Maldini 7.5 - At the age of 40, it is impossible to believe that Maldini can put in a performance like he did tonight. For those who think Milan are carrying Maldini, watch how he marked Ibrahimovic tonight.

Jankulovski 6.5 - Was oustanding against Lazio last week, and did not let the side down at all tonight. Quaresma barely had a kick all game, even if that was more down to the Inter man than Jankulovski.

Ibrahimovic 6 - Once again Ibrahimovic falls short in a big game. He was by no means poor tonight but he was clearly second best against Maldini. Missed a good chance on 70 minutes, and a heavy first touch also let him down in the first half.

Quaresma 4 - The biggest disappointment on the pitch. Lost the ball almost every time he touched it, and it is strange how he managed to last the 90 minutes without being substituted. The question marks over his personality are now getting bigger.

“I feel wonderful, like this is my home and I dedicate the goal to Milanfans.com. I feel better every day.

Abbiati 6.5 - Did not have any real tough saves to make, apart from one from Stankovic, but his decision making was excellent all night, and he also did well on crosses.

hey would anyone know what the spat between Carlo and Rino was about?

They were going all out in each others face on the sideline in the 1st haf lol...

It's usual Rinho's behaviour. I can remember him in Yokohama - row with Dida.
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Amazing show. Amazing emotions.

Gattuso 7 - The old Gattuso was back tonight. So fired up that his eyeballs were popping out like a drug addict. His touchline row with Ancelotti proved how much he wanted to win this game.

I really hope he has a great game like the one against Arsenal in the first leg.

Remember a few weeks ago everyone was calling for Carlo to go? How things have changed. Forza Milan!

At three forums I have avatar or pic in signature of Carletto

Mourinho: We deserved draw
Sunday 28 September, 2008

Jose Mourinho thinks a draw would've been the right result and that Milan's “pragmatism” was the only difference.

“Milan scored a goal and we didn't, that is the story of this match. They had a few shots on goal and despite playing a man down, we had some great chances,” he said after the 1-0 derby defeat.

“I saw two teams tonight and neither one deserved a win more than the other. I will not talk about the goal or the red card, as I don't want to get suspended.”

Nicolas Burdisso saw red in the second half, when Ronaldinho's header had already opened the scoring, but Adriano almost snatched an equaliser in stoppages after he came off the bench along with Julio Cruz.

“When I don't like the result, I am not afraid to run risks. I did the same when we were 0-0 against Lecce, but here when we went down to 10 men I couldn't replace Esteban Cambiasso with Mario Balotelli.

“We needed the midfield held together and the way things were going Patrick Vieira would've got a second booking too.”

Lazio are incredibly leading the Serie A table now with Inter on 10 points, Milan and Juventus nine, Roma and Fiorentina seven.

“When I look at the table, with all due respect, I don't look at Lazio, Napoli or Catania. I see that we are ahead of Roma, Juventus and Milan,” continued Mourinho.

“A team that plays against Milan, who are basically all midfielders, need to balance things out. We only had two midfielders - Cambiasso and Vieira - so Cruz is in better physical shape and I put him there to put pressure on Clarence Seedorf.

“A side with 10 men that ends the game like this on the attack and forcing Milan to introduce a defender for a forward says it all. Milan were more pragmatic, this is football.”

The Inter boss criticised the Italian media's obsession with controversy over the quality of football this week, but explained his position after his first Milan derby.

“At this moment Italian football is my football, just as when I worked in England I was proud to say it was a fantastic League.

“Today's derby started out in a splendid way for me, as you cannot see the fans behave so wonderfully in every country. I didn't know they could be so respectful and generous.

“The players were respectful on the field, although Burdisso was ridiculously sent off, as I don't think he deserved to get either yellow card.

“Marco Materazzi was sent off from the bench and it seemed a familiar tale to me. He started from such slight beginnings to become World champion.

“It seemed a real derby to be and a very entertaining game. I feel 1-1 was the right result, but this was down to pragmatism. It's better to lose a game than to be afraid of playing football. We played.”

Of course it wouldn't be Mourinho without a snide comment against his opponents and he launched a broadside at the Rossoneri.

“Milan have a lot of experience and they know how to control the tempo, commit a tactical foul or pretend to have an injury to slow down the pace.

“I praise the Rossoneri and also my own team. We lost a game, but the side did very well and we are facing some difficult fixtures coming up in the next few weeks. The important thing is that we are still in front of Juve, Milan and Roma.”

Kaka laughs off Jose comments
Sunday 28 September, 2008

Kaka shoots down all Jose Mourinho’s claims, saying Milan “dominated” the derby and explains why Ronaldinho is getting back to his best.

Inter Coach Mourinho had stated that “neither side deserved the win” and the only difference between the teams tonight was the goal.

“It’s true we scored the goal, but other than that I think Milan dominated the match and always tried to play attacking football,” he said after the 1-0 victory.

“Mourinho makes me laugh, like when he said Dejan Stankovic’s foul was really me pretending to be injured as a tactical choice. It’s funny.

“We are all professionals and off the field everyone is friends. We defend our colours on the pitch, but ultimately we all know each other.”

It was a much-needed result after Milan’s disastrous start of two straight Serie A defeats and they are now just three points adrift of leaders Lazio.

“That negative moment has passed, as now we have notched together a series of four victories and are playing very well.”

The Rossoneri winner was netted by Ronaldinho, who forged an impressive all-Brazilian trident with Alexandre Pato and Kaka.

“It’s wonderful to see Ronaldinho so happy and determined to become a decisive player again. He is working so hard and is on his way back.

“We may make different lifestyle choices, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be friends and play together. I am very glad he’s here, as he has brought many things the team was missing.”

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knocked over a glass of water when R80 scored lol

It's usual Rinho's behaviour. I can remember him in Yokohama - row with Dida.

Flamini for Pato, typical Carlo.

Not sure if it'll work, we're just inviting them to attack!

Too bad there's no time for Sheva to get his 15th in the derby

Superb win.

Abbiati, Carlo, Kaladze, Maldini, all did their jobs very well today. They deserve a whole bunch of credit. We had a fair few decisions go our way, but it isn't our fault refs are hopeless nowadays. Nice goal from R80, unstoppable header, Kaka' looked much improved from his recent performances. Rino.. still not impressed, Flamini and Ambro need to start next game.

Thank You Milan

maldini just looked great

people can say what they want about him slowing down with age...but man, he's just amazing. great job securing the middle

oooof!I was going to die in last 10 minutes,Adriano was dangerous in every moment.

btw that was a quality dive in by Zambro at the end to block the shot

This was a very exciting heart beating match..Zambrotta saved our asses a couple times..I must confess Adriano is good..If he will come to milan that'll be good like he said on goal.com...Pato caused inter a lot of trouble even if he didn't score..Very talented...Ronaldinho...wow...He still has it..He scored for us in the derby which was the only goal...Our defense did good..I saw that Kaladze was constantly clearing the ball and he didn't even wait for the opponent to get to him..Nice..Kaka was perhaps the man of the match...Finally we see the Kaka-ronaldinho combo..Ronnie crosses to kaka, kaka crosses back to Ronnie, Ronnie scores....Now we're really in contention for the Serie A..I'm so happy right now...It could have been more if sheva was sharper at the direction of where the ball was going but i'm very satisfied with this game..It's hightime we were up there in the table..Forza milan for scudetto...Abbiati showed me that he's reliable...Def #1 milan goalie

i am the one who said they wont work with 2 upfront but i think i will change my opanion now

Our goal is offside. It's difficult to see but Kaka' is offside.


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Nice that were one of the losses for him!

And Kaka'-Stankovic. That was a clear red, even the FSC commentators were saying so.

yea carlo tactics were really gud today

+100
It was most prob a goal had it not been for Zambo, I was really hyped after seeing that moment of brilliance!
Heart Was Pumping!!!!!!!

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Yess I agree with this as well, and I may sound biased as I say this but I am sure Kaka was 100 % capable of scoring or producing something from a break-away like that.
Not to mention that there were no CBs... *shux*

Zamborghini is king! With two great pair of feet, left and right!

I thought i would never say this but, F*** YOU MOURINHO! KAKA PER SEMPRE!!! THERE IS ONLY ONE TEAM IN MILAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You mean with a great pair of feet. He'd be 4 legged otherwise.

Touche`!

I though the maximum legs of us is ... 3, rite

F*** YOU MOURINHO!

There are other Milan forums beside Milanfan.com? By the way who's Il Professore?

I thought i would never say this but, F*** YOU MOURINHO! KAKA PER SEMPRE!!! THERE IS ONLY ONE TEAM IN MILAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mourinho was quite the sore loser,and his remarks about the verbal abuse given to Materazzi were ludicrous. Didn't Mata admit to saying similar things about Zizou's sister?

One of my friends was at the curva and wrote about it at the futfanatico website. It was most amusing.

And a long @ those who said Maldini is finished. He's still great and he'll stay for as long as he wishes to, learn to like it!

If he can put such performance in all games, by all means. he can play until his 50 thing is, he was at fault on the first two goals we conceded against Bologna and Genoa, both resulted in defeat, -6 points. now that's a lot for a player like Maldini. you can call me whatever you want, but I for one can't disregard those mistakes because he had a spectacular game against Inter.