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 Urawa Reds vs. AC Milan, Semi-Final, FIFA CWC |
 Dec 13 2007, 07:38 AM
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Esordienti B 96  Group: Full Members Posts: 317 Joined: 16-August 06 From: Atlanta, USA Member No.: 2,321  |
gila or pippo starting?
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Dec 13 2007, 07:52 AM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Full Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 5-August 06 From: United States Member No.: 2,240 |
I don't think the lineup is out yet. My guess would Gila would start against Urawa while Pippo would start against Boca (if we advance)
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Dec 13 2007, 08:20 AM
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Esordienti B 96 Group: Full Members Posts: 317 Joined: 16-August 06 From: Atlanta, USA Member No.: 2,321 |
maybe pippo and r9 for the xeneises (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Dec 13 2007, 10:27 AM
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7th Heaven Group: Helpers Posts: 7,116 Joined: 2-November 05 From: Sydney. Australia. Member No.: 821 |
CWC Semi-Final Preview: AC Milan - Urawa Reds -- goal.com preview
The champions of Europe and Asia meet on Thursday evening to decide which continent will be represented in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday. Milan Aiming To End Negative Sequence Milan come into this edition of the FIFA Club World Cup having failed in their previous three attempts to become club champions of the world. Four years ago, whilst the tournament was still known as the Intercontinental Cup they lost on penalties to Boca Juniors following a 1-1 draw after extra time. The Argentine-giants and 2007 Copa Libertadores winners are the Rossoneri’s most likely opponents in Sunday’s final if, as expected, Milan beat Japanese-outfit Urawa Reds in Thursday’s semi-final. Before this defeat to Boca Juniors, Milan also suffered losses in 1993 and 1994. In the former they were beaten 3-2 by an outstanding Sao Paulo side containing the likes of Cerezo, Leonardo and Luiz Muller, while a year later they were defeated 2-0 by Jose Chilavert’s Velez Sarsfield. Urawa's Chance For More Glory After Roller-Coaster Year This is the game that the whole of Japan have been waiting for and while Urawa may not always be everyone’s favourite team in the Land of the Rising Sun, it is not only their famous fans that will be cheering them on tonight. Urawa are the first Japanese club to appear at the competition. This year, FIFA decided to give Japan, the host nation, a place but Urawa qualified in their own right by lifting the Asian Champions League trophy. It has been an amazing 12 months for the Saitama side. The Reds won the J-League for the first time last December, won the continental cup at their first attempt and are looking to round things off with the Club World Cup. Despite a glorious year, Urawa entered the competition on the back of a terrible run of domestic form. Exhausted by their Asian exertions, Urawa collected a mere three points from their last five leagues allowing Kashima Antlers to overturn a massive 10-point deficit and claim the title by a margin of two points. An Emperor’s Cup exit at the hands of second division Ehime FC was another setback. After the frantic last two months of the season, Urawa finally had time to recover before comfortably defeating Sepahan of Iran in Monday's quarter-final. Previous Successes Milan first appeared in the final in the competition’s very original two-legged format back in 1963. Nereo Rocco’s men were involved in a legendary match with Pele’s Santos, which finished 6-6 on aggregate, and was settled by a 1-0 playoff win for the Brazilians. The Rossoneri then won their next three outings, beating the infamously violent Independiente in 1969, Atletico Nacional 20 years later, and finally Olimpia Asuncion in 1990. All in all Milan have a record of won three and lost four in previous ‘Club World Cup’ appearances. European Jinx Since the FIFA Club World Cup officially replaced the Intercontinental Cup in 2005, a European team has yet to win. Liverpool lost 1-0 to Sao Paulo in 2005, while Barcelona lost by the same scoreline to Internacional last year. Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani has declared the FIFA Club World Cup as Milan’s “number one objective†for the season so surely Milan will break this European hoodoo? Asian teams have yet to set the competition alight. Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad defeated African champions Al-Ahly in 2005 before losing 3-2 to eventual winners Sao Paulo in the semi-final. South Korea’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors eased past Auckland City in 2006 before losing 1-0 to Club America in the quarter-final. FORM GUIDE Milan Milan – Celtic 1-0 (Champions League) Milan – Juventus 0-0 Benfica – Milan 1-1 Cagliari – Milan 1-2 Shakhtar Donetsk – Milan 0-3 (Champions League) Milan – Torino 0-0 Urawa Urawa – Sepahan 3-1 (CWC) Yokohama FC – Urawa 1-0 Ehime – Urawa 1-0 (Emperor’s Cup) Urawa – Kashima 0-1 Kawasaki – Urawa 1-1 TEAM NEWS Milan Milan have been boosted by the return to training of Ronaldo and Marek Jankulovski. While the latter could be set to play, ‘El Fenomeno’ will not be risked, although it is speculated that he will be fit for Sunday’s final should the Rossoneri make it there. Reports coming out of Italy suggest that Coach Carlo Ancelotti will field a strong line-up and will not fall into the trap that many European teams have done in this competition in the past in under-estimating their opposition. Urawa The ligament injury