Ratings, tops and flops of the match at the Allianz Stadium valid for the round of 16 of the Italian Cup. The Serbian center forward leads the Bianconeri: Koopmeiners, Conceicao and new substitute Nico Gonzalez also scored
The Juventus convinces and has fun against the Cagliari. The team of Thiago Motta drops the poker in Italian Cup and averts the crisis.
This time it’s joys and smiles for Vlahovic: the Serbian striker makes peace with the fans and thanks to a feat he unlocks the result close to half-time. In the second half Juve spreads with the jewel from a free kick by Buyersbefore the seal of the goblin Conceição and of the magic (long ride with delicious dig) of a discovery Nico Gonzalez. Thiago Motta breathes a sigh of relief and returns to success after Saturday’s misstep in the league against Venezia.
JUVENTUS
By Gregory 7
Savona 5.5
Locatelli 6.5
Rabbit 7
McKennie 6
Koopmeiners 7 (58′ Gatti 6)
Thuram 6.5
Conceição 7.5 (81′ Adzic SV)
Yildiz 7 (66′ Nico Gonzalez 7)
Thunder 6
Vlahovic 7,5 (81′ Weah SV)
Coach: Thiago Motta 7
TOP Juventus: Vlahovic 7,5 – Fully loaded after making peace with the curve, he scratches with a movement like a thoroughbred center forward just before the break. Fourth consecutive goal in the championship and cups (12th overall in the season), an indispensable goal for a Juve still in convalescence. In the second half two goals were disallowed and a breakaway towards Scuffet who deserved a better fate. Bombers.
FLOP Juventus: Savona 5.5 – Still uncertain after the fatal mistake against Venezia. Hesitant first half, Cagliari has fertile ground in their area. In decline in condition in recent outings.
CAGLIARI
Scuffet 5
Zappa 6 (69′ Azzi 5)
Palominio 4.5
Wieteska 4.5
Augello 5.5
Luck 6
Marin 5.5 (58′ Happy 5)
Track 5
Deiola 5 (82′ Adopo SV)
Gaetano 5 (69′ Pavoletti 5)
Lapadula 6.5 (69′ Small 5)
Coach: Nicola 4.5
TOP Cagliari: Lapadula 6.5 – Immediately scares Juve: Di Gregorio is superb in saving the home team. Sparkling and leading man of the Sardinians, he just lacks the power to make his mark.
FLOP Cagliari: Wietska 4 – Vlahovic had a great evening and the Polish central defender was overrun by the Serbian number nine. Too light in marking Juve’s lead, holding their breath even in the second half. Disaster.
Italian Cup, Juventus-Cagliari scoreboard: Conceicao elf, Nico Gonzalez leaves his mark
JUVENTUS-CAGLIARI 4-0
44′ Vlahovic; 53′ Koopmeiners; 80′ Conceicao; 89′ Nico Gonzalez
Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Locatelli, Kalulu, McKennie; Koopmeiners (58′ Gatti), Thuram; Conceicao (81′ Adzic), Yildiz (66′ Nico Gonzalez), Mbangula; Vlahovic (81′ Weah). Available: Perin, Pinsoglio, Danilo, Fagioli. Coach: Thiago Motta
Cagliari (4-4-1-1): Scuffet; Zappa (69′ Azzi), Palomino, Wieteska, Augello; Zortea, Marin (58′ Felici), Prati, Deiola (82′ Adopo); Gaetano (69′ Small); Lapadula (69′ Pavoletti). Available: Sherri, Ciocci, Luperto, Viola, Mina, Makoumbou, Vinciguerra, Mutandwa. Coach: Nicola
Referee: Feliciani (sez. Teramo)
OUR: Pezzuto
Warned: –
Expelled: –
Note: recovery 1′ and 2′; spectators 36,664
