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Marco Motta recalls former companion Piermario Morosini. Marco Motta said: “I lost a true friend and a person who shared with me almost 13 years of life: we met at the age of 7 years, pulling the first kicks in ‘ Atalanta, and since then we added significant experience with Udinese and the National Youth. It was a wonderful person, a boy from the incredible strength of character that enabled him to withstand the blows of a very unfortunate life, until the tragic denouement. A real man, able to react to adversity without letting go and gestures broken, ever, “
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I wanted to start with RIP Piermario Morosini
The 25 year-old Livorno player collapsed on the pitch yesterday of a heart attack and did not make it. He was apart of the Italy under 21 team a couple year back.
Game 1 – Chievo vs. Catania
Michael Bradley gave his team the lead only 6 minutes into the game. I have to say that Michael Bradley has gotten better from playing in Italy and he had to show it to Catania. To make it worse Nicola Spolli got a straight on red for taking down Sergio Pellissier in the box. Sergio Pellissier took the kick and gave Chievo a two goal lead.Catania were able to pull back a goal when Gomez shot was deflected off Marco Andreolli and in his own net. But to add the cherry on top, in the 50th minute, Alberto Paloschi score to make it 3-1. Catania pushed and got 1 goal in the 85th minute when the ball was crossed in the box and found Sergio Almiron. But it was not enough and it ended 3-2.
Game 2 – Catania vs Lecce
The last time we played Lecce we won in the minute and Lecce would get their revege in this game cause in the 90th minute that’s what they did. Catania came out flying with chances from left to right and alot of pressure but could not score in the first half. Lecce had some as well but the game started in the second half when Gonzalo Bergessio open the scoring when the ball was crossed into the box and had a open header in to the right side of the net. In the 71st minute Giovanni Marchese hand balled it in the box and and David Di Michele missed the penalty shot. All looked well for Catania but in the 88th minute Daniele Corvia took a shot and scored tying the game. Juan Pablo Carrizo was shown the yellow card second time of the game and off he went. Lodi went to play keeper and when he was faced with shot he blocked the first but not the rebound and Catania lost after a game of pushing and pushing for goals.
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When I saw the roster, I seen that there was no Sliva and Nesta. It looked a little more of a chance for Catania but AC Milan still had Zlatan Ibrahimovic the most deadly player in Serie A. When the game started Catania were the first team to push forward when Sergio Almirón gave a break through pass to Gonzalo Bergessio who miss the shot wide, due to the Milan defense pressuring him. In the 17th minute, Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a chance to give his team the lead but was blocked. Gonzalo Bergessio had another chance to score the opening goal when Marco Motta crossed it in to the box and Bergessio header just went over the net.
But AC Milan are in first place for a reason because in the 34th minute Zlatan Ibrahimovic had the ball at the top of the box with Nicola Legrottaglie trying to fight him off the ball but the power of Zlatan was to strong and he passed the ball to an open Robinho who made great run and gave the away side the first goal of the game. 4 minutes from the goal, Alejandro Gómez took a powerful shot from outside the box and smashed the crossbar.
The second half started and so did Catania pushing the ball up the open wings. Catania pushed and pushed for a goal and they would finally find one in the 57th minute from the corner when the ball was crossed in and Nicola Legrottaglie header went right over Milan defense right to an open. Nicolás Spolli who net his second goal of the year. It showed true heart & hard work and showed how good we can play.
After that Milan tried to get the lead back and Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a handful of chances to give his team the lead. There was a great chance for Milan to score when Robinho shot was cleared from the line or was it passed the line and then cleared? I don’t know. I don’t make the calls but I roll with them when they go my way. Sergio Almirón had two hard shots that missed and another chance when he took the ball up trying to curl it in but missed by far wide. Luca Antonini blocked I don’t know how many shots.
Philippe Mexes header almost went in but was rebound by the Catania keeper. AC Milan almost scored the winning goal when Kevin-Prince Boateng back heeled pass to Zlatan Ibrahimovic who was blocked. And right at the end of the game Catania almost took the game when Gonzalo Bergessio crossed it in to the box and I forgot who shot it but it was blocked by the defense and the game ended; we’re just helping Juventus by making Milan drop points.
