Napoli 0 AC Milan 0

Napoli 0 AC Milan 0

Hypothetically, if you decided to make your friend a Calcio fan by showing him/her the game between Napoli and Milan, you made a massive mistake. This game exemplified the popular belief that Serie A is the most boring league in the world. I would have believed it myself had I not followed the Serie A for the last 5 years. Yes, the game was that disappointing.

Napoli have had a torrid run of results recently. And the latest calamity was the sacking of Edu Reja. Under Donadoni, a new regime was established, and being so young, it was fragile. An enterprising club would have seized the opportunity by inflicting more trauma on the club from Naples. However, as usual, Milan decide cowardice is the best approach.

AC Milan have reduced their season objectives to 3rd place. So playing like Hull City is more than enough to secure that. But I expected more and was disappointed. Milan had a competent side at the Sao Paolo. With Inzaghi and Pato up front, Milan already seemed lethal. Kaka returning from injury would have increased the anxiety for Donadoni's men.

Napoli have been winless in the last 10 league games. Milan should have increased that, but not by drawing the game. Pirlo and Beckam began dictating the game, with Flamini being reduced to cleaning up the midfield. Both the teams were hesitant in attack. Mannini was displaying Zambrotta's true colors. The veteran has truly passed it, and had Mannini any more quality, Zambrotta would have had one of the worst games in his life. The biggest threat of the half came in the form of a Beckham cross, which Navarro dealt with competently. He also managed to deny Seedorf. 33% of the possession stayed with the home side which will give you an idea of how much of the ball Milan kept. And I think that is the only positive we can take from this game, considering its us with 33% of the possession most of the time. However Napoli were having the better chances. Lavezzi ruined a glorious opportunity after his link up play with Pazienza. Hamsik scored just moments later. It was a tap in from close range, but unfortunately, the goal was wrongly ruled as offside. AC Milan, lucky once again.

Seedorf started the second half well and almost gave the visitors a lead. Kaka and Ronaldinho took to the pitch soon after and the infamous Ka-Pa-Ro was back in action. Zalayeta continued his poor form as he blasted wide a shot from close range. Lavezzi was very impressive but he lacked that finishing touch, and this on numerous occasions. Milan''s dominance in possesion was coming to nothing. Kaka's form is sliding down remarkably. I was extrememly disappointed by the former World Player and calling him world class anymore would be, balderdash. The game ended in a stalemete. And Milan fall further behind Juve. 9 games to go, with last 5 being the toughest in the calender. Games we must be winning, we are drawing. Is it too early to say, saluti Europa League? I dont know.