Showing posts with label Derby della Madonnina. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Derby della Madonnina. Show all posts






Serie A: AC Milan 2-1 Inter (inter.it version) :lol:

AC Milan beat Inter 2-1 to avoid a fourth consecutive derby defeat - a result that sees the Nerazzurri's Serie A lead cut to three points as Roma won 3-0 against Sampdoria.

Filippo Inzaghi and Kaka scored within six second-half minutes to stun Mancini's men, but Julio Cruz reduced the arrears to set up a dramatic finale.

Milan's best chances of a tactical first half fell to Inzaghi, who headed wide crosses from Bonera and Kaka.

It was third time lucky for the experienced Italian, who stole in to nod Kaka's cross past Julio Cesar for Milan's opener on 51 minutes.

Kaka turned from provider to scorer in the 56th, sliding home from a tight angle to double the Rossoneri's lead after a defensive mistake by Vieira.

The Brazilian's goal prompted a vehement reaction from the Nerazzurri, Maniche and Crespo having shots blocked by Kalac before Cruz cut Milan's lead in the 76th minute with a curling free kick that sailed round the wall and into the far corner.

Inter launched a late onslaught on goal but Milan held firm for a victory that boots their prospects of Champions League football next season.


ok enough!! we beat u this time... we beat u inter 2 - 1

TAKEOVER!

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!


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DERBY DELLA MADONNINA !!!!!

San Siro zero hour for Inter and Milan

Sunday 4 May 2008 could end up being an unforgettable day for FC Internazionale Milano. Beating city rivals AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina would mean a third Serie A title in as many seasons for the Nerazzurri, but Milan will be determined to prevent that from happening as the 2006/07 UEFA Champions League winners - fifth in Serie A - look to book a place in next season's European club showcase.

Superior record

Taking the Scudetto with a win against Milan is the stuff of fantasy for many Inter fans, but it could be a reality by Saturday. Victory would ensure they maintain their six-point advantage over second-place AS Roma, who visit UC Sampdoria on Sunday, and since they have a superior head-to-head record in their games against Luciano Spalletti's side, the title would be theirs.

Cautious words

Roberto Mancini, however, is hoping that the derby dream will not overshadow the serious task at hand. "Our target is to win the title, no matter when," said the coach, whose side visit S.S. Lazio in the Coppa Italia final second leg on 7 May, after drawing 0-0 in the home fixture. "I hope we get the result we need against Milan but if we don't we'll try to hit the target in the last two matches."

Nine goals

Mancini will be well aware of how important the derby is for Milan, who are still two points adrift of ACF Fiorentina in the race for the fourth and final UEFA Champions League berth. Nine goals in back-to-back wins against Reggina Calcio and AS Livorno Calcio are a measure of the sharp upturn in Rossoneri performances in recent weeks, and Carlo Ancelotti is feeling buoyant.

Final atmosphere

"We love these kinds of games and we are used to playing them," said the Milan coach as he focused on the San Siro clash. "I think Inter want to win the title as soon as possible as surprises are always around the corner in football. However, only a win will suffice for us. This is not a [UEFA] Champions League final, but the atmosphere and pressure will be the same and we are prepared for it.

European dimension

"The future is in our hands," he added. "For many of the Milan players, there is a huge difference between [UEFA] Champions League and UEFA Cup football and we want to play in the former competition next season." Victory against Inter would not redeem a difficult season for Milan or put Inter's title in huge peril, but making life difficult for the Nerazzurri could yet have important side-effects. (uefa.com)

Milan derby may be decisive - AC Milan hopes to spoil Inter's title party

AC Milan will do all it can to spoil cross-town rival Inter's party and keep it from celebrating its division title with two matches left in the season.

Milan has more at stake than Inter, which enjoys a 6-point lead over second-placed AS Roma, because it currently sits behind Fiorentina for the last berth open to enter the Champions League preliminary round.

''They (Inter) have the title practically in their pocket, let's say 80%. But for Milan it's different because we're playing for next season, to take part in the Champions League,'' observed Georgian defender Kakhaber Kaladze, who scored the only goal in Milan's last derby win in April 2006.

Sunday's match will be a toss up, Kaladze, explained, ''because there is never a favorite in a derby. We're in good form and so are they''. ''The group is going to make the difference more than strategy and this is one of Milan's strong points,'' he added.

Roma is still in the running for the division title and should Inter lose the derby and the capital's side defeat Sampdoria there would only be a gap of three points with two matches left.

However, should Roma draw and Inter win, then the Milan side will its third title in a row on Sunday.

Inter will also take the title if it draws and Roma loses.

Sampdoria still has a mathematical chance of reaching the Champions League preliminary round, especially if it beats Roma and Inter wins the derby, which would place the Genoa side one point ahead of Milan and on the heels of Fiorentina.

Fiorentina travels to Cagliari on Sunday licking the wounds of its elimination from the UEFA cup this weak after a penalty shoot-out at home against Glasgow Rangers.

Cagliari currently sits above the relegation zone and may play for a draw, hoping that Fiorentina will be demotivated by its UEFA defeat and losing striker Christian Vieri, who tore a tendon during Thursday night's shoot-out.

Other matches on Sunday include third-placed Juventus away at Siena, Torino hosting Napoli and Lazio receiving Palermo in Rome. (ANSA.it)