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Posted by: han2503 Apr 3 2007, 10:36 PM
Milan - Empoli
Saturday 7th of April 2007
Time: 20:30 (Italian Time) 19:30 (UK Time)
Posted by: Portikins Apr 3 2007, 10:38 PM
Important match. A must-win one. 6 pts clash.
Posted by: Darunia Apr 3 2007, 10:42 PM
Bonera will play for Maldini, and Nesta might need some rest. Gila should start since he can't play against Bayern.
My lineup:
----------------Dida-----------------
Cafu----Nesta---Bonera---Janku
Gattuso-------Pirlo------Gourcuff
----------------Kaka----------------
-----------Gila-------Ronaldo------
Maybe Serginho gets some time in the second half.
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Apr 3 2007, 10:53 PM
I'm depressed after the day's events...so screw it. Rip, tear, make those b@stards bleed. Somebody's gonna pay for today's mess, and I'm sorry it has to be Empoli, but ur in the devil's way.
Burn them Paolo...with the holy wrath of God...burn them.
Posted by: han2503 Apr 3 2007, 11:03 PM
Burn them Paolo...with the holy wrath of God...burn them.
We should try to save that for the 2nd leg
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Apr 3 2007, 11:04 PM
A dress rehearsal might not be a bad idea 
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 3 2007, 11:08 PM
Please dont make me laugh, not today at least, I'm still mourning
p.s. rnt I a hypocrit; with al those smilies
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Apr 3 2007, 11:11 PM
Absolutely....death to the infidel who laughs in our state of misery.... No....we'd be doomed without milanfan's first couple r7 and dst. 
We have to be like the first rossoneri forum to throw in our towel for gay marriage. I hijacked the thread...again
Posted by: Diavolo Apr 3 2007, 11:13 PM
My lineup:
----------------Dida-----------------
(Å imič) Cafu----Bonera---Kaladze---Janku (Sergio)
Brocchi-------Pirlo------Gourcuff
----------------Kaka----------------
-----------Gila-------Ronaldo------
Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 3 2007, 11:20 PM
----------------Dida-----------------
(Å imič) Cafu----Bonera---Kaladze---Janku (Sergio)
Brocchi-------Pirlo------Gourcuff
----------------Kaka----------------
-----------Gila-------Ronaldo------
I'd start Cafu at right back. I'd definetly want to rest Oddo for Bayern, I was more than impressed with him tonight.
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Apr 4 2007, 12:50 AM
I dont think i can handle anymore of this Milan heartbreak, if we loose then we end up fifth and kiss goodbye to the CL, if we win, well dosent change a hell of a lot
For gods sake if we cant beat Empoli we cant beat anyone
Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 4 2007, 12:55 AM
For gods sake if we cant beat Empoli we cant beat anyone
Give credit where it's due, they're up there with us for a reason
Posted by: whoarethepatriots Apr 4 2007, 12:59 AM
Give credit where it's due, they're up there with us for a reason
Im in a highly critical mood, dont know why though...
Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 4 2007, 01:05 AM
I don't blame you, the only reason I'm not is because it's only really half-time
Posted by: dst Apr 4 2007, 01:25 AM
Impressed? Try depressed... did he take ONE good ball INSIDE the box? I give him kudos for his defensive work though.
Posted by: Darunia Apr 4 2007, 03:36 AM
Oddo has some solid crosses, that one to Gila being exemplary. He did a good job defending Sweinstegger but like the rest of our defense had trouble with the high balls.
Posted by: kurtsimonw Apr 4 2007, 03:37 AM
I think Kaka only took one good ball into the box and that's his job. Oddo is a right back, he should never be in the box, maybe putting crosses in, but not running in.
Posted by: Bluesummers Apr 4 2007, 06:13 AM
This game will be won, no doubt. I hope he uses reserves for this game. comon gila and ronnie. We believe in you!!
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 4 2007, 08:26 AM
Kaka needs to rest. He has been playing constantly lately!
Posted by: han2503 Apr 4 2007, 08:37 AM
I actually thought his crossing was the highlight of his game rather then his defending. All of our clear cut chances plus the goal came from his assists. Ambro's header from his corner, Gila's header from his cross and Pirlo's goal from his lob.
He was good keeping Shweinsteiger quite but I think the first goal was partly his fault since he let Pizzarro?
(was it him?) out jump him.
Posted by: han2503 Apr 4 2007, 09:19 AM
Yeah, that would be a good idea.
I think we should rest some key players for this one. Kaka, Pirlo, Paolo, Oddo and even maybe Seedorf.
We should play something like this
Cafu--Nesta--Bonera--Sergio
---Brocchi--Ambro--Yoann---
---Ronaldo--Gilardino--Oli---
I think this will be enough for Empoli, if not we have a good enough bench to inflict some damage on them.
Nesta needs to continue to regain match fitness so playing is a must. Bonera will slip back into the CB position. Sergio needs to be fit for Bayern, I think he can be decisive for us in that one. And Cafu did well against Roma and I think is enough for Empoli.
We'll basically be resting our entire midfield this way, but they need it, and we an't have them burn out before 90 minutes again in the second leg.
Gila can be supported by R9 and Oli in this one without the need of a playmaker.
If we don't manage to break the dead lock within 60 minutes then I would bring on Pirlo and Kaka, but if we manage to win without them it would be great.
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 4 2007, 09:48 AM
---Brocchi--Ambro--Yoann---
---Ronaldo--Gilardino--Oli---
i'd like to see this
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 4 2007, 09:50 AM
Milan - Empoli -- Football Italia preview
The stage is set for a crunch encounter at the San Siro on Saturday as Milan and Empoli fight to keep their dreams of a Champions League spot alive.
