Milan 1 Inter 0The biggest derby in club football took place at Milan last night. The participants were AC Milan and Inter Milan, as usual. Milan were going into this match coming from a bad patch of form. Inter were sitting pretty on top of the table, and were the clear favorites.
This was supposed to be the most fascinating Milan derby in a long time. This was because of the star power added to the Rossoneri squad over the summer and the appointment of the 'special one' at Inter. Milan had decided to field the famous Ka-Pa-Ro, this time the Ro was not Ronaldo but Ronaldinho. Inter's worst nightmare was on the bench. His name is Shevchenko, had scored 13 times in 16 derbies. Inter surprisingly though having the potential of fielding the strongest and scariest strike force in the world, decided to go with Ibra lone up. Quaresma and Mancini were playing as wing forwards. Why dint Mourinho use Adriano in the starting line up? One would never know.
Milan started the first half really well and attacked relentlessly and this ended with a positive result as Ronaldinho completed a fantastic move with a goal, stunning header to the top corner with Julio Ceasar having no chance to stop it. Oh what an assist from Kaka', that ball in would be a striker's delight. Milan then decided to sit back and soak the pressure after that goal went it, and gave Mourinho a taste of his own medicine. That according to me, was the best part of the match. But once Adriano and Julio Cruz came on in the second half, Inter were not the same team. Adriano was a constant threat and had numerous chances to equalise but he couldn't. Milan in a way were quite lucky to escape with 3 points. Why would Ancelloti take off Pato and bring in Flamini when Gattuso had his wrist injured? Why would he bring in Bonera once Burdisso was sent off? I think Ancelloti is sending a subtle message across to the Milan management through his tactical decisions. And he has never concealed his love for Roma, so..
Abbiati was solid, some impressive saves, and displayed one of these saves just seconds before Milan scored . Maldini marked Ibra out of the game, and he is putting in some special performances. Hoping it continues. The wingbacks were sound and Kaladze seemed fine as well. Gattuso was his old self and was like a bulldog in the midfield. He along with Seedorf dominated the center of the park for Milan and were clearly outshining Cambiasso and Viera. Ambrosini stood like a wall blocking everything coming in his way and he was hard to get by. Ronaldinho was showing glimpses of getting back to form, and his passing was sublime. Kaka displayed he is still world class despite the injuries and if he carries on playing like this he would be one of the favourites for the Ballon D'Or and the World Player of the Year next year. Pato, well he needs to improve and playing lone up isn't really his cup of tea. But he will improve no doubt.
As for Inter, Ibra showed why he isn't Golden Ball material. Another big game, another flop. Mancini was constantly practising how to dive, Quaresma was anonymous. Cambiasso played well and so did Viera. Burdisso was sent off after a rash challenge on Kaka. But the player who takes the cake is Julio Ceasar. The keeper from Brazil put in an outstanding performance to keep the scoreline dignified for Inter. The saves from Kaka, Ronaldinho and Shevchenko were magical.
We have stamped our authority upon Inter and we have won 3 games on the trot in the Serie A. We own the bragging rights of the city till the next derby. If the current form is maintained we could be holding the Scudetto come season end. And yes, I almost forgot, Mourinho is still grumbling. What a jackass!! Hahahaha!!
FORZA MILAN!!
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=zWQeagcFDew&eurl=http://www.footytube.com/
Goalscorers -
Milan - Ronaldinho
Inter - (hahahaha!!)
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