Fabio Cannavaro's shout alerted teammate Emerson to tap in his opportunist shot that sent Juventus to the UEFA Champions League quarters, the Brazilian midfielder said. "Fabio draw my attention when he shouted (my nickname) 'Puma' and that alerted me to steer the ball home," Emerson told a post-match press conference on Tuesday. Juventus secured a place in the last eight after beating German side Werder Bremen 2-1 at home to tie the aggregate score at 3-3, advancing on the away goal rule. Frenchman Johan Micoud put Bremen ahead at the Stadio Delle Alpi before compatriot David Trezeguet equalized for the home side.
Wiese buries his face into his hands German keeper Tim Wiese blocked a numerous number of unstoppable shots but a sudden howler gave Juve the qualifying ticket when he couldn't hold on to an easy cross, allowing the ball to roll into Emerson's path just for the Brazilian to poke home. "I admit it was luck but it was luck that we have much deserved," Emerson said. "We panic after conceding the first goal but we proved again to be a team who never give up."