Milan’s season is hanging by a thread. After the heartbreak of conceding a last-gasp equaliser against Bayern Munich in midweek, their Champions League adventure is in the balance and if they are to compete in Europe’s showpiece event next term they have a lot to do on the domestic front.
Last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Roma did the Diavoli’s cause little good and allowed Empoli to overtake Carlo Ancelotti’s men. With time running out Carletto knows they need maximum points from here on. Fourth-placed Palermo are in poor form but still have a four-point cushion and the Milanese faithful must be wondering just how costly their Calciopoli deduction will prove.
It remains to be seen whether Empoli’s extraordinary season will have a fairytale conclusion. Gigi Cagni has worked miracles with a side expected to struggle for survival, but will need some more wizardry if his minnows are to hold off Milan and overhaul Palermo.
Whatever happens this will be the Empolesi’s most successful season in the history of the club after the 4-1 rout of Ascoli last weekend saw the Azzurri break their record number of points accumulated in a single Serie A season. With nothing to lose and hero status assured, they can approach this game quietly confident.
When the two sides met in Week 12, a struggling Milan side was forced to settle for a stalemate despite seeing Ricardo Oliveira rattle the woodwork twice. Despite their underdog status, Empoli have recent memories of victory at the San Siro. The Tuscans shocked Milan 1-0 in 2002-03 but have lost the other six meetings between the two sides – there has never been a draw in this fixture.
Ancelotti’s injury crisis is finally over. Only Argentine defender Leandro Grimi is unavailable due to an abdominal complaint and continues to wait for a debut. The Brazilian partnership of Oliveira and Ronaldo is set to start once more despite Alberto Gilardino’s goal as a substitute against Roma. There is pressure on Clarence Seedorf to improve on lacklustre recent performances as Yoann Gourcuff is breathing down his neck.
The visitors also have the luxury of a strong squad. Sardinian youngster Ivano Baldanzeddu is the sole absentee with acute lower back pain. Cagni’s main decision is whether to stick with a two striker system or drop one of the ex-Milan pair of Nicola Pozzi or Luca Saudati who both bagged braces last weekend.
Man on fire: Nicola Pozzi (Empoli) – The 20-year-old marksman is so committed to the Azzurri cause that he was willing to lose the mobility of a finger for life to avoid a six-week absence and took full advantage with a vital double last weekend.
Last season: Milan 3-0 Empoli
Form guide: Milan (D W L W D) Empoli (W W D L W)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Milan (probable): Dida; Oddo, Nesta, Simic, Jankulovski; Brocchi, Pirlo, Seedorf; Kaka; Ronaldo, Oliveira
Empoli (probable): Balli; Raggi, Pratali, Lucchini, Tosto; Busce’, Almiron, Moro, Vannucchi; Pozzi, Saudati
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/sa0607/mil-emp.html
Posted by: dst Apr 4 2007, 02:07 PM
No I mean he didn't deliver good crosses.
He was good keeping Shweinsteiger quite but I think the first goal was partly his fault since he let Pizzarro?
(was it him?) out jump him.He had some good times but he wasted too many chances.
No. First goal was Nesta's fault, he left Van Buyten all alone. I still can't believe their CB scored twice!
*prays for a Seedorf injury to keep him out for a week*
Posted by: han2503 Apr 4 2007, 04:04 PM
I don't think that would be such a great thing to happen.
Against Empoli Yoann is probably the best idea, but not against Bayern. Yoann struggled against them in the San Siro and he only had to play for 6 minutes. He can't handle playing in Germany, at least not yet.
Resting our key players is a must in this match. But I don't think that will happen
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 4 2007, 06:52 PM
Against Empoli Yoann is probably the best idea, but not against Bayern. Yoann struggled against them in the San Siro and he only had to play for 6 minutes. He can't handle playing in Germany, at least not yet.
Resting our key players is a must in this match. But I don't think that will happen
Exactly
Posted by: dst Apr 4 2007, 07:40 PM
Against Empoli Yoann is probably the best idea, but not against Bayern. Yoann struggled against them in the San Siro and he only had to play for 6 minutes. He can't handle playing in Germany, at least not yet.
Resting our key players is a must in this match. But I don't think that will happen
Why did he struggle against Bayern? You don't really blame him for committing a foul in the midfield even if it ended up on a goal...
He was not worse than Seedorf in my opinion!
Posted by: han2503 Apr 4 2007, 07:49 PM
He was not worse than Seedorf in my opinion!
No it's not about that, but you could see that he was nervous.
I don't blame him for anything, especially not the second goal when there was a fould committed on Nesta and Rino, so the goal never should have even stood.
But he was nervous and you could see that. So playing him in our season decider in germany isn't the best of ideas.
Posted by: weeeow Apr 4 2007, 10:00 PM
F_ck I'm missing this match as I'm off to Hong Kong for a geography trip with my school on friday!
I'll have to get up at like 5:30 in the morning there to see it. Hopefully it'll be on as they've got good channels!
I am missing the bayern match and the one after that aswell (messina)
Well, I hope that Carlo plays Gourcuff to rest Pirlo or Seedorf! Also, I hope that we win as it is important to send out a message to bayern saying 'WATCH OUT, WE'LL HAVE A GO AT YOU!'
FORZA KAKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
FORZA GOURCUFF!!!!!!!!!! 
