Lazio 0 Milan 3
Lazio have been reduced to mere whipping boys. And I speak solely for Milan when I make that statement. The last couple of encounters against these blue men from Rome have been more like practice matches. We have just played without holding back, and very few clubs manage to do that against Delio Rossi's side.
AC Milan are going through a good patch in form, whereas the rival clubs are struggling with several factors, ranging from morale to injuries. Not many times in the past have Milan taken advantage of similar situations, but here we are grabbing these opportunities, and grabbing them well.
Juventus had a negative result before our kick off, so we had a wonderful chance to claim second spot. Ronaldinho was on the bench, again. Seedorf partnered Kaka behind Pato, and this attack seemed a bit too strong for the SS Lazio defense. The game started on a strong note. Free flowing football and inept tackling pursued. Senderos brought down Zarate and the former Birmingham City man could not make the most of the opportunity on the freekick. Muslera and Abbiati were bracing themselves for a busy night. Abbiati brought about a wonder save on the 36th minute, as Pandev played Zarate through, but the Argentine couldn't convert. Pato gave his side a lead, as Kaka's wide ball found the only Englishmen on the park, and his cross found Pato who finished past Muslera with ease. Pato's 10th in the campaign to display his craft of goalscoring. Lazio tried to muscle out a goal before the end of the first half but a sturdy Milan defense stood steady and looked impermeable.
Beckam then showed the world why no one can 'bend it like' him, as he sent in a wonderful cross from a set piece which met the head of Massimo Ambrosini with the ball eventually ending in the back of the net. Delio Rossi brought on Inzaghi as his brother watched from the bench. Rossi had to throw everything he had at Milan to get something out of the game. Pato had a glorious chance to make it 3 for his side and double his tally as he was put through in a one on one situation with Muslera, but his final touch was a tad bit heavy and the Lazio keeper managed to gather it with ease. On 73 minutes, Kaka was sent through by Beckam but the Brazilian's effort hit the woodwork. The home team were desperate to score a goal and pushed all its players front, and this left a lot of space at the back, which Kaka managed to exploit as he scored Milan's 3rd of the night. 83 minutes had gone by, and the scoreline surely flattered the visiting team. The game ended thus, Milan recording their 13th victory of the season.
Lazio weren't outclassed, certainly not outplayed. But decisive finishing did the trick. Not many would have placed their money on Milan keeping a cleansheet, considering Senderos and Bonera were asked to keep out Pandev and Zarate. Abbiati showed why he has been Milan's player of the season. Pirlo is getting accustomed to playing beside Beckam. It was David Beckam's best game in Milan colors, and we are hoping for more of the same. Ambrosini was literally all over the place. Seedorf and Kaka were quiet, through the evening and I wouldn't applaud Lazio for that. Pato was a live wire but dint get the desired service. Ancelloti must also be given credit for not making outrageous substitutions.
Video Highlights - http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=5R1bRD8eUtA
Goalscorers -
Lazio -
Milan - Pato (42'), Ambrosini (48'), Kaka (83')
AC Milan are going through a good patch in form, whereas the rival clubs are struggling with several factors, ranging from morale to injuries. Not many times in the past have Milan taken advantage of similar situations, but here we are grabbing these opportunities, and grabbing them well.
Juventus had a negative result before our kick off, so we had a wonderful chance to claim second spot. Ronaldinho was on the bench, again. Seedorf partnered Kaka behind Pato, and this attack seemed a bit too strong for the SS Lazio defense. The game started on a strong note. Free flowing football and inept tackling pursued. Senderos brought down Zarate and the former Birmingham City man could not make the most of the opportunity on the freekick. Muslera and Abbiati were bracing themselves for a busy night. Abbiati brought about a wonder save on the 36th minute, as Pandev played Zarate through, but the Argentine couldn't convert. Pato gave his side a lead, as Kaka's wide ball found the only Englishmen on the park, and his cross found Pato who finished past Muslera with ease. Pato's 10th in the campaign to display his craft of goalscoring. Lazio tried to muscle out a goal before the end of the first half but a sturdy Milan defense stood steady and looked impermeable.
Beckam then showed the world why no one can 'bend it like' him, as he sent in a wonderful cross from a set piece which met the head of Massimo Ambrosini with the ball eventually ending in the back of the net. Delio Rossi brought on Inzaghi as his brother watched from the bench. Rossi had to throw everything he had at Milan to get something out of the game. Pato had a glorious chance to make it 3 for his side and double his tally as he was put through in a one on one situation with Muslera, but his final touch was a tad bit heavy and the Lazio keeper managed to gather it with ease. On 73 minutes, Kaka was sent through by Beckam but the Brazilian's effort hit the woodwork. The home team were desperate to score a goal and pushed all its players front, and this left a lot of space at the back, which Kaka managed to exploit as he scored Milan's 3rd of the night. 83 minutes had gone by, and the scoreline surely flattered the visiting team. The game ended thus, Milan recording their 13th victory of the season.
Lazio weren't outclassed, certainly not outplayed. But decisive finishing did the trick. Not many would have placed their money on Milan keeping a cleansheet, considering Senderos and Bonera were asked to keep out Pandev and Zarate. Abbiati showed why he has been Milan's player of the season. Pirlo is getting accustomed to playing beside Beckam. It was David Beckam's best game in Milan colors, and we are hoping for more of the same. Ambrosini was literally all over the place. Seedorf and Kaka were quiet, through the evening and I wouldn't applaud Lazio for that. Pato was a live wire but dint get the desired service. Ancelloti must also be given credit for not making outrageous substitutions.
Video Highlights - http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=5R1bRD8eUtA
Goalscorers -
Lazio -
Milan - Pato (42'), Ambrosini (48'), Kaka (83')
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