Player Rating:
Juan Pablo Carrizo: 9
Nicolás Spolli: 9
Nicola Legrottaglie: 8.5
Giovanni Marchese: 7
Marco Motta: 7.5
Francesco Lodi: 8
Sergio Almiron: 7.5
Mariano Izco: 7
Alejandro Gómez: 8.5
Gonzalo Bergessio: 8.5
Pablo Barrientos: 8
Subs
Cristian Llama: 7.5
Davide Lanzafame: 6
Felipe Seymour: N\A
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Milan will come to Catania tomorrow and Catania will hope to have a good result this time around. We hopefully will see Maxi Lopez play against his old team which we still own him.
We will see what happens tomorrow
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Napoil were the favorite to win with a almost full stadium, well at least it looked like it, it was looking very scary to be a Catania fan. When you play Napoli you have to worry about their 3 musketeers; Edinson Cavani, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Marek Hamsik, these three are so dangerous and when they come together can beat any team. The game started; we got to see Gonzalo Bergessio shaved head making him more aero dynamic.
The first half was not that goo. Catania really didn’t have much chances to score, the best chance was Gonzalo Bergessio in the box but he fell trying to win a penalty kick. As for Napoli took shots from left to right but no luck in the first half. Napoli looked to be the better team. Catania tried a different formation 2-5-4. It did not look too good in the first half with Gonzalo Bergessio and Gomez not really making chances, when Catania played 3 up front. Gomez is much better on the wing. Pablo Barrientos is better up front rather than center midfield.
The second-half started; in the 51th minute Gomez had a great chance to open the scoring when Gonzalo Bergessio passed it to Gomez who was open in the box but he shot it right at the keeper. Goran Pandev came on for Marek Hamsik and the game was 0-0 and I was thinking why? Due to him being one of your best players. Blerim Dzemaili came out of the shadows, taking some shots and make some nice plays. I’ve seen the name before but never seen him do anything. But in the 61st minute the man I never seen do anything, smashed the ball 80 miles per hour and as much as Juan Pablo Carrizo got his hands on it, I am surprise his hand didn’t come off and fly in the net. 1-0 for Napoli.
Napoli was a shark that smells blood after the first goal and 6 minutes later, Edinson Cavani hit the post but got his own rebound and gave the home side the second goal of the game. For Catania it looked like it was all over but I stayed and watched Napoli have chances after chances but in the 74th minute Catania won a corner and it looked harmess but Nicolás Spolli picked up his first goal of the season and it was a great header. Then came the dream of us coming back. 2 minutes later, Gökhan Inler came on for Ezequiel Lavezzi and he wasn’t happy about that because I think he knew what could happen. Blerim Dzemaili had another chance to socre.
Vincenzo Montella put on Davide Lanzafame someone who has been on the bench for a long time due to what he did to AC Milan when he got a red card, he was being like Batelli. After that game, he was on the bench for almost 10 games and just played in the last game for 5 minutes but this game he got 10 minutes and in the ten miute he made the most of his time took a header and won the corner. From that corner the ball fell in front of goal and he put it in the top of the net. That goal was promising, he went right to Vincenzo Montella and gave him a hug. It was a great game to watch and see the guys come back and show heart.
Next time, AC Mlian come to Catania and we will hope to keep up the hard work and this form.
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Catania beat Fiorentina 1-0 and beat Lazio 1-0
I will get a little into the Fiorentina game. It was very close between the two, Gonzalo Bergessio had the first good chance of the game with a header on goal but it was blocked. Alessio Cerci and Amauri both had hand full of chances but no luck on the night for Fiorentina. In the 57th minute would be a game changing moment when Alessandro Gamberini took out Gonzalo Bergessio in the box giving away a penalty kick to Catania. Lodi took the kick and put it in the top corner of the net with no chances for the Fiorentina keeper. I wanted to say Alessandro Gamberini clearly took Gonzalo Bergessio as I read comments that Gonzalo Bergessio dived. I wanted to add that Alessandro Gamberini plays a very aggressive defense and he has given away fouls in the box many times. Over it was a close game and if Stevan Jovetic played, it could of ended bad for Catania.
Catania Beat Lazio 1-0
Catania beat 3rd place team Lazio and the dream season Continues with Catania 8th in the table but tied for 7th with Inter. Back to the Catania game; we were the home side and had the fans on our side. Catania were the first team with chances but missed some great chances by Gomez, Bergessio and Sergio Almirón. Lazio had a great chance to get the first goal of the game in the 45th minute from the corner kick, André Dias header right to the bottom right corner but a world class save by Juan Pablo Carrizo.