suffered by Brazilian playmaker Robson Ponte in the final game of the season is a big blow to boss Holger Osieck. Captain Nobuhisa Yamada and striker Tatsuya Tanaka are also doubts. PLAYERS TO WATCH Kaka (Milan) The newly-crowned Ballon d’Or winner was mobbed by theatrical fans when Milan landed at Tokyo International Airport last week. The brilliant Brazilian should have too much class for the Japanese-side to handle. Marcos Tulio Tanaka (Urawa) The Brazilian-born defender is a giant at the back for Urawa and was named J-League MVP in 2006. Tanaka is strong in the tackle, good on the ball and great in the air. He is a threat from set pieces but against a star-studded Milan, his defensive qualities are what the Reds need. PREDICTION Providing Milan go into this game in a professional manner there can surely be only one winner. It won’t be easy as some think however– backed by some of the most passionate fans in the world, Urawa were unbeaten in the Asian Champions League and are fired up. Milan 2-0 Urawa Red Diamonds |
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Dec 13 2007, 10:28 AM
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7th Heaven Group: Helpers Posts: 7,116 Joined: 2-November 05 From: Sydney. Australia. Member No.: 821 |
1 hour to go (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) ... we should have the official line-up soon.
FORZA MILAN (IMG:http://vb.acmilanclub.com/images/smilies/afro.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (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/king.gif) This post has been edited by arivanjj: Dec 13 2007, 10:30 AM |
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Dec 13 2007, 10:50 AM
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7th Heaven Group: Helpers Posts: 7,116 Joined: 2-November 05 From: Sydney. Australia. Member No.: 821 |
Official Line-up
Dida; Oddo, Nesta, Kaladze, Jankulovski; Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini; Kakà , Seedorf; Gilardino. wat a sexy line-up (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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Dec 13 2007, 10:54 AM
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Prima Squadra  Group: Moderators Posts: 39,622 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
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Dec 13 2007, 11:08 AM
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"Durgle The Turtle" Group: Helpers Posts: 1,583 Joined: 28-January 07 From: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Member No.: 3,402 |
QUOTE (arivanjj @ Dec 13 2007, 09:50 AM) Official Line-up Dida; Oddo, Nesta, Kaladze, Jankulovski; Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini; Kakà , Seedorf; Gilardino. wat a sexy line-up (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)  lets hope this is a turning point to our season |
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Dec 13 2007, 11:10 AM
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Please tell me the milan site has the audio running for this...
JANKU! Good to see him back. |
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Dec 13 2007, 11:18 AM
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Prima Squadra Group: Moderators Posts: 39,622 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (fresh_prince7 @ Dec 13 2007, 10:10 AM) Please tell me the milan site has the audio running for this... JANKU! Good to see him back. When you access the live audio page does it still say Cetic vs Milan or has it switched to urawa vs milan? |
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Dec 13 2007, 11:19 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 23,206 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Athens, Hellas Member No.: 911 |
QUOTE (arivanjj @ Dec 13 2007, 11:28 AM) 1 hour to go (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) ... we should have the official line-up soon. Ha-ha!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) This one is on a normal evening time for you huh? Finally... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Go Milan!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) |
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| Guest_fresh_prince7_* |
Dec 13 2007, 11:20 AM
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Is it just me or is there no live audio section any more...
This is sh*t.. |
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Dec 13 2007, 11:21 AM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
I don't see a live audio section either. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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| Guest_fresh_prince7_* |
Dec 13 2007, 11:22 AM
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Now this site is terrible. The one good feature this site had. Anywhere else you can hear audio from, cause my internet is terrible.
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Dec 13 2007, 11:23 AM
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7th Heaven Group: Helpers Posts: 7,116 Joined: 2-November 05 From: Sydney. Australia. Member No.: 821 |
QUOTE (dst @ Dec 13 2007, 09:19 PM) Ha-ha!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) This one is on a normal evening time for you huh? Finally... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Go Milan!!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) yep 9:30 (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) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ... first time i'll be watching a Milan game not half-asleep. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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