Pasquale MarinoUdinese 2 AC MIlan 1
Its unofficially official. Carlo Ancelloti will be handling Chelsea FC next season. And that was having a direct impact on his tactical play. His counterpart Marino was out for blood. 5-1, the previous scoreline was crying 'payback time' for the Udine based club. And the most in-form club in the league were determined to balance things out.
The approach was very different from the start. Udinese started with a 3 man attack. Milan, with a one man attack. It would be appropriate to mention here, that the scoreline is very flattering for Milan. We were fortunate to save some face. Determination factor was impalpable for the away side, because it just wasn't there. Udinese's resolution was admirable and I was left awestruck by their commitment. Right from the start, they looked the better team. On the 9th minute, Pepe sent a cross in for D'Agostinho, whose right footed shot went wide. 15 minutes in, Pato headed down the ball to Ambrosini, but the Italian midfielder just couldn't convert. On the half hour mark, Pepe's delightful ball into the box from midfield finds Floro Flores. But the young Italian striker was brought down by Paolo Maldini. Penalty, and Serie A's man of the moment, Gaetano D'Agostinho scores the penalty. 36 minutes in, and Pepe passes to Quagliarella who turns to shoot. But somehow Senderos manages to block the shot. Milan were looking like a team that is struggling at relegation level in Serie B, throughout the affair. All the top players were taking a nap, leaving the traveling fans fuming with insult.
Flamini, who was given a midfield role and who played it by being anonymous throughout the half, was substituted by Inzaghi. Senderos made things worse for Milan by giving away a freekick just outside the box, but Pepe failed to capitalize on it. 4 minutes into the second half and a corner, combined with some atrocious defending by Milan, provided Zapata with a chance to make it 2-0 with a tap in, and he did. 58th minute, Inzaghi scores, but that is ruled out for offside. AC Milan were being taught some severe lessons by the home side, who were mauling the visiting side with pace and physical strength. D'Agostinho, who was the best player on the pitch by far, ran right through the middle of the park, and took a shot, calling Dida into action. Ronaldinho came on, and the team looked more offensive than ever before in the game. Ronaldinho put Inzaghi clean through on the keeper, but the veteran wasted yet another chance as he shot straight at Handanovic. 5 minutes before time, Quagliarella shot on target from a corner but Dida looked good here as well. We played one of our worst games this season, no doubt. But on a certain counter-attack we managed to grab a goal, to make the scoreline look more respectable. But it could have worsened, as Udinese, with a far superior counterattack hit the post through Quagliarella.
Not only did we gift Inter the crown with this ignominies performance, but we are unworthily holding onto a place in Europe which in my opinion should be deservedly Udinese's. Yes, its quite shocking my statement. But I have my reasons. Udinese have a side that is strong and fast. They have one of the most under-rated squads in Europe. They have the right players for each position. They might not have superstars, but they are capable of putting in a better representation of Italy than Milan are. Disturbing news is, Berlusconi thinks that Ancelloti is part of the "Milan family". So him leaving the San Siro still seems in doubt. But the blessing could be Marco Van Basten. The young, capable coach able of leading Milan. Apparently, those are the attributes high on Milan's wishlist. And more apparently, he was in Milan yesterday, at a round table conference.
Highlights - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plxZxyyfXYI&eurl
Scorers -
Udinese - D'Agostinho (31' pen.), Zapata (49')
AC MIlan - Ambrosini (93')
The approach was very different from the start. Udinese started with a 3 man attack. Milan, with a one man attack. It would be appropriate to mention here, that the scoreline is very flattering for Milan. We were fortunate to save some face. Determination factor was impalpable for the away side, because it just wasn't there. Udinese's resolution was admirable and I was left awestruck by their commitment. Right from the start, they looked the better team. On the 9th minute, Pepe sent a cross in for D'Agostinho, whose right footed shot went wide. 15 minutes in, Pato headed down the ball to Ambrosini, but the Italian midfielder just couldn't convert. On the half hour mark, Pepe's delightful ball into the box from midfield finds Floro Flores. But the young Italian striker was brought down by Paolo Maldini. Penalty, and Serie A's man of the moment, Gaetano D'Agostinho scores the penalty. 36 minutes in, and Pepe passes to Quagliarella who turns to shoot. But somehow Senderos manages to block the shot. Milan were looking like a team that is struggling at relegation level in Serie B, throughout the affair. All the top players were taking a nap, leaving the traveling fans fuming with insult.
Flamini, who was given a midfield role and who played it by being anonymous throughout the half, was substituted by Inzaghi. Senderos made things worse for Milan by giving away a freekick just outside the box, but Pepe failed to capitalize on it. 4 minutes into the second half and a corner, combined with some atrocious defending by Milan, provided Zapata with a chance to make it 2-0 with a tap in, and he did. 58th minute, Inzaghi scores, but that is ruled out for offside. AC Milan were being taught some severe lessons by the home side, who were mauling the visiting side with pace and physical strength. D'Agostinho, who was the best player on the pitch by far, ran right through the middle of the park, and took a shot, calling Dida into action. Ronaldinho came on, and the team looked more offensive than ever before in the game. Ronaldinho put Inzaghi clean through on the keeper, but the veteran wasted yet another chance as he shot straight at Handanovic. 5 minutes before time, Quagliarella shot on target from a corner but Dida looked good here as well. We played one of our worst games this season, no doubt. But on a certain counter-attack we managed to grab a goal, to make the scoreline look more respectable. But it could have worsened, as Udinese, with a far superior counterattack hit the post through Quagliarella.
Not only did we gift Inter the crown with this ignominies performance, but we are unworthily holding onto a place in Europe which in my opinion should be deservedly Udinese's. Yes, its quite shocking my statement. But I have my reasons. Udinese have a side that is strong and fast. They have one of the most under-rated squads in Europe. They have the right players for each position. They might not have superstars, but they are capable of putting in a better representation of Italy than Milan are. Disturbing news is, Berlusconi thinks that Ancelloti is part of the "Milan family". So him leaving the San Siro still seems in doubt. But the blessing could be Marco Van Basten. The young, capable coach able of leading Milan. Apparently, those are the attributes high on Milan's wishlist. And more apparently, he was in Milan yesterday, at a round table conference.
Highlights - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plxZxyyfXYI&eurl
Scorers -
Udinese - D'Agostinho (31' pen.), Zapata (49')
AC MIlan - Ambrosini (93')
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