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1 vs 1
Played
December 12, 2011 2:45 PM EST
Stadio Olimpico — Roma
Referee:‬ D. Orsato‎
Attendance:‬ 60000‎
 
 

Player Ratings: Roma 1-1 Juventus

Goal.com analyzes the performances of the players on show at the Stadio Olimpico as the Old Lady moved back to the top of the table after securing a draw

By Jonathan Mitchell

Maarten Stekelenburg
27
8
N/A

Was well worked over the course of the match, but apart from Estigarribia's strike in 25th minute and a dart and block to thwart Quagliarella late on, they were, in the main, straightforward saves. Perhaps a little suspect on the equalizer.

José Ángel
10
10
N/A

The left back was sound for the most part, but was fortunate not to be punished when Lichtsteiner managed to ghost in behind him and get his head on the end of a raking Pirlo pass. Also made a good recovery to dispossess Pepe, but positioning wasn't good enough initially.

Gabriel Iván Heinze
26
6
N/A

Played as left sided center back, where his defending was often desperate but always effective. Made two excellent last-ditch blocks and also demonstrated class to dispossess Pepe and knock ball round him in one move.

Erik Lamela
15
15
N/A

The Argentine wonderkid won the penalty which Totti failed to convert with a strung burst into box, and put over a teasing cross in 71st minute, but was otherwise largely anonymous. Cut a frustrated figure at times.

Taddei
11
15
N/A

The midfielder-turned- full-back was unsurprisingly effective going forward but often vulnerable at the back. Woeful attempt to clear presented Estigarribia with clear shot on goal, while he was caught under Vidal's cross-field pass, which found Estigarribia lurking behind him and resulted in equalizer.

Miralem Pjanic
28
9
N/A

Was tidy and composed on the ball, especially in a 15-minute spell at start of second half in which he sparked counter with silky play which almost resulted in Totti crossing for Osvaldo to score. Is, however, a little slow and suspect in his application at times, though he did a good job on Pirlo.

Daniele De Rossi
Top of the Match
43
10
N/A

Occupied a defensive berth as though he was made for the role. And as well as sticking to his task admirably, he also proved effective at the opposite end, hooking home a fifth-minute opener.

Leandro Greco
10
12
N/A

Played on the left of Roma's deeper midfield three from where he was quietly effective. Attempted to break up moves but sometimes took that a little too far, especially when he was booked for a trip on Matri in the 66th minute.

Federico Viviani
16
7
N/A

The 19-year-old made his Serie A debut at the heart of the Giallorossi midfield and made a reasonable 58-minute appearance. Worked hard to contain the likes of Pirlo and Marchisio.

Pablo Osvaldo
17
7
N/A

The naturalized Italian worked hard up front for Roma but had few clear cut chances to score besides a late chip which narrowly cleared the crossbar.

Francesco Totti
29
15
N/A

Despite missing the penalty, which was reasonably struck, the veteran had a decent match. Linked play well and provided the assist for De Rossi with a clever quick corner and precise cross. Also made a contribution at the other end, blocking a Pirlo free kick with his head.

• Substitutions
Simone Perrotta
8
6
N/A

Replaced the tiring Pjanic with 16 minutes left.

Fabio Henrique Simplicio
14
4
N/A

The Brazilian attempted to make his mark on the game after taking Viviani's place. Regularly broke beyond the front men, and saw a hooked shot saved by Buffon.

Marco Borriello
10
6
N/A

Given the last four minutes in place of Osvaldo, but his team were pushed back in their own half for much of that time.

Gianluigi Buffon
73
5
N/A

In a match in which he had little to deal with directly, besides the De Rossi goal which he could not be faulted for, he still made a huge contribution when he expertly parried Totti's second half spot kick.

Giorgio Chiellini
54
4
N/A

The big defender continues to operate at full-back, from where he always attempts to get forward in his unorthodox style, and that drive led to equalizer when he headed home from close range. Also had a goal-bound volley blocked and defended reasonably well.

Andrea Barzagli
35
7
N/A

Right-sided center back was a strong presence at back for Old Lady. Didn't have too much to do but what he did, he did well, especially excellent move to come across and crucially intercept Totti pass to Osvaldo.

Leonardo Bonucci
30
8
N/A

Was particularly prominent in early stages, making an important near post clearance after Taddei wriggled away from Chiellini. Should have done better with headed chance shortly after De Rossi's goal. Booked in second half for pull on Osvaldo.

Stephan Lichtsteiner
36
7
N/A

The Swiss full back attempted to cover whole left flank, and popped up in some interesting attacking positions. However, he weakly headed straight at Stekelenburg in first half and weakly shot into side netting late on.

Simone Pepe
16
21
N/A

Saw a lot of the ball, but more often than not lacked quality in his final product. That included weak left-footed shot and terrible underhit center for Matri in two-on-one counter. However, he at least offered his trademark effort.

Claudio Marchisio
25
13
N/A

Despite an excellent start to the season, this ineffective performance harked back to the Marchisio pre-Pirlo.Passing was off while he failed to make any real impact on the game.

Andrea Pirlo
28
11
N/A

Not quite as influential as he can be. Uncharacteristically gave ball away more than once in first half, but also showed flashes of ability with precise passes, including pinpoint 30-yard switch to find Lichsteiner.

A. Vidal
Flop of the Match
27
29
N/A

Although it was the Chile international who clipped the ball to Estigarribia to volley towards goal for Chiellini's equalizer, he also made an embarrassing attempt to clear De Rossi's goal on post and gave away penalty with clumsy tackle on Lamela.

Marcelo Alejandro Estigarribia
30
17
N/A

Played on the left wing and gave Taddei a tough time defensively. Tested Stekelenburg with two reasonable first half shots, but got a little lucky when his mishit volley bounced invitingly for Chiellini to score.

Alessandro Matri
25
14
N/A

The center forward's running and movement was impressive - all he lacked was proper service from his wingers, which was never more evident than when he was unmarked in the center, screaming for a tap-in, but Pepe failed to find him.

• Substitutions
Eljero Elia
52
9
N/A

Late replacement for Pepe. Played fine slide-rule pass to put fellow sub Quagliarella in on goal.

Emanuele Giaccherini
21
19
N/A

Will have been disappointed to have been on the bench following impressive goalscoring display in Coppa Italia tie against Bologna on Thursday. Made an impression after coming on, forcing a save from Stekelenburg with curling effort.

Fabio Quagliarella
22
19
N/A

Had two excellent late chances to win the match, but his angled finishes from either side were both saved by Stekelenburg.

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