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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: 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...
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri expects an "extremely difficult" Derby of the Sun
Napoli travel to the Stadio Olimpico to take on Roma in a match which they must win in order to move within touching distance of a place in the UEFA Champions League.Walter Mazzarri's side have been in sensational form in recent games, and against Roma they will rate their chances of returning home with the three points, even if the hosts also find themselves in a must-win situation in order to keep their Champions League dream alive.
"Tomorrow's match counts more than the others because it is the one that comes first. We know the extreme difficulties that await us at the Olimpico, and we will prepare for them in the best possible manner," said Mazzarri.
"We come from two consecutive wins, the team are steady and compact, but today soccer doesn't ever allow you to feel comfortable. Each event is a match aside."
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...
Edinson Cavani believes Napoli can put an end to Juventus' 29-game unbeaten record
Edinson Cavani is convinced that Napoli can put an abrupt end to Juventus' impressive 29-game unbeaten run, when the teams meet in what is expected to be an action-packed encounter at the Juventus Arena on Sunday.The Uruguayan scoring-machine has been in sensational form for Napoli in recent weeks, and believes that his side have what it takes to cause an upset.
"It is always important for Neapolitans to play against Juve, and it is also important for me," said Cavani. "Juve haven't lost until now but we hope to beat them."
"Reaching the Coppa Italia final would be a great achievement" - Napoli coach Mazzarri
Walter Mazzarri, the coach of Napoli, is looking forward to his team's much-awaited Coppa Italia semi-final return leg against Siena at the Stadio San Paolo on Wednesday.Napoli will be hoping to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg in Siena, in order to advance to the final of the competition, where they will face the victor of the other semi-final between Italian giants Juventus and AC Milan.
"We will play a difficult match, particularly from a tactical point of view. In the first leg in Siena we were not in good form and now we have no choice but to overturn the result," Mazzarri declared to Napoli's official website.
Real Madrid and Chelsea qualify as Champions League Last 8 spots are sealed
In Spain, Real Madrid made fun of CKSA Moskva. The visitors seemed lost on the Santiago Bernabeu's turf as Los Blancos triumphed 4-1. Tosic perhaps scored the goal of the night but Higuain, Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo sent the Russians packing with strikes at the other end of the field. Real Madrid didn’t even need to be at their best.At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea provided a hammering performance to overcome Napoli. The Blues went into the match with a 3-1 deficit to overturn but Drogba and Terry’s goals quickly rekindled the home crowd’s hopes. Inler pulled one back for Napoli before Frank Lampard scored Chelsea’s third on the night through the penalty spot. Ivanovic sealed the Blues' victory with the winner inside the 105th minute.
Ezequiel Lavezzi affirms Napoli come into Chelsea return leg in spectacular form
Ezequiel Lavezzi, the in-form Argentine striker of Napoli, rates his team's chances of reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League ahead of their crucial clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.The Neapolitans come into the game with a 3-1 advantage from the first leg at the Stadio San Paolo, courtesy of two goals from Lavezzi and another from Uruguayan strike-partner Edinson Cavani, and according to the former San Lorenzo man Napoli are currently in exceptional form.
"We come into this game in the best possible manner, with six consecutive victories and high on morale," Lavezzi stated to Napoli's official website.
Napoli vs Internazionale Preview
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Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri will be able to count with a close to full-strength squad, however, the suspension of Marek Hamsik means that the Partenopei will be without one of their most influential players. The Slovak will be replaced by former Inter Milan attacker Goran Pandev.
Pandev will play behind strikers Edinson Cavani and Ezequiel Lavezzi, who...
2011/12 Champions League title not for arrogant and disgraceful English teams
Arsenal suffered total disgrace in the hands of AC Milan in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie. It would take strength from above for the Gunners to snatch Last 8 tickets away from the Rossoneri’s hands. Chelsea also went on to lose 3-1 against UEFA Champions League surprise package Napoli. Of course, the door to turn the tables around is not closed for the Blues as the score line can suggest.
However, problems such as Andre Villas-Boas’ poor management of the team and Napoli’s natural hunger and potential to triumph make Chelsea’s progress into the Last 8 look more like a wish than a realistic possibility. Let teams from Italy, Spain and Germany (without omitting giant killers FC Basel) be left to seriously vie for this year’s UEFA Champions League trophy!
Why this season's Champions League favourites must fear Inter and Napoli's Italian sword
With their impressive victory over Chelsea on Tuesday, Napoli once again provided evidence of why they could perhaps be serious candidates to win the UEFA Champions League this season. The Italian outfit came from a goal down to obtain an emphatic 3-1 victory over Chelsea courtesy of two goals from Ezequiel Lavezzi and another from Edinson Cavani.
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Napoli v Chelsea: Scrutinized Andre Villas-Boas wants Abramovich’s support
The Portuguese manager is under intense scrutiny from the media and from some Chelsea who believe that he is not the right man for success at the Bridge. Young AVB is without a win in his last four matches at the head of the Blues’ coaching staff.His winning percentage is below the average mark, 48.65 per cent to be precise. Andre Villas-Boas has won only 18 of his 37 matches since leaving FC Porto for Chelsea. Napoli will be looking to embarrass the 34-year-old even more.
However, regardless of what happens in the UEFA Champions League tonight, the Chelsea boss hopes that it won’t influence his job for the worst.
Napoli vs Chelsea Preview
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Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri will be delighted by the fact that he will be able to count with a full-strength squad for what has been branded his team's "most important match of the season." The Neapolitans will count with the presence of Uruguayan talisman Edinson Cavani up front and Ezequiel Lavezzi and Marek Hamsik playing in slightly deeper roles.
Chelsea’s Portuguese coach Andre Villas-Boas will not be as fortunate, as captain John Terry and Ashley Cole have been ruled out for the clash. But the good news is that Frank Lampard could be in contention for a starting role after overcoming a calf injury. Despite his disastrous goal-scoring ratio, a stubborn Villa-Boas has once again named Fernando Torres in his starting eleven, with Daniel Sturridge and Juan Mata playing behind him.
Can Napoli beat Chelsea in Italy to take a first-leg advantage to England?
Napoli was one of a bunch of surprise packages in the group stages. Drawn into the toughest group in the group stages alongside Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Villarreal, Napoli held their own and recorded just one loss. The game which Napoli lost against Bayern showed Napoli’s spirit. A swashbuckling Bayern took Napoli to the cleaners in the first half as Mario Gomez scored a hat-trick. The Italians mounted a fight back in the second half and came within one goal of securing a draw. Despite not having the most elegant players at their disposal, Napoli has some clever and strong players in their squad.
Siena vs Napoli Preview
The Azzurri come into the Coppa Italia semi-final as the favourites, after having downed Inter Milan 2-0 at the Stadio San Paolo in the previous round of the competition thanks to two goals from Uruguayan talisman Edinson Cavani.Napoli, three-time winners of the Coppa Italia, know that they are more than capable of returning home with the victory, however, they will have to pick up their game significantly after having obtained only one victory in their last six encounters.
Incidentally one of those results was a frustrating 1-1 draw with Siena in a Serie A league game at the Stadio Comunale Artemio Franchi in late January.
Milan vs Napoli Preview
The Rossoneri will have no choice but to obtain maximum points against a difficult Napoli outfit in order to remain hot on the heels of high-flying Juventus.Milan's San Siro stadium will be a fitting venue for what is expected to be a fascinating encounter, which is incidentally between the two highest scoring teams of the Serie A.
The contest will also bring together two of the league's most prolific strikers in Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani. Due to the attacking flair of both players neutrals could possibly be in for one of the most entertaining games of the season.