Serie A special: What we learnt from round 18 matches (Part 1)
Serie A returned to action after a three week break and it was really worth the wait. Ten games produced 27 goals, and a host of other tactically noteworthy things in what was a perfect day for football.
League leaders AC Milan registered a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Stadio Sant'Elia against Cagliari. Rossoneri youngster, Rodney Strasser, latched on to an http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Antonio-Cassano-c6302 through ball to open the scoring.
The competitive nature of Serie A was on display yet again as 16th placed Parma – 11thafter the victory – thumped Juventus 4–1 in Juve’s very own backyard. Sebastian Giovinco put his parent club to the sword with a brilliant brace.
Elsewhere, AS http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lazio-c39775 were held to a scoreless draw by Genoa.
However, the most important game of the round was Napoli’s trip to the San Siro, where Leonardo was waiting for his managerial debut with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan. The Brazilian was under pressure to deliver instant results and he managed just that. The Nerazzuri thoroughly
outplayed Partenopei and emerged victorious by a 3–1 score line; the ideal start for Leonardo.
Bettor.com now analyses the key points for its readers.
Sampdoria aren’t going anywhere without Cassano
The Riccardo Garrone - Antonio Cassano affair is a story of the past now. ‘Il Talentino de Bari’ has moved on, moved to a bigger club in AC Milan, but what now of UC Sampdoria?
It’s no secret that Cassano was Blucerchiati’s main attacking threat; their playmaker-in-chief for last two years. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Giampaolo-Pazzini-c14802 in particular relished his services. In fact, Cassano can be credited for launching the Italian International’s career, as
Pazzo was an outcast at Fiorentina.
Sampdoria are clearly struggling without Cassano in their ranks, as was evident by the 3–0 hammering they received at the hands of Palermo last night. Even though Blucerchiati have acquired http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Federico-Macheda-c13475 on a loan deal, it’s arguable whether the young
Italian can replace the creativity that the former club number 99 had to offer.
While ‘Il Doria’ finished in the Serie A top four last season, they won’t even land a Europa league spot this time around.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sebastian-Giovinco-c32724 had the last laugh
Sebastian Giovinco, nicknamed the ‘Atomic Ant’, is one outrageously talented player. The diminutive fireball was made to rot on the Bianconeri bench for three years. Giovinco bid his time, patiently waiting for first team opportunities. Needless to say they
never came his way. Fearing that his development as a footballer might suffer, Giovinco made a loan switch to Ducali this season.
Bettor.com predicted http://www.senore.com/Football-Update-How-the-outrageous-talent-of-Sebastian-Giovinco-was-wasted-by-Juventus-a26989. Well, he did just that last night. Parma,
despite having some quality players in their line-up, had struggled to make an impact. This can be attributed to the injury crisis that hit Stadio Ennio Tardini.
With the arrival of New Year however, Ducali were able to field a full strength team. The confidence was back and the ruthless finishing that Giovinco and co. displayed worked like clockwork. ‘Atomic Ant’ scored a brace with two excellent finishes and refused
to celebrate the goal; Giovinco has won over the Bianconeri faithful with this act of loyalty.
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