The second half; it was both teams going back and forth but nothing really happen until the 71st minute, Miroslav Klose took a shot, it went high and then Gonzalo Bergessio missed a chance to score but 1 minute later from Gonzalo Bergessio made a chance for Catania winning a corner. Francesco Lodi took the corner and it found Nicola Legrottaglie foot in the box (who I am loving right about now). He has been out standing this season for Catania. Lazio almost came back when Francesco Lodi header right on his own net and hit the post. But thats how it ended,1-0.
Player Rating:
Juan Pablo Carrizo: 10
Nicolás Spolli: 9.5
Nicola Legrottaglie: 10
Giovanni Marchese: 7
Giuseppe Bellusci: 8
Francesco Lodi: 7.5
Sergio Almiron: 7
Mariano Izco: 7.5
Alejandro Gómez: 7
Gonzalo Bergessio: 7
Pablo Barrientos: 7.5
Subs
Adrian Ricchiuti: N/A
Cristian Llama: 7.5
Davide Lanzafame: N/A
Catania are having an outstanding season this year, who would have ever guessed that we would be tied for 7th place. Montella has been able to use our players in the right way and has shown that we are a team to watch out for in Serie A. Let’s see if we can take this dream season.
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The last time we played Fiorentina it ended in a 2-2 tie and we seen how good Stevan Jovetic really is as he netted 2 great goals. Fiorentina played with really good passing and were able to use the wing very well but is this the same team from last time? 12th place in the table and Fiorentina’s last five games are L, L, L, W, T and Catania’s last five L, W, W, T, T.
So we are looking like the better side. We’re at home which helps us out that much more. Fiorentina players have to watch out for our Amauri, Vargas, Kharja, Cerci. This is a big game for both teams cause they both want to do something with the season. Sergio Almiron is out with a red card from the mid week game against Cesena which ended in a tie 0-0. This should be a good game as both teams skill level is pretty close but I think Catania have an edge.
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You never what’s going to happen when you play in Giuseppe Meazza because Inter can bet any team on a good day, but what kind of day would it be?
The game started, it’s first real moment was in the 7th minute, Walter Samuel took out Pablo Barrientos outside the box, it was a hard tackle but no card; Lodi took the kick but it went over the bar. After that Catania chances Diego Forlán took it upon himself to try to get Inter into the game taking shots and crossing the ball in trying to get his team the lead but right when you think Inter were going to score, Pablo Barrientos passed the ball to Alejandro Gómez who took the ball inside the box and got passed Yuto Nagatomo, shot and scored. It was the like the goal he score against Novara.
After that goal Catania started playing really good, the passing was well and they were able to keep Inter away from the ball. 18 minutes later, Catania would score again when Giovanni Marchese passed the ball in the box and looked to be offside but no call. He passed the ball to Mariano Izco who was just able to poke at it and watch it go in. He was very lucky and Yuto Nagatomo did not get there on time. Inter had a free kick from outside the box before the half but Angelo Palombo kicked it high.
The second half; Wesley Sneijder came on making me start to worry, the game was really back and forth, both teams had chances to score. With only 30 minutes left to go, when Andrutea Poli, Joel Chukwuma Obi came on Inter looked more into the game and ten minutes later, Inter would get a goal when Diego Forlán shot went in; his hard work finally payed off. Catania keeper did get his hand on it but still went in unlucky. Catania had a chance to put Inter away when Sergio Almirón passed the ball into the box to Pablo Barrientos by himself but missed his kick. Later Inter Milan would fight back and show a lot of heart and when Diego Milito found himself in the box with an open shot on goal and smashed the ball in the top corner off the net, leaving no chance for the Catania keeper.
Both teams had chances to win it; Felipe Seymour not marked in the box and he shot it right at the Inter keeper and Osariemen Ebagua took a shot from inside the box. Giampaolo Pazzini had a great chance to win it for Inter in the 90th minute but was robbed by Juan Pablo Carrizo. It was amazing save.
Player Rating:
Juan Pablo Carrizo: 9
Nicolás Spolli: 7.5
Nicola Legrottaglie: 7
Giovanni Marchese: 7.5
Marco Motta: 7
Francesco Lodi: 6.5
Sergio Almiron: 7.5
Mariano Izco: 7
Alejandro Gómez: 8
Gonzalo Bergessio: 6.5
Pablo Barrientos: 7.5
NOTES ABOUT THE GAME
THE GOOD
- Nicolas Spolli was really able to close Pazzini down which is very hard to do.
