Super Alex keeps Europe alive

It's been a little while since I last wrote. The depressing results mixed with a busy schedule have made it hard for me to sit down and write. However just like Juventus, this past week has rejuvenated me. The 2-1 win was the result of two wonderful goals. First Milos Krasic with an excellent volley. Over the last few games he has returned to the form that the tifosi loved so much early on in the season. The second goal came from none other than the capitano himself. Super Alex with a wonderful run down the middle of the field finished with a superb left footed shot finding the back of the net. His reaction says it all. One could not help but notice the look of pure determination and joy as he banged on the glass in front of the fans. After once again been forced to prove himself to the coach, Alessandro Del Piero did not disappoint. With Iaquinta out, we can expect Alex to see much more playing time. His age may be a point of concern but I predict a much more energetic Juventus going through to the end of the season with him on the field.
It is sad that the state of Juventus has reached a point where a win against lowly Brescia is something to rejoice about, but this is the state of the club. No game is guaranteed and neither is Europe. I will not say that everything is going to be fine from here on out and that after next match Europa league will be only two points away. That is false. There are still some games to be played and the club needs to focus on winning each week. Hopefully, either due to the lack of strikers or last week's performance, Del Neri will finally realize what he has been missing by not playing Del Piero or only playing him in moments that are irrelevant (what was he supposed to do in the last ten minutes against Milan). Juventus can win out, it is not impossible, however to do so everyone must play to the best of their abilities. Forza Juventus.

Inter match shows the clubs focus

The win sunday may not have been the prettiest thing but I'll take it. Watching the last thirty minutes may have been one of the most stressful things I've ever gone through, especially when Eto'o missed a shot that he makes 99.9% of the time. During that last half hour it was apparent the team was running ragged. Melo had given 100% for the entire game and could no longer go on. The pain from Matri's side was clearly intense, Krasic's speed was cut down to extremely small bursts, Toni isn't built for a full game, and Marchisio's injury still hindered him from going the distance. Matri and Krasic were the unlucky ones who had no other options but to fight through their fatigue and finish out the game. Alessandro Matri's  reaction every time he touched the ball reflects the overall attitude of the club.
The loss to Palermo put the situation in Torino to code red. Every game from that point on was going to be important starting with Cagliari, However the Derby dell'Italia was always going to be the statement game. Looking at Matri's anguish in the late minutes of the game shows that he, as well as the club, understand that there is no more taking it easy. From here on out it's either win or face next season without a European Competition (specifically Champions League). For Juventus to get back into the Champions League, every player needs to give it their all. No game is guaranteed, the road to Europe is a long and hard one but seeing Matri and Melo's pain shows that players understand the situation and makes the future much more promising.

Opening Statements

This is my second attempt at a blog about soccer but this time I intend to be more devoted to it. The focus of my blog will lean towards Juventus, hence the name of the blog, but I also intend to comment on other events in the world of soccer that I believe to be of interest. I have had a passion for the sport since I was younger and I have always followed Juventus.
Soccer is clearly on the rise in America. The joy shared by Americans after Landon Donovan's goal and the disappointment after the United States loss to Ghana shows a united passion for the sport across the country. However this passion only comes around every four year. For some Americans, that passion never dies. There are many individuals in this country who follow soccer religiously, myself included. That is why I write. I want to share my passion with other people regardless of the World Cup. I hope you enjoy my writing and please feel free to comment.
Benvenuti