While no Bianconeri will skip this weekend’s Serie A trip to the Nerazzurri, Claudio Marchisio and Alvaro Morata are both to observe one-match bans for next Wednesday’s Coppa Italia final
Massimiliano Allegri will be untroubled by suspensions for Saturday’s Serie A trip to face Inter at the San Siro.
Six Bianconeri, however, are in danger of missing the visit of Napoli next weekend: Giorgio Chiellini, Paolo De Ceglie, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Roberto Pereyra, Stefano Sturaro and Arturo Vidal.
On the flip side, the hosts will be without the suspended Hernanes while Hugo Campagnaro, Danilo D’Ambrosio, Rodrigo Palacio and Xherdan Shaquiri are one yellow card away from the limit.
Meanwhile Claudio Marchisio and Alvaro Morata will both observe one-match bans for next Wednesday’s Coppa Italia final against Lazio.
Walking the suspension tightrope for the Old Lady are Martin Caceres (who is currently injured), Chiellini, Paul Pogba, Sturaro, Carlos Tevez and Vidal.
The Biancocelesti will have everyone available for the cup contest, while Dusan Basta, Etrit Berisha, Luis Pedro Cavanda, Mauricio, Miroslav Klose, Marques, Ogenyi Onazi, Marco Parolo and Pereira are all one booking away from a ban.
Hello my friends. It’s a beautiful Thursday morning for Lazio fans. Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Thursday 9 April 2015.
What a somber morning in Naples! There is the headline reminding them about the free fall… falling from grace at the San Paolo Stadium. Lazio eliminated Napoli in the Coppa Italia Semifinal and it is Lazio to play the final now against Juventus on June 7. Surely, Lazio fans are enjoying this Thursday still celebrating.
A happy headline is also for Juventus fans dreaming now with the “TREBLE” yep… The ideal will be for Coach Massimiliano Allegri to win all three competitions: Champions League, Scudetto, and Coppa Italia. Can they do it? Your take? BAM! Talking about Juventus, oh oh spaghetti oh… some fans will be trembling with the headline on possible transfer of Carlitos Tevez to BOCA JUNIORRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSss along with Palermo forward Dybala……
Headline on AC Milan with Coach Filippo Inzaghi still believing to make it to the Europa League next season. Well, guys, let’s be realistic…. Milan with 41 points will need to win all remaining games and wait for Fiorentina (49 points), Sampdoria (48 points), Napoli (47 points) to start losing points… it’s a tough challenge for Milan, but Inzaghi trusting on forward Jeremy Menez “the king of goals” to lead the team and achieve the miracle.
La Gazzetta dello Sport
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Thursday 9 April 2015
Corriere dello Sport
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Thursday 9 April 2015
Tutto Sport
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Thursday 9 April 2015
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Lazio making it to the Coppa Italia Final!!! It’s an incredible victory for Lazio defeating Napoli in the Semifinal at the San Paolo Stadium. A blow for Napoli who were favorites to win the match. There were 8 precedents in Coppa Italia between Napoli and Lazio at the San Paolo Stadium: Napoli 4 wins, Lazio 3 wins, and 1 draw. The Coppa Italia Final will be Juventus vs Lazio at the Olimpico Stadium on June 7.
Lazio just living a great moment while Napoli are living a nightmare now out of the Coppa Italia while losing points also in the Serie A. The Semifinal first leg ended 1-1, and the total aggregate is Lazio 2 – 1 Napoli.
First half ending 0-0. The action to add fresh energy … In the 67th minute Lazio substituting Antonio Candreva with Senad Lulic. A minute later, Napoli substituting forward Dries Mertens with midfielder Jonathan De Guzman
Nothing seemed to work for Napoli despite Coach Rafael Benitez substituting forward Manolo Gabbiadini in the 73rd minute bringing fresh Jose Maria Callejon to pull the team… yet, it did not work.
The goal arriving in the 79th minute with Senad Lulic defeating Napoli goalkeeper Mariano Andujar after the assist by Felipe Anderson. Obvioulsy, the happiest now would be Lazio coach Stefano Pioli after his good move seeing his sub Lulic resolving the match to grab the victory. Napoli players protesting arguing Lazio forward Miroslav Klose was offside when the action started, yet, Referee Daniele Orsato considered the goal valid.
