Win to become Italian champions. Roberto Mancini decided to add some experience to his team by inserting former Milan player Hernan Crespo, who beat the competition of Balotelli. Dejan Stankovic was not a part of this game, and was substituted by Portuguese player Maniche.
In a very heated climate Milan and Inter started the game carefully, studying each other's moves. Maniche man-marked Pirlo, while Seedorf remained very wide on the left wing with an eye for Maicon.
The first real chance of the game came in the 20th minute, when Kaká passed the ball to Inzaghi, who found himself alone in front of Julio Cesar, but the Brazilian managed to stop the striker's shot. After missing such a big chance Milan started playing faster and Inter started to suffer the Rossoneri's initiative, with Crespo often needing to help out the midfield. In the 35th minute Inzaghi again sent shivers down the visitors' spine, but after making a turn his shot finished wide of the goal. In the 40th minute Favalli was forced to leave the pitch due to a physical problem and he was replaced by Jankulovski.
The last chance of the half came just before the break, and once again it were the Rossoneri who came close. Kaká sent in a perfect pass for Inzaghi who headed the ball down; Julio Cesar stood still but the ball went just wide.
The second half followed the same pattern as the first, with Inter waiting and Milan playing. Carlo Ancelotti's side looked more sharp and after many attempts they finally unblocked the match. Kaká sent the ball in from the right and SuperPippo beat Julio Cesar with a header. For the champion with the number 9 shirt scored his 99th goal with Milan.
Milan's opening goal was a real blow to Inter, who struggled to get back into the game. On the other side Milan were merciless and cynical as never before. On the second occasion near Julio Cesar, Kaká did not miss, and on a pass by Ambrosini he beat his countryman with a precise shot to make it 2-0.
After going two goals down, Inter started to react. The nerazzurri looked angry and put pressure on Ancelotti's team, and Crespo had a shot in the 17th minute which was well saved by Kalac.
Mancini's team continued to take the initiative, but Milan looked like they had the game under control. In the 30th minute, however, Inter reduced the deficit. On a free kick Julio Cruz beat Kalac, who remained nailed to the ground on the Argentinean's shot.
The last few minutes of the match were very heated, as Inter tried to take advantage of aerial play while Milan tried to play on the counterattack. In the 40th minute Inter again came close with a free kick, but this time Kalac punched away Chivu's effort. Near the end there was no lack of hard play by the two nervous teams, but Milan were the team who celebrated. Fiorentina lost at Cagliari and Milan are now two steps away from the Champions League!
In a very heated climate Milan and Inter started the game carefully, studying each other's moves. Maniche man-marked Pirlo, while Seedorf remained very wide on the left wing with an eye for Maicon.
The first real chance of the game came in the 20th minute, when Kaká passed the ball to Inzaghi, who found himself alone in front of Julio Cesar, but the Brazilian managed to stop the striker's shot. After missing such a big chance Milan started playing faster and Inter started to suffer the Rossoneri's initiative, with Crespo often needing to help out the midfield. In the 35th minute Inzaghi again sent shivers down the visitors' spine, but after making a turn his shot finished wide of the goal. In the 40th minute Favalli was forced to leave the pitch due to a physical problem and he was replaced by Jankulovski.
The last chance of the half came just before the break, and once again it were the Rossoneri who came close. Kaká sent in a perfect pass for Inzaghi who headed the ball down; Julio Cesar stood still but the ball went just wide.
The second half followed the same pattern as the first, with Inter waiting and Milan playing. Carlo Ancelotti's side looked more sharp and after many attempts they finally unblocked the match. Kaká sent the ball in from the right and SuperPippo beat Julio Cesar with a header. For the champion with the number 9 shirt scored his 99th goal with Milan.
Milan's opening goal was a real blow to Inter, who struggled to get back into the game. On the other side Milan were merciless and cynical as never before. On the second occasion near Julio Cesar, Kaká did not miss, and on a pass by Ambrosini he beat his countryman with a precise shot to make it 2-0.
After going two goals down, Inter started to react. The nerazzurri looked angry and put pressure on Ancelotti's team, and Crespo had a shot in the 17th minute which was well saved by Kalac.
Mancini's team continued to take the initiative, but Milan looked like they had the game under control. In the 30th minute, however, Inter reduced the deficit. On a free kick Julio Cruz beat Kalac, who remained nailed to the ground on the Argentinean's shot.
The last few minutes of the match were very heated, as Inter tried to take advantage of aerial play while Milan tried to play on the counterattack. In the 40th minute Inter again came close with a free kick, but this time Kalac punched away Chivu's effort. Near the end there was no lack of hard play by the two nervous teams, but Milan were the team who celebrated. Fiorentina lost at Cagliari and Milan are now two steps away from the Champions League!
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