Full Version: 7/3/07 - CL - Milan - Celtic
woooow i am sooo pumped up for this game and the derby !!!
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Ancelotti trusts in Dida
Tuesday 6 March, 2007
Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Nelson Dida will start in goal against Champions League rivals Celtic.
The Brazilian was heckled by his own fans in the 3-1 win over Chievo on Saturday after he was responsible for the Verona side’s goal, but the Coach is confident that Dida will prove his worth on Wednesday.
“Dida will play,†said Ancelotti at Milanello on Tuesday. “After all, he is one of the best ‘keepers in the world.
“I am sure he will have a great game tomorrow. He has been here for some time and we know him well.
“There is not even the slightest chance that he won’t react to the mistakes he made against Chievo.â€
While Dida will start, Ancelotti is still unsure whether he will be able to field captain Paolo Maldini in defence.
“Yesterday he worked with the team, but we need to verify his condition again even if we hope he will be available,†added the former midfielder.
Milan are in pole position to qualify after the 0-0 draw in Glasgow, but Ancelotti is demanding focus from his troops in the last 16 tie.
“We don’t have to think about making any calculations. I think that if we play with consistency and conviction for 90 minutes then we have a good chance of doing well,†he explained.
“Celtic are a physical side and we are not the favourites, the game will be played out on the field. However, I believe that our fans will know how to help us.
“I know that there are still some unsold tickets, but I think that between now and tomorrow many people will rush to buy them.
“Will I field one or two strikers? I don’t have any doubts, I am sure we will do well no matter what. In any case, we will play with two strikers, although I’m not sure how you consider Kaka…â€
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Tuesday 6 March, 2007
Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Nelson Dida will start in goal against Champions League rivals Celtic.
The Brazilian was heckled by his own fans in the 3-1 win over Chievo on Saturday after he was responsible for the Verona side’s goal, but the Coach is confident that Dida will prove his worth on Wednesday.
“Dida will play,†said Ancelotti at Milanello on Tuesday. “After all, he is one of the best ‘keepers in the world.
“I am sure he will have a great game tomorrow. He has been here for some time and we know him well.
“There is not even the slightest chance that he won’t react to the mistakes he made against Chievo.â€
While Dida will start, Ancelotti is still unsure whether he will be able to field captain Paolo Maldini in defence.
“Yesterday he worked with the team, but we need to verify his condition again even if we hope he will be available,†added the former midfielder.
Milan are in pole position to qualify after the 0-0 draw in Glasgow, but Ancelotti is demanding focus from his troops in the last 16 tie.
“We don’t have to think about making any calculations. I think that if we play with consistency and conviction for 90 minutes then we have a good chance of doing well,†he explained.
“Celtic are a physical side and we are not the favourites, the game will be played out on the field. However, I believe that our fans will know how to help us.
“I know that there are still some unsold tickets, but I think that between now and tomorrow many people will rush to buy them.
“Will I field one or two strikers? I don’t have any doubts, I am sure we will do well no matter what. In any case, we will play with two strikers, although I’m not sure how you consider Kaka…â€
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That's the way to go! Show them disrespectful fans!!
As for the line-up... I guess it's one striker after all.
Forza Ragazzi!!
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Boruc the key against Milan
Former Celtic goalkeeper Gordon Marshall has backed Bhoys No 1 Artur Boruc to be the hero in the Scottish champions’ match with Milan. The two sides meet in the Champions League after a 0-0 first leg draw in Glasgow. “Artur will be key for Celtic,†claimed Marshall. “Milan have proved they are a quality side and although they didn’t create many chances at Celtic Park I’m sure it will be different at the San Siro. Boruc’s defensive colleagues will all need to be on their toes over there, but Celtic have a great resilience and mental strength and I can see them going through.â€
Former Celtic goalkeeper Gordon Marshall has backed Bhoys No 1 Artur Boruc to be the hero in the Scottish champions’ match with Milan. The two sides meet in the Champions League after a 0-0 first leg draw in Glasgow. “Artur will be key for Celtic,†claimed Marshall. “Milan have proved they are a quality side and although they didn’t create many chances at Celtic Park I’m sure it will be different at the San Siro. Boruc’s defensive colleagues will all need to be on their toes over there, but Celtic have a great resilience and mental strength and I can see them going through.â€
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Celtic have a great resilience and mental strength and I can see them going through
We'll see tomorrow ... When u face Milan
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ROSSONERI SQUAD FOR CELTIC
3/6/2007
KEEPERS: Dida, Kalac, Storari. DEFENDERS: Cafu, Maldini, Costacurta, Simic, Jankulovski, Favalli, Bonera, Oddo. MIDFIELDERS: Gattuso, Seedorf, Gourcuff, Pirlo, Kakà , Ambrosini, Brocchi. STRIKERS: Ricardo Oliveira, Inzaghi, Gilardino.
