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The Prince of Rome dashed the champion Juventus 

The Prince of Rome dashed the champion Juventus

18.02.2013

With a goal of the living legend Francesco Totti, Roma beat with 1:0 over the champion Juventus in the derby of the 25th round of the Italian Serie A, showing serious signs of crisis. The only goal of the match fell in the second half of the meeting, and the team of "the Old Lady" failed to create any one hundred percent goal position in front of the hosts. Totti literally 'shot' the goalkeeper of the guests Gianluigi Buffon after parried the ball into the penalty area. According to official statistics from the match in the crash, the ball is flying with 98 km / h

In the first half both teams failed to find the correct path to the opponent's goal, although both teams had one chance. Pablo Osvaldo gave the first situation, but from comfortable position shoot right into the body of Gianluigi Buffon who saved. In the ninth minute Juventus failed to score, but the goal was annulled for offside of Matrei.

Totti decisive blow in the match came in the 58th minute. After execution of a free kick, the ball was tipped from the defense of Juventus, but fell at the feet of Totti, who with extraordinary stroke of movement from about 20 meters front against the door, stuffed Buffon. It was the 10th goal of Totti against Buffon.

Although "the Old Lady" was the team who controlled the ball more, contrary to the logic, Roma creating good situations and counterattack very dangerous.

Fifteen minutes before the end, a new row good action of the hosts ended with an ambush that prevent certain goal. Francesco Totti late with his elegant pass, but Osvaldo was behind the defense of the guests.

Juventus tried spontaneous pressure in the final minutes, which does not lead to goal. The new purchase of "the Old Lady" Nicolas Anelka also failed to help his team.

The match ended in mildly interesting way. After Juventus reached two consecutive corners, the chief referee of the meeting did not allowed to be executed the second corner, giving end of game right at the moment, in which runs a four overitme. His decision led to violent protests by the players of Juventus, the most active was the goalkeeper Buffon, who was also engaged in the forefront.

Ultimately Roma took important three points and climb to seventh place in the ranking. Juventus remain unmoved at the top with a lead of five points ahead of Napoli.

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