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will be shown on Milan Channel.
29/4/2002
Defence rebuild
Milan
are trying to rebuild their defence. It seems that Milan
are offering a substantial amount of money to Lazio and
Juventus for the duo Stam / Thuram. Milan are also interested
in Fiore of Lazio for their midfield.
28/4/2002
Important victory
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28' Mutu
(V), 65' Inzaghi (M), 82' Pirlo (M)
Verona:
Ferron, Dainelli, Zanchi, P. Cannavaro, Cassetti, Italiano
(78' Mazzola), L. Colucci, Seric (90' Adailton), Camoranesi,
Frick (68' Cossato), Mutu.
Milan
made a giant leap forward for a place in next years Champions
League by beating Verona 2-1 at the Bentegodi in an incredible
nail biting affair. To sum it all up, Verona took the
lead through an incredible goal, Milan then hit the post,
and then missed a penalty. A game more emotional than
that !!!
Ancelotti
fielded Abbiati in goal, then a back four consisting of
Maldini, a welcome return, Chamot, Laursen and Kaladze.
In midfield Serginho, Pirlo, Ambrosini and Gattuso with
Shevchenko and an indomitable Inzaghi up front.
Milan
did not start the game well. The team was slow and predictable
with few chances being created. However the first chance
fell to Milan on the 6 th min from an Inzaghi shot which
saw Ferron make a superb save to corner. On the 14th min
Laursen lost the ball just outside his area but Serginho
recovered to save the day for a Milan which was not looking
good at all. Laursen made amends a few minutes later when
he intercepted a cross from a free run on the right. On
the 28th minute mark came Verona's goal. Mutu ran from
half pitch, dummied Kaladze and shot an incredible missile
into the corner of the net.
Milan
here decided to wake up and fight. From now on the team
created some good chances with the first falling to Shevchenko
who missed badly froma good position. On the 43rd minute
Pirlo hit a magical free kick and hit the post. the rebound
fell to Inzaghi who shot a goal was again miracoulasly
saved by Ferron.
A minute later Inzaghi tried again but again Ferron punched
to corner. milan had created a lot of good chances but
failed to score.
The
second half started with a good Milan move after four
minutes with kaladze being fouled in the area. Serginho
took the kick, hit the left post with the ball crossing
all the goal post and ending up at the other end. At this
point Milan fans were resurrecting memories of the famous
Fatal-Verona !!! Ancelotti spurred his team on, comanding
the proceedings and making a number of interesting substitutions
which produced the desired results.
On
the 14th minute an Italiano shot was somehow deflected
to corner by Kaladze. Moments later Inzaghi beat the keeper
but Dailello cleared off the line much to the Milan's
fans disappointment. On the 2oth minute mark Milan finally
scored. A perfect Kaladze pass found Inzaghi who controlled
and shot into the corner of the net from just outside
the area. Verona reacted and a Colucci header went just
over the bar. Milan continued to press forward and in
the 36th minute managed to forge ahead. An incredible
pinball in the area with everyone trying to get the ball.
Finally the ball fell to Kaladze who found Pirlo with
an inch perfect pass. Pirlo went past the keeper and scored
into an empty net. kaladze was today's assist men with
two assists.
Possession
was 27:03 to 21:06 for Milan. Inzaghi was voted Man of
the Match by the press for his superb performance.
23/4/2002
Tomasson
According
to Italian press, Milan have signed Danish Feyenoord striker
Jon Dahl Tomasson on a free transfer. The twenty five
year old will be replacing Javi Moreno who will be returning
to Spain next summer.
Other transfer
talk
Other
players being mentioned for Milan's restructuring are
Josip Guardiola, also on a free transfer from Brescia,
Jap Stam, Milan have offered 25 million euros for the
Lazio defender and Chievo's Legrottaglie.
