In the 18th minute, Isagi showed why he was different from the others. Honda passed the ball to Isagi. Isagi ran towards the ball, he then pulled the ball to the left with his foot. Soon, he kicked the ball to the right. Isagi was running passed Rossi, after that, he was chasing the ball.
Second later, he gave the ball to Kagawa. Kagawa ran towards the ball and received it. Chiellini moved closer to Kagawa, while Marchisio and Bonucci blocked Kagawa's option pass. Kagawa pushed the ball past Chiellini and chased the ball, Chiellini caught up and grabbed Kagawa's shirt.
Kagawa gave Kazuki a long pass. This time the ball was won by Barzagli. The Juventus player headed the ball towards Pirlo. Pirlo received the ball and took it forward. He looked at Candreva and gave the ball far forward. Candreva quickened his pace, he received the ball with the chest and then made a back-pass to Gilardino.