How Strong Are You?

There is something indomitable about the human spirit. Surely, we have all heard this assertion in one form or another, however one seldom considers it's truth. History provides no shortage of examples of individuals who are forever etched in our collective memory. From Kyle Maynard to Michael Jordan, moments past and present are saturated with determined people who rose to the occasion when it counted.

The question is: How strong are you?

Juventus Visits Inter Milan

Tonight’s match featured two of storied sides in Juventus and Internaziole. Pre-match previews surely focused on Quagreglia and Sneijder but neither showed up in the first half. Tactically, the match played like chess with the sides trading shots throughout.

The first half left Juventus fans frustrated. The visitors were up to the challenge of playing away from home however the La Vecchia Signora could not take the lead. A Milos Krasic cross found Iaquinta's feet and the net. The goal was called back quickly after the linesman saw the striker was offside. The sides went into half time level and each side hopeful.

In the 57^th minute, Samuel Eto’o imposed his presence with a 90-yard run that beat three defenders and ended with a disappointing lack of support. Two minutes later, Krasic nearly added to his recent form with a blistering shot from 30 yards out. A sprawling Julio Cesar parried the effort wide.

Alessandro Del Piero’s 65^th minute appearance made Quagliarella the primary forward target minute. The introduction infused bianconeri supporters with enthusiasm and his side with confidence but Juventus still lacked the scoring touch.

A 67^th minute Sneijder free kick provided a rare flashpoint as Storari fell victim to Lucio’s misaimed kick. Samuel Eto’o quickly lowered hot tempers and continued proceedings. Quagliarella took issue, after beating a high defensive line, to nearly put his ahead through a firm, low shot.

The 78th minute added to Diego Milito’s goal-scoring frustrations as Estaban Cambiasso chipped a delightful ball over the Juventus defense. The Argentina’s first touch complemented the effort but the second was wanting.

In the 80^th minute, Alberto Aquilani made way for the hard man Momo Sissoko to indicate Juventus’ comfort with a draw. Despite having 60% of the ball possession, Inter obliged to usher the match towards the final whistle quietly.

Starting XI:

Juventus

Storari, Chiellini, Bonucci, Grygera, Melo, Marchiso, Aquilani, De Ceglie, Krasic, Quagliarella, Iaquinta,

Inter Milan

Julio Cesar, Lucio, Chivu, Cordoba, Maicon, Cambiasso, Stankovic, Coutinho, Sneijder, Bianbany, Eto’o