FORZA PIRLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
FORZA MILAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 4 2007, 10:51 PM
Cafu--Nesta--Bonera--Sergio
---Brocchi--Ambro--Yoann---
---Ronaldo--Gilardino--Oli---
a 4-3-3 !!!!!!!
Carlo wouldn't dare
Posted by: misha Apr 4 2007, 10:55 PM
Carlo wouldn't dare
He even wouldn't think of it
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 4 2007, 11:18 PM
Well u can't blame him, it is a Serie A club .. And as such, open and attacking play isn't one of it's characteristics
But the thing is, we all watch EPL and La Liga and seem to draw conclusions that Milan could play this formation or that formation, when in reality and Italian team plays best with a ridgid formation that depends on a solid back four with 2 DMs and a fast counter attack. This is the building blocks of any Serie A team.
Then, you could play with two up front and wingers once u have perfected the previous tactic ... In all fairness, Milan played with two up front last year and the one before, but always fell back to it's ridgid 4-4-1-1 when it was closing time.
Serie A, u couldn't expect more
Posted by: dst Apr 5 2007, 03:52 AM
I don't like wingers! Playing with full-backs is my style! Watching a certain left-back launching countless attacks starting from his own box is how I grew up...
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Apr 5 2007, 06:36 AM
Who? Ashley Cole? You like Ashley Cole??!!!! You are gay!!!
Posted by: han2503 Apr 5 2007, 11:03 AM
Carlo wouldn't dare
The midfield is very stable though.
And Carlo thinks of Kaka as an attacker so when we play with 2 strikers and him behind them he says we'll play with 3 attackers.
But we really need to rest some players if we are going to go to Germany and try to win it.
And that formation is the only solution for it
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 5 2007, 01:56 PM
And Carlo thinks of Kaka as an attacker so when we play with 2 strikers and him behind them he says we'll play with 3 attackers.
But we really need to rest some players if we are going to go to Germany and try to win it.
And that formation is the only solution for it
True, but non of our strikers can deliver the ball from midfield to the 18-yard box, and for that we need Kaka .. Milan will play with two strikers against Empoli, Carlo wouldn't risk leaving the midfield weak like that. Our game is derived from the midfield ..
Posted by: redbabies Apr 5 2007, 02:10 PM
if we can manage to win the next 2 games (H-Empoli and A-Bayern) trust me we are Champions League winners by now, and the 4rth place will be undoubtable.
So, the next 2 matches will tell if Milan is really great.
Posted by: redbabies Apr 5 2007, 02:14 PM
And Carlo thinks of Kaka as an attacker so when we play with 2 strikers and him behind them he says we'll play with 3 attackers.
But we really need to rest some players if we are going to go to Germany and try to win it.
And that formation is the only solution for it
Kaka can not defende. Even if Carlo will play him as CM, he still would be considered just as an attacker. He can't make a tackle or stop somebody.
It's just not his best quality.
Posted by: han2503 Apr 5 2007, 03:19 PM
I think Ronaldo can deliver balls into the box. He obviously won't do the same thing as Kaka but he can be creative and make assists, same for Oli who sometimes likes to drift to the wings.
I'm not saying they can do what Kaka does, but I think it's worth a try to allow Kaka and the other mids some rest.
Despite what anyone says, Ambro can make good passes, he's not as bad as they make him out to be, he can be creative. That's where he played for us before Pirlo took his place in the DMF position.
Same for Brocchi, who can deliver some great passes and chips. He's made some great assists this season.
I would really like to see Carlo try this out. Our midfield 4 need a break to recharge their batteries and be 100% for next Tuesday.
If we are struggleing and still don't have a lead be half time, then yes, put Pirlo and Kaka in, but if we manage to win it this way then it would be really great.
It's just not his best quality.
That's what I was trying to say when I said that Kaka is considered an attacker. He won't help out in defence because that's not his game. Him or another striker won't make much of a difference to our defencive game
Posted by: Darunia Apr 6 2007, 04:48 PM
4/6/2007
KEEPERS: Dida, Kalac, Storari; DEFENDERS: Bonera, Cafu, Favalli, Grimi, Jankulovski, Kaladze, Oddo, Simic; MIDFIELDERS: Gattuso, Gourcuff, Kakà , Pirlo, Serginho; STRIKERS: Gilardino, Inzaghi, Ricardo Oliveira, Ronaldo
| |
No Maldini, Nesta, Brocchi, Ambrosini or Seedorf. Carlo said Ronaldo and Gila will start.
Maybe Carlo will try this:
Oddo----Bonera---Kaladze---Serginho
Gattuso---------Pirlo----------Gourcuff
------------------Kaka-------------------
----------Gila-------------Ronaldo------
Or possibly use Serginho in midfield, who knows.
Posted by: han2503 Apr 6 2007, 07:26 PM
YESS Sergio is back!!!
Get him ready for Bayern
I really want to see him start but I also want to see Yoann playing so he should play in defence
Posted by: dst Apr 6 2007, 11:01 PM
Why is that? Injury problems?
Gila may be not be playing at his full potential but even that way he's way better than Oliveira. And Oli also gets in Ronaldo's way in many occasions.
