Claudio Ranieri changed his formation from the previous game which was a successfully 3-5-2 to the common 4-4-2, he also brought in five new faces to the squad which beat Napoli on the weekend. Jonathan Zebina, Nicola Legrottaglie and Mauro Camoranesi returned from suspension while Cristian Molinaro returned to his familiar role at left back and Vincenzo Iaquinta was given a rare start after his match winning gaol against Napoli. Mohamed Sissoko, Pavel Nedved and David Trezeguet were given a spell on the bench ahead of this weekend's big game against Inter.
Cristian Molinaro return to the starting line up was a problem for Ranieri as he was forced in to make an early substitution as Molinaro got an early yellow card and looked like he was asking to get sent off by committing fouls in unnecessary situations. Molinaro who has been very poor for Juve this season was not happy at been subbed off and stormed into the dressing rooms.
Juventus defensive display against Empoli was constant as it was in their previous two matches the side keeping a clean sheet for the third game in a row. The defenders were never put under any real pressure, Empoli played with a 4-5-1 formation and looked to close down the game, they never created any clear chances at goal, when Empoli did manage to get a shot on goal Gianluigi Buffon was there and coped with the shots easily.
The absence of Sissoko and Nedved in Juve's midfield was one of the main reason the Bianconero never really got going, Sissoko has been highly impressive since his January move from Liverpool and you know Nedved is going to give 110% every time he steps on to the pitch. The power and presence of Sissoko in the heart of Juve's midfield and his ability to break up the opponents play was never filed by Antonio Nocerino who has not found his early season form and has been highly disappointing lately.
Juve's inability to keep the ball on the ground and attempt long ball style of play to often played in to the hands of Empoli who coped with it easily. This style of play also effected they way Juventus strikes and creative midfield's played against Emopli they never had any opportunities to score or create any goals for the team.
Juventus strike partnership for this game was Alessandro Del Piero and Vincenzo Iaquinta neither of which had a influence on the game they were poorly serviced by their teammates and the Empoli defence performed very well considering that the team had let in eleven goals in their previous five games. David Trezeguet joined the strike force in the second half and couldn't get the break through for his team.
Overall:
1st Half:
Very poor half from both sides neither side came close to scoring with the defenders on each side having more of a influence than the attackers. Juventus having a few long range shots from Del Piero and Nocerino but neither were really testing the Empoli goalkeeper.
Jonathan Zebina put a good cross in from the right after some good work from Tiago but Del Piero and Iaquinta both missed it and the ball went across the goal. Alessandro Del Piero got a header on taget from a Camoranesi free kick but it was easily claimed buy the Empoli Keeper Bassi.
Cristian Molinaro was subbed off at 29 minutes after his early yellow card and was replaced by Zdenek Grygera, the first half was a very physical half with no team backing off from the challengers.
2nd Half:
Juventus started the second half positive Del Piero had a free kick saved by the keeper and they stopped trying the long ball and started to play to feet. Vincenzo Iaquinta had a penalty turned down which could of been given, Juve started plying on the pressure but nothing come of it.
Camoranesi looked more lively in the second half and looked like he was going to create something, but Ranieri changed his tactics at 60 minutes to a 4-3-3 with Trezeguet replacing Tiago, the change didn't have a positive effect on the side with Camoranesi moved more to a central role and thus losing all of Juventus attacking movements down the right hand side.
Ranieri brought on Nedved to replace Camoranesi who had been booked but it was to late to have an impact on the team. Juventus never really got going in this match and draw is a fair result for both teams, although Juve's fans will be less than happy with the teams performance.
Juventus defensive display against Empoli was constant as it was in their previous two matches the side keeping a clean sheet for the third game in a row. The defenders were never put under any real pressure, Empoli played with a 4-5-1 formation and looked to close down the game, they never created any clear chances at goal, when Empoli did manage to get a shot on goal Gianluigi Buffon was there and coped with the shots easily.
The absence of Sissoko and Nedved in Juve's midfield was one of the main reason the Bianconero never really got going, Sissoko has been highly impressive since his January move from Liverpool and you know Nedved is going to give 110% every time he steps on to the pitch. The power and presence of Sissoko in the heart of Juve's midfield and his ability to break up the opponents play was never filed by Antonio Nocerino who has not found his early season form and has been highly disappointing lately.
Juve's inability to keep the ball on the ground and attempt long ball style of play to often played in to the hands of Empoli who coped with it easily. This style of play also effected they way Juventus strikes and creative midfield's played against Emopli they never had any opportunities to score or create any goals for the team.
Juventus strike partnership for this game was Alessandro Del Piero and Vincenzo Iaquinta neither of which had a influence on the game they were poorly serviced by their teammates and the Empoli defence performed very well considering that the team had let in eleven goals in their previous five games. David Trezeguet joined the strike force in the second half and couldn't get the break through for his team.