With
all the injuries Ancelotti managed to field a team with
Abbiati in goal, Roque Junior and Kaladze on the flanks
and with Laursen and Chamot as central defenders. Gattuso
and Ambrosini held ground in midfield with Serginho on
the left flank. Pirlo was the midfield inspirator with
Shevchenko and Inzaghi in charge of the attack.
Milan
started well. After only two minutes Inzaghi dribbled
his way into the area and managed to shoot at goal but
Antonioli somehow saved. Roma responded with a Montella
shot which went out. Another chance fell to Inzaghi but
his header was just anticipated by Antonioli.
Montella
created some magic in the box sending the ball over Roque
Junior but his shot went over. Abbiati saved well by coming
out of his area a few times and clearing well leaving
little space for the Roma strikers to run. With the news
that Chievo were in the lead a heartened Roma had two
last chances but Laursen and Pirlo cleared on both occasions.
The
second half saw Milan still in control. Inzaghi had a
half chance early on but failed to connect with a header
from a good position in front of goal. Then it was a Totti
incredible long range shot but Abbiati saved to corner.
From the corner a Samuel header was saved again by Abbiati.
In the ninth minute a Totti free kick from a dangerous
position found the wall. From the counterattack Shevchenko
had the chance but he failed to dribble past the last
Roma defender.
Two
minutes later Roma had their best chance of the match.
Montella ran free crossed for the onrushing Cafu alone
in front of goal but the Brazilian failed to score. At
about the same team Chievo had conceeded the second goal
and were now losing. With Lazio winning and Bologna losing,
Milan had to win to keep their Champions league hopes
alive. On the 19th minute a Serginho cross shot saw Antonioli
having to make a save. On the 25th minute Gattuso went
down injured. Sarr made his Serie A debut instead of Roque
Junior and Gattuso re-entered the field. On the 33rd minute
another youngster Kutuzov, came in for a tired Shevchenko.
The game slowed down visibly with chances now becoming
a rarity. Serginho made a good run down the left but his
cross was saved by Antonioli just pipping Inzaghi for
the ball.
Brocchi
came in for Gattuso three minutes from time with a standing
ovation by the fans. Two minutes from time Candela found
the corner from a free kick but Abbiati made a superb
save. At this point Chievo equalised and Juventus scored
to take the lead. Inzaghi had a good opportunity but failed
to score when in front of Antonioli. In teh 46th minute
Montella went through at least three defenders with some
luck but his shot went just over the bar. Roma were now
another team and caught Milan again on a swift counter
attack but Milan cleared to corner. Not much more happened
after this Roma final assault.
Gattuso
was voted Man of the match.
18/4/2002
Latest on transfers
The
latest news coming out of the newspapers about Milan's
shopping list is Anderson Polga. The Brasilian defender
is wanted by Milan and Roma with the transfer fee in the
region of 15 million Euro's. Another incredible transfer
rumour is that Milan will sign Beppe Signori from Bologna.
The club is looking around for experienced players as
backups, since this seemed to have been the flaw this
year with so many injuries.
15/4/2002
Albertini to miss world cup
Demetrio
Albertini's injury yesterday in the match against Juventus
is more serious than predicted. It will take two to three
months for his achilles tendon to heal properly and the
player will therefore miss the world cup. Italian manager
Trapattoni has called Stefano Fiore of Lazio in his place.
Milan to
play in St Petersburg
After
the tournee in the USA where the team will be playing
Celtic in aid of the victim's families of the September
11 attacks, Milan have fixed a friendly match against
Zenit on the 27th May at 18:00 hrs. The city has chosen
Milan to kick off the celebrations for the 300 years of
the city.
14/4/2002
Four injured, one own goal
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78' Chamot
o.g.
How
unlucky can a team get. Four injured players taken off
the pitch with the only goal coming from an own goal,
when already down to ten men in the second half. Unfortunatley,
this has been Milan's season this year. In the space of
a few minutes Milan lost Contra, Serginho, Helveg and
Albertini all through injury.
