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Manninger -7.0: Was a spectator in the first half but it was a different story in the second. He couldn't help prevent Di Vaio's goal but he made a number of fine saves from Marazzina as well as the former Juventus man throughout the second half. His last minute stop on Di Vaio was superb.
Mellberg -6.5: Excellent on the night and mopped up well. Did all the dirty work and his challenges were timed to perfection A solid display by the former Aston Villa man.
Knezevic -6.5: Another player who was classy at the back. His last minute challenge on Di Vaio was outstanding as he blocked a shot which looked like it would have gone in. Did will all game and he was always comfortable.
Chiellini -6.0: The Italian international put on another good showing for his side as he keeps his consistency levels up there. Made some good tackles throughout the game and he was always first to the ball when called into action.
Molinaro -5.5: The left-back was shaky all game and he could have cost his side maximum points on a number of occasions. Not one of his best games as he continues to struggle. It's little wonder all of Bologna's attacks came through the area Molinaro was meant to be in charge of.
Marchionni -6.5: The winger enjoyed a good game. He kept on being influential down the right wing for his side and he hardly made a mistake. He could and should have scored too and was unlucky not to.
Sissoko -6.5: The big Mali international keeps on getting better with every match he plays. He was really good up until he was replaced for picking up a minor knock.
Tiago -6.0: The Portuguese midfielder got his chance to shine as a result of a number of injuries affecting the team but he didn't do anything to prove to his coach he warrants a place in the starting team. He looked without confidence and he lacked a bright spark. He should have done more to make an impact.
Nedved -8.5: The Czech midfielder fired his side to maximum points with a typical Nedved performance as he rolled back the years and grabbed a brace for his efforts. Led the team by example with the absence of Del Piero and he did a great job. The perfect game from the veteran.
Amauri -6.0: The Brazilian hit the post in the second half and that was about it. He looked slow on the night and he found it difficult playing alongside Iaquinta. He missed some great chances too. Not his best performance at all.
Iaquinta -6.5: Credit to the former Udinese man for working his socks off and always putting the pressure on the Rossoblu. He hustled and fought hard for his side and came within whiskers of scoring. A good showing overall.
Subs: Ekdal 5.5, Giovinco 6.0, Camoranesi N/A
30 Oktober 2008
Player Ratings: Bologna 1-2 Juventus
Suporter Bologna Serang Fans Juve
BOLOGNA, KAMIS - Kerusuhan kembali terjadi dalam sepak bola Italia. Seorang suporter Juventus diserang di dekat Stadion Dall'Ara usai pertandingan antara Bologna dan Juventus, Rabu (29/10). Pria berusia 44 tahun tersebut kini dibawa ke rumah sakit dengan luka serius di tubuhnya.
Pria yang berasal dari Modena itu sedang berjalan bersama anaknya di kawasan Via della Certosa menuju ke tempat parkir mobilnya. Tiba-tiba sekelompok pendukung Bologna mencoba merebut syal di lehernya.
Laki-laki tersebut mencoba membela diri. Namun, ia tidak dapat menghindar ketika para penyerang melemparkan batu ke kepalanya. Polisi yang mengetahui kejadian tersebut datang membantunya pergi ke rumah sakit terdekat
Juventus Tekuk Bologna 2-1
BOLOGNA, KAMIS - Pelatih Juventus Claudio Ranieri senang dengan kemenangan 2-1 atas tuan rumah Bologna. Ia lega karena kini Juve sudah mulai kembali ke jalur yang semestinya.
Dalam pertandingan yang berlangsung di Stadion Renato Dall'Ara, Rabu (29/10), Pavel Nedved menjadi penentu kemenangan I Bianconeri. Mantan pemain timnas Republik Ceska itu mencetak dua gol, pada menit ke-12 dan 56. Satu gol dari tuan rumah dicetak oleh Marco Di Vaio pada menit ke-74.
Dengan hasil ini, Juventus kini naik dua peringkat ke urutan delapan klasemen Liga Serie A. la Vecchia Signoria mengantongi nilai 15, lima poin di bawah pemimpin sementara, Udinese. Ini adalah kemenangan ketiga berturut-turut setelah menekuk Real Madrid di Liga Champions, pekan lalu. Minggu (26/10)lalu mereka berada di posisi ke-10 setelah menang 1-0 atas Torino setelah mendapat hasil buruk dalam pertandingan sebelumnya.
Atas kemenangan ini, Ranieri menyatakan kelegaannya. Kini mereka dapat kembali berkonsentrasi untuk meraih poin demi poin menuju papan atas klasemen. "Hal terpenting saat ini adalah kembali ke jalur yang benar jadi kami dapat mulai mendaki kembali," kata Ranieri.
Wajar jika Ranieri lega sebab "Si Nyonya Tua" tampil tanpa beberapa pemain terbaiknya. Kiper Gianluigi Buffon dan striker Alessandro Del Piero masih belum pulih. David Trezeguet, Christian Poulsen, Hasan Salihamidzic, Cristiano Zanetti, Paolo De Ceglie, dan Claudio Marchisio juga masih cedera.
"Tentu kami memiliki beberapa masalah karena cedera tidak selesai-selesai dan dengan pertandingan setiap tiga hari beberapa pemain mengambil risiko absen hingga enam laga, bahkan dengan cedera ringan sekalipun," tambah Ranieri.
Setelah pertandingan ini, Ranieri akan mempertimbangkan untuk mengistirahatkan Amauri untuk sementara waktu. Selama ini pemain Brasil tersebut selalu turun dalam setiap pertandingan di semua kompetisi dan tampak kelelahan di Bologna. (CH4)
