[Fillipo Simone]

It's really great that we found (it seems so) our form before Paolo and Ronaldo will be in for us again. That way they don't have to handle all the pressure,..not that they are not able to do that, but...

[han2503]

What we need to get clear is that we shouldn't get carried away just by this performance and also on the Gila situation.

Did that performance remind you of the Milan of old when we still had Sheva? Yes

Did Gila's goals remind you of the goals he used to get with Parma? Yes

BUT it's only just 1 game now we just have to see if we can build on it. Too bad that there is international break coming up, hopefully it won't ruin any momentum we could patentially win with this win, but it will also give some of our players some much needed rest.

As for the next game against Empoli, IF Ronaldo is back then we will do well not matter how much they will stay in their shell, but if Ronaldo is not back we need Kaka to play like he did today if we want to win

[Nova]

Great result !!

And what do you know , Gilardino scored twice !!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) about time (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Forza ragazzi !!! let's keep this up (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

[dst]

What han said. But I believe the break is a good thing... it will help us work on some things and also not get carried away! About rest? I don't think our players will get to rest... at least not those that really need it... Gattuso, Jankulovski, Pirlo, Oddo, Kaka...

[han2503]

What han said. But I believe the break is a good thing... it will help us work on some things and also not get carried away! About rest? I don't think our players will get to rest... at least not those that really need it... Gattuso, Jankulovski, Pirlo, Oddo, Kaka...

Well mostly the guys who will be playing Euro qualifiers but Kaka will most likely only play 45 minutes in a friendly

[Tennie]

Here are datasport's ratings:

MILAN
Dida 6 - Incolpevole sul gol di Mauri, si mostra attento dopo la giornata negativa di Glasgow.
Bonera 6.5 - Sfiora il gol nel primo tempo, poi, forse anche galvanizzato dal ritorno in azzurro, sfodera una prestazione autorevole in difesa.
Favalli 6 - Qualche affanno di troppo nel primo tempo, poi pura amministrazione.
Nesta 6.5 - Una prestazione autorevole, nel suo vecchio stadio. Pandev e Rocchi non lo impensieriscono piu` di tanto.
Oddo 6 - Limita le sue sortite offensive, accontentandosi di garantire la necessaria copertura alla linea della difesa. Lascia il campo tra gli applausi dell`Olimpico.
Simic s.v. - Rileva Oddo nel finale.
Ambrosini 7 - Bravo e fortunato in occasione del gol che sblocca la partita, forse cercava il traversone, ma realizza un gran gol con la complicita` del portiere della Lazio Muslera.
Brocchi s.v. - Ha spazio solo a gara abbondantemente acquisita.
Pirlo 6.5 - In campo nonostante fosse dato in panchina alla vigilia, risulta fondamentale con i suoi soliti lanci e aperture. Ha gran merito in occasione del terzo gol milanista, quando serve una palla d`oro che Kaka` mette in rete.
Seedorf 6 - Gioca un po` troppo a sprazzi. Alcune accelerazioni spettacolari: cerca anche il tiro, ma con poca fortuna.
Gattuso 6 - Sfodera la solita grinta in mezzo al campo.
Kaka` 7.5 - Due gol e un assist: insieme a Gilardino il grande protagonista della cinquina rossonera all`Olimpico.
Gourcuff s.v. - Gioca solo gli ultimi minuti.
Gilardino 7.5 - Torna al gol in campionato dopo sei mesi e se lo merita. Una grande partita all`Olimpico, ma sciupa ancora troppo: i gol segnati potevano anche essere piu` di due.

[arivanjj]

well like the commentator said that fifth goal was like training ground practice (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[vnata001]

today's performance was beautiful to watch. But im waiting this out. Yes, gila played like the player we bought him to be. However, one of the knocks against Gila that has been repeated in this forum NUMEROUS times is that he only scores at moments that aren't necessarily crucial to milan's success. Yes, he finished very well on his second and his goals did make the scoreline very flattering, lets all not have such short memories. I want to wait for him to start being a CLUTCH player for us..and when i see some consistency, then ill start singing his praises. We are pleasantly surprised and overjoyed when Gila plays like this today, whereas if Didier Drogba or RVN or Hernan Crespo scored those two, it would have been nothing unexpected. That's the confidence i want Gila to give us and to this team. Lets wait before we hail him as the new savior.

[Rossoneri7]

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

This isn't the same Milan that's been playing the last 8 games!

This is the same Milan that lifted those cups in Athena and Monte Carlo

Ricky kicking into gear = Milan kicking into gear

Finally

I would say Milan can do better .. They are just getting into gear!! There is more to come (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)

CRISIS? WHAT CRISIS?

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There never was a crisis .. Just an ego problem

Who could have expected this? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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

Unbelievable. Two unbelievable things this night:

1) How we played today

2) How this forum turned for 180° in just 90 minutes.

Well, Milan makes things like that very believable and possible,.. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)

Milan does make things happen (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)


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My assessment ..

Dida - did brilliantly to stop (in particular) 3 attempts from Lazio !! A truly magnificent Dida

Nesta & Bonera - didn't do much, but they held the line as best they could

Oddo - great link up with midfield.

Favalli - he did pretty well ..

Ambro - yes that was a cross to Kaka' .. But what a goal

Pirlo & Gattuso - the dynamic duo ! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

Seedorf & Kaka' - they were rocking tonight !!! (Kaka' was actually used as a SS in the 2nd half)

Gilardino - My oh my !!!! Both his goals were brilliantly executed, especially the second

Carlo - He played the same tactics the same formation .. But this time around, the team played with even greater humility and turned the tide!


My Milan !!! A Beautiful Milan (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

[KillerMax]

I agree with vnata001. Look how Inter's Cruz is playing. He gets a call, he scores. No big deal. He has scored more than Gila and hasn't even played close to half of what Gila has. So as happy as I am for Gila, I am not excited about him.

But I have to mention it was so beautiful and emotional when all of Gila's teammates embraced him after his first goal. Brought up some amazing emotions.

This post has been edited by pKillerMax: Oct 8 2007, 12:24 AM

[Fillipo Simone]

08/10/2007 00:15


Ancelotti Praises Second-Half Display

Milan Coach Carlo Ancelotti was delighted to have stopped the recent run of poor results and praised the second-half performance of his players.

Milan went into tonight's game with Lazio having not won in the league since the opening day of the season. This included just five goals in five league games.

However the Rossoneri doubled this goals tally with a stunning 5-1 victory over the Biancocelesti at the Stadio Olimpico.

“I’d say that we had a bit of a nervous start, but after taking the lead we built up this win. It was a delicate and difficult game, but certainly changes the atmosphere surrounding the club,” Ancelotti said.

“Our second half was of a very high level, alternating possession with quick moves into space. The two strikers played brilliantly.”

Two players who have particularly been under-fire are Alberto Gilardino and Dida. Gilardino had failed to score this season and had been booed and jeered by his own supporters on a number of occasions. However the striker scored twice, including one stunner, to silence his critics.

Dida also had a sound game in goal and looks to have had no ill-affects from all the furore that followed his histrionics during the Celtic game on Wednesday night.

“I never considered dropping Dida. I think he remains a great goalkeeper who, like everyone, makes mistakes, but we never thought of replacing him,” said Ancelotti.

“The break for international duty comes at the right time, as it allows us to recover some players we had out injured. We accept criticism, but some went over the line. In any case, it has been a complicated week.”

We don't need a replacement, we need serious backup, just to be sure,.. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Gilardino Happy With Milan Display

Milan striker Alberto Gilardino was happy to have scored twice during tonight's emphatic victory over Lazio and hopes to continue this form for the remainder of the season.

Gilardino went into tonight's game at the Stadio Olimpico with his confidence at rock-bottom. He had not scored a single goal all season and had even been booed and jeered by his own supporters during the recent home games against Benfica and Fiorentina.

However Gila was given the nod to start ahead of Filippo Inzaghi and silenced his critics with two goals. The second-strike was particularly impressive, a stunning first-time volley into the top-corner of the net.

"Tonight we showed that we are not the team that many have recently tried to paint us as," said Gilardino in response to those that have said that Milan are a spent force in Serie A. "We want to do well, both in the Championship and in the Champions League."

"As for me personally, I just want to try and do well until the end of the season and try and make it to the European Championships.

"People have been saying alot about how I have not scored a goal for six months but it is difficult to score during the summer when the season is over and you are on holiday."

I hope this is a bad translation,.. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

[Darunia]

Well.. he is right, half of those 6 months were vacation (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I was pleased with his overall movement today... except his dives. Some of those dives were really bad... and ironically he gets a yellow when he "isn't" diving.

This post has been edited by Darunia: Oct 8 2007, 12:50 AM

[Tennie]

Actually, Fillipo, it's a pretty accurate translation of what Gila said, unless I'm completely misreading the Italian.

PS - In a post-game interview, Fester said that he was on the phone talking to his son. The son was watching the game on TV and Fester wanted confirmation that the ref had made a bad call in not awarding Milan that first penalty.

This post has been edited by Tennie: Oct 8 2007, 01:17 AM

[MizNelson]

Wow, what a haymaker against Lazio. Maybe the fallout from Celtic was the wake-up call we so desperately needed. For some reason, FSC showed the match on a thirty-minute delay to make way for the Super Clasico.

Gila sure as hell made a statement today, by God. Even with all his diving nonsense that Nedved would've been proud of, he was a bundle of energy all day and it's only fitting that it culminated into a goal. Or two. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[amancik]

Hopefully, Gila carries his form to the next game
I've always liked his style of play, but sometimes he falls too easily
He deserved it

Kaka was unstoppable really

Ambrosini played better than Favalli defensively, I was really nervous when Lazio attacked with De Silvestri on the right flank of Lazio

Overall a good performance, I think this season is Pirlo's best yet, his passing and vision can drive you crazy, I actually stood up when he made the pass to Kaka' for Kaka' to score Milan's third

Seedorf, sometimes he's a liability when he's not defending, but when it comes to attacking, any team would love to have him

Bonera, played a pressing defensive tactic, but came out too early at certain occasions which left a gap in the defence especially when Lazio on counters