Overall:
1st Half:
Very poor half from both sides neither side came close to scoring with the defenders on each side having more of a influence than the attackers. Juventus having a few long range shots from Del Piero and Nocerino but neither were really testing the Empoli goalkeeper.
Jonathan Zebina put a good cross in from the right after some good work from Tiago but Del Piero and Iaquinta both missed it and the ball went across the goal. Alessandro Del Piero got a header on taget from a Camoranesi free kick but it was easily claimed buy the Empoli Keeper Bassi.
Cristian Molinaro was subbed off at 29 minutes after his early yellow card and was replaced by Zdenek Grygera, the first half was a very physical half with no team backing off from the challengers.
2nd Half:
Juventus started the second half positive Del Piero had a free kick saved by the keeper and they stopped trying the long ball and started to play to feet. Vincenzo Iaquinta had a penalty turned down which could of been given, Juve started plying on the pressure but nothing come of it.
Camoranesi looked more lively in the second half and looked like he was going to create something, but Ranieri changed his tactics at 60 minutes to a 4-3-3 with Trezeguet replacing Tiago, the change didn't have a positive effect on the side with Camoranesi moved more to a central role and thus losing all of Juventus attacking movements down the right hand side.
Ranieri brought on Nedved to replace Camoranesi who had been booked but it was to late to have an impact on the team. Juventus never really got going in this match and draw is a fair result for both teams, although Juve's fans will be less than happy with the teams performance.
Player Ratings:
Buffon: 6 - Was never really tested and coped with the shots at goal well.
Zebina: 6.5 - Was the only Juve player to perform well on the defence and attack, created Juve's best chance.
Legrottaglie: 6 - Didn't have much to do and looked comfortable through out the game.
Chiellini: 6 - Dose what he always does goes in hard and never gives up had a quite game but did what he is expected to do.
Molinaro: 3 - Got an early yellow card and looked certain to get sent off if he wasn't subbed.
Camoranesi: 6.5 - One of Juve better players, played better in the second half, looked like the only one who was going to create something.
Nocerino: 5.5 - Played well first 15 minutes then disappeared.
Tiago: 6 - He had a mixed game did some good things but also some bad, when he was subbed off Juve struggled in the midfield and lost their connection from defence to attack.
Salihamidzic 5 - Didn't have an effect on the game at all run up and down the pitch, which is all he did.
Iaquinta: 5.5 - Had a good penalty turned down and not much else, was poorly served by teammates.
Del Piero: 5.5 - Also poorly served by teammates, had a few free kicks but nothing really threatening.
Substitutes:
Grygera: 6 - Like the rest of the defence played well and did his job.
Trezeguet: 5.5 - The only way he will score is if he got service which didn't happen when he was on and off the pitch.
Nedved: NA
Ranieri: 4.5 - His decision to rest key players back fired on him, there was no chemistry between the players. His decision to take off Tiago and replace him with Trezeguet was bad, Trezeguet wont create any goals for you but he will score if he gets service witch didn't happen through out the match.
Buffon: 6 - Was never really tested and coped with the shots at goal well.
Zebina: 6.5 - Was the only Juve player to perform well on the defence and attack, created Juve's best chance.
Legrottaglie: 6 - Didn't have much to do and looked comfortable through out the game.
Chiellini: 6 - Dose what he always does goes in hard and never gives up had a quite game but did what he is expected to do.
Molinaro: 3 - Got an early yellow card and looked certain to get sent off if he wasn't subbed.
Camoranesi: 6.5 - One of Juve better players, played better in the second half, looked like the only one who was going to create something.
Nocerino: 5.5 - Played well first 15 minutes then disappeared.
Tiago: 6 - He had a mixed game did some good things but also some bad, when he was subbed off Juve struggled in the midfield and lost their connection from defence to attack.
Salihamidzic 5 - Didn't have an effect on the game at all run up and down the pitch, which is all he did.
Iaquinta: 5.5 - Had a good penalty turned down and not much else, was poorly served by teammates.
Del Piero: 5.5 - Also poorly served by teammates, had a few free kicks but nothing really threatening.
Substitutes:
Grygera: 6 - Like the rest of the defence played well and did his job.
Trezeguet: 5.5 - The only way he will score is if he got service which didn't happen when he was on and off the pitch.
Nedved: NA
Ranieri: 4.5 - His decision to rest key players back fired on him, there was no chemistry between the players. His decision to take off Tiago and replace him with Trezeguet was bad, Trezeguet wont create any goals for you but he will score if he gets service witch didn't happen through out the match.
1 comments:
Great overview of the game. pity that because of the tactics of the coach we did not use this perfect chance to increase the gap between us and fiore/milan.
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