O.D.S
08-25-2005, 03:58 PM
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Spanish champions Barcelona were dealt a penalty shoot-out defeat by their Italian counterparts Juventus in their final run-out before the start of the Spanish season at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.
Frank Rijkaard's side fell behind early on when Alessandro Del Piero converted from the penalty spot in the 10th minute after new signing Patrick Vieira went down in the area.
But a neatly fashioned strike from midfielder Andres Iniesta midway through the second half and a spectacular drive from Giovanni van Bronckhorst three minutes later put the Catalans in front.
Juve striker David Trezeguet levelled the game with another penalty a minute from time after a clear foul by Edmilson and Fabio Capello's side secured victory 4-2 in the shoot out.
It was the first time since 1994 that Barcelona had lost the Hans Gamper trophy, the traditional curtain-raiser to the Catalan club's season.
Barca begin the defence of their crown with a match at promoted Alaves on Saturday, while Juve start theirs at home to Chievo Verona on Sunday.
Barcelona: Valdés (Jorquera 46), Gabri (Belletti 75), Puyol, Oleguer (Edmílson 46), Van Bronckhorst, Márquez, Van Bommel, Iniesta (Eto’o 6Cool, Leo Messi (Giuly 90), Ronaldinho (Deco 46), Larsson (Maxi López 86)
Juventus: Abbiati, Zebina (Balzaretti 46), Kovac, Cannavaro, Pessotto (Zalayeta 87), Camoranesi (Olivera 80), Vieira, Giannichedda, Chiellini (Blasi 46), Del Piero (Mutu 46), Ibrahimovic (Trezeguet 46)
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This will be a real boost for Juventus for the start of the Season, although i hope the Barcelona can defend their championship in Spain
Frank Rijkaard's side fell behind early on when Alessandro Del Piero converted from the penalty spot in the 10th minute after new signing Patrick Vieira went down in the area.
But a neatly fashioned strike from midfielder Andres Iniesta midway through the second half and a spectacular drive from Giovanni van Bronckhorst three minutes later put the Catalans in front.
Juve striker David Trezeguet levelled the game with another penalty a minute from time after a clear foul by Edmilson and Fabio Capello's side secured victory 4-2 in the shoot out.
It was the first time since 1994 that Barcelona had lost the Hans Gamper trophy, the traditional curtain-raiser to the Catalan club's season.
Barca begin the defence of their crown with a match at promoted Alaves on Saturday, while Juve start theirs at home to Chievo Verona on Sunday.
Barcelona: Valdés (Jorquera 46), Gabri (Belletti 75), Puyol, Oleguer (Edmílson 46), Van Bronckhorst, Márquez, Van Bommel, Iniesta (Eto’o 6Cool, Leo Messi (Giuly 90), Ronaldinho (Deco 46), Larsson (Maxi López 86)
Juventus: Abbiati, Zebina (Balzaretti 46), Kovac, Cannavaro, Pessotto (Zalayeta 87), Camoranesi (Olivera 80), Vieira, Giannichedda, Chiellini (Blasi 46), Del Piero (Mutu 46), Ibrahimovic (Trezeguet 46)
LINK: http://za.today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=sportsNews&storyID=2005-08-25T063636Z_01_BAN523715_RTRIDST_0_OZASP-SOCCER-BARCELONA-20050825.XML
This will be a real boost for Juventus for the start of the Season, although i hope the Barcelona can defend their championship in Spain