misha
Dec 14 2007, 01:51 PM
QUOTE
AC Milan vs Boca Juniors
FIFA Club World Cup 2007 Final
Sunday, December 16, 2007
International Stadium, Yokohama, Japan
Time: 19.30 (Japan time) 11.30 (Italian time)
Rossoneri7
Dec 14 2007, 01:52 PM
I predict a slow game ... Milan will have to dictate play.
I don't have any predictions, as this game could go to penalties
misha
Dec 14 2007, 02:09 PM
Boca was unstable in the Argentinian championship this year and I'm sure if we are gonna play our game, they don't have a chance. 2:0 to Milan.
han2503
Dec 14 2007, 03:29 PM
If we play a smart game we should win this.
Boca are a good attacking team but they lack defensively, you could see that in their semi final game. I think it could be easier for us to score against them then it was against urawa. Because they will try to attack and control the tempo which in turn will open up spaces.
With this said, we need to keep focused at all times in defence, in every game we play we always seem to have a momentary lapse where we blank out of the game and we allow them in. Urawa didn't score yesterday because they never really tried to attack, but Boca will so this is my main concern
dst
Dec 14 2007, 03:48 PM
13-0. Brocchi will score 7. Boca's whole defense will commit harakiri. Kaladze will die in a collision with his leg!
Zed.D
Dec 14 2007, 03:55 PM
I don't have a good feeling about this match...
QUOTE (dst @ Dec 14 2007, 06:18 PM)
13-0. Brocchi will score 7. Boca's whole defense will commit harakiri.
Kaladze will die in a collision with his leg!That was unique!
Portman
Dec 14 2007, 04:23 PM
The result doesn't matter, just the trophy.
Quoting Jose Mourinho for this one... "You don't play a final. You win a final."
Forza Milan!
Zed.D
Dec 14 2007, 04:39 PM
QUOTE (Porty @ Dec 14 2007, 06:53 PM)
The result doesn't matter, just the trophy.
Quoting
Jose Mourinho for this one... "
You don't play a final. You win a final."
Forza Milan!
I like his winning mentality
whoarethepatriots
Dec 14 2007, 06:03 PM
Did anyone see Banega play in the Semi's?
If so, how was he?
dst
Dec 14 2007, 06:24 PM
QUOTE (whoarethepatriots @ Dec 14 2007, 07:03 PM)
Did anyone see Banega play in the Semi's?
If so, how was he?
I watched the second half of the semifinal against the Tunisian team. I wasn't 100% focused on him but in general I can say that his game was very mature considering his age. He's a good orchestrator.
But I don't know if he suits in Milan... I mean... this is a Brazilian contingent...
whoarethepatriots
Dec 14 2007, 06:43 PM
QUOTE (dst @ Dec 14 2007, 05:24 PM)
I watched the second half of the semifinal against the Tunisian team. I wasn't 100% focused on him but in general I can say that his game was very mature considering his age. He's a good orchestrator.
But I don't know if he suits in Milan... I mean... this is a Brazilian contingent...
We do need an alternative to Pirlo
dst
Dec 14 2007, 08:17 PM
QUOTE (whoarethepatriots @ Dec 14 2007, 07:43 PM)
We do need an alternative to Pirlo
Montolivo, Cigarini (both reachable targets and very Pirlesque) or Aquilani (Roma-bound and not exactly a Pirlo alternative) are more than good emough for me. I want more Italians into the team and these guys are really talented!
whoarethepatriots
Dec 14 2007, 09:26 PM
QUOTE (dst @ Dec 14 2007, 07:17 PM)
Montolivo, Cigarini (both reachable targets and very Pirlesque) or Aquilani (Roma-bound and not exactly a Pirlo alternative) are more than good emough for me. I want more Italians into the team and these guys are really talented!
Aquilani i cant see ever leaving Roma. Cigarini and Montolivio are both viable targets but i doubt Monto would want to sit on the bench for long periods. I have heard highly of Cigarini, but i havent seen him play, and i dont know if he could fit in, plus i dont want to sign him and have him treated like Gourcuff
redbabies
Dec 14 2007, 11:14 PM
QUOTE (whoarethepatriots @ Dec 14 2007, 06:03 PM)
Did anyone see Banega play in the Semi's?
If so, how was he?
He is a Fabregas-style player. So, can be used as a Pirlo sub.
BTW, he played very well IMO.
whoarethepatriots
Dec 15 2007, 12:44 AM
QUOTE (redbabies @ Dec 14 2007, 10:14 PM)
He is a Fabregas-style player. So, can be used as a Pirlo sub.
BTW, he played very well IMO.
Are we taking Fabregas style short defence splitting passes or Pirlo cross field passes
jefri91
Dec 15 2007, 01:15 AM
i wish this match was at night
bigmacmtl
Dec 15 2007, 06:30 AM
QUOTE (redbabies @