3 November 2009

One step from a century break

The bianconeri field determination, especially in the first minutes of the match when the 4-2-3-1 formation fielded by Ferrara kept the Israeli side in their area for most of the first 15 minutes.

On the 4th minute, there is a good initiative by Tiago on the left but his cross is intercepted. One minute later, a good Camoranesi cross into the area towards Amauri who is anticipated just in time. On the 6th minute, Diego enters the area and shoots forcing the keeper to save into corner.

The 7th minute sees a Caceres shot goes high over the bar. Seconds later, a Maccabi cross into the Juve area is easily grabbed by Buffon. It is the 8th minute when Amauri enters the area and is blocked in time for a corner. From the flag the ball is straight at the keeper who punches away.

On the 9th minute, there is a free-kick for Juve after a foul on Diego following a beautiful move by the Brazilian: Diego's shot is saved into corner by the keeper. One minute later, there is a corner for Juve: ball into the area. Amauri is just anticipated by the keeper. The 11th minute, a Poulsen shot goes wide.

The 14th minute sees a Camoranesi cross goes wide. Two minutes later, Dvalishvili is off-side as he shoots out from a dangerous position.  Seconds later, there is a free-kick for Juve: Camoranesi puts it in but the defence clears. On the 21st minute, there is a free-kick for Juve: the defence blocks.

It is the 26th minute there is a free-kick for Juve: Diego puts the ball into the area but the defence clears. Two minutes later, Camoranesi crosses into the area and Amauri misses by an inch.

On the 29th minute there is a corner for Maccabi: Buffon makes an incredible save. One minute later, Dvalishvilli heads high over the bar following a counter-attack. On the 31st minute, beautiful footwork by Diego to enter the area but his shot goes wide. Seconds later, the keeper saves well on a good Diego attempt.

The 32nd minute sees the keeper in an incredible save on Amauri after a beautiful Amauri shot. Three minutes later, a Diego lob goes slightly high over the bar. Like in the first leg the Israeli side is being very nasty when it comes to fouls. On the 38th minute, a Maccabi attempt is deviated and goes high over the bar.

It is the 47th minute when a beautiful Caceres cross to Camoranesi and the Italo-Argentine shoots home upon entering the area for the opener: 1-0.

The second half sees the same eleven bianconeri on the field. On the 4th minute, there is a good initiative by Tiago on the left but his cross is intercepted. One minute later, there is a good Camoranesi cross into the area towards Amauri who is anticipated just in time.

On the 6th minute, Diego enters the area and shoots forcing the keeper to save into corner. One minute later a Caceres shot goes high over the bar.

Maccabi react and on the 7th minute, a cross into the Juve area is easily grabbed by Buffon. One minute later, Amauri enters the area and is blocked in time for a corner. From the flag the ball is straight at the keeper who punches away. The 9th minute sees a free-kick for Juve after a foul on Diego following a beautiful move by the Brazilian: Diego's shot is saved into corner by the keeper.

The 10th minute sees a corner for Juve: ball into the area. Amauri is just anticipated by the keeper. One minute later, a Poulsen shot goes wide and on the 14th minute it is a  Camoranesi cross goes wide.

On the 16th minute Dvalishvili is off-side as he shoots out from a dangerous position. Seconds later, there is a free-kick for Juve: Camoranesi puts it in but the defence clears. It is the 21st minute when there is a free-kick for Juve but the defence blocks.

Another Juve free-kick is awarded on the 26th minute: Diego puts the ball into the area but the defence clears. Two minutes later, Camoranesi crosses into the area and Amauri misses by an inch. On the 29th minute later, there is a corner for Maccabi: Buffon makes an incredible save.

Juve show signs of fatigue as on the 30th minute Dvalishvilli heads high over the bar following a counter-attack. One minute later there is beautiful footwork by Diego to enter the area but his shot goes wide. Seconds later, the keeper saves well on a good Diego attempt.

The 32nd minute sees the keeper in an incredible save on Amauri after a beautiful Amauri shot. Three minutes later, a Diego lob goes slightly high over the bar. Like in the first leg the Israeli side is being very nasty when it comes to fouls.

Maccabi try desperately in the final 15 minutes and on the 38th minute a Maccabi attempt is deviated and goes high over the bar. It is the 46th minute when Juve have their last goal opportunity: a beautiful Caceres cross to Camoranesi and the Italo-Argentine shoots home upon entering the area.

Champions League, Group A – 4th match day 
Ramat Gan Stadium, Tel Aviv
Tuesday 3rd November, 009

MACCABI HAIFA - JUVENTUS: 1-0

Goals: Camoranesi (47th). 

MACCABI HAIFA: Davidovitch; Meshumar, Teixeira, Keinan, Masilela; Katan, Boccoli (Zaguri 71st), Culma (Ghadir 45th), Osman, Dvalishvili (Refaelov 56th), Arbeitman. Reserves: Edri, Harazi, Maymon, Tawatha, Rafaelov, Ghadir, Zaguri. Coach: Levi.

JUVENTUS: Buffon; Caceres, Legrottaglie, Chiellini, Grosso; Felipe Melo, Poulsen; Camoranesi, Tiago (De Ceglie 61st), Diego; Amauri (Trezeguet 40th). Reserves: Manninger, Cannavaro, Molinaro, Grygera, De Ceglie, Trezeguet, Immobile. Coach: Ferrara.

Referee: Terje Hauge
 
Yellow Cards: Masilela (26th), Culma (36th), Melo (36th), Osman (71st)

 

 

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