Final result: Juventus-Turin 2-0
JUVENTUS
Perin 6 – It’s his turn and the evening is very simple. Only one save in the whole match, a few minutes from the end on Sanabria, when he was almost dozing.
Savona 6 – Upon his return as a starter it wasn’t his best game, but he deserves it. A little imprecise, even careless sometimes. From 86′ Danilo sv
Cats 6 – By hook or by crook, he always stops his opponents in some way. Even with fouls, if necessary, even showing excessive impetuosity, but he always remains effective.
Kalulu 6.5 – Great solidity in the first half, in the second he is appreciated for his excellent closing and does not disdain some offensive moves, recalling the times when he was a full-back.
Cambiaso 7 – He doesn’t care about possession, he heads straight for the goal and brings the 1-0: it’s his play that ends the match. Total performance of a total player. At times, perhaps due to the color of the shirt, it begins to remind us of Cancelo-prime.
Thuram 6 – He filters well in midfield. At times he is still cumbersome with the ball at his feet, but tonight he did well.
Locatelli 6.5 – He had a hand in the second goal, but above all he seems to have finally found the right measures, the exact clods to tread, in short, the best position to be the metronome of this Juventus team.
Weah 7 – In the right place, at the right time. Once again. Third goal in the last four games, fourth in the league and he has already surpassed his personal best. Preferred to Conceiçao, he agrees with Motta who gives him confidence.
Koopmeiners 6.5 – The fantasy coaches are angry because he doesn’t score or assist, but we’re sure that Thiago Motta is crazy about the Koop he saw tonight: all-round, always on point, with precision and always brilliant ideas.
Yildiz 7 – He’s one of those players who just needs one play to turn it on Stadium. He does it in the first half with a slalom and in the second half with a sombrero. And then Conceiçao gives him the goal that puts the result in the safe and pays homage to Del Piero with the celebration. From 86′ McKennie sv
Vlahovic 5.5 – In the whole match he touched only 17 balls (less than half of anyone else), of which just three in the penalty area, and scored two shots, both outside. The period remains dark: in the last seven games only one goal from open play. From the 73rd minute Conceiçao 7 – Ready-go, no time to enter and he comes close to scoring with a nice shot from outside. Shortly afterwards he managed the decisive shot and the assist to make it 2-0. Twenty minutes can be enough to show all the talent.
Thiago Motta 7 – Juventus finally plays football. And he does it rationally. For example, he doesn’t press at all costs, but only when the pressing is triggered. And always try to build beautiful actions. Furthermore, tonight is very solid, just as it was at the beginning of the championship: only one shot on target allowed to Torino. Half a bonus point for Weah’s choice: it seemed Conceiçao should have played, but instead the American took the field and was decisive.
TURIN
Milinkovic-Savic 6 – He conceded a goal on the only big occasions, he responded to Cambiaso but was unable to do anything about Weah’s close-range right-footed shot or Yildiz’s header which ended the contest.
Walukiewicz 5 – An evening of great difficulty for the Granata centre-back, he suffers when he is targeted by Yildiz enough to even get a yellow card. Juventus finds gaps in its clods. From 64′ Vojvoda 5.5 – He tries to give more energy to the right, then Yildiz is lost in the final.
Coco 6.5 – Torino’s best, he only lost a duel with Vlahovic in the first half and then always worked very well under pressure on the Serbian striker. Good early, good at using his body, always focused.
Masina 6 – Juventus attacks less on their side and plays a fairly balanced match. He doesn’t make any blunders, his understanding with Coco is good. He is in little danger compared to Walukiewicz.
Pedersen 5 – Often called upon by Vanoli, after the last great match this time he is unable to repeat himself in the derby. Timid on Cambiaso in the Juventus lead, not very proactive in the offensive zone. From 75′ Sosa sv.
Linetty 6 – One of the last to raise the white flag, especially in the second half. Fighting instinct when there is traffic in the middle of the pitch, he tries to replicate Cagliari’s goal but Kalulu blocks it.
Curls 5.5 – He has certainly had better days, he suffers from the dynamism and pressure of the Juventus midfield. He tries to shield Locatelli but is stripped by Cambiaso. Then replaced due to a physical problem. From 64′ Njie 6 – A high header, otherwise he has little to do against the Juventus rearguard.
Ilic 5 – A first half without the spark between the lines, the Granata midfielder receives few playable balls in the Juventus backcourt. Chasing opponents isn’t his best weapon. From 46′ Gineitis 6 – He tries to give more liveliness to the Granata midfield, using aggression and good pace.
Lazaro 6 – Usually good contribution along the left-handed lane, perhaps he is less precise than usual but he never lacks running and sacrifice. He ends up on the right, plays his game. From 83′ Karamoh sv.
Vlasic 5 – He starts close to Sanabria, then with the entry of Njie he lowers himself to the role of midfielder but the music doesn’t change. Little in the heart of the game and the maneuver, Vlasic is not the best.
Sanabria 5.5 – Around twenty touches throughout the match for the Granata center forward caged between Kalulu and Gatti, however it would have been difficult for everyone to become dangerous without real supplies like today’s evening.
Paolo Vanoli 5.5 – Zapata’s absence shouldn’t be an alibi but it’s the sixth defeat in the last seven matches, the Granata spirit can only be seen for a while, that is in the second half. First half passive, zero shots towards Perin’s goal. In the second half he tries to shake himself up but loses Ilic and Ricci due to injury, not a great moment.