Juventus

3.04

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  23

  24

  3.00

  Gianluigi Buffon

  Wasn't actually called into action that often during the first half but was grateful to the linesman for intervening after he had been beaten by a well-placed header from Palacio. However, there was to be no reprieve after he was comfortably beaten from the spot by Milito.

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  20

  24

  3.50

  Giorgio Chiellini

  A typically reliable presence at the back for the Bianconeri, he made a couple of fantastically well-timed tackles. However, the undoubted highlight of the Italy international's contribution was undeniably a storming run out of the defence which sparked a counterattack that he very nearly got on the end of.

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  21

  3.50

  Andrea Barzagli

  A no-nonsense performance at the back from the experienced defender.

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  25

  3.00

  Leonardo Bonucci

  A solid enough display from the defender, though he was caught flat-footed by Milito midway through the second half and was ultimately booked for felling the forward.

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  10

  40

  2.00

  Stephan Lichtsteiner

  Subbed before he was sent off. Frustrated at being unable to play as offensively as usual because of Nagatomo's regular forays down the Juventus right, the Swiss was booked for needlessly throwing himself into Cambiasso as the Argentine jumped to head the ball wide to Nagatomo. He was then incredibly fortunate to stay on the field after a reckless tackle on Palacio. Wisely removed from the proceedings on 38 minutes.

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  27

  3.50

  Claudio Marchisio

  As ever, always looking to get beyond his front two. Had already narrowly failed to get on the end of a cross from Giovinco when he brilliantly sprung the Inter offside trap only to slice his volley, thus allowing Handanovic to parry wide. Went close again moments later but ultimately cost his side two points by stupidly pulling back Milito in the area.

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  23

  19

  3.00

  Andrea Pirlo

  Always probing and picking passes, the veteran playmaker split the Inter defence with a sublime chip over the top that Marchisio probably should have scored from. Repeated the feat moments later but again his midfield partner was denied by Handanovic.

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  20

  23

  3.50

  Kwadwo Asamoah

  Made a sensational early impact, latching onto a pass from Vucinic before unleashing a shot-cum-cross which Vidal was on hand to divert into the net. Continued to threaten down the left flank thereafter but sometimes took the wrong option.

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  29

  24

  4.50

  Arturo Vidal

  Under pressure after a couple of lacklustre performances and the fine form of Paul Pogba, the Chilean wasted little time in justifying his inclusion by cleverly charging forward in support of Asamoah and then getting his reward for doing so when the ball arrived at his feet in front of what was effectively an open goal. Nearly scored again just before the break.

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  13

  39

  2.00

  Sebastian Giovinco Flop of the Match

  Played his part in Vidal's goal with a neat one-two with Vucinic before putting over a most inviting cross that Marchisio only just failed to connect with. With his quick feet and pace, he was a constant threat to the Inter back three.

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  9

  25

  2.50

  Mirko Vučinić

  Looked lively enough early on and it was Vucinic's through-ball which put Asamoah away in the lead-up to the opening goal. However, the Montenegrin struggled badly thereafter to impose himself on the proceedings and he was hauled off at half time.

Substitutions

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  21

  3.00

  Martín Cáceres

  Dropped to the bench after starting the midweek win over Bologna, the Uruguayan was thrown on shortly before half time because his replacement, Lichtsteiner, was running the risk of being sent off. Did well enough despite struggling to contain Nagatomo at times.

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  12

  39

  2.50

  Nicklas Bendtner

  Came on for Vucinic for the start of the second half but made no impact whatsoever.

Inter

3.46

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  81

  5

  4.50

  Samir Handanoviç

  Had one very nervy moment when he made a mess of a throw, but deserves credit for keeping Inter in the game by saving Marchisio's volley at point-blank range.

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  4

  3.50

  Javier Adelmar Zanetti

  Predictably committed display from the captain (as per usual), with his poise and passion best illustrated by the way in which he dispossessed Giovinco just as the forward was threatening to walk the ball into the net, before then charging out of defence and eventually earning his side a free.

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  45

  9

  3.00

  Andrea Ranocchia

  Was given problems by the elusive Giovinco but kept battling. Also created a terrific opening for Palacio with a fine ball over the top.

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  36

  10

  3.00

  Walter Adrian Samuel

  Booked for a mistimed challenge on Giovinco, whom he later shepherded off the ball extremely well after the diminutive forward had jinked his way into the area. Also put Handanovic under pressure with a poor back-pass but, for the most part, Samuel defended well.

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  39

  16

  2.50

  Juan

  Back in the side after suspension, the Brazilian made some incredibly vital interventions, most notably when he cut out Giovinco's attempted through-ball for Vucinic before then stripping Vidal of possession on the edge of the area just as the Chilean was looking to get a shot away.

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  79

  5

  3.50

  Yuto Nagatomo

  A terrific outlet for Inter down the left-hand side, the Japanese put the equally attack-minded Lichsteiner on the back foot and very nearly scored in the second half with a well-struck drive after cutting into the area.

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  53

  4

  3.50

  Esteban Matias Cambiasso

  Did more than anyone to get Inter back on track after such a dreadful start, putting in a number of crunching tackles as well as getting forward to threaten Buffon's goal. Also provided the ball that Palacio headed home only to then be flagged offside. Later denied a tap-in by a fine last-ditch tackle from Caceres.

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  45

  6

  3.00

  Walter Gargano

  The Uruguayan was an industrious presence in the middle of the park, regularly winning the ball back for his side.

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  52

  5

  4.00

  Rodrigo Palacio

  So unlucky to get flagged offside after nodding Cambiasso's free kick past Buffon - particularly given the nature of Vidal's opener. Should have at least hit the target when put in on goal by Ranocchia but he made no mistake after being slipped through by Nagatomo in the dying seconds. The goal was just reward for Inter's liveliest attacker.

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  85

  6

  5.00

  Diego Alberto Milito Top of the Match

  Very subdued during an opening period in which he was never presented with a clear sight of goal and was forced to drift wide in order to get on the ball. However, like all great strikers, he took his chances when they came, firing home from the spot after he himself had been fouled in the area, before then deciding the game with an equally composed finish after Buffon could only parry Guarin's shot.

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  40

  11

  2.50

  Antonio Cassano

  Quiet enough early on but then very nearly drew Inter level with a sublime curling effort from the edge of the box which deserved a goal. However, despite playing some incisive passes here and there, his influence waned the longer the game went on and he was replaced with just over 20 minutes remaining.

Substitutions