Julio Cesar: 5.5 - Brazil’s classy number one was caught going the other way for Melo’s goal and spilled Sissoko’s shot that Marchisio turned in. Not a vintage performance by any means.
Chivu: 6 - The experienced defender had a running battle with Caceres in the first half and was effective on the left-flank. Somehow stayed on the pitch after head-butting Sissoko in the late match scrum.
Samuel: 6 - The no-nonsense Argentine defender almost scored in the first half and was involved in a countless number of tug of wars with Chiellini on set pieces. Was very lucky not receive his marching orders in the 70th minute.
Lucio: 7 - The Brazil captain stood tall and proud in the centre of defence and marshalled the back line with the zeal of a four star general.
Zanetti: 6.5 - The captain slotted seamlessly into a right-back role and was cool, calm and collected under very difficult circumstances.
Muntari: 6 - The much-maligned midfielder was a little out of control this evening and was hooked in the second half.
Cambiasso: 7.5 - Protected the back four valiantly and pushed forward when needed. His quick free kick to Stankovic set up Eto’o’s goal. Missed a free header in the 69th minute though.
Thiago Motta: 7 - He was a Juve killer when he played for Genoa and although he did not score his excellent range of passing was on display tonight. He looked like a totally different player than the one who featured in the Barca clash.
Stankovic: 7 - He was supposed to provide the creative spark tonight and did not disappoint as it was his tantalising cross that set up Eto’o’s goal. Faded in the last twenty minutes of the match
Milito: 6.5 - ‘El Principe’ gave Cannavaro a hard time in the first half with his off the ball movement. Will feel aggrieved at not being awarded a penalty after Caceres’ clumsy tackle.
Eto’o: 7 - The Cameroon star did not look nervous in his first Derby d’Italia and did exactly what he is paid to do as his close range header beat Buffon. Could not pry his way through Juve’s backline in the second half though as his passing went awry.
SUBS
Balotelli: 5.5 – The teenager knew he was in for a difficult evening but could not hit back at his detractors with a goal.
Mancini: 5 – His control let him down a couple of times in his 12 minute cameo.
Materazzi NA: Came on in the last minute only to clash heads with Chiellini.作者: zszi 时间: 2009-12-6 06:54:44
