Giornata 2: Review

Incredible round of results after just the second week. Milan's new additions absolutely busted in their debuts, getting thoroughly handled by Cesena. Cagliari, Brescia, Chievo, and Lecce also pulled out big wins to the dismay of some big names.

Standings...

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Match of the Week:
Milan @ Cesena 0-2: Bogdani 31 (C), Giaccherini 44 (C)

As mentioned, Cesena fully deserved the win. Milan just weren't there. It was the same old problems up top where final goal just wouldn't come. Granted, they had some close calls nullified by offsides. Nonetheless, the better team won.
(My Prediction: 3-0 Milan)

Udinese @ Inter 1-2: Lucio 7 (I), Floro Flores 31 (U), Eto'o 66 (I)

Good result for Inter. 3 points is 3 points. You can tell that they're still lacking a bit and are understandably not at the form they were in in May. As long as they're getting their points, they shouldn't have much to worry about.
(My Prediction: 0-2 Inter)

Roma @ Cagliari 1-5: Conti 8 (C), De Rossi 18 (R), Matri pen 20, 47 (C), Acquafresca 38 (C), Lazzari 88 (C)

Shocking result. Cagliari certainly isn't a bad team and Roma are usually atrotious in the beginning, but still. Roma rarely gets pounded and likewise, Cagliari rarely crushes teams. As is for all teams, its still early to judge but I'm sure Roma won't forget this result any time soon.
(My Prediction: 1-1)

Palermo @ Brescia 2-3: Dallamano 3 (B), Pastore 23 (P), Eder 28 (B), Caracciolo pen 43 (B), Balzaretti 83 (P)

Three big, big points for Brescia. When you're considered early favorites as a relegation contender, points against Euro-contenders will come in handly in April and May.
(My Prediction: 1-0 Palermo)

Parma @ Catania 1-2: Mascara pen 12 (C), Antenucci pen 82 (C), Giovinco 90 (P)

Its nice to see that maybe Catania is picking up from where they left off last season. But Giovinco's free kick has got to make you excited for his future. Why the hell would Juventus get rid of him?
(My Prediction: 3-1 Parma)

Chievo @ Genoa 3-1: Destro 6 (G), Moscardelli 45 (C), Marcolini 56 (C), Pellissier 74 (C)

For Chievo to go to one of the fortresses of Serie A and pull out three unanswered goals after going down one is a heck of a statement. I don't know what the long-term possibilities are of this team are but early on, they're not a team you want to face.
(My Prediction: 1-3 Genoa)

Sampdoria @ Juventus 3-3: Pozzi 36, 73 (S), Marchisio 43 (J), Pepe 50 (J), Cassano 61 (S), Quagliarella 67 (J)

The true Match of the Week, Cassano made sure this one came down to the wire. Not totally surprised by this result: Juve letting points slip and Sampdoria fighting to the end.
(My Prediction: 2-1 Sampdoria)

Bologna @ Lazio 1-3: Mauri 68 (L), Rocchi 75 (L), Mudingayi 78 (B), Hernanes pen 94 (L)

Lazio rebounding after last year. It'll be interesting to see Ledesma make a real impact for the team.
(My Prediction: 0-0)

Fiorentina @ Lecce 0-1: Di Michele 8 (L)

Lecce showing some brass by pulling out a big win against a good team after getting crushed at the San Siro.
(My Prediction: 3-2 Fiorentina)

Bari @ Napoli 2-2: Barreto 12 (B), Cavani 30 (N), P Cannavaro 87 (N), Castillo 88 (B)

(My Prediction: 0-2 Napoli)