- Juan Pablo Carrizo was a star for Catania
- Alejandro Gome came back to life for Catania
- Pablo Barrientos and Sergio Almiron had great games
- 8th in the table
THE BAD
- Francesco Lodi was closed down, Catania’s play maker could do nothing
- Felipe Seymour should not be subbing on he hasn’t been good
- I would rather have Andrea Catellani playing then Osariemen Ebagua
- Fitness, not being able to play 90 minutes
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Picture from the last game
The last time we played Inter Milan they were having a bad start to the season and we were able to beat them 2-1, we were the first team to score and it only took 6 minutes when Esteban Cambiasso scored. It took until the 46th minute for Catania to score and tie when Gonzalo Bergessio took the ball up the field before passing the ball to Sergio Almiron who scored a great goal and I still remember it. 4 minutes later, Gonzalo Bergessio won a penalty kick when he was took down by Luca Castellazzi in the box and Francesco Lodi took and scored it. It would end up being 2-1 finish.
We were the home side in the last game; this time will be the away team which will make it that much harder for Catania. Inter Milan are looking to get their shit together with 4 straight loses; the last time Inter won a game was on January 22nd. So they have had a bad month of February. So this is what’s going to happen, Catania are about to wake up the monster in Inter Milan and see Inter go on to smash Catania or we will add on to Inter Milan lose streak and make it 5 in a row. If Catania win, we would be tied with Inter for points and Montella will be even more loved in Catania.
Catania are coming off of 2 wins and the group look confident and have playing very well together. If we want to beat Inter Milan, all of the players will have to step up and we will see what happen this Sunday at 2:45. There is all ready rumors that Vincenzo Montella is could be leaving at the end of the season. Lets hope not.
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Catania were a team on a mission this game; coming off a win in their last game and playing Novara the team that knocked out Catania out of Coppa Italia which I am still mad about, Catania were able to get a little payback with the win yesterday.
So lets get into the game. The first 15 minutes, Catania were the better side; Gonzalo Bergessio, Nicola Legrottaglie, Pablo Barrientos, all having chances to score but nothing would get by Samir Ukjkani until the 30th minute when Francesco Lodi shot was blocked by the defense man and the ball came back to him. He chiped it over the defense to Pablo Barrientos who passed it to Gonzalo Bergessio who would give Catania the lead. After that goal Novara pushed for a goal, but Marco Rigoni missed and Ivan Radovanovic was blocked.
Second half started and so did Catania winning a corner one minute into the half. From that corner Catania almost scored when Lodi’s cross found Motta whose shot was blocked but the ball went right to Gonzalo Bergessio was robbed by the keeper and denied a second goal. A mintue later Catania would win another corner and Lodi’s cross found the foot of Giovanni Marchese who volleys it from outside the box and right in to the net; that goal was top ten goal of the week (at the end of the year when I am picking thogh goals it could very well be 1 on the top ten).
After that goal, Novara went on to make two substitutions bringing on Michel Morganella, Andrea Mazzarani and took off Ivan Radovanovic, Giuseppe Mascara. Andrea Mazzarani almost scored right after coming on but his shot was blocked by Juan Pablo Carrizo. And about five minutes later, Francesco Lodi passed it to Alejandro Gómez on the wing who took the ball by himself into the box and would score to put the cherry on top. Novara would fight back and would even score in the 84th minute by Raffaele Rubino, when he was passed the ball in the box no chance for the Catania keeper. But it would not be enough and Catania went on to win 3-1 which puts us 9th in the table.
Catania player rating:
Juan Pablo Carrizo: 9
Nicolás Spolli: 7
Nicola Legrottaglie: 7
Giovanni Marchese: 8
Marco Motta: 7.5
Francesco Lodi: 8
Sergio Almiron: 6.5
Felipe Seymour: 6.5
Alejandro Gómez: 8
Gonzalo Bergessio: 8
Pablo Barrientos: 7.5
Player Talk:
Marco Motta played good in using the wing and making chances for team mates and himself as well.
Francesco Lodi has been outstanding this season for sure should be Catania’s captain.
Juan Pablo Carrizo is a savoir for Catania because Andrea Campagnolo was going to bring us down to Serie B.
Catania are doing really well with out Maxi Lopez and with Gonzalo Bergessio who has replaced him.
Just a fact about the game; Catania took 23 shots. I use to stress out about it last season that Catania need it to shoot more and when you shoot the ball your more likley to see good things happen.
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