Shamrock Rovers V Juventus [Match Thread] RTE 2 @ 7.45

3hn2givr7mx1sc

Ah fcuk, that's that.:(

LuckyLloyd

Yep, coming for a long time. Juve are strolling this.

Raskolnikov

2-0, tie definitely over now.

dreamers75

2-0


decent goal

delta_bravo

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

1 - 0 is highly flattering to Rovers to be honest.

Jinx!

Raskolnikov

Apparently Amauri is a new signing for Jew-ventus.

LuckyLloyd

That was a penalty. Jaysus, Hand is wretched in the commentary box.

LuckyLloyd

delta_bravo wrote: »

Jinx!

Sorry!

Stevecw

That ends that anyway. Probably deserved. Gonna be a nightmare next week in 2nd leg. 5 or 6-0 probably if they even bother.

3hn2givr7mx1sc

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

That was a penalty. Jaysus, Hand is wretched in the commentary box.

No, it wasn't.

Are you trying to win an award for posting the most shíte in one thread or what?

That_Guy

Unlucky. Ball was always rising.

frantic190

They change to 442 and that happens :rolleyes:

At least it may give them a better chance of nicking a goal now.

Raskolnikov

Rovers shouldn't have went 4-4-2, they're just getting completely overrun in midfield now.

baldbear

If Rovers score once over the two legs then they will be happy enough.
The crowd are gone mute now. 5-0 agg i'd say

LuckyLloyd

lol, lovely bit of skill from Amauri there. He's playing with a real swagger.

Oat23

Is Amauri a regular starter for Juventus?

I don't know much about him.

That_Guy

baldbear wrote: »

If Rovers score once over the two legs then they will be happy enough.
The crowd are gone mute now. 5-0 agg i'd say

They're still boisterous. Not as loud as before but they're still making a bit of noise.

Just one goal from Rovers would be great.

LuckyLloyd

frantic190 wrote: »

They change to 442 and that happens :rolleyes:

At least it may give them a better chance of nicking a goal now.

Raskolnikov wrote: »

Rovers shouldn't have went 4-4-2, they're just getting completely overrun in midfield now.

4 - 4 - 2 is a beaten docket of a formation, rapidly disappearing from the highest levels of the game. That people call for it all the time in these types of situations is lol. The trick is to find ways of getting bodies forward from a five man midfield / or break it up into three distinct lines beyond the defense.

HINT: Juventus are not playing 4 - 4 - 2!!!

That_Guy

Enter Del boy.

Raskolnikov

Oatesy23 wrote: »

Is Amauri a regular starter for Juventus?

I don't know much about him.

He wasn't last season, had a stinker.

Oat23

Del Piero, legend.

One of my all time favourites.

Then the Shams fans chant ''You've never played for Rovers!'' at him .

LuckyLloyd

baz2009 wrote: »

No, it wasn't.

Are you trying to win an award for posting the most shíte in one thread or what?

Yes it was. The replay was very clear on that.

As for the rest, I don't consider your opinion on good / bad posts in anyway relevant.

Raskolnikov

Commentator says Amauri is on his competitive debut.

He's been playing for Juventus for 2 friggin' years!

noodler

LL.

Have you:

1) a hard on for Amauri?

2) Something against Rovers?

CSF

Oh my god, Eoin Hand you fool.

adamski8

2-0 is fair enough id say but a goal for rovers wouldnt be undeserved either. They gave them a game until the the 2nd goal went in.

Stevecw

Oh Eoin, lack of research there!!! Del Boy got a way over the top reception there!!

Nuri Sahin

Oatesy23 wrote: »

Is Amauri a regular starter for Juventus?

I don't know much about him.

As mentioned no and he did have a stinker last season. But before Juve, playing for Palermo he was brilliant. Very Drogba-esque. Clinical, creative and held the line on his own very well.

Mikeyt086

This really has been a fantastic debut for Amauri. :rolleyes:

LuckyLloyd

noodler wrote: »

LL.

Have you:

1) a hard on for Amauri?

2) Something against Rovers?

I'm just posting on what I'm seeing here. Amauri has been brilliant, albeit against poor opposition. I have no strong feelings on Rovers either way.

Raskolnikov

Sissokko still ever the hatchet man.

LuckyLloyd

adamski8 wrote: »

2-0 is fair enough id say but a goal for rovers wouldnt be undeserved either. They gave them a game until the the 2nd goal went in.

Meh, Juventus have never had to get out of second gear. Any attempt to pretend otherwise would be pure delusion.

Aidric

The contrast in attack is quite staggering.

adamski8

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Meh, Juventus have never had to get out of second gear. Any attempt to pretend otherwise would be pure delusion.

yeah but they gave second gear juve a game

Oat23

I forgot Sissoko was on the pitch tbh.

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Oatesy23 wrote: »

I forgot Sissoko was on the pitch tbh.

Terrible player, imo.

Stevecw

Haha loving the Rovers fan singing Que Sera Sera, we're going to Italy!!!! Ah very good

That_Guy

Never fear. Free pizza for all. http://www.liveoddsandscores.com/news/press-releases/4211865/free-pizza-if-juve-conquer-the-hoops

Raskolnikov

Rovers did very well. Bayly and Sives in particular had good games I thought.

3hn2givr7mx1sc

"Shamrock Rovers are trying to bring on 25..who's 25?..Oh it's Bayly, they're taking him off"


*facepalm*

LuckyLloyd

Aidric wrote: »

The contrast in attack is quite staggering.

Yup. Just a different class of player.

adamski8

that 3rd goal was a killer alright LOL

Nuri Sahin

shame about the 3rd goal

:pac:

frantic190

RTE commentary is world class.

Oat23

I think I'll watch it on the Italian channel next week, not RTÉ.

Shocking commentary.

Raskolnikov

Adnan Alves wrote: »

shame about the 3rd goal

:pac:

I thought I was hearing things.

monkey9

Oatesy23 wrote: »

I forgot Sissoko was on the pitch tbh.

He's a defensive midfielder who breaks up opposition attacks, no wonder you forgot about him!!!!

ntlbell

baz2009 wrote: »

Terrible player, imo.

yet was able to own the midfield?

doesn't say much for the shams mid does it?

Paparazzo

Rovers had a good 10-15 minutes start to the second half. Other than that, juve pretty much dominated and looked comfortable at the back, could have easilly been 5-0.
Diego was great in the first half, he should have taken a few more shots, good to see juve passing it around. I think juve are missing a couple of quality wide players.

flahavaj

ntlbell wrote: »

yet was able to own the midfield?

doesn't say much for the shams mid does it?

Jaysus he should be owning an Eircom League team's midfield in all fairness. I agree that he's not very good at the top level.