[Portman]

Teresa Herrera Trophy final

Deportivo playing at home vs. Milan

Time: 21:00 (UK Time) (please confirm this time)

Time to conquer the first trophy of the season, ragazzi!

Prediction: 0-1. Enough. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[X-Offender]

I'm sure Carlo will put up the first line up this time seeing we started with the second squad against Atletico.

[han2503]

Does anybody know if they'll show this game on any of the mediaset channels?

Is anyone going to see this game?

This post has been edited by han2503: Aug 13 2006, 01:36 PM

[Captain Ambro]

My starting XI:

Dida; Cafú, Bonera, Simic, Serginho; Ambrosini, Pirlo, Gourcuff; Kaká; Inzaghi, Gilardino.

Coppola
Costacurta
Favalli
Gattuso
Seedorf
Foggia
Boriello

[planck]

My starting XI:

Dida; Cafú, Bonera, Simic, Serginho; Ambrosini, Pirlo, Gourcuff; Kaká; Inzaghi, Gilardino.

Coppola
Costacurta
Favalli
Gattuso
Seedorf
Foggia
Boriello

I would use Foggia as much as possible in the pre-season matches. He is fantastic player who needs to develop, so get him on the pitch in matches where he can afford to make mistakes.

[KillerMax]

LA GIORNATA DELLA SQUADRA
13/08/2006
LA CORUNA - Sole e cielo sereno come ieri, oggi a La Coruna, sede del Trofeo Teresa Herrera, per il Centenario del Deportivo. A mezzogiorno Gourcuff ha lasciato il ritiro per recarsi a Caen, nel nord della Francia, per rispondere alla convocazione della nazionale Under 21 francese. Prima di mezzogiorno, invece, la squadra ha fatto una passeggiata tutta in gruppo per le vie di La Coruna, con tante richieste di autografi da parte dei tifosi, soprattutto quelli di Ancelotti, Kakà e degli azzurri campioni del mondo, presenti in Spagna (Pirlo, Gilardino, Gattuso e Inzaghi). Alle 20.30 la squadra lascerà l’albergo e si recherà allo stadio per affrontare il Deportivo, nella finale che vale il primo posto del quadrangolare.

Seems like Gourcuff has left the squad to join the France under 21 team...

Hope he is not gonna get injured!

[Jack Sparrow]

in a way...this paves way for Pasquale to play. So it could be a good thing!

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[planck]

Seems like Gourcuff has left the squad to join the France under 21 team...

Hope he is not gonna get injured!

Why should he leave for France U-21? Are they playing soon? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[Captain Ambro]

I would use Foggia as much as possible in the pre-season matches. He is fantastic player who needs to develop, so get him on the pitch in matches where he can afford to make mistakes.

True, Foggia is a personal favourite just like Ambro, so I'd go for that! Just hope that Carlo agrees with you as well! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

This post has been edited by Captain Ambro: Aug 13 2006, 07:11 PM

[planck]

True, Foggia is a personal favourite just like Ambro, so I'd go for that! Just hope that Carlo agrees with you as well! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Howcome you like Ambro that much, he has not played that much?
Not that it bothers me, I just wanna hear..

[hashkal]

Time to conquer the first trophy of the season, ragazzi!

Prediction: 0-1. Enough.  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

I'm trying to confirm the timing myself cause I hope to see it later...

But I havent had any luck so far... will do my best to find it though..

Please reply if you have the exact timing in the Uk preferably. Cheers mate. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

This game should be on Mediaset i.e. Italia 1 .. As yesterday's game was

[planck]

Does they show the match online, anybody know's?

[Rossoneri7]

Match is on Mediaset in 2 hrs .. Forza Milan (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)

[Portman]

It's 21:00 UK.

In 29min. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Forza ragazzi.

[shoryuken]

MILAN: Coppola; Cafu, Favalli, Costacurta, Serginho; Gattuso, Pirlo, Vogel, Kakà; Gilardino, Inzaghi.

A disposizione: Dida, Astori, Vogel, Jankulovski, Brocchi, Foggia, Amoroso, Borriello.

I'd have started Foggia

[X-Offender]

There's not Seedorf, strange.

[Captain Ambro]

Vogel both in the starting line-up as well as on the bench. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) While Seedorf and Ambrosini aren't even in the squad... Seems a bit strange to me, something's wrong with that.

[Darunia]

I heard Seedorf, not Vogel, is the one starting.

[shoryuken]

Vogel both in the starting line-up as well as on the bench. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) While Seedorf and Ambrosini aren't even in the squad... Seems a bit strange to me, something's wrong with that.

It's wrong, seedorf is playing...

[Darunia]

Deportivo goal - 7th minute.

[han2503]

So what's happening in the game?

Will it be on any mediaset channels like yesterday's match because they don't have it listed on their TV guide

[Portman]

Deportivo goal - 7th minute.

Yup. We're losing. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

CMON GUYS!

[Captain Ambro]

How come you like Ambro that much, he has not played that much?
Not that it bothers me, I just wanna hear..