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 6 2007, 11:02 PM
Maybe Carlo will try this:
Oddo----Bonera---Kaladze---Serginho
Gattuso---------Pirlo----------Gourcuff
------------------Kaka-------------------
----------Gila-------------Ronaldo------
Or possibly use Serginho in midfield, who knows.
i like that but Kaka badly needs to rest
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 6 2007, 11:07 PM
Interesting to see if he'll play the 90 mins, cuz Carlo is only taking Gattuso, Gourcuff, Kakà , and Pirlo to this game, so I don't know .. He might play the full game. I doubt Carlo will rest him
Posted by: Darunia Apr 7 2007, 03:53 AM
If we're ahead, he might pull Kaka out near the end of the game and bring on Janku/Serginho (whoever doesn't start) and put them in midfield on the left.
Too bad Brocchi and Ambro are out, seems like Rino and Pirlo might have to play the full game.
Posted by: misha Apr 7 2007, 08:43 AM
Ancelotti: Forget about Bayern
Carlo Ancelotti has told Milan that tonight’s clash with Empoli is more important than the Champions League decider in Munich.
“I think it would be easier for us to finish fourth in Serie A than reach the Champions League semi-final,†the Coach told his squad.
“Saturday’s match is a crucial result in the fight for fourth place – a target we have been chasing since the start of the season.
“We will be facing a team that is in front of us in the table, plays good football and has put together a lot of points. We must forget about Bayern.â€
Without the eight-point Calciopoli penalty, the Rossoneri would find themselves in joint third place with Lazio – who themselves have a three-point handicap – but as things stand they are one behind minnows Empoli.
Just days after the confidence-hitting 2-2 draw with Bayern at San Siro and leading up to the second leg in Munich, Milan must focus on the task at hand.
“I am looking to field my best formation. A few players have not yet recovered fully, but there will not be a total squad rotation,†explained Ancelotti.
“Paolo Maldini cannot play two games on the trot, while Alessandro Nesta has just returned from a long lay-off and needs rest. Clarence Seedorf has to do some specific training work, so these three probably won’t feature. If the others have recovered, then they will play.â€
The after-effects of that Champions League draw are not just physical, as Nelson Dida and Alberto Gilardino were both heavily criticised by the fans.
“Dida did not make any kind of mistake on the first goal. On the second he perhaps should have covered the near post a little netter, but it was a fortunate situation for Bayern and not just a single man’s error,†insisted the Coach.
“I spoke with Gilardino, but only to tell him he played well. He was a good focus point for the team moving forward and his was a positive performance.â€
Gilardino will be suspended for the second leg of that quarter-final, while Ronaldo is cup-tied.
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 10:13 AM
Posted by: redbabies Apr 7 2007, 11:26 AM
Yes, this seems to be the first line-up.
The only change I thought about was that Brochi would play instead of Gattuso, but as I can see Brochi is not even called-up for this match.
Posted by: HasanHasanly Apr 7 2007, 11:50 AM
Carlo Ancelotti has told Milan that tonight’s clash with Empoli is more important than the Champions League decider in Munich.
“I think it would be easier for us to finish fourth in Serie A than reach the Champions League semi-final,†the Coach told his squad.
“Saturday’s match is a crucial result in the fight for fourth place – a target we have been chasing since the start of the season.
“We will be facing a team that is in front of us in the table, plays good football and has put together a lot of points. We must forget about Bayern.â€
Without the eight-point Calciopoli penalty, the Rossoneri would find themselves in joint third place with Lazio – who themselves have a three-point handicap – but as things stand they are one behind minnows Empoli.
Just days after the confidence-hitting 2-2 draw with Bayern at San Siro and leading up to thesecond leg in Munich, Milan must focus on the task at hand.
“I am looking to field my best formation. A few players have not yet recovered fully, but there will not be a total squad rotation,†explained Ancelotti.
“Paolo Maldini cannot play two games on the trot, while Alessandro Nesta has just returned from a long lay-off and needs rest. Clarence Seedorf has to do some specific training work, so these three probably won’t feature. If the others have recovered, then they will play.â€
The after-effects of that Champions League draw are not just physical, as Nelson Dida and Alberto Gilardino were both heavily criticised by the fans.
“Dida did not make any kind of mistake on the first goal. On the second he perhaps should have covered the near post a little netter, but it was a fortunate situation for Bayern and not just a single man’s error,†insisted the Coach.
“I spoke with Gilardino, but only to tell him he played well. He was a good focus point for the team moving forward and his was a positive performance.â€
Gilardino will be suspended for the second leg of that quarter-final, while Ronaldo is cup-tied.
Carlo gave up. Would have never expected anything like this from him
Posted by: dst Apr 7 2007, 02:04 PM
This is what he said in the press conference not in the locker room. He probably wants the Germans to think that way...
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 7 2007, 02:53 PM
So, the next 2 matches will tell if Milan is really great.
Well to me, Milan is already great. Milan doesn't have anything to prove, the whole world knows what Milan is made of
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 03:13 PM
Thanks for that arivan.
But I though Sergio was called up?
Why is he in the 'indisponibili' and the 'a disposizione'?
Posted by: drizzt Apr 7 2007, 04:03 PM
Palermo lost to Cagliari. 1-3. (bresciano | suazo,pepe,suazo) 
Tonight we must beat Empoli to gain this advantage.
Posted by: Tennie Apr 7 2007, 04:11 PM
But I though Sergio was called up?
Why is he in the 'indisponibili' and the 'a disposizione'?
Gazzetta isn't always right. Sergio was indeed called up (listed as a midfielder though? I thought he was a LB?).
Posted by: bigmacmtl Apr 7 2007, 04:24 PM
alot of the time wingbacks will be put int he same cat. as midfielders (wide mid) because they can play in either position. most of his career he's been a Left midfielder (he's also been played as an in and out striker), but he can slot in at the left because his attacking abilities and thats what we look for in fullbacks. he can pretty much play anywhere on the left side of the field. obviously his defending skills arent the best but with all the defensive midfielders we play it's never been a huge problem.
Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 7 2007, 05:01 PM
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tables?league=ita.1&cc=3436
Were technically in 4th position now providing we win tonight, since palermo have played an extra game.
Ronaldo will definitely be on the scoresheet, got a feeling .
Hopefully this will be a sign of things to come in germany.
C'mon boys!
Posted by: jefri91 Apr 7 2007, 06:49 PM
LETS DO THIS !!!! FORZA MILAAAAAAAAAAN!!!
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 07:26 PM
Palermo have given us a HUGE window of opportunity.
If we win this then we are just 1 point behind them with a game in hand
SO COME ON LET'S GET THE 3 POINTS
FORZA MILAN!!!!!!!
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 07:27 PM
Official line ups
Milan (4-3-1-2): Dida; Cafu, Bonera, Kaladze, Favalli; Gattuso, Pirlo, Gourcuff; Kakà ; Gilardino, Ronaldo.
Empoli (4-3-1-2): Balli; Raggi, Adani, Pratali, Tosto; Buscè, Almiron, Moro; Vannucchi; Pozzi, Saudati.
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 07:30 PM
About to start
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 07:32 PM
oooooooo Ronaldo!!!!
Posted by: jefri91 Apr 7 2007, 07:33 PM
can someone tell me wats the yellow writing on Milan's right side of their jersey/??
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 07:33 PM
oh my what a chance for roni!
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 07:35 PM
oh my what a chance for roni! Heavy touch
Posted by: Portikins Apr 7 2007, 07:36 PM
Milan (4-3-1-2): Dida; Cafu, Bonera, Kaladze, Favalli; Gattuso, Pirlo, Gourcuff; Kakà ; Gilardino, Ronaldo.
The defence... geez.
Anyway, Forza Milan!
Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 7 2007, 07:39 PM
Bonera is gonna hav to marshal that defence.
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 07:42 PM
RONALDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Posted by: jefri91 Apr 7 2007, 07:42 PM
RONAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Posted by: misha Apr 7 2007, 07:43 PM
GOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RONALDO
Posted by: Portikins Apr 7 2007, 07:43 PM
GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
RONALDO! 1-0
Posted by: jefri91 Apr 7 2007, 07:43 PM
WAT HAPPENED TO GATTUSO??!!
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 07:43 PM
ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII! 
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 07:43 PM
Great goal
arivan doing flips
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 07:44 PM
Bonera
Posted by: Portikins Apr 7 2007, 07:45 PM
arivan doing flips
I bet he is. At 5:00 AM or so (Aussie time right now)
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 07:45 PM
12' GOAL! What a goal from Ronaldo! The Brazilian does exactly what Mancini did against Lyon a few weeks ago to put Milan into the lead! He executes several stepovers before unleashing an unstoppbale effort into the roof of the net!
Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 7 2007, 07:45 PM
RONALDO! 1-0!
C'mon boys, good start.
Great when predictions work out .
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 07:46 PM
I bet he is. At 5:00 AM or so. OOOOOOOOOOOO Gila almost.
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 07:47 PM
Gattuso so far has been amazing
Posted by: misha Apr 7 2007, 07:50 PM
Empoli is non existent 
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 07:50 PM
Let's not speak too soon
Posted by: misha Apr 7 2007, 07:51 PM
Pozi was close
Posted by: Portikins Apr 7 2007, 07:52 PM
As Kaladze is there.
Posted by: misha Apr 7 2007, 07:54 PM
Don't worry. This one will be ours
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 07:55 PM
Ronaldo goal.Offside
Posted by: misha Apr 7 2007, 07:55 PM
Ronaldo scored from the offside
Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 7 2007, 07:58 PM
How sharp is ronaldo looking..
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 7 2007, 08:00 PM
Milan are playing really well
The team looks lively and I am sure we will scrap through Empoli with no less than 3 goals
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 7 2007, 08:01 PM
Yeah .. Too bad
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 7 2007, 08:12 PM
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:13 PM
Empoli Goal
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 7 2007, 08:14 PM
NOW !!!!!!!! \
GILARDINO !!!!!!!!!
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:14 PM
GOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
GILAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:14 PM
Great volley
Posted by: jefri91 Apr 7 2007, 08:15 PM
OMG GILAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I LOVE U
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 08:15 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Posted by: Tennie Apr 7 2007, 08:15 PM
Whoa. Nice goal Gila. Yay!
Posted by: Darunia Apr 7 2007, 08:15 PM
Amazing goal by Empoli, but Gila!
Posted by: jefri91 Apr 7 2007, 08:16 PM
FORZA RONALDO AND GILA !!!!!!!!!!! FORZA BONERA!!! 3RD GOAL ON ITS WAY
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 08:16 PM
what a great assist by Roni
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:16 PM
43' GOAL! WHAT A GOAL! Saudati volleys home one of the best goals of the season so far! It's a well-practised free kick and simple in its conception... the ball is played across the box and Saudati hammers home the volley first time! Superb strike!
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:17 PM
HT 2-1
Posted by: jefri91 Apr 7 2007, 08:17 PM
MILANO SIAMO NOI!!! MILANO SIAMO NOI!!! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH
Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 7 2007, 08:17 PM
GILA! 2-1!
Hmm thank god for that. Dominated the half, would have been very harsh to be
1-1 at the break.
