Penalties

lol, nearly a huge comical moment there between Ambro and Oddo, which could have resulted in an own goal

Why didn't Pato come in earlier?

I don't think they wanted him to play, just bought him on to take a penalty.

meh Palo misses it kick

Bayern through

That was an awful miss.

Abbiati MotM for me.

He didn't even take a penalty but Paloschi did.. I don't blame him really, it was a good shoot but a great goalie, he was pretty close to save almost everbody's shots in Milan

Abbiati seemed without any motive.

Dreadful play by Milan, we have to get better, physically and in footballing terms.

Neuer didn't touch the ball, it was a complete miss.

He was probably going to take the 5th one, we just never got that far.

Tiawo looked awful...so did Urby, oh well another game tomorrow!

Only watched the penalties. I knew Paloschi would miss it. someone should tell these kids not to take their shots that high.

The strange thing is, Pato is yet to take his first ever penalty for us! but it's cool that he gets to play against his beloved Internacional.

I thought he did ok. He was up against Robben and did fairly well and I finally saw a decent cross coming from 1 of our FBs, that hasn't happened since the days of Serginho and Cafu

Neuar seem closer to save the penalties then Abbiati, he was a great goalie during the game but when it came to the penalties, he did even move on Mullers penalty kick, I think.

Zeddie, I was just thinking the same thing, I was hoping on a penalty shoot from him today but I guess we never came that faar

why didnt Stephan El Shaarawy play??

Edit: he is not even in the squad probably injured

I was out, and managed to see only the last 9-10 minutes + penalties. From what I read, we were demolished in the first half by Bayern but managed to hold well in the second half. Now, we must consider that Bayern are well ahead of us in terms of preparation and it's only natural they'd outplay us. Still a bit annoyed that we lost on penalties. I wanted us to face Barça.



Come again?

I thought Taiwo was alright. He still needs to get his form back as well as anyone else in the squad. Nesta was poor, surprisingly. We need a new CAM and Boateng needs to come back to the midfield.

Montolivo + Pastore/Ganso and we will contend for the CL.

I highly doubt we can get Pastore. Isn't he rumoured to join Chelsea for like A LOT of money?

We don't need a super expensive signing imo. It would be awesome obviously. But just two right signings, because we need two new mids (LCM + AM), and I will be delighted. Montolivo + Honda for example. Not a fan of Montolivo at all, but Montolivo + Seedorf as LCM should do the job.

Looking forward. And can't wait to enjoy it! Must be very exciting and grand1

Bayern played their 7th game and started training about 3 weeks ahead of us so of course they will be in a better sahpe. We didn't need this game to tell us a bout the midfield creativity problem - we all know that, and I'm sure at least one creative player will arrive. For now we just need to get to improve our shape as much as possible before the derby, and tough games like this is a good thing.

Agreed. ^

Agreed. Still a bit raw at this highest of levels, but he will get there. Was on Robben like a glue.


True. Abbiati never struck me as a penalty specialist. For spot kicks you have to gauge, not guess, which is what a lot of keepers do. Well almost all keepers do. Dida used to stay on late, keep his eyes on the ball and then move, and he saved a fair few in his career. Other keepers just take a gracious guess.


Yup, injured from what I've heard. Don't ask how a Pharaoh can get injured, because I don't know.


Ditto. I was hoping for the same thing. It's been a while!


Of course you are. Grand1 to you too.

Bless you han. He might not have done excellently, but he was okay. His first real game and all.

Watched this match in the background - soon as it went to pens there was only one winner. German teams are pretty unbeatable on pens. Did feel sorry for poor Paloschi who made a mess of his kick.

I never understood why players choose to go for an elevated shot. Chances are that you'll blaze it

But if not, it's pretty much a sure goal. That's why.

Taiwo vs Robben

Not bad, not bad at all.

thanks for that, strength seems to be his main asset however theres a real question mark about his positioning (please dont say hes another urby)

Abbiati; Zambrotta, T. Silva, Yepes, Antonini; Seedorf, Gattuso, Ambrosini; Robinho; Pato, Ibrahimovic.

Ibra scored after only 3 minutes from a nice Robinho assist.

Oh my, what is Rino doing?? Already nearly took 2 legs off and trying to flick the ball around

I keep saying this, but Gattuso is soooooooo bad.

He learned from Flamini.

10 minutes left to the first half, score stays at 1-1. I so not want to finish 4th. Again.

Aye. Changing topics, I do love the atmosphere at the stadium. Pretty much a full-house once again!

Oh please

I can't understand why you would defend him, he's clearly just not up to the task anymore, all him and Ambro have been doing is fouling people, they are 2 steps back behind the rest and it really shows.

Brining up Flamini to try and deflect is just low and unnecassary.

han, you are taking my post way too seriously. I'm not defending Gattuso here. It was a bad tackle obviously.

If you actually read the last sentence it said I gave him the benefit of the doubt last season IF he got fit, so no, no I'm not


I think it's known as reality, Cesc to us is not going to happen I'm 99.9% sure.

gash! any link ?

http://www.acmilan.com/en/teams

I read your last sentence. What the hell with that? The whole team isn't fit yet.

No, they are. They just aren't match fit, that's the main difference.

That's what I meant. I don't agree with Cassano not being fit like you suggest.

He was yards off the pace last night, I'm not talking a bit slow he was awful, and I'm not putting it just down to his miss. He got pushed off the ball so easily, he couldn't keep up with the game etc. I saw all of this last season too that's why I'm coming down on him harsh now.

He used to come on for 10 minutes and look knackered, it seems not much has changed.

I don't think so since it's always the same thing with you. Yes it's obviously bad so why bring Flamini into this? The fact that we'll probably see Rino more then Flamini next season due to seniority just makes this that much more ridiculous.

I think people are being a bit harsh on Cassano, we're just a few weeks into pre-season, give him time to get back into his stride, as for his general physique, we're not going to see a svelte Cassano anytime soon, but as long as he contributes I don't care how he looks

Because Flamini is known for two legged tackles.

Get the joke, han.

We really don't know how to kick them penalties.

Not one penalty

Things can only get better

Embarassing.

Should have finishd it in 90 minutes bit ametuer finishing cost us. Couldn't do any better from penalties. It's only a friendly, but that's annoyingly pathetic.

We did a 'Brazil'. Missed all 4

All penalty kicks saved by their GK went to left-middle.. Pato should have known better