I love Ambro especially because he's a great player that never whine when he's being put on the bench. He's a pure professional and he's stayed with Milan for many, many years even though he's had offers from both Juventus and Real Madrid. People always say that it's so amazing that Maldini has stayed with Milan for so long(which it is), but how hard is it to stay with a club that's one of the best in the world when you've been guaranteed a first team place for 18 years?
Compare that to almost 10 years with 15-20 Serie A-appearences a year, almost always being forced to stand back in favor of another champion, even though you were one of Italy's most talented midfielders when you barrived to Milan(as in Ambro's case).
Compare Ambro to Gattuso(who many Milanisti loves). Gattuso was thinking about leaving Milan after the Istanbul-debacle and went out in the press saying he wanted a Man U-move. That same Gattuso who couldn't stand sitting on the bench for 5 games last season when Ambro actually were better than him(before he got injured, again (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ).
Ambro has well deserved his title as assistent captain, even though players like Costacurta and Sheva have been honoured with the same title...

[KillerMax]

Deportivo goal - 7th minute.

Crap! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[shoryuken]

So what's happening in the game?

Will it be on any mediaset channels like yesterday's match because they don't have it listed on their TV guide

Italia 1 now.

[han2503]

Keep us updated people, come on we can't loos to Deportivo again.

[han2503]

Italia 1 now.

They are showing it now???

[shoryuken]

They are showing it now???

Yeah, it's on live.

[han2503]

Yeah, it's on live.

Crap, I'm missing it. I've got to go (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[misha]

Update somebody?

[Rossoneri7]

Penalty Milan .. KAKA !!!!!!!!!!!!

[shoryuken]

1-1 Kaka pen

[Darunia]

woot! go milan!

[Portman]

GOL 1-1! Kaka!

[Portman]

Gol Depor. 2-1 (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

[Darunia]

Off a freekick =/

[Portman]

HT: 2-1 for Depor. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

First half, I think Milan played very well, the only flaw was Copolla's lack of experience. Plus Deportivo were playing a closed game, lot of fouls and no space ..

[Portman]

2nd half underway in La Coruña..

This post has been edited by Portugal: Aug 13 2006, 10:08 PM

[gal_kenny]

Please can we get an update or something?Hope milan wins this

[Darunia]

62nd Min, still 2-1 ... and Inzaghi was subbed for Brocchi.

This post has been edited by Darunia: Aug 13 2006, 10:26 PM

[gal_kenny]

62nd Min, still 2-1 ... and Inzaghi was subbed for Brocchi.

Darunia what channel are you watching the match?

[gal_kenny]

2nd half underway in La Coruña..

Update on the match please......

[Portman]

It seems we're gonna loose this one.

77min, still 2-1 for them.

[Portman]

It seems that we're dominating, Depor all on defense...

[Darunia]

I'm not watching it, just following it online.

85 min still 2-1.

[Portman]

We simply can't get good results in La Coruna... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[Portman]

4min added

[gal_kenny]

It seems we're gonna loose this one.

77min, still 2-1 for them.

Ohh men... Milan should should better get Torres or Ronaldo before we mess up even in bigger competitions Also Milan should get about two good defenders. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

[Portman]

Gol Depor 3-1. What a shame, against a ridiculous team like the today's Depor.

This post has been edited by Portugal: Aug 13 2006, 10:55 PM

[milanista88]

owned

[acluda]

i know its only preseason, but damn this sucks

This post has been edited by acluda: Aug 13 2006, 10:58 PM

[arivanjj]

this is no good, how embarrassing, how can we compete in the CL against Barca and Real?

I dont want to see Milan for one more match without Torres or Ronaldo. buy one them now, I mean it.

[Portman]

FT 3-1... vergogna. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

[han2503]

Who's bright idea was it to get Coppola again? I'm sure that if Dida was playing only the first goal would have gone in and that's also partly his fault because ha came out early.

[Portman]

Coppola = b/s.

Just like Kalac... we def' need a new keeper. A sub for Dida. A decent one.

[han2503]

Coppola = b/s.

Just like Kalac... we def' need a new keeper. A sub for Dida. A decent one.

The 3-1 scoreline doesn't show anything since we mostly dominated them, they scored 3 goals that could have been saved if a decent keeper was playing for us, the 1st goal he left the net totally empty, the second and the 3rd where simply bad positioning from him.

The only reason why we couldn't score was because they where closing down a lot and where making a lot of fouls also, especially in the first half (at least that's what I heard from what people said here because I missed almost all of the first half)

Why Carlo doesn't play Foggia as our seconda punta I don't know, but why keep insisting on playing 2 CF together? Foggia again didn't have enough time to play but he made some nice dribbles and is very fast which is something we definately need.

BTW liked what I saw from Kaka, he seems to be getting back into shape, Gila is my only concern he was a bit invisable (at least in the part of the match I caught), I think Carlo should have took him off earlier since he didn't seem up for it especially after that bad tackle from behind and that collision with the Depo keeper.

This post has been edited by han2503: Aug 13 2006, 11:43 PM

[Portman]

(IMG:http://www.gazzetta.it/Hermes%20Foto/2006/08/14/0J3YGUGP--280x190.jpg)

Kaka's wasn't enough tonight.

Coppola was. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

Carlo did something today .. Many of you have talked about moving Pirlo upfront and giving him more space. Well Carlo brought in Broochi to cover for Pirlo ..

At some point Pirlo was on the 18-yard line and on the left wing. He wasn't as effective as when he was on the craddle of our defence. I mean Pirlo was being cut off more than he was able to dictate the play. Now I dont know about match fitness, but I'm guessing he already is fit enough to start the season.

[X-Offender]

This was just a friendly and if you lose a friendly doesn't mean you'll fail the entire season. Plus we're still not in our 100% form. This match was just a warm-up for the Champions League preliminary against Red Star, the result is not important. + the goals were all fault of the keeper. Our defence did just fine.