti. Edouard Nafti flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.48
Ruben Juarez comes in with a late challenge on Edouard Nafti. The referee calls over Ruben Juarez and warns him to calm down! Edouard Nafti runs off the knock.
77.53
Ruggero Proietti passes the ball forward to Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro goes all the way! Rabiu Babayaro shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Kevin Dalglish manages to gather it comfortably.
78.51
Jan Høgh makes a beautiful solo run. Jan Høgh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Kevin Dalglish manages to keep it out.
83.17
Damien Chapuis comes in with a late challenge on Dragan Tomacic. Damien Chapuis is given a warning by the referee! Dragan Tomacic stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.24
Ruben Juarez takes it forward alone. Ruben Juarez threads the ball through to Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante knocks in a cross ball towards Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro heads the ball goalwards but Kevin Dalglish is on top of it.
85.17
Gian Matteo Toldo passes the ball forward to Edmundo Guardiola. Edmundo Guardiola takes it forward alone. Edmundo Guardiola shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Daniel Meza manages to gather it comfortably.
89.54
Claudio Stendardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Francesco Longo chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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