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:18 PM
45' GOAL! Gilardino levels things up straight away! It's a goal fest at the San Siro! Ronaldo clips the ball into Gila, who controls on his chest, swivels and fires past Balli, who gets something on it, but not enough to keep it on the right side of the goalline! 2-1!
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:20 PM
I think that's probably one of the best goals Gila has scored for us.
Anyway, great response. It would have been bad to go into HT with a 1-1 scoreline.
3 great goals so far
Posted by: HasanHasanly Apr 7 2007, 08:21 PM
Scoring a scrappy goal has just helped gila to avoid a -10 on my rating FORZA MILAN
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 08:22 PM
yes yes... no hard feelings there. we always want to see goals like that
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 7 2007, 08:22 PM
Ok I get it, Gila scored
... Why are u hyping it up It will be his only goal this month Hehe .. Great goal
Posted by: bigmacmtl Apr 7 2007, 08:23 PM
heheh as long as we win.
Posted by: bigmacmtl Apr 7 2007, 08:24 PM
i enjoy it very much when ronaldo scores. why? i just love rolling those "R"s, i get off my coach and go "RRRRRRRRonaldo'
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:24 PM
... Why are u hyping it up It will be his only goal this month Hehe .. Great goal
At least this will get him off your 'people I want to kill list'. Atleast until the next great chance he misses
Man I wish we had both him and R9 for next Wednesday's game
Posted by: jefri91 Apr 7 2007, 08:25 PM
FORZA GILAAA!!! HE HAS SAVED US FOR ATLEAST THE 3RD TIME
Posted by: bigmacmtl Apr 7 2007, 08:26 PM
but yeah even tho ronaldo has missed a few good chances he's looked very dangerous, the empoli def freaks out when he gets the ball anywhere near the area heheeh
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 7 2007, 08:28 PM
At least this will get him off your 'people I want to kill list'. Atleast until the next great chance he misses
Man I wish we had both him and R9 for next Wednesday's game
Ronaldo., if we had him playing against Bayern. Milan would have already won the first leg
But Gila and Ronaldo just combined greatly, I hope this just isn't a one-off and that it helps Gila in his confidence
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:29 PM
Exactly what I was thinking
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:31 PM
But Gila and Ronaldo just combined greatly, I hope this just isn't a one-off and that it helps Gila in his confidence Well last season, he, Kaka and Sheva had a great partnership going that scored over 40 goals.
I think Gila just needs that someone that can provide him support like Ronaldo does, and also takes a lot of the scoring pressure off him because he is RONALDO.
I think next season they will show us their full potential when playing with eachother.
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:32 PM
Second half just about to start.
Simic on Kala off
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:45 PM
Ronaldo: Our official playmaker
Gourcuff very close
Posted by: Darunia Apr 7 2007, 08:46 PM
Gourcuff soo close, Ronaldo with another great pass.
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 08:46 PM
very nice pass!
Posted by: Darunia Apr 7 2007, 08:48 PM
I would like to see Serginho get some action in the second half, along with Oli or Inzaghi
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 08:49 PM
i want to see Sergio
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:49 PM
Kaka
skips past 3
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:50 PM
oooooooo Ronaldo almost
Posted by: Darunia Apr 7 2007, 08:50 PM
Milan needs a 3rd so Kaka can get some rest.
Posted by: Darunia Apr 7 2007, 08:52 PM
Gattuso is amazing today
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:52 PM
OOOOOO Gila should have shot instead of squared for R9
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 08:54 PM
ooo Cafu saved our @sses there
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 08:57 PM
lol gattuso is wearing the captin's armband upside down
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 7 2007, 09:02 PM
I want to see Sergio !!! NOW !
Sub Kaka for Sergio !
Posted by: Darunia Apr 7 2007, 09:04 PM
Janku about to come on
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 7 2007, 09:05 PM
Kaka out
Janku in
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 09:05 PM
Kaka off Janku on
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 09:05 PM
about time!
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 7 2007, 09:06 PM
Milan 3 - 1 Empoli .. Favalli the third !!!
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 09:06 PM
GOAAAAALLL
FAVALLI
Posted by: misha Apr 7 2007, 09:06 PM
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FAVALLI
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 09:06 PM
Finally
Good assist from Pirlo
Favalli with his right foot!!!!
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 09:07 PM
HAHAHAHA FAVALLIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!
Posted by: Tennie Apr 7 2007, 09:07 PM
*blink* Gosh. Forza Favalli!
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 09:08 PM
YESS SERGIO ABOUT TO COME ON!!!
Posted by: Darunia Apr 7 2007, 09:08 PM
YES!
Now get Pirlo or Rino off
Posted by: misha Apr 7 2007, 09:09 PM
It's his third league goal in the last decade
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 7 2007, 09:09 PM
SERGINHO !!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 09:11 PM
PUT THE BALL OUT
GET SERGIO IN
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 09:12 PM
We're looking good
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 09:14 PM
Sergio ON
R9 off
Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 7 2007, 09:14 PM
Hopefully this will do wonders for our confidence with Bayern coming up
R99 for Serginho
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 7 2007, 09:14 PM
U liked that 3 minutes of keep ball
Serginho !!!!!!!
Posted by: Darunia Apr 7 2007, 09:15 PM
R9 off Serginho on
Posted by: I_Rossoneri Apr 7 2007, 09:15 PM
Serginho !!!!!!!
Why the crying smilies?
Posted by: Darunia Apr 7 2007, 09:16 PM
Janku, Favalli and Serginho, how does this work?
