Hello, hello, hello, and super good morning! Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Thursday 21 May 2015.
Allow me to congratulate all Juventus fans. Headlines today confirming the great accomplishment. Juventus winning their 10th Coppa Italia after defeating Lazio at the Olimpico Stadium with a 2-1 thanks to the goal by forward Alessandro Matri. Agree with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus just grabbing everything . Out of the 3 available titles, Juventus already winning two: Scudetto and Coppa Italia, now going for the third one which is the Champions League Final. Juventus waited 20 years to win the Coppa Italia, so it’s just a whole day party time.
I must tell you that the headline grabbing my attention is about Coach Carlo Ancelotti … according to La Gazzetta the deal to get Ancelotti back to AC Milan is almost a possible fact. You bet I am more than happy and the first one to support the move!.. oh yeahhhhh big time. Apparently, Real Madrid are not really happy with Ancelotti after losing Spain’s La Liga title and eliminated in Champions League. I think Ancelotti is the only coach to revive this poor Milan to their past glorious days.
Headlines also for the ex AC Milan Captain Paolo Maldini buying a soccer team in the United States. Yep, my friends, Maldini buying Miami FC team in the North American Soccer League (NASL) which is the second tier competition in the United States, below the Major League Soccer.
La Gazzetta dello Sport
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Corriere dello Sport
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Tutto Sport
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Thursday 21 May 2015
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Undountedly, it is a good year for Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri. Not only Allegri winning the Scudetto with 4 games to spare, but winning also the Coppa Italia on Wednesday 20 May 2015 at the Olimpico di Roma Stadium defeating Lazio. Juventus 2 – 1 Lazio.. It’s a special victory because this is Juventus 10th Coppa Italia. Simply put, my friends, the treble could be a reality if Juventus defeat Barcelona in the Champions League Final.
On winning the Coppa Italia, Allegri saying, “It wasn’t easy to do the league and cup double. Now we’ll see what the next final has in store for us. ”
Allegri giving credit to their opponent, “Lazio were superb, they really are in fine fettle. They were a tad unlucky too, but as we all know moments turn matches in football. Before they hit both posts we had chances of our own.”
Allegri also acknowledging his players, “All the lads did brilliantly. It wasn’t an easy game. Lazio made a strong start then we came into it more in the second half. Going all the way in three competitions as we have is no simple task. We put in a magnificent performance tonight. The players were fantastic.”
A defender becoming a forward…. Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini scoring the equalizer goal in the 11th minute after Lazio defender Stefan Radu opened the score in the 4th minute. Juventus winning their 10th Coppa Italia on Wednesday 20 May 2015 at the Olimpico di Roma Stadium defeating Lazio. Juventus 2 – 1 Lazio.
Chiellini saying, “We put in a brilliant performance against a side on good form that caused us problems. We knew that coming in, we imagined it would be tough but we fought and stayed together throughout. Plus we’ve got players who can turn games in an instant. We always find our own motivation, that drive to win and push our boundaries. We’d waited 20 years for this, we wanted it and deserved it and Berlin is still some way off. We’ll celebrate winning this.”
Click the video to watch the goal by Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini against Lazio in the Coppa Italia Final
What a day for Juventus forward Alessandro Matri scoring the winner goal to give Juventus their 10th Coppa Italia on Wednesday 20 May 2015 at the Olimpico di Roma Stadium defeating Lazio. Juventus 2 – 1 Lazio.
A joyful Matri who won’t mind getting a yellow card after removing his shirt to celebrate the winner goal. A joy shared by millions of Juventus fans worldwide especially those at the Stadium.
Matri saying, “Obviously it feels amazing for me personally but regardless of that it’s fantastic to win our 10th Coppa. A feature of our play is that we’re always ready – to a man – even if we only play 10 minutes. We’ve always got a huge will to win, we’re naturally very driven.”
Matri adding that “This Coppa is a reward for the hard work we’ve put in over the last year. Now we’re in the right frame of mind to prepare for the final in Berlin. Barcelona are in our sights, we know we’re a good side and we’ll approach the game with hope and a great desire to win it.”
Matri scored the winner goal in the 97th minute. Matri came as a substitute in the 84th minute replacing forward Fernando Llorente. What a good move by coach Massimiliano Allegri. Congrats Matri.
Click the video to see the winner goal by Juventus forward Alessandro Matri against Lazio.
Juventus 2 – 1 Lazio
11′ Giorgio Chiellini 4′ Stefan Radu
97′ Alessandro Matri
Juventus win the 2015 Coppa Italia!!!!
Juventus already winner of the 2014 – 2015 Scudetto is looking to win the Treble this year. The second objective also done winning the 2015 Coppa Italia Final after defeating Lazio, and now get ready to win the Champions League final against Barcelona on June 6. Ironically, Cagliari relegated to Serie B while two former Cagliari shining with Juventus: Ex Cagliari coach Massimiliano Allegri and ex forward Alessandro Matri scoring the winner goal. Way to go. Juventus waited 20 years to win the Coppa Italia!!!! So you bet party among Juventus fans going wild now.
Italy President Sergio Mattarella awards Juventus the Coppa Italia trophy.
The last time Juventus won a Coppa Italia title was 20 years ago. In 1995, Juve defeated Parma 3-0 over two legs to lift the trophy for the ninth time, but since that victory Juventus has three losing final appearances. It’s a super Coppa Italia Final match followed in 195 countries through Bein Sport, BskyB, Ote, Eurosport among others.
The last time Lazio last lifted the Coppa Italia was in 2013 after defeating arch city rivals Roma 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico.
Juventus winning their 10th Coppa Italia after defeating Lazio!
Lazio looking to win their 7th Coppa Italia
Goosebumps… players making their entrance to the pitch… how solemn! Players lining up for the anthem “L’Inno di Mameli.” Fratelli d’Italia……
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Big screen showing Chiara singing L’Inno di Mameli before the match.
Lazio opening the score in the 4th minute to the delight of Lazio fans at the Olimpico defeating Juventus goalkeeper Marco Storari with a headed shot. Storari tried to save touching the ball, but could not stop it…
Click the video to watch the goal by Stefan Radu against Juventus
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Lazio players celebrating the goal by Stefan Radu….
Juventus equalizing in the 11th minute with defender Giorgio Chiellini defeating Lazio goalkeeper Berisha.
Click the video to watch the goal by Giorgio Chiellini against Lazio
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Chiellini running to celebrate his goal equalizing the score….
First yellow card of the match in the 18th minute is for Lazio midfielder Marco Parolo after a foul on Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal.
Lazio pressing and so close to unblock the draw in the 32nd minute with Parolo with a mega super shot after an error by Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba. Yet, the ball missing the target not by much…..
In the 40th minute clear chance for a goal… a pass by Pogba looking for Patrice Evra passing to Tevez… Oh well… the ball goes too high…. plus Pogba was offside…
In the 55th minute there it is Tevez to Pogba challenging Lazio’s defense and is deviated……
Orsato giving a yellow card to Juventus defender Patrice Evra after a foul on Marco Parolo in the 60th minute.
In the 63rd minute, a yellow card to Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci after a foul on Antonio Candreva….
Wow, 2 yellow cards in 3 minutes for Juventus.. nervous?
Lazio making the first substitution in the 71st minute replacing Stefan Radu to bring defender Mauricio.
Agonizing last 15 minutes and both teams looking for the winner goal….
In the 76th minute, midfielder Andrea Pirlo making a pass to forward Fernando Llorente, though.. Lazio defense is alert…
Lazio making a substitution inthe 83rd minute. Miroslav Klose is out and forward Filip Djordkevic is in.
In the 84th minute, Juventus making a substitution. Forward Alessandro Matri takes the place of forward Fernando Llorente.
Oh wow… in the 87th minute there you go Alessandro Matri scoring a goal and not even having time to celebrate because Referee Orsato ruled out the goal for offside…
Referee Orsato giving 3 minutes added time and we are going to extra time……
In the 94th minute, Djordjevic closer to the goal.. hitting the bar!!
Revenge! In the 97th minute it is Matri again scoring a goal and this time it is valid, and what a goal.. so far giving the Coppa Italia to Juventus! A crazy move because goalkeeper Berisha touches the ball, but at the end cannot save and there you go GOOOALLLLLLLL Matri celebrating and every Juventus fan at the Olimpico……. Orsato giving a yellow card to Matri after removing his shirt while celebrating his goal…..
Click the video to watch the goal by Alessandro Matri against Lazio securing the victory for Juventus to win the 2015 Coppa Italia Final.
Second extra time starting with Lazio making a substitution in the 106th minute, defender Stefan de Vrij is out and forward Keita is in.
Orsato giving a yellow card to Antonio Candreva in the 108th minute after a foul on midfielder Arturo Vidal.
Juventus making a substitution in the 115th minute replacing defender Stephan Lichtsteiner with Padoin.
This is it…. Referee Orsato whistles the end of the game and JUVENTUS WIN THEIR 10th COPPA ITALIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The party is on at the Olimpico with Juventus fans deservedly celebrating while Lazio fans disappointed with the result losing in their own stadium.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!!!!!
Here is JUVENTUS official starting lineup by coach Massimiliano Allegri:
By Anna Italia
Juventus 2 – 1 Lazio 