Milan
played well, as well as could be expected after Thursday's
fatigue filled match against Borussia Dortmund. The rossoneri
even had the best chances since Juventus found it difficult
to get past an inspired Gattuso, Ambrosini wall in midfield
and had to resort to long balls to overcome the duo, resulting
in easy clearances for the back two Chamot, Laursen.
Ancelotti
fielded Abbiati, with Helveg and Kaladze on his flanks
and Laursen and Chamot in the centre. Contra and Serginho
played on the wings with Ambrosini and Gattuso in the
centre of midfield. Up front Inzaghi and Shevchenko.
Milan's
best opportunities fell to Inzaghi who's shots went close
but not close enough. Shevchenko, who is still trying
to find his form struggled but was positive in keeping
the ball and in distributing it, playing mainly for the
team.
The
goal came with twelve minutes to go. Milan, already in
ten men, gave away a free kick. The cross hit Chamot,
in his attempt to clear, sending the ball over Abbiati
for an incredible own goal. Ancelotti moved Laursen forward
in a last ditch attempt to equalise and Milan got caught
nearly conceding another goal but Abbiati made a super
save.
Apart
from this not much can be said. The injury situation reads
as follows: Serginho - Knee distortion, Contra - Knee
distortion, Helveg - Muscular problem, Albertini - Achilles
tendon.
With
Bologna losing and with Chievo and Lazio winning the Champions
league situation is now more complicated than ever. One
last comment. Ambrosini was voted man of the match.
13/4/2002
Transfer talk
News
is that Milan have pulled out of the Cannavaro transfer.
The news is unconfirmed but Milan are in talks with Fluminense
for right full-back Paolo Cesar, widely regarded, as a
Cafu clone. This news means that probably Contra will
probably leave, maybe for Bayern Munich. This could lead
to Kuffour, hence Milan's retreat for Cannavaro. Then
there is the Thuram option. Milan are in talks with Juventus
for the defender. Rumour has it that all is revolving
on whether Nesta moves or not. If Nesta moves, the probability
is that the top defenders will also move.
Milan's
pride was on show at the San Siro tonight and the fans
applauded the players off the field at the end of the
match. The game was a great reconciliation between the
fans and the team. With 5 minutes of injury time left
Milan were 3-0 up and a goal close from recovering the
4-0 deficit, suffered at Dortmund.
Milan
came out strong and after 10 minutes went ahead. Shevchenko
found Serginho on the left, ran a few metres and crossed
beautifully onto Inzaghi's head who did not miss the opportunity.
Milan's dream start continued when after 19 minutes a
Pirlo free kick was punched clear with the ball falling
to Contra who's shot found the back of the net. Milan
and the fans were illuded that they could recover the
result and surged ever more forward to equalise the gap.
Milan
continued to attack and a Kaladze shot was seen passing
through Lehmann's legs only to finish in corner.
The
second half saw more of the same. Inzaghi had a clear
chance but Pirlo had even a better one but lehmann saved
from point blank range. Milan' last chance came when Inzaghi
was presumably fouled in the area (personally I think
there were clearer fouls on him during the match) and
a penalty was given. Serginho took the kick and scored.
Milan tried one last desperate effort but with all men
forward it was Borussia who scored from a counter attack
through Ricken.
A
good display by Milan who were appluaded off the field
by the fans.
9/4/2002
Injury situation
Both
Paolo Maldini and Rui Costa underwent tests today to see
the entity of their injuries. Rui Costa's injury is, as
was expected, much more serious with a tear 5cm long beneath
his previous injury. Another serious of tests are expected
next week. Paolo Maldini's injury is less serious with
another control envisaged in two days time. The player
should skip Borussia and be ready for the match against
Juventus next Sunday.
Chamot to
return to Atletico
Jose
Antonio Chamot will be returning to Atletico Madrid next
season. Milan are expected to make a strong financial
contribution in defence and the Argentine will lose his
stronghold in the side. Milan are in talks with top defenders
and are expected to sign at least two top class defenders,
and also Gamarra.
