Alessandro Del Piero celebrates his 199th Bianconeri goal.Juventus 4-0 Modena
Alessandro Del Piero and David Trezeguet returned to the starting 11 and made an immediate impact in Juve’s third straight victory. Modena were unlucky in the first minute when Abate was stopped clear on goal for an incorrect offside decision. Jonathan Zebina and Mauro Camoranesi are also fit again and the ex-Roma defender’s cross was nodded over by Trezeguet. The French hitman opened the scoring soon after, redirecting Federico Balzaretti’s wayward header from a corner kick. Abate curled over, but Juve made it 2-0 with Del Piero completing a high-speed combination with Trezeguet for his 199th Bianconeri goal. Modena’s best opportunity of the half was an Alex Pinardi strike pushed off target by Gigi Buffon.
Didier Deschamps’ men were always in control in the second half, Trezeguet chesting down the ball with his back to goal and spinning wide, then Perna diving in for a goalline clearance after Del Piero had gone past the goalkeeper. Trezeguet rounded out the scoreline by pouncing on a scuffed Marco Marchionni volley for a simple tap-in from six yards, one of his traditional poachers’ goals. Modena had all but disappeared from the Olimpico and Pavel Nedved rose for a late header at the back post from Matteo Paro’s free kick.
Albinoleffe 0-0 Arezzo
It was a disappointing stalemate at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri D’Italia. Arezzo notch up their fourth draw in a row and are still on -2 in the table, while Albinoleffe still haven’t conceded any goals on home turf. There were few scoring opportunities, but Arezzo went closest when Roselli struck the upright.
Bari 0-0 Vicenza
It’s the first point of the season for Vicenza, as Giancarlo Camolese’s men managed to run away with an important draw at the San Nicola. Bari seemed more hungry for victory, but were unable to penetrate Biancorossi’s suddenly solid defence. After attacking during all the first half, Bari found themselves lacking in stamina and Vicenza’s striker Cavalli nearly scored a winning goal in the last few minutes of play, but incredibly he missed the chance just in front of the Bari goalkeeper Gillet. Ganci, Sgrigna and Santoruvo also had shots well saved.
Cesena 3-3 Pescara
A spectacular draw at the Stadio Manuzzi between Cesena and Pescara. Carozza was definitely man of the match with a key role in all of Pescara’s moves. The first goal after 12 minutes was his invention from a free-kick. At the 25th minute Pelle’ equalised with a close-range header. Luci - who was served a corner kick from Carozza - brought Pescara back in front at the end of the first half. Then again Carozza, with a tricky free-kick which bounced next to Turci, made it 3-1. The match seemed closed, but Piccoli and then Virdis – with a little help from Papa Waigo - brought Cesena back on track to prevent a shock defeat.
Frosinone 2-2 Spezia
Once again newcomers Frosinone failed to celebrate their first win of the season, but the fans were certainly kept entertained. The home side opened the scoring with Lodi’s wonderful curving left shoot. Chiodini brought down Varricchio for Saverino’s spot-kick, almost immediately wiped out by Ischia acrobatically diving on to Lodi’s free kick. Spezia didn’t give up and, after missing a good chance with Varricchio, it was Gorzegno’s stunning 25-metre lob that evened the score.
Genoa 2-0 Piacenza
It took one minute for the home side to break the deadlock at Marassi, as Martins Adailton’s free kick flew in despite Fernando Coppola getting a hand to it. Zeytulaev’s diving header almost made it 2-0 moments later, then at the other end Rantier’s rasping shot smashed against the upright in a fiery first half. Coppola kept out Adailton from close range, but both Stamilla and Gobatto failed to finalise a Piacenza counter-attack. Both sides had goals disallowed for offside by Stamilla and Giuseppe Sculli, with Biancorossi boss Beppe Iachini earning a red card for dissent.
Genoa doubled their lead after the break when Coppola was brought down for an Adailton penalty kick, but Piacenza didn’t give in and Rantier forced Barasso into a spectacular save. Adailton was denied a late hat-trick by the woodwork.
Mantova 3-0 Crotone
It was a comfortable win for Mantova at the Stadio Braglia, as Coach Mimmo Di Carlo’s men recovered well after losing at Lecce last week. The Crotone defence has conceded 11 goals in four games and will need a rapid improvement to avoid relegation. Bernacci was the key, earning a penalty converted by Caridi and then combining with his teammate for the second. At the 57th minute there was also glory for Noselli, who scored a diving header.
Napoli 1-1 Triestina
Napoli stuttered again and had to do without Roberto De Zerbi, who suffered an injury in the warm-up. Sam Dalla Bona nodded an early corner over the bar before Cristian Bucchi broke through. Rossi parried his first shot, but could do nothing on the follow-up. Triestina fought back with a series of Allegretti set-pieces and a wasteful Mignani header.
After the break Gennaro Iezzo had to rush out and close down Eliakwu’s counter-attack, while substitute Piovaccari blasted over from close range for a lively Triestina. Bucchi turned a couple of efforts off target, but the visitors had the better of the second half and snatched a deserved equaliser through a Kyriazis header five minutes from time, although there were protests for a potential offside position. The drama wasn’t over, as Napoli poured forward and Bucchi’s header was only kept out by an acrobatic Lima goalline clearance, then Rossi flapped out Paolo Cannavaro’s attempt.
Verona 0-1 Brescia
Brescia temporarily go clear at the top of the table with this confident victory at the Bentegodi. Mannini netted the winner with an impressive long-range screamer that dipped into the top corner after 33 minutes. Verona tried to fight back, but the Rondinelle had the best chances with Jadid, Serafini and Mannini all unable to add to their tally.
Monday 25 September
Treviso 1-0 Lecce
A late penalty from Giuliatto ensured that 10-man Treviso ran out deserved winners against Lecce to net their first victory of the season. Last term this was a top-flight clash, and the Giallorossi made a decent start, with Giacomazzi missing a great opportunity in the 27th minute. But the Veneti also had their chances in the first half. Russotto’s curling shot from outside the box went just wide on the half hour mark, then a few minutes later Acquafresca missed the target after a delightful Russotto cross. Lecce rarely threatened after the break and they were grateful to Benussi after he kept out Vascak in the 70th minute. However, the deadlock was broken shortly after as Diamoutene brought down Beghetto in the box and Gialliatti converted the penalty. Baseggio saw red for two bookings in stoppage time.
Bologna 1-3 Rimini
Rimini stunned the Stadio Dall’Ara with a 3-1 win over Bologna in an entertaining clash. Manfredini nearly handed the Rossoblu the lead only to see his header hit the post. In the second half the match was spectacular, with Jeda getting the ball rolling just minutes after the interval. Mingazzini equalised when his shot was deflected by Peccarisi shortly after, but Ricchiuti put Rimini ahead with a wonderful volley, although Antonioli should have done better. Barusso sealed the win with a free kick to give his side a memorable result.
Source: C4 Football Italia
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