AC Milan 3 Palermo 0Yes, it is confirmed. Milan have hit top gear. They are the best team in Italy at the moment, and could possible rival Barcelona and United for the label of best in Europe. That obviously is solely based on current form. Palermo weren't far behind on the form table, domestically. They had acquired some commendable results lately. 13 points from a possible 18, the bogy team of Milan were looking like building on their 3-1 demolition of the Rossoneri, from the previous meeting.
8 minutes into the game and Milan found themselves leading. Ambrosini came down in the penalty box and Cassani was penalized. Ask me, and it wasn't a penalty. But the referee thought otherwise. Kaka stepped up and scored giving Milan the morale boosting lead. 10 minutes later, Ambrosini was involved again, as he lofted the ball towards Inzaghi inside the box who just had to direct it to the back of the net. Bovo was nothing more than a spectator on this occasion. At this point of time, it looked like Milan were on course for another 5 goal performance. Beckham, not much later had a chance to make it 3 for his side, but he blazed his shot over. A poor effort by the Three Lions man. Miccoli provided the only threat for the home side but his effort from 30 yards out was wide. Kaka made one of his trademark runs from the left of the field, cutting into the centre and tried to curl the ball into the right hand bottom corner, but the shot went inches off target.
After the break, Palermo brought on Abel Hernandez for Nocerino to make it a 4-3-3. The central defenders from Sicily would have wished to have stayed at home. Kjaer on two occasions was left dead by Kaka, who failed to optimize on the opportunities. Bovo saw yellow twice and his horrid evening was put to an end after fouling Kaka. Seedorf missed from a position when it would have been easier to score. Federico Balzeretti appeared to have tugged Kaka down in the box, and the generous referee gifted Milan the second penalty. The fouled player scored from the penalty to make it his 93rd goal in Milan colors. Game was well and truly over by now. Ronaldinho and Shevchenko were introduced into the game. Seedorf and Inzaghi took their place on the bench. Pirlo who was having a very sound game almost made it 4 with a lovely drive, but the shot inched wide. The game deservedly ended in Milan's favor. And the scoreline wasn't one bit flattering.
Milan controlled the game throughout. To emphasize the domination, Dida dint have to make even one save throughout the game. Flamini was superb at his new fullback position. Maldini and Favalli put in no nonsense performances. Pirlo, Ambrosini and Beckham were effecient and effective. Kaka was quite obviously Milan's best player. He showed visible traces of his natural self during the course of the game. His passing, his runs and his shooting were very encouraging. We will need more of the same in the coming games. But the player who impressed me the most is Simon Kjaer. From Ancelotti to Cesar Maldini. Talk is fresh and truly on that this Dane could be at San Siro playing for us next season. He might have been skinned on a couple of occasions, but that is expected when you are only 20 and you are facing world class players. He is one of Serie A's best prospects. And with the best in Europe scouting him, his quality is already assessed. His strength, speed and skill was there to be seen on numerous occasions.
Juventus drew against Reggina, Inter lost to Napoli. 2 points ahead of Juve, 7 below Inter, with 5 games to go. So we are safe in second position. And boy, can I sniff the Scudetto now.
Highlights - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRHuLNlhWs0&eurl
Scorers -
A.C.Milan - Kaka (9'p, 55'p), Inzaghi (18')
Palermo - /
8 minutes into the game and Milan found themselves leading. Ambrosini came down in the penalty box and Cassani was penalized. Ask me, and it wasn't a penalty. But the referee thought otherwise. Kaka stepped up and scored giving Milan the morale boosting lead. 10 minutes later, Ambrosini was involved again, as he lofted the ball towards Inzaghi inside the box who just had to direct it to the back of the net. Bovo was nothing more than a spectator on this occasion. At this point of time, it looked like Milan were on course for another 5 goal performance. Beckham, not much later had a chance to make it 3 for his side, but he blazed his shot over. A poor effort by the Three Lions man. Miccoli provided the only threat for the home side but his effort from 30 yards out was wide. Kaka made one of his trademark runs from the left of the field, cutting into the centre and tried to curl the ball into the right hand bottom corner, but the shot went inches off target.
After the break, Palermo brought on Abel Hernandez for Nocerino to make it a 4-3-3. The central defenders from Sicily would have wished to have stayed at home. Kjaer on two occasions was left dead by Kaka, who failed to optimize on the opportunities. Bovo saw yellow twice and his horrid evening was put to an end after fouling Kaka. Seedorf missed from a position when it would have been easier to score. Federico Balzeretti appeared to have tugged Kaka down in the box, and the generous referee gifted Milan the second penalty. The fouled player scored from the penalty to make it his 93rd goal in Milan colors. Game was well and truly over by now. Ronaldinho and Shevchenko were introduced into the game. Seedorf and Inzaghi took their place on the bench. Pirlo who was having a very sound game almost made it 4 with a lovely drive, but the shot inched wide. The game deservedly ended in Milan's favor. And the scoreline wasn't one bit flattering.
Milan controlled the game throughout. To emphasize the domination, Dida dint have to make even one save throughout the game. Flamini was superb at his new fullback position. Maldini and Favalli put in no nonsense performances. Pirlo, Ambrosini and Beckham were effecient and effective. Kaka was quite obviously Milan's best player. He showed visible traces of his natural self during the course of the game. His passing, his runs and his shooting were very encouraging. We will need more of the same in the coming games. But the player who impressed me the most is Simon Kjaer. From Ancelotti to Cesar Maldini. Talk is fresh and truly on that this Dane could be at San Siro playing for us next season. He might have been skinned on a couple of occasions, but that is expected when you are only 20 and you are facing world class players. He is one of Serie A's best prospects. And with the best in Europe scouting him, his quality is already assessed. His strength, speed and skill was there to be seen on numerous occasions.
Juventus drew against Reggina, Inter lost to Napoli. 2 points ahead of Juve, 7 below Inter, with 5 games to go. So we are safe in second position. And boy, can I sniff the Scudetto now.
Highlights - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRHuLNlhWs0&eurl
Scorers -
A.C.Milan - Kaka (9'p, 55'p), Inzaghi (18')
Palermo - /
2 comments:
i hope they give sheva more playing time. he seems to just need enough time to build his game back. and i agree with ronaldinho being lousy on this game.
good one! cheers!
Hey Ej, thanks mate. I do feel Shevchenko needs to be played more. But stats are against him. He has made 17 Serie A appearances. 2 starts and 15 substitutions, but has never scored. Now the run in is very important and we can't really risk playing him. I appreciate you taking interest in my blog and making comments, please do more of the same. Thanks.
Cheers!
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