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 09:16 PM
Sergio
Still got that pace
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 09:17 PM
Sergio playing as a winger/forward
Posted by: Darunia Apr 7 2007, 09:17 PM
Serginho stlil fast
Posted by: Portikins Apr 7 2007, 09:18 PM
WHAT a great weekend.
We win, Inter didn't. Manscum and L'Arsenull lost. FC Hype lost vs. Zaragoza.
God, I love this game.
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 09:19 PM
We win, Inter didn't. Manscum and L'Arsenull lost. FC Hype lost vs. Zaragoza.
God, I love this game.
Let's hope it continues until next wednesday
btw, Gila great shot, great save from Balli
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 7 2007, 09:19 PM
Cuz I missed him ... Milan misses his pace on the left
Posted by: Darunia Apr 7 2007, 09:20 PM
great chance by Gila
Posted by: misha Apr 7 2007, 09:20 PM
FT 3:1 Great win!!
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 09:21 PM
FT 3-1
What a great game
Played well. Let's hope it continues for the game against Bayern, but R9 and Gila will be missed.
Pippo will be needed to score against his favourite team
Posted by: Darunia Apr 7 2007, 09:22 PM
Great win, especially the great goal after they equalised, very important.
Now 1 point behind Palermo with a game in hand.
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 09:22 PM
1 Inter Milan 80
2 Roma 62
3 Lazio 55
4 Palermo 48
5 Milan 47
6 Empoli 45
1 Point away from 4th with a game in hand and Palermo falling to bits. Life is good atm
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 09:25 PM
We win, Inter didn't. Manscum and L'Arsenull lost. FC Hype lost vs. Zaragoza.
God, I love this game.
HAHAHA
Posted by: fresh_prince7 Apr 7 2007, 09:25 PM
Now if we carry the confidence and form to munich and escape there with the right result.. life will be GREAT..
Good win boys!
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 7 2007, 09:26 PM
2 Roma 62
3 Lazio 55
4 Palermo 48
5 Milan 47
6 Empoli 45
1 Point away from 4th with a game in hand and Palermo falling to bits. Life is good atm
Strap on ur safety belt, Milan is playing Munich in 4 days
Posted by: jefri91 Apr 7 2007, 09:27 PM
Han dont forget that Palermo is playing against Inter next game and they have already played an extra game !!! FORZA MILAN !!! COME ON WE CAN DOO IT!!!
Posted by: HasanHasanly Apr 7 2007, 09:27 PM
I think this is the greates Serie A game so far this season. Taking into account the tifosi, the game, the goals, the moments, chances and of course player performances.
But, remember this was not the GAME, the GAME is coming soon
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 09:29 PM
yep. we're already 5 points in front
great sig by the way!
Posted by: bigmacmtl Apr 7 2007, 09:33 PM
lol i noticed that too
Posted by: bigmacmtl Apr 7 2007, 09:36 PM
favalli LB, janku left mid, and sergio left forward lol = the left side of the field... janku toook kakas spot and seergio took ronaldos spot except they're ovbiously a lil more withdrawn since we just had to defend a lil to insure the result.
Posted by: bigmacmtl Apr 7 2007, 09:39 PM
i'm so sad... my friend is moving so we're having a surprised going away party... i've known him for about a year but i introduced football to him, sadly alll he can watch is prem and he is now a liverpool fan. so i wanted to get him a jersey and since he doesnt have a reds jersey i ordered him that. man i tell it just hurt to pay that money for a crouch jersey 
Posted by: dst Apr 7 2007, 09:42 PM
Three great goals! Three beautiful points!! Sergio returns, Nesta, Janku, Oddo, Maldini get some rest and we're heading to Munich with some confidence!
Now if only Seedorf was injured for real... he misses a game and Milan play some good football at last! His position is too neuralgic for his lazy-@ss!! Pirlo has been worse all season long but Pirlo is not playing as a real '10'! Gourcuff for president and for Bayern... even if scores a hat-trick in our own goal!
Grazie Milan!
Posted by: jefri91 Apr 7 2007, 09:48 PM
great sig by the way!
thx !!! I have alot more sigs if you want
just msg me and ill send you !!
Here's a Gila sig for you Gila fans
Posted by: Darunia Apr 7 2007, 09:54 PM
I like!
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 09:58 PM
just msg me and ill send you !!Here's a Gila sig for you Gila fans
very nice... do u make them!?
Posted by: jefri91 Apr 7 2007, 10:07 PM
Nope.... I wish
Another one
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 10:10 PM
Another one
wow good stuff, thanks.
you can post them here if you want:
http://www.milanfan.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4507
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 10:23 PM
Good point.
And Ascoli seem to be letting in more goals then anybody else atm, so I think we'll win that one which will assure us 4th spot, even though Ascoli always like to give us a tough time.
Gila, Ronaldo and Kaka need to keep playing the way they are though. They were all grea today.
just msg me and ill send you !!Here's a Gila sig for you Gila fans
Wow those are great. Get me one of Favallinho
Posted by: dst Apr 7 2007, 10:43 PM
Please!!
Make me one too!
Just kidding... great stuff though!
Posted by: jefri91 Apr 7 2007, 10:47 PM
And Ascoli seem to be letting in more goals then anybody else atm, so I think we'll win that one which will assure us 4th spot, even though Ascoli always like to give us a tough time.
Gila, Ronaldo and Kaka need to keep playing the way they are though. They were all grea today.
Wow those are great. Get me one of Favallinho
LOL !! sorry I don't have
Posted by: mchanna Apr 7 2007, 10:48 PM
Make me one too!
