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Quite unexpectedly players “Juventus” and “Napoli” on the left-deserved winter break from Qatar. It was there held a match for the Italian Super Cup. Summer to play in Qatar was simply impossible, so it was decided to postpone the fight in December. Local sheikhs had the opportunity to see a duel with bright posters, and “Juventus” and “Napoli” – good money away on tour.
However, consider this match only as an exhibition match was impossible. Players from both teams have repeatedly stressed that they will fight for the Italian Super Cup. Especially important was the players win “Napoli”. The fact that trophy Neapolitan accrue to only once. And then it happened back in 1990, when in the “Napoli” starred the inimitable Diego Maradona.
At the fans of “Juventus”, on the contrary, with the Super Bowl were connected pleasant memories. Two years ago in China turintsy outplayed “Napoli”. And last season, they took over the “Lazio”. In general, the players, “Juventus” were aimed at winning the Super Bowl of the country for the third time in a row.
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Mentors both teams put up for this match the first team. As expected, the first minutes of rivals joined the struggle. And the starting period of the match passed without intelligence. “Napoli” went forward a large force, and earned a corner, after which Gamshik inaccurate struck his head. A “Juventus” said a sharp attack, during which the defenders of “Napoli” blunder. First, David Lopez unsuccessfully threw the ball back, and then collided with Coulibaly Albiol than immediately took advantage of Tevez. Forward “Juventus” popped one on one with Rafael and sent the ball into the net. Goalkeeper “Napoli” even manages to reach the ball, but his team did not save – 1: 0!
Such a bad start of the meeting clearly unbalanced by the Neapolitans. In the following minutes wards Rafa Benitez just watched as rival spends sweeping attack. Turintsy actively involved Lihtshtaynera and Evra, whose races turns into a real problem for the “Napoli”. With this game Neapolitans could hardly expect a favorable outcome of the meeting.
However, the players, “Napoli” just in time came to their senses. And in the 15th minute the ball almost ended up at the gates of Buffon. Gamshik appeared at the penalty did not beat Chiellini and powerfully struck the bottom. The ball hit a defender in the “Juventus” and bounced off the post! Buffon was unable to bail out “Juve».
Turintsy responded with two dangerous attacks Tevez. First Argentinian powerful shot knocked Rafaela. And then the goalkeeper “Napoli” with great difficulty, pulled the ball out of the bottom corner. Wards Massimiliano Allegri clearly did not want to sit on the defensive, but also the Neapolitans were becoming bolder. And the exchange of blows continued Hamšík. Midfielder “Napoli” still managed to get into the penalty opponent and struck the bottom. But this blow Gamshika could not get. And in the end half of the sighting spent Higuain. Forward “Napoli” hit the far corner of the penalty, but Buffon in a spectacular jump reflected the ball.
As a result, break the team went with a tie score. Perhaps the Neapolitans in the first half did not look worse champion Italy, but one blunder costly wards Benitez.
With a sense of deja vu
Two years ago, players “Juventus” and “Napoli” needed additional time to determine the winner of Super Cup Italy. And this time, history repeated itself. However, then twice Neapolitans were on the bill, and the role of vengeance were turintsy.
After the break, the players, “Juventus” gave the initiative to the opponent. Only at the beginning of the second half turintsy ran into the attack and almost increased by after a corner. And then champion has focused on defense. Wards Massimiliano Allegri tried to protect his own net, but occasionally passed the dangerous opponent’s attacks. And 53 minutes is a great chance to equalize missed Alley. Spanish striker popped one on one with Buffon, but his shot wide of the goal.
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Next is Higuain was close to hit the opponent. Argentine from an acute angle threw the ball over the goalkeeper, “Juventus”, but hit the far post. In general, the goal was brewing and it took 67 minutes. De Guzman made another race on the wing, hung to the line goalie, and Higuain head sent the ball into the goal – 1: 1!
After this initiative has already passed to turintsam. Footballers “Napoli” his whole appearance indicated that they are willing to postpone further proceedings in the extra time. And Rafa Benitez wards almost paid for such a strategy. In the end, “Juve” could upset the opponent, but the players attack turintsev acted too nervously.
Tevez vs Higuain
In overtime, the advantage of “Juventus” has become more more tangible. “Napoli” has hardly contain the opponent’s attacks, and the main protagonist in these moments become Rafael. Neapolitans goalkeeper saved his team after a dangerous attack Pereira. A shot at point-blank Vidal took over Coulibaly.
However, the champion was able to succeed. Immediately after the start of the second overtime Tevez scored twice. Argentinian received the ball in the opponent’s penalty area, left the tutelage Coulibaly and shot into the corner gate. At this time, Rafael was already powerless – 2: 1!
But this exciting thriller in the Italian Super Cup is not over. “Napoli” spent almost the entire second half of extra time on the field an opponent. Buffon saved turintsev repeatedly, but his magical powers were not enough to not to go to penalties. Already in the last minute of extra time Higuain had managed to choose the time to strike and sent the ball into the net from a few meters – 2: 2!
Ideal isolation
At least turned out spectacular and then penalties. It all started with the fact that his rivals have played in the giveaway. Jorginho first shot is not strong enough, allowing Buffon hit the ball. And then Tevez hit the goal post.
After this beginning players “Juve” and “Napoli” precisely performed by four strokes. As a result, the teams had to use additional penalty taker. And then began the most interesting. Double “Napoli” is on the verge of defeat. Buffon pulled punches Mertens and Kalehona but Chiellini and Pereira did not use such gifts. Defender “Juventus” struck too unsophisticated, allowing Rafael leave the hero of the episode. A Pereira and does launched the ball into the heavens.
The end came during the next couple of punches. Coulibaly billiard blow sent the ball into the goal from the bar, and Padoin failed to beat goalkeeper “Napoli”. Here it was the real hero Rafael, which reflected the impact magnificent leap opponent.
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As a result, “Napoli” won the Italian Super Cup and took the curse, which lasted for 24 years. Now, next to Diego Maradona in Naples can be placed portraits Higuain and Rafael.
«RBC Sport” conducted online broadcast of the fight.
Italian Super
«Juventus» ( Turin) – “Napoli» ( Naples) – 2: 2, 5: 6 on penalties
Goals: Tevez, 5, 106 – Higuain, 68, 118
Warning : Higuain 45 + 1. Pereira, 69. Callejon, Albiol 76. 80. Mertens, 84. Ghulam, 105. Tevez, 108
December 22. Doha. Stadium “Al-Sadd»
recaps:
«Juventus» : Buffon, Lichtsteiner (Padoin, 79), Bonucci, Chiellini, Evra, Vidal, Pirlo (Pereira, 67), Marchisio, Pogba, Llorente (Morata, 106), Tevez
«Napoli» : Rafael, Maggio, Albiol, Coulibaly, Ghulam, Callejon, Gargano David Lopez (Inler, 90), Hamshik (Mertens, 79), De Guzman (Jorginho, 106), Higuain
Judge : Paolo Valeri
Italian Super Cup . Juventus – Napoli
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