Player Ratings: Atalanta 2–5 Juventus

ATALANTA  

Consigli: 4 - Was left exposed by his defense corps and was well beaten on all five goals. He was undoubtedly happy to hear the full-time whistle.

Garics: 5 - Pushed forward on a couple of occasions and made a vital tackle on Giovinco in the 20th minute but had no answer for the forward runs of Grosso.

Talamonti: 4 - It was a gong-show for Atalanta’s defenders tonight and Talamonti was the star of the program. His brutal clearance set up Camoranesi’s second goal and he failed to clear the danger again for Melo’s wonderstrike.  

Peluso: 4 - Did not fare much better than his fellow center-back as he allowed Camoranesi to slip in front of him and head in the opening goal of the game.  

Bellini: 5 - It was a night to forget for the entire Atalanta back line as the left-back could not handle the skill of Camoranesi.  

Padoin: 6 – His poor passing could have been blamed on the poor conditions but his coach will not be pleased nonetheless.

Ceravolo: 7 - The on loan midfielder from Reggina proved to be a real nuisance at times down the flank and gave Grosso a couple of scares before finding a goal that cut the lead to one at the time.  

Guarente: 7 - His defense splitting pass set up Valdes’ goal and he can be proud of his performance tonight.  

Valdes: 7.5 - He was one of the few Atalanta players who showed up to play tonight and he was rewarded with a second half goal. Was Atalanta’s best player on the evening.  

Doni: 6 - The old warhorse still can’t keep his emotions in check during big matches as he picked up a yellow card and complained bitterly throughout.  

Tiribocchi: 6 - Atalanta’s leading scorer missed a great chance in the 16th minute that would have given his team a precious early lead. Disappeared for a long stretch before supplying the pass that set up Ceravolo’s goal.    

JUVENTUS  

Buffon: 6 - The Italian number one did not have too much to do but when he was called upon to make the big save he did just that as witnessed by his stop on Guarente just before half-time. Might have done better to stop Valdes but had no chance on Ceravolo’s goal.  

Caceres: 6 - He is not scared to push forward and whipped in a series of crosses into the box. Caught out on Valdes’ goal though and the full-back position remains a real concern for the Old Lady.  

Cannavaro: 7 - Steady at the back this evening in rainy conditions that do not favor defenders. Only blemish on his match tonight was the silly yellow card he picked up in the second half.  

Chiellini: 8 - The tough as nails Italian defender just might be the first name on Ferrara’s team sheet every week. He is great in the air, ferocious in the tackle and dangerous on set pieces.  

Grosso: 7 - We saw the good and the bad from the Italian defender tonight. He almost gifted Ceravolo a goal with a poor back pass in the early going and then had to pick up his shorts after the Atalanta midfielder got the better of him. He also showed why he is one of Marcello Lippi’s favorites as his probing runs set up Camoranesi’s two goals.  

Poulsen: 7 - The much maligned Danish midfielder put in a solid shift tonight and protected the back line admirably. Made a plethora of important tackles.  

Felipe Melo: 7.5 - Had a goal disallowed but his persistence paid off when he scored the goal of the match with a laser beam that found the top corner.  

Camoranesi: 8.5 - Scored the first two goals of the game to send Juve on their way. When he is firing on all cylinders, the Bianconeri are a tough nut to crack. He has now scored three goals in his past two games and looks like the Camoranesi circa 2006.  

Diego: 7 - The Brazilian maestro put the match to bed with a goal late on and looked dangerous with the ball at his feet. 

Giovinco: 5.5 -The diminutive dynamo was muscled off the ball one time too many and his first touch was brutal tonight. The only stain on Juve’s performance this evening.  

Trezeguet: 7 - The Frenchman played as the lone striker tonight and despite disappearing for brief stretches during the game he did what he does best as he scored his 167th goal for the club.  

Subs  

De Ceglie: 6.5 – Came on for the disappointing Giovinco and played fairly well in the 18 minutes he was on the pitch.  

Immobile: NA – Brief cameo appearance. 

Max De Luca, Goal.com

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