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0 vs 2
Played
April 3, 2011 2:45 PM EDT
Stadio Olimpico — Roma
Referee:‬ G. Rocchi‎
Attendance:‬ 50952‎
 
 
Milos Krasic 60′
 
 

Player ratings: Roma 0-2 Juventus

Goal.com rates the players on show in Juventus' surprise victory against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico...

By Jonathan Mitchell

Doni
7
7
3.0

Was severely under worked in the first half, making only one real save from Matri in the closing stages of the first half. Was beaten twice in the second 45 but couldn't really be blamed for either goal.

John Arne Riise
2
10
3.0

Worked hard on the left, pushing forward to help the attack in the first half. But he was nowhere to be seen when Krasic smashed home his 59th minute volley from his side.

Juan
5
10
3.0

Was in commanding form in the first half, repelling a series of crosses and long balls with powerful headers. However, he was at fault for the second goal, playing Matri onside by stepping up far too late.

Philippe Mexes
13
8
3.5

Cruised through the first half beside Juan, but injured himself while trying to control a corner and was eventually replaced in the 51st minute. The Roma defense lost its solidity in his absence.

Nicolas Andres Burdisso
4
6
3.0

Moved over to center-half when Mexes went off after initially playing at right-back and looked shaky toward the end.

Daniele De Rossi
11
6
3.5

Was really in the mood in the first half, spraying passes, snapping into challenges while also firing in a couple of long range efforts. One of which drew a decent save from Storari. Was much quieter in the second half.

Jérémy Menez
15
9
3.5

Showed flashes of inspiration down the right wing and came closest to scoring with a thunderous strike which cannoned back off the crossbar.

David Pizarro
6
8
3.0

Probed and prompted Roma from his position as a deep-lying playmaker, but, like too many of his team-mates he was not as effective after the break.

Mirko Vučinić
8
7
3.0

The Montenegrin was his side's most threatening player in the first half. Drawing one superb save from Storari, firing another inches wide, while also setting up a chance for Totti. Yet another who faded in the second half, though.

Francesco Totti
9
15
3.0

Played as a lone frontman and dropped off into deeper positions. Had one fantastic volley expertly stopped by Storari.

Simone Perrotta
4
13
2.5

Played in the hole just behind Totti and offered virtually nothing in an attacking sense.

• Substitutions
Marco Cassetti
3
6
2.5

Came on at right-back and his introduction saw the Roma defense lose its shape.

Marco Borriello
4
6
3.0

Replaced the fading Vucinic and worked hard but with little reward.

Taddei
1
8
3.0

Came on for the ineffectual Perrotta and tried to make things happen, and at least tested Storari with an 89th minute drive.

Marco Storari
84
2
4.0

Kept his side in the game with three fantastic first half saves to thwart Vucinic, Totti and De Rossi.

Fabio Grosso
91
4
4.0

A stunning left-back performance, Marauded forward constantly and provided two assists. The first of which was superbly crafted and then executed.

Andrea Barzagli
38
4
3.0

Looked a little shaky in the first half, but was improved in the second half.

Leonardo Bonucci
45
1
3.5

Although Roma dominated the first half, they didn't have a host of chances and Bonucci was a big part of that. He popped up to make several crucial contributions, including one key clearance off the line.

Marco Motta
19
22
2.5

Was replaced in first half injury time after picking up an injury, but hadn't looked too clever up until that point, with Vucinic leading him a merry dance at times.

Claudio Marchisio
41
2
3.0

Can often fly under the radar with his understated performances. Worked hard to help Melo stem the Roma tide in the first half. But it was still one of his quieter games.

Alberto Aquilani
38
5
3.0

Another player who was uncharacteristically quiet. What he did, he did well. He just wasn't a prominent figure.

Felipe Melo
73
3
4.0

A colossus for Juventus. Sat in front of the defense and won challenge after challenge. Often got a crucial foot in or a timely interception to break up Roma moves before they started. Drove his team forward in the second half.

Milos Krasic
92
0
3.5

Scored the all-important opening goal with a stunning volley. The goal aside, he had a fairly frustrating evening in which he struggled to beat opponents.

Simone Pepe
34
11
3.0

Made a bright start, going close with an early effort, but he flitted in and out of the game, but worked hard for the team, even filling in at right-back for a spell.

Alessandro Matri
71
2
3.5

Was coolness personified when he slotted the ball between Doni's legs to score the second goal to clinch the win. Also combined with Grosso to play his part in the first goal in a selfless and impressive showing up front.

• Substitutions
Zdenek Grygera
19
8
3.0

Replaced Motta at right-back in first half injury time and later switched to left-back with minimum fuss.

Hasan Salihamidzic
20
6
N/A

The Bosnian wide-man took Krasic''s place in the 86th minute.

Frederik Sorensen
31
2
N/A

Gave the tiring but exceptional Grosso a well-deserved rest by taking his place in the 82nd minute.

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