The goal of the victory with historical meaning to see Lulic sending Lazio to the Coppa Italia Final.
At the end of the match Napoli fans upset and contesting coach Rafael Benitez while the call for party was already made in Rome for Lazio fans to gather and celebrate.
Here is NAPOLI official starting lineup by coach Rafael Benitez:
NAPOLI (4-2-3-1): Mariano Andújar; Maggio, Raul Albiol, Britos, Ghoulam; Walter Gargano, Gokhan Inler; Manolo Gabbiadini, Marek Hamšík, Dries Mertens; Gonzalo Higuaín
Here is LAZIO official starting lineup by coach Stefano Pioli:
LAZIO (4-3-3): Berisha; Basta, de Vrij, Maurício, Braafheid; Cataldi, Biglia, Marco Parolo; Antonio Candreva, Miroslav Klose, Felipe Anderson.
Hello my friends. It’s a beautiful Wednesday morning and celebration in Turin for Juventus qualifying to the Coppa Italia Final. Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Wednesday 8 April 2015.
It’s just party time in Turin. Headlines giving total glory to Juventus defeating Fiorentina to the sadness of the fans at the Artemio Franchi Stadium. Juventus slapping three goals to qualify to the Coppa Italia Final.
Oh my gosh…. transfer market headline and I am just about to fall from my seat! Is it true? Will it be a reality? Guys, there is the headline that forward Edison Cavani is ready for the new Milan!!!!! Say what? hum? really? Yep, and you bet I will agree with the transfer immediately!!!! Point is that Cavani is not happy with his current club Paris Saint Germain and most likely will return to Italy.. Here is the theory, it seems forward Mattia Destro might leave to make space for Cavani!
My, my, my…. hold on your horses! I think the most clamorous headline is about the ex Inter president Massimo Moratti! Why? Hello, hello, Moratti now wants to take back the control of Inter. Clearly, Moratti is not happy with the way new president Eric Thohir is handling the team. Reportedly, Moratti will bring Tronchetti and Pellegrini to his new directive.
Headline on the Coppa Italia Semifinal match Lazio – Napoli today! Wow, Lazio are playing at the San Paolo Stadium plus considering Napoli a tabu. Let’s see who will be the other finalist that will play the Coppa Italia Final against Juventus.
La Gazzetta dello Sport
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Wednesday 8 April 2015
Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Wednesday 8 April 2015
Tutto Sport
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Wednesday 8 April 2015
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Coppa Italia Semifinal:
Coppa Italia, Semifinal First Leg: Juventus 1 – 2 Fiorentina
Coppa Italia, Semifinal Second Leg: Fiorentina 0 – 3 Juventus
Juventus making a total comeback overturning the first leg result by humiliating Fiorentina in their own home stadium, the Artemio Franchi. The aggregate result ending with a Fiorentina 2 – 4 Juventus. It’s now party time for Juventus qualifying to the Coppa Italia Final.
A great match for Juventus who are now ready to battle not only for the Scudetto, but also to win the 2014 – 2015 Coppa Italia. Things started bad for Fiorentina after the goal by midfielder Mohamed Salah was ruled out.
The first cold shower silencing the Artemio Franchi happening in the 21st minute. It is forward Alessandro Matri to open the score for Juventus.
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Fiorentina collapsing in the 44th minute when Juventus ending the first half with another goal. It is midfielder Roberto Pereyra to smack the final shout after Fiorentina goalkeeper Neto had saved the shot by forward Alvaro Morata.
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The final sentence written in the 59th minute when Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci scored the third goal. Fiorentina humiliated in front of their fans while the few Juventus fans at the Franchi were in total party mood.
The sour note for Juventus was the sent off of forward Alvaro Morata in the 87th minute after a foul on forward Alessandro Diamanti,
Here is FIORENTINA official starting lineup by coach Vincenzo Montella:
Click the video to watch the Coppa Italia Semifinal highlights Fiorentina vs Juventus including all goals by Alessandro Matri, Roberto Pereyra, and Leonardo Bonucci.
Photos of the match Fiorentina vs Juventus courtesy of juventus.com
Who is catching the ball? Love the photo with Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini …..
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri giving instructions to his players
Juventus players celebrating a victory and qualification to the Coppa Italia Final!
Napoli 0 – 1 Lazio 
Fiorentina 0 – 3 Juventus 
