11 May 2008

Del Piero shines in last home game

If one of Juventus’ objectives this Sunday was to chase the top scorer award, we could say mission accomplished. Del Piero got his 19th goal, and caught up with team mate Trezeguet (and Genoa forward Borriello) on top of the goal-scorers’ list.

Juventus honoured their League commitment in full, drawing (1-1) against Catania, who were sure to avoid relegation up to a few minutes from the end and thus the fight for Serie A survival stays open thanks to the Bianconeri. The decisive touch came from the Captain, who equalized Martinez's opener.

Del Piero “against” Trezeguet will be the theme of Juve’s last League match too, next Saturday at Sampdoria, a game that will have no meaning in terms of the final placements of the two teams.

The Bianconeri bid farewell to their fans at the Olimpico and were heartily cheered. Juve's fans must in turn be cheered for their great support, which never dwindled during the whole of this exciting 2007/08 season. And in August, the Champions League will be back in Turin!

2007/08 Serie A, Day 37
Sunday May 11 2008, 3 pm
Turin, Olimpico Stadium

JUVENTUS-CATANIA 1-1 (0-0)
GOALS: Martinez 47 mins, Del Piero 89 mins.
JUVENTUS: Buffon; Zebina, Legrottaglie, Chiellini, Grygera; Camoranesi, Sissoko, Tiago (Nocerino 66 mins), Palladino (Nedved 72 mins); Del Piero (Pasquato 92 mins), Trezeguet. Subs not used: Belardi, Stendardo, Salihamidzic, Marchionni. Manager: Ranieri.
CATANIA: Bizzarri; Silvestri, Terlizzi, Stovini, Sabato; Baiocco, Biagianti, Tedesco (Edusei 69 mins); Mascara, Martinez (Silvestre 87 mins), Vargas (Izco 51 mins). Subs not used: Rossi, Sardo, Colucci, Pià. Manager: Zenga.
REFEREE: Trefoloni from Siena.
YELLOW CARDS: Tiago 26 mins, Grygera 37 mins, Camoranesi 56 mins, Chiellini 66 mins, Nocerino 71 mins, Izco 76 mins.