Buffon wins on return as Juventus knocks out Catania
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January 15, 2011, Saturday
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JUVENTUS goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon had a solid game in his first appearance since the World Cup as his side eliminated Catania with a 2-0 home win in the Italian Cup last 16 on Thursday.
Juventus, which had lost its last two league games, took the lead after 35 minutes when Serbia winger Milos Krasic scored following Alessandro Del Piero's superb cross to the far post before Simone Pepe doubled the advantage after the break.
Buffon seriously hurt his back during Italy's ill-fated campaign in South Africa in June and underwent surgery, allowing Marco Storari to take his place in the Juventus goal.
Storari has impressed so much that reports have suggested the Turin club could decide to cash in on injury-prone Buffon.
Del Piero returned to the starting lineup and was soon the only striker after Luca Toni limped off.
Toni joined Amauri, Fabio Quagliarella and Vincenzo Iaquinta on the injury list, further highlighting Juventus' need for another frontman such as target Diego Forlan.
Holders Inter Milan progressed to the quarterfinals with a 3-2 win over Genoa on Wednesday while Palermo will meet Parma in the last eight.
Juventus, which had lost its last two league games, took the lead after 35 minutes when Serbia winger Milos Krasic scored following Alessandro Del Piero's superb cross to the far post before Simone Pepe doubled the advantage after the break.
Buffon seriously hurt his back during Italy's ill-fated campaign in South Africa in June and underwent surgery, allowing Marco Storari to take his place in the Juventus goal.
Storari has impressed so much that reports have suggested the Turin club could decide to cash in on injury-prone Buffon.
Del Piero returned to the starting lineup and was soon the only striker after Luca Toni limped off.
Toni joined Amauri, Fabio Quagliarella and Vincenzo Iaquinta on the injury list, further highlighting Juventus' need for another frontman such as target Diego Forlan.
Holders Inter Milan progressed to the quarterfinals with a 3-2 win over Genoa on Wednesday while Palermo will meet Parma in the last eight.
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