7/4/2002
Good away point
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Inzaghi
13', Moro 22'
CHIEVO
(4-4-2): Lupatelli; Moro, D’Angelo, Legrottaglie,
Lanna; Eriberto (31’ st D’Anna), Corini (41’
st Barone), Perrotta, Franceschini; Corradi, Marazzina
(25’ st Cossato). Subs: Ambrosio, Barone, Lorenzi,
Beghetto
Manager:
Del Neri.
MILAN (4-4-1-1): Abbiati; Chamot, Laursen, Roque Junior,
Kaladze; Brocchi (30’ st Josè Mari), Albertini
(41’ st Pirlo), Gattuso, Serginho; Rui Costa (15’
Shevchenko); Inzaghi. Subs: Rossi, Helveg, Ambrosini,
Donati.
Ancelotti
again had to reinvent the team due to Maldini and Costacurta's
injuries. In defence the back four read Chamot, Kaladze
and with Laursen and Roque Junior in the centre. In midfield
Gattuso, Serginho, Albertini and Brocchi with Rui Costa
and Inzaghi up front with Rui Costa slightly backwards
towards midfield.
The
first chance fell to Corradi whose flying header went
over the top. In the 13th minute Inzaghi headed into goal
from a perfect Rui Costa cross onto the near post. The
header was typical of Inzaghi with him running into the
ball. Minutes later, however, all wa lost with yet another
dfensive blunder. Inzaghi was brought down in the area
blatantly by lanna but the referee did not see the puch.
Then Albertini forgot Moro in the area for a free header
into the net from a set piece move for Chievo's equaliser.
Rui
Costa tried his luck with a direct free kick but Lupatelli
saved well to corner. A short time later Corini was left
unmarked and ran about 30 metres before shooting well
over the bar from a good position.
The
second half saw Chievo get the first chance but Mazzazini
misses to control well from a Franceschini cross. Rui
Costa went down injured with yet another muscle injury.
Seems that it's a groin injury. Fortunately, the substitute's
name was Shevchenko !!! Sheva took some time to settle
down but when he did he showed that he is back with good
runs and dribbles. Moro was shown the red card for his
second bookable ofence and it was time for Milan to move
forward with more determination.
A
Franceschini shot went over the bar direct from a free
kick. Shevchenko tried his luck from long range but Lupatelli
saved well. A Lanna cross saw Corradi go down in the area
but the referee waved play on.
A
Perotta long range effort saw Abbiati save well. In the
last minute of injury time a Pirlo magical assist found
Inzaghi but his effort went over the bar.
Referee:
Graham Poll (Eng)
Yellow cards: Ambrosini, Gattuso, Rui Costa, Jose' Mari
A
lacklustre display by Milan and a number of mistakes in
dfence, especially by Contra, led to a humiliating defeat
at the hands of Borussia Dortmund. To start from the end,
however, the stats showed that Milan had 15 shots on goal
against Borussia's 11 !!! However, the result was a resounding
4-0 trashing.
Amoroso
started the damage when he scored a very dubious penalty.
This set the pace with Milan determined to equalise but
this gave more open space to the same Amoroso who scored
number two and number three.
The
second came from slack marking at the back with Amoroso
toying around with Laursen and easily beating Abbiati
whi could do nothing.
The
third came from a header, again by Amoroso who managed
to get his hat trick for the night. Again it was Ewerthon
who did the damage with a perfect cross for Amoroso.
Second
half was slightly better for us since we managed to concede
only one goal. It was from another ewerthon cross which
Heinrich managed to shoot into the net from one metre.
A
mediocre Milan which has to do a lot better if the team
intends playing in the Champiosn league next year.
2/4/2002
Rui Costa to make the trip
Rui
Costa will be making the trip to Dortmund. The player
has recovered from the injury. Shevchenko will on the
other hand remain at milanello to complete his recovery.
Chamot is also doubtful.
Milan option
Max Lopez
Milan
have taken an option on Massimiliano Lopez of River Plate.
the player is especially strong with his head.
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