"In the first half we didn’t play very well. We were awarded a penalty following a tackle by a rival defender but we didn’t deserve much more. In the second half on the other hand, we showed personality, had many goal opportunities and we only risked on one occasion".
"I am satisfied with the performance of my boys. The 1-1 draw of Ireland means that we have a 2 point advantage in the table and on Wednesday in the direct encounter we have the possibility of increasing it".
These are the comments of Marcello Lippi at the end of the match which saw the Azzurri emerge from the stadium in Podgorica with a round 2-0 thanks to a Pirlo penalty in the first half and a goal by Pazzini in the second. Now the points in the group’s table are 13, 2 more then Ireland, the next opponent on Wednesday.
All the bianconeri were in the starting line-up but on the 14th minute Iaquinta was forced to leave the field following a blow in a tackle. Buffon did not have a particularly busy night but he performed a miracle on a short distance shot by Djalovic (22nd) saving the result which at the time was 1-0.
Great sacrifice made by Chiellini who had problems with his nose (very recently operated on) in the middle of the second half and had to call on the help of the medical staff many times but still managed to finish the game.
Juventus.com
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