3/6/2007
KEEPERS: Dida, Kalac, Storari. DEFENDERS: Cafu, Maldini, Costacurta, Simic, Jankulovski, Favalli, Bonera, Oddo. MIDFIELDERS: Gattuso, Seedorf, Gourcuff, Pirlo, Kakà , Ambrosini, Brocchi. STRIKERS: Ricardo Oliveira, Inzaghi, Gilardino.
Looks like we are going to play with a vast array of choices
My line up :
----------Dida
----Bonera----Maldini
Oddo----------------Jankulovski
Gattuso--Pirlo--Ambrosini--Seedorf
--------------Kaka
-------Gilardino
And we will be plaing for a 3-0 win
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Celtic clash vital, says Gattuso
Tuesday 6 March, 2007
Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso rates Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Celtic as the most important game of the season so far.
The Rossoneri were held to a goalless draw in the first leg and the former Rangers man is aware of what is at stake at the San Siro tomorrow night.
“There is no doubt that it will be a memorable night. This match is the most important one of our campaign and it won't be easy to forget that,†said Gattuso to Il Corriere dello Sport.
“It’s a very delicate encounter and we have to face it with a winning mentality. The Scottish side will be dangerous and will never give up.
“I believe we can turn the dream into reality, qualifying for the quarter-finals would confirm that we are one of the strongest sides in Europe.â€
Milan will start the tie as favourites, but Ringhio has requested that the Rossoneri supporters turn out in force.
“I want to call on our tifosi,†he added. “My teammates and I want to see a full Meazza as their encouragement can help us in this difficult match.â€
The northern giants have had a problematic campaign, but normality seems to be returning to Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.
“Milan are even better and more amazing than in the past,†added the Italian international.
“This team has managed to overcome enormous difficulties at the start of the season, mainly because it is strongly equipped, proud and brave.
“Furthermore, our Coach has created a group of players who are willing to do their duty for Milan and the results are evident.â€
Tuesday 6 March, 2007
Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso rates Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Celtic as the most important game of the season so far.
The Rossoneri were held to a goalless draw in the first leg and the former Rangers man is aware of what is at stake at the San Siro tomorrow night.
“There is no doubt that it will be a memorable night. This match is the most important one of our campaign and it won't be easy to forget that,†said Gattuso to Il Corriere dello Sport.
“It’s a very delicate encounter and we have to face it with a winning mentality. The Scottish side will be dangerous and will never give up.
“I believe we can turn the dream into reality, qualifying for the quarter-finals would confirm that we are one of the strongest sides in Europe.â€
Milan will start the tie as favourites, but Ringhio has requested that the Rossoneri supporters turn out in force.
“I want to call on our tifosi,†he added. “My teammates and I want to see a full Meazza as their encouragement can help us in this difficult match.â€
The northern giants have had a problematic campaign, but normality seems to be returning to Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.
“Milan are even better and more amazing than in the past,†added the Italian international.
“This team has managed to overcome enormous difficulties at the start of the season, mainly because it is strongly equipped, proud and brave.
“Furthermore, our Coach has created a group of players who are willing to do their duty for Milan and the results are evident.â€
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“This team has managed to overcome enormous difficulties at the start of the season, mainly because it is strongly equipped, proud and brave.
“Furthermore, our Coach has created a group of players who are willing to do their duty for Milan and the results are evident.â€
“Furthermore, our Coach has created a group of players who are willing to do their duty for Milan and the results are evident.â€
FORZA MILANNNNNNNNNNN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PAOLO 
. shame i can't watch this match cause of damn training!
FORZA MILAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN
. shame i can't watch this match cause of damn training! FORZA MILAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN
Sad news. A Celtic fan was hit by a cab in Milan and died in hospital. 
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Prayers to his family. The Celtic fans are a great group of supporters.
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Prayers to his family. The Celtic fans are a great group of supporters.
This is sad!
my strength to our football brother.
good luck to his team and good luck
to our boys.
good luck to his team and good luck
to our boys.
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Mar 7 2007, 03:04 AM)
My line up :
----------Dida
----Bonera----Maldini
Oddo----------------Jankulovski
Gattuso--Pirlo--Ambrosini--Seedorf
--------------Kaka
-------Gilardino
----------Dida
----Bonera----Maldini
Oddo----------------Jankulovski
Gattuso--Pirlo--Ambrosini--Seedorf
--------------Kaka
-------Gilardino
I think Pippo will play instead of Gila.
Looking forward to this, once your in the final 8 anything is possible.
Bit nervous.. fearing a scoreline of like 1-1.
Can anyone tell me why it is were not playing 2 strikers anymore with kaka' playing behind them. Its probably part of the reason for his lack of form in 2007.
Again oli hasn't seen minutes after scoring in the siena game. It better be the double bluff with gila and oli starting.
Shame I can't watch this game.. gonna have to settle to listening to the audio and watching the arsenal-psv game.
Player to Watch = *Andrea Pirlo*
Prediction = Milan 2-1 Celtic
Drawing either chelsea or liverpool for the quarter finals.
FORZA MILANISTA
Bit nervous.. fearing a scoreline of like 1-1.
Can anyone tell me why it is were not playing 2 strikers anymore with kaka' playing behind them. Its probably part of the reason for his lack of form in 2007.
Again oli hasn't seen minutes after scoring in the siena game. It better be the double bluff with gila and oli starting.
Shame I can't watch this game.. gonna have to settle to listening to the audio and watching the arsenal-psv game.
Player to Watch = *Andrea Pirlo*
Prediction = Milan 2-1 Celtic
Drawing either chelsea or liverpool for the quarter finals.
FORZA MILANISTA
2-0 milan
No predictions from me, I just hope we'll play well and win.
Please no drama!!!!
Please no drama!!!!
2 hours before kick off. Let's all hope everything goes well.
FORZA MILAN!!!!
FORZA MILAN!!!!
Why Carletto doesn't play Oliveira lately?! I'm worried... 
I have a bad feeling..
I have a bad feeling..
From what I've seen of Oliveira, he's not very strong at keeping the ball. We all love his strengths, but his weaknesses are too many.
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OFFICIAL LINE UPS:
Milan (4-4-1-1): Dida; Oddo, Bonera, Maldini, Jankulovski; Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Seedorf; Kakà ; Inzaghi.
Celtic (4-4-2): Boruc; Telfer, McManus, O'Dea, Naylor; Nakamura, Lennon, Sno, McGeady; Jarosik, Vennegoor of Hesselink.
Milan (4-4-1-1): Dida; Oddo, Bonera, Maldini, Jankulovski; Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Seedorf; Kakà ; Inzaghi.
Celtic (4-4-2): Boruc; Telfer, McManus, O'Dea, Naylor; Nakamura, Lennon, Sno, McGeady; Jarosik, Vennegoor of Hesselink.
1 hour before kick off, I'm feeling so nervous.
FORZA MILAN!
1 foward? At home? No comments...
QUOTE (Portugal @ Mar 7 2007, 07:48 PM)
1 foward? At home? No comments...
exactly, NO COMMENT!
QUOTE (Portugal @ Mar 7 2007, 08:48 PM)
1 foward? At home? No comments...
That's what happen when you have 3 strikers available for CL. One of them can't score in the CL, the second is past his best and the coach doesn't trust in the third
QUOTE (Portugal @ Mar 7 2007, 06:48 PM)
1 foward? At home? No comments...
At least we're playing cautious with two dm's...
QUOTE (Portugal @ Mar 7 2007, 06:48 PM)
1 foward? At home? No comments...
i would comment but whats the use it would all be censored
if we dont win this game because a lack of scoring opps. and we get a 1-1 or 0-1 scoreline then i think we will all have to blame carlo. hes head is ont the line right now, his job. so im not going to complain about the 1 striker, 2 DMs and just hope we win...
when you think of it were playing 3 DMs: gattuso,pirlo(he never ventures too far forward and generally has that holding role), ambro.... i dunno what to say but carlo is basically saying i pray to go we score a goal, which is a terrible message to send at home... its not like were playing barca and our midfield has to mark guys like ronnie,deco,messi.... nakamura is good but mostly on set pieces and venegoor is good and jarosik alright too but the rest of the team consists of hardworkers/plumbers lol... so i ya i dunno what we should be scared about.
I don't like Gattuso-Ambrosini
Forza Milan!
Forza Milan!
No clue if this means much, but Gattuso was practicing kicks on goal Monday. They made a point of talking about it on the club website. Maybe he'll go forward?
the atmosphere is 
amazing! Can't wait for it
amazing! Can't wait for it
BWAHAHAHAHAH
CLASS GOAL BY MAKAAY AGAINST RM
ONLY 11 secons!!!
CLASS GOAL BY MAKAAY AGAINST RM
ONLY 11 secons!!!
QUOTE (mchanna @ Mar 8 2007, 06:49 AM)
BWAHAHAHAHAH
CLASS GOAL BY MAKAAY AGAINST RM
ONLY 11 secons!!!
CLASS GOAL BY MAKAAY AGAINST RM
ONLY 11 secons!!!
nobody in here watching the game? LOL
Well I'm just reading events of that game on acmilan.com
I wished I could watch it...
FORZA MILAN!
I wished I could watch it...
FORZA MILAN!
I dunno...my audio is glitchy...doesn't look like we're going anywhere though....mch, are you watching?
Seedorf took corner, Kaka shot too high
yep I'm watching
Milan & RM/Bayern LOL
yep I'm watching
Milan & RM/Bayern LOL
ya i cant watch the milan game but i{m able to watch the real/bayern so i had a good laugh 11 secs in...
why am I the only one here able to watch Milan xDD
anyway nothing really happens
I just noticed that Janku could have had converted 2 chances but, it's nothing clear....
anyway nothing really happens
I just noticed that Janku could have had converted 2 chances but, it's nothing clear....
Pirlo freekick, he wanted to shoot it in the left cross, but 1/2 metre missed I think
I'm watching the game too, but nothing interesting happening 'till now...
fantastic run by kaka, but shot some metres wide...
10 shots, and just one on target. This sucks.
Gourcuff should play instead of Ambrozini!!!
Not a good start of the year for KaKa
P.p. Can you see KaKas' desire to score
Aaaaand the bar
Not a good start of the year for KaKa
P.p. Can you see KaKas' desire to score
Aaaaand the bar
shiiiiiiiit!!!
Seedorf to Kaka, Kaka to Seedorf, Seedorf to Kaka, passing to Ambro, Ambro ALMOST!!!
Seedorf to Kaka, Kaka to Seedorf, Seedorf to Kaka, passing to Ambro, Ambro ALMOST!!!
Why did Ambro get a yellow card??
LOL!!!! A ricochet, almost and own goal, good that Dida was aware!
KaKa has an immense desire to score!! He is so sleffish, with every ball he got, he tried to score!
KaKa has an immense desire to score!! He is so sleffish, with every ball he got, he tried to score!
I'm getting a bad feeling about this. I don't want extra time.
QUOTE (Minami @ Mar 7 2007, 03:28 PM)
Why did Ambro get a yellow card??
Cuz he made a bad tackle on defender, easy card.
If Ambro's goal went in, it would've been offsides cuz flag was raised, even tho he was onsides. So in one respect, I'm happy it didn't go in.
lol @ Pippo
HT 0:0
Milan 12 shots on goal with 2 on target
Celtic 2 shots on goal with none on target
I think Pippo has been invisible tonight. But then he usually is until he scores.
Milan 12 shots on goal with 2 on target
Celtic 2 shots on goal with none on target
I think Pippo has been invisible tonight. But then he usually is until he scores.
Well that half was completely awful... well that's just the boring, biased commentary from the Scottish moron (no surprise there 
) "It was a blatant penalty" haha they make me laugh.
It hasn't been too bad, Kaka has looked sharp the only player who seems like he can cut apart Celtic. Inzaghi has been... well I didn't even know he was on the pitch until I saw the offside stat...
Hopefully Celtic will get tired and Willy from the Simpsons who's commentating about the penalty, which if that was a blatant penalty then so was Gilardino's dive in the 1st leg!
God I wish you could turn him off, end rant
) "It was a blatant penalty" haha they make me laugh.It hasn't been too bad, Kaka has looked sharp the only player who seems like he can cut apart Celtic. Inzaghi has been... well I didn't even know he was on the pitch until I saw the offside stat...
Hopefully Celtic will get tired and Willy from the Simpsons who's commentating about the penalty, which if that was a blatant penalty then so was Gilardino's dive in the 1st leg!
God I wish you could turn him off, end rant
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