Juventus 1 - 0 Rosenborg
Trezeguet 25'
Wednesday 17 Oct 2001
Three priceless points for the bianconeri, that make it almost impossible
for Rosenberg to qualify and which managed to fulfill the pre-match aim: to
win this match as a part of taking advantage of the two consecutive home
games, which could help Juve to qualify for the next stage. Trezeguet's
goal after 25 minutes proved decisive. The Frenchman also hit the post four
minutes later. Juve improved in the second half, but Rosenberg goalkeeper
Arason excelled himself on more than one occasion.
The game started and it was Nedved, lively and fresh on his European debut,
who was the first to try a shot, but Arason wasn't to be taken by surprise.
Lippi's men then tried various off-target long range shots by Zambrotta,
Nedved and Maresca, who was filling in for the fevered Tacchinardi. In
defence, Juve were being careful not to make mistakes. Tudor, this evening
playing as a right back, made an excellent interception on Brattbakk who
had just avoided the offside trap (21'). Then Juve's attackers came to
life, combining well to give the bianconeri the lead, in the 25th minute:
Trezeguet heading home a Del Piero cross. The Frenchman was ecstatic,
punching the ground with joy .
The fans were still celebrating when just four minutes later Trezeguet,
excellently served by Zambrotta, hit the post. More self-assured having
taken the lead, Lippi's team played in a freer way. Nedved tried another
long range effort, whilst right at the end of the half, the linesman ruled
Trezeguet offside, who claiming the rebound from a Del Piero shot, had scored.
In the second half Juve seemed more tenacious and attentive. During the
break Rosenborg swapped El Fakiri for Enerly. Lippi's team immediately
retook control of the game, nearly doubling their lead through Zambrotta,
but both of his efforts were saved by Arason. In the 54th minute, Juve had
a great chance: Nedved crossed for Del Piero, but the goalkeeper did
brilliantly to turn the effort over the bar. The Czech then tried a cross
shot - cross that Trezeguet flicked goalwards, but couldn't quite control.
Iuliano came on for Maresca: the defender went into the centre of the
defence, with Thuram going to right back and Tudor into the midfield.
The game grew in intensity as Rosenborg tried their last throw of the dice.
The Norwegians tried through Skammelsrud, whose shot was well saved by
Buffon, whilst at the other end Hoftun managed to divert away a dangerous
Del Piero free kick. From the resulting corner, Davids shot wide. Then
Rushfeldt tried a header that went over the bar. At this point, Arason
started to give a goalkeeping masterclass, first saving what seemed a
certain goal by Del Piero before completing another miracle to deny
Trezeguet. Still Juve continued to attack with Iuliano shooting wide from a
good position, and Zambrotta's right foot effort being deflected wide for
yet another corner.
Buffon stopped a dangerous shot by Strand in the 84th minute, whilst a
minute later Lippi substituted Nedved with Paramatti. Juve kept trying to
make sure, with a Davids shot finishing wide. At the end of normal time
Lippi sent on Salas for Del Piero: leading to Pessotto donning the captains
armband for the three minutes of extra time granted by referee Poll.
First Half:
6': Del Piero for Nedved whose shot is saved for a corner
7': Davids crosses, but the keeper beats Trezeguet to it
12': Zambrotta shoots wide from distance
14': Brattbakk shot is deflected for a corner
19': Nedved freekick saved
21': Tudor intercepts well from Brattbakk
22': Maresca shoots over
25': Del Piero cross is headed home by Trezeguet (1-0)
28': Del Piero and Nedved supply Trezeguet, but the keeper does well
29': Zambrotta for Trezeguet, whose shot hits the post
33': Nedved sees a shot saved
44': Del Piero shot is deflected into the path of Trezeguet who scores,but
the linesman rules the Frenchman offside
Second Half:
2': Maresca plays in Zambrotta, whose shot is saved
4': Zambrotta sees another shot saved
9': Nedved crosses for Del Piero, whose header is turned away for a corner
13': Nedved cross, Trezeguet misses
21': Shot by Skammelsrud is stopped
22': Del Piero freekick deflected for a corner by Hoftun. From it, Davids
shoots wide
24': Rushfeldt header clears the target
25': Nedved sends Del Piero into a one on one, but he keeper saves
28': Good right foot effort by Trezeguet is saved
28': Iuliano from close range, shoots wide
33': Zambrotta shot is deflected for another corner
39': shot from Strand saved by Buffon
45': Davids shoots wide
Juventus (4-4-2): Buffon; Tudor, Thuram, Montero, Pessotto; Zambrotta, Maresca (61 Iuliano), Davids, Nedved (84 Paramatti); Del Piero (90 Salas), Trezeguet.
Subs not used: Carini, Birindelli, Ferrara, Zenoni.
Rosenborg (4-3-3): Arason; F. Johnsen, Hoftun, Basma, Saarinen; El Fakiri (46 Enerly), Berg, Skammelsrud; Strand, Rushfeldt (75 Johnsen F.), Brattbakk (59 George).
Subs not used: Johnsen, Stensaas, Olsen, Winsnes.
Referee: Poll (England)
Attendance: 38,642
Ratings from RAISPORT
Juventus -
Buffon 6,5, Tudor 6, Thuram 6, Montero 7, Pessotto 6, Zambrotta 5,5,
Maresca 6 (17' st Iuliano 6), Davids 5, Nedved 6 (40' st Paramatti), Trezeguet 6, Del Piero 6,5 (45' st Salas).
Rosenborg -
Arason 7, B.I. Johnsen 5.5, Basma 5, Hoftun 6, Saarinen 6, Brattbakk 5
(15' st George 5.5), Berg 6, Skammelsrud 5,5, El Fakiri 6 (1' st Enerly 6), Strand 6, Rushfeldt 5 (30' st F.Johnsen).
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