Tuesday 10 April
Juventus 2-0 Napoli
Juventus won the battle of the fallen giants and further extended their lead at the top of Serie B despite playing in 10 men, as Napoli hit the woodwork twice. This tie was postponed due to the players away on international duty. Napoli got off to a very aggressive start in Turin with Sosa twice going close, but after 15 minutes the Bianconeri took control and the lead with Nedved’s cross whipped in to the back post for a Camoranesi header from the tightest of angles. Dalla Bona wasted a great opportunity to equalise immediately, volleying over the bar from the penalty spot, and Sosa held up the ball for Bogliacino to fire high. Instead Iezzo kept the scoreline down with desperate saves on Del Piero and a Nedved stinger from 25 metres.
Juventus finally beat the goalkeeper after the break. Camoranesi turned provider with a sweeping cross that missed out Maldonado and Del Piero flicked past Iezzo with the outside of his right foot. Trezeguet was having a terrible game and wasted two great chances to put the result beyond doubt, so he made way for Paro.
However, Juve were forced to reorganise when Marchisio was sent off for a late challenge on Gatti. Giannichedda was also booked and will be suspended for this weekend’s trip to Lecce. Trotta scissor-kicked his volley into Buffon’s arms and Del Piero wasted a counter-attack. Boumsong limped off with an injury, making way for ex-Chievo defender Legrottaglie, and Napoli continued to push with Trotta’s half-volley.
However, Juve were forced to reorganise when Marchisio was sent off for a late challenge on Gatti. Giannichedda was also booked and will be suspended for this weekend’s trip to Lecce. Trotta scissor-kicked his volley into Buffon’s arms and Del Piero wasted a counter-attack. Boumsong limped off with an injury, making way for ex-Chievo defender Legrottaglie, and Napoli continued to push with Trotta’s half-volley. Round 31 Review >>>
Brescia 2-0 Triestina
Serse Cosmi’s boys notched up their second consecutive home win in this tie rescheduled due to international duty. Triestina had the opportunity to take the early lead against the run of play when Lima brought down Sola, but Viviano did well to neutralise Allegretti’s penalty kick. The deadlock was eventually broken in Brescia’s favour thanks to Mannini’s looping header from a Zambelli cross and Serafini tapped in from close range to secure the points. Round 31 Review >>>
Treviso 1-0 Pescara
Treviso celebrated their first Serie B victory in almost two months, a result that keeps Pescara in the bottom two. Moro wasted a good early opportunity set up by Acquafresca and Beghetto thumped the upright before Valdez held up the ball for Russotto’s finish. Acquafresca also rattled the crossbar for the home side. Pescara still could have snatched a point in the last stages, as Avramov needed his wits about him to parry a Luci point-blank header and De Falco strike. Round 31 Review >>>
Source: C4 Football Italia
Juventus 2-0 Napoli
Juventus won the battle of the fallen giants and further extended their lead at the top of Serie B despite playing in 10 men, as Napoli hit the woodwork twice. This tie was postponed due to the players away on international duty. Napoli got off to a very aggressive start in Turin with Sosa twice going close, but after 15 minutes the Bianconeri took control and the lead with Nedved’s cross whipped in to the back post for a Camoranesi header from the tightest of angles. Dalla Bona wasted a great opportunity to equalise immediately, volleying over the bar from the penalty spot, and Sosa held up the ball for Bogliacino to fire high. Instead Iezzo kept the scoreline down with desperate saves on Del Piero and a Nedved stinger from 25 metres.
Juventus finally beat the goalkeeper after the break. Camoranesi turned provider with a sweeping cross that missed out Maldonado and Del Piero flicked past Iezzo with the outside of his right foot. Trezeguet was having a terrible game and wasted two great chances to put the result beyond doubt, so he made way for Paro.
However, Juve were forced to reorganise when Marchisio was sent off for a late challenge on Gatti. Giannichedda was also booked and will be suspended for this weekend’s trip to Lecce. Trotta scissor-kicked his volley into Buffon’s arms and Del Piero wasted a counter-attack. Boumsong limped off with an injury, making way for ex-Chievo defender Legrottaglie, and Napoli continued to push with Trotta’s half-volley.
However, Juve were forced to reorganise when Marchisio was sent off for a late challenge on Gatti. Giannichedda was also booked and will be suspended for this weekend’s trip to Lecce. Trotta scissor-kicked his volley into Buffon’s arms and Del Piero wasted a counter-attack. Boumsong limped off with an injury, making way for ex-Chievo defender Legrottaglie, and Napoli continued to push with Trotta’s half-volley. Round 31 Review >>>
Brescia 2-0 Triestina
Serse Cosmi’s boys notched up their second consecutive home win in this tie rescheduled due to international duty. Triestina had the opportunity to take the early lead against the run of play when Lima brought down Sola, but Viviano did well to neutralise Allegretti’s penalty kick. The deadlock was eventually broken in Brescia’s favour thanks to Mannini’s looping header from a Zambelli cross and Serafini tapped in from close range to secure the points. Round 31 Review >>>
Treviso 1-0 Pescara
Treviso celebrated their first Serie B victory in almost two months, a result that keeps Pescara in the bottom two. Moro wasted a good early opportunity set up by Acquafresca and Beghetto thumped the upright before Valdez held up the ball for Russotto’s finish. Acquafresca also rattled the crossbar for the home side. Pescara still could have snatched a point in the last stages, as Avramov needed his wits about him to parry a Luci point-blank header and De Falco strike. Round 31 Review >>>
Source: C4 Football Italia
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