Just kidding... great stuff though! make yourself one
Posted by: jefri91 Apr 7 2007, 10:49 PM
Make me one too!
Just kidding... great stuff though! I'm going to post all my sigs in the Off Topic section so if you want to check out just come
and also if I find Favalli I'll post it here first
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 10:53 PM
ratings anyone?
Posted by: Rossoneri7 Apr 7 2007, 10:55 PM
Yeah .. Milan 10/10
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 10:58 PM
yes, let's see if we can take this performance onto Wednesday.
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 10:59 PM
How dare you not have one of the great Favallinho??!!!
I feel robbed, just like the time they gave the golden ball to Cannavaro instead of him
Those corrupt b@stards
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 11:00 PM
I don't think we can. The man that gave us our inspiration today will be watching the game from his hotel room in Milan while eating Ding Dongs
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 11:02 PM
, no i think he has attended all the CL games so far (must be really hard for him).
Posted by: jefri91 Apr 7 2007, 11:03 PM
Lol !!!
For everyone wanting more sigs iv made a thread !!!
http://www.milanfan.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=13&t=4678&st=0#entry74235
Posted by: milanista88 Apr 7 2007, 11:04 PM
great show boys eh
and the reffing was actually ok for once!!! =]
forza milan
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 11:05 PM
, no i think he has attended all the CL games so far (must be really hard for him). I don't think he has been in the stands for the away games though.
I wish we had just stuffed our feet in our mouths and just bought him in the beginning of the season. No matter how much Real wanted for him then.
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 11:07 PM
I wish we had just stuffed our feet in our mouths and just bought him in the beginning of the season. No matter how much Real wanted for him then.
... yes those were the days i was crying for him.
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 11:09 PM
hey wat is the deal with that writing
Posted by: han2503 Apr 7 2007, 11:11 PM
The anniversary of our 7th scudetto win
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 7 2007, 11:15 PM
that's nice, on the 7th
Posted by: milanista88 Apr 8 2007, 06:01 AM
dunno where u read 7th boy?!!?
it says on the shirt 3rd lol
1901, 1906, 1907
infact, after that 1907 win we didnt win a season until 1951
Posted by: han2503 Apr 8 2007, 01:05 PM
it says on the shirt 3rd lol
1901, 1906, 1907
infact, after that 1907 win we didnt win a season until 1951
Yeah sorry I meant 3rd
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Apr 8 2007, 07:23 PM
Yeah that was a stupid mistake han....you kid!!
Posted by: mishie Apr 8 2007, 08:03 PM
abit late i know but i thought i'd just have my say on last night's game on the 100th year anniversary of our 3rd scudetto
i thought in patches we were awesome and played with a confidence that has been missing for ages!! i can't think of anyone who had a bad game, ronaldo showed a glimpse of his past glories gila scored and favalli scored his 10th career goal so we must carry this confidence into the Bayern game so roll on wednesday!!
Posted by: han2503 Apr 8 2007, 09:15 PM
Yeah that was a stupid mistake han....you kid!!
Posted by: dst Apr 10 2007, 11:36 AM
A little late but I feel like posting some ratings:
Bonera 5 He lost Pozzi to a tet-a-tet. Other than that he was very good.
Cafu 5 He can still do some things! 
Gattuso 6 Great game but his yellow card... it shows just why I'm telling you he can't be a captain. 100% idiotic card! MOM
Favalli 6 !! Well done !!
Pirlo 6 Well I know he wasn't under pressure but he was good.
Gourcuff 6 Very good game. Like Carlo said he kept the ball a little bit too much in the second half but he was amazing on and off the ball throughout the whole game.
Kaka 5 It was clear he didn't want to waste much energy.
Ronaldo 7 Great goal (although Pratali is one of the worst defenders in Serie A...) and great assisst to Gilardino (and Yoann) but he misplaced a lot of lazy passes.
Gila 6 Can't he score the easy ones?
and... Maldini 10 Just cause.
Posted by: arivanjj Apr 10 2007, 11:52 AM
Posted by: KillerMax Apr 10 2007, 06:27 PM
You are too harsh for your own good... What can I say... It's the defective brain thing all over again...
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Apr 10 2007, 06:28 PM
His brain's not defective...just permanently stoned.
Posted by: KillerMax Apr 10 2007, 06:30 PM
...which makes it defective... DUH!
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Apr 10 2007, 06:37 PM
I thought a guy like you would have been stoned a couple of times at least. You should know it doesn't feel defective at all.
Posted by: KillerMax Apr 10 2007, 06:40 PM
I thought a guy like you would have been stoned a couple of times at least. You should know it doesn't feel defective at all.
Never felt the urge to try drugs in my life...
Posted by: Jack Sparrow Apr 10 2007, 06:50 PM
Weed is not a drug...it's hardly addictive....think about it...you can be like dst and Porty
Just kidding...good on you pal!
Posted by: dst Apr 10 2007, 07:18 PM
I think the pills are doing me good.
Well... I never belaud a performance unless it's really worth it. I've never watched a performance worthy of a '10', the best I've seen is '9'. I think it's the best a man can get... and I certainly did not see any 9s against Empoli... The team's performance as a whole was good but individually, there were too many flaws in my opinion!
... why don't you like me though? What if I say The Departed is good?
Posted by: KillerMax Apr 10 2007, 09:47 PM
And Bourne?
Posted by: dst Apr 11 2007, 12:01 AM
My favorite character! Both movies are absolutely great!!
Posted by: KillerMax Apr 11 2007, 03:56 AM
dst....
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