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Juventus vs Napoli Report
Napoli defeated Serie A champions Juventus 2-0 in the final of the Coppa Italia at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.Walter Mazzarri's side came into the game as the clear underdogs, but they didn't let their tag bother them and won the game courtesy of second half strikes from Edinson Cavani and Marek Hamsik.
The game was supposed to mark Alessandro Del Piero's farewell game for Juventus in style, but what initially appeared to be an almost invincible side, after having recently won the Scudetto without losing a single game, were overwhelmed by the hard-working Neapolitans.
Coppa Italia: Juventus vs Napoli Match Preview
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Juventus coach Antonio Conte will be unable to count with the services of both Giorgio Chiellini and Paolo De Ceglie, as both players are sidelined due to injury. Due to this Martin Caceres will join Andrea Barzagli and Leonardo Bonucci in what is expected to be a three-man defence. Conte will most likely start Juve legend Alessandro Del Piero alongside...
Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri believes Juventus are the favourites to win the Coppa Italia
Walter Mazzarri admitted that Italian champions Juventus are the odds on favourites to lift the Coppa Italia when they lock horns with his Napoli at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.Napoli enjoyed a rather successful campaign this season, despite failing to reach their main objectives. Due to this Mazzarri's men will play their hearts out to inflict defeat upon Juventus in what is expected to be a hotly-contested final.
Mazzarri, whose Napoli were crushed 3-0 by Juventus in April, understands that his team face a daunting challenge, and evidently considers their rivals as being the overwhelming favourites coming into the clash.
Antonio Conte affirms Juventus are in the right frame of mind to lift the Coppa Italia
Antonio Conte affirmed that Juventus have brought their title celebrations to a halt to concentrate on winning the Coppa Italia when they clash with Napoli at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.Having clinched the Scudetto in stunning fashion a fortnight ago and having gone onto end the season unbeaten with their 3-1 victory over Atalanta last weekend, the Bianconeri now have their sights set on securing a rare domestic double.
Conte, who has received much of the praise for Juve's title triumph, admitted being proud of how his players reached the final, and insisted that his team are completely focused on the task ahead.
Serie A: Inter, Lazio, Napoli and Udinese fight for third and final Champions League spot
May 13, 2012: AC Milan vs Novara
The Rossoneri come into their final game of the season knowing that they came so close to the title, but ended up losing it to what proved to be worthy winners. Having suffered a devastating defeat to arch-rivals Inter Milan last weekend, Massimiliano Allegri's side will...
Serie A: Three things to look forward to in the final round of a memorable season
1) Can Juventus end the season unbeaten?
The recently crowned Serie A champions will be looking to end the season unbeaten when they entertain Atalanta in the final round of the Italian championship on Sunday. Having clinched a record 28th Scudetto last weekend, with a straightforward 2-0 win over Cagliari in Trieste, the Bianconeri have now...
Juventus defeat Cagliari to clinch record 28th Serie A title
Juventus won their 28th Serie A title after defeating Cagliari 2-0 in Trieste on Sunday. It was their first Scudetto triumph since 2003.Juve's goals came courtesy of a 6th minute strike from Mirko Vucinic and a 74th minute own goal by Cagliari defender Michele Canini.
With the win, the Bianconeri extended their unbeaten run to 37 games, and with only one round left to play before the conclusion of the Serie A, they have the rare opportunity to finish the season unbeaten from the hand of coach Antonio Conte.
AC Milan, who needed to beat arch-rivals Inter Milan to take the title race to the last day of the season, suffered a 4-2 defeat at the San Siro.
Serie A: Milan clash with Inter in decisive Derby Della Madonnina
May 6, 2012: Atalanta (11th) vs Lazio (5th)
Having won only two of their last ten games, Lazio have dropped two points behind the Champions League qualification zone, and with only two games remaining this season, they have no choice...
Serie A: Juventus will be aiming to take a giant leap towards glory at home to lowly Lecce
May 2, 2012: Milan (2nd) vs Atalanta (10th)
The Italian champions will be desperate to obtain maximum points when they welcome Atalanta to the San Siro, because only this will allow them to remain with an outside chance of winning back-to-back Scudettos. The Rossoneri trail league leaders Juventus...
Antonio Conte rates Juventus' chances of winning their first Scudetto since 2003
Antonio Conte is convinced that Juventus will shake off the threat posed by AC Milan to become the Italian champions.Juventus find themselves three points clear of Milan at the league summit, and will be hoping to take a giant leaps towards the Scudetto by picking up the three points at the Stadio Comunale Silvio Piola against lowly Novara on Sunday.
The Bianconeri still remain unbeaten in the Serie A this season, and will be looking to extend their impressive winning streak to eight games by the hand of Conte.
Serie A: Juventus will be looking to extend their winning streak against lowly Novara
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Roma welcome Napoli to the Stadio Olimpico in what promises to be a hotly-contested affair, because both sides will be fighting for the third and final Champions League spot, which currently belongs to Lazio. Luis Enrique's side were delt a major blow, when they suffered...
Serie A: Juventus aim for their seventh straight win to march closer towards glory
Apr 25, 2012: Roma vs Fiorentina
Roma were absolutely hammered by Juventus 4-0 on Sunday and the defeat means their chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League received a severe dent. Roma have perhaps been the most inconsistent side in the Serie A this season, and it is unsure how...
"The Roma game will be an open affair" – Juventus ace Alessandro Matri
With only a handful of matches left to play in the Serie A this season Juventus have a one-point lead over second-placed AC Milan and are highly fancied to secure what would be a 28th Scudetto.La Vecchia Signora come into Sunday's mouthwatering fixture with Roma with five consecutive victories under their belt and will be hoping to make it six in a row to move within touching distance of the much sought after title.
However, they must be on top of their game at all moments, because rivals Roma are hungrier than ever and on paper appear to have what it takes to end Juve's impressive 32-game unbeaten run.
Serie A: Juventus will be looking to take a step closer towards glory against Roma
Apr 22, 2012: Fiorentina vs Inter Milan
Inter Milan travel to the Stadio Artemio Franchi to take on hosts Fiorentina in a game which could decide whether they will remain in the hunt for a place in Europe next season or not. The Nerazzurri are unbeaten since the appointment of interim...
Lega Calcio announces the rescheduling of Round 33 of the Serie A
Following the tragic death of Livorno midfielder Piermario Morosini last Saturday, Antonello Valentini, the general director of the Federcalcio (FIGC), had decided to postpone Italy's entire soccer calendar.
It was announced that Round 34 of the Serie A will remain unchanged, with fixtures taking place on the weekend of April 21 and 22. Meanwhile, Round 33 has been rearranged for April 24 and 25.
Juventus and Milan fight for the Scudetto, while Inter and Roma for a Champions League berth
Milan come into Saturday's clash with Genoa knowing that they are in a must-win situation, because anything less than the three points could put their title aspirations to an abrupt end, as league leaders Juventus are looking unstoppable with just a handful of games left...
Serie A: Juventus face stiff test against Lazio to maintain Serie A top spot
After another solid display, where they disposed of Palermo 2-0 on Saturday, not only did Juventus extend their winning streak to four games and their unbeaten streak to 31 games, but they finally managed to return to the top of the Serie A standings.
Although it could be said that Milan surrendered their lead, after an unexpected home defeat to Fiorentina...
Serie A: Milan looking to end recent slump after surrendering league leadership to Juventus
Milan surrendered league leadership to rivals Juventus with their devastating last-gasp 2-1 home defeat to Fiorentina on Saturday, and could possibly kiss goodbye to their chances of winning back-to-back Scudettos if they fail to rack up the three points on their visit to...
Milan vs Fiorentina: Focus turns to the Scudetto for Barcelona victims and Serie A leaders Milan
AC Milan may have been eliminated from the UEFA Champions League midweek, but not all is lost for the Rossoneri, as with only eight games left to play in the Serie A this season, Milan hold a two-point advantage over closest rivals Juventus and are poised to win back-to-back league championships.
But while Juventus appear to be in the best form of their...
With Juventus hot on their heels, Milan can't afford more slip-ups to retain the Scudetto
Apr 7, 2012: Cagliari vs Inter Milan
A rejuvenated Inter Milan will be looking for their second consecutive victory under interim coach Andrea Stramaccioni when they take on Cagliari at the Stadio Nereo Rocco. The arrival of Stramaccioni appears to have motivated the side, after a miserable...