Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down : South China-Juventus 1-2
SOUTH CHINA-JUVENTUS 1-2: WATCH GOALS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Youngsters Macek, Kastanos and Rosseti also put down a very positive performance, but the bad news is that Juventus have allowed the fourth goal in as much games during the preseason preparation. Neto in particular made a clumsy mistake to allow the Old Lady’s opponents goal.
Check Nicola Balice’s thumbs up and thumbs down of South China-Juventus.
THUMBS UP:
BENATIA: He scored his second goal in as much games. The Morocco International has always been deployed in a four-man defence alonsgide Daniele Rugani, bossing the whole defensive line in both games. South China’s opener is more Neto’s fault rather than his.
ALEX SANDRO: Hits the woodwork with a header in the first half, runs up and down the left flank like a crazy. Evra has more personality and experience, but Alex Sandro will be the starter for Juventus this season.
KASTANOS: Ciprus’ Messi has no fear despite his opponents’ pressing and hard tackles. His future will be decided once the team returns to Italy. Pescara would like to sign him on a loan deal, but the 18-year-old could even stay at the club playing with the Primavera and training with the senior members of the team.
THUMBS DOWN
PJANIC: Very good performance, as usual, before a mistake that could cost Juventus a goal. A vertical pass which was easy to intercept for South China’s midfielders, but their attempt was saved by Neto.
NETO: Has to be blamed for South China’s opener. His preseason has been very positive anyway, despite today’s mistake.
PEREYRA: He worn the captain’s armband, probably one last homage before his departure. He was among the best players against Tottenham, but he was tasked with defensive duties against South Cina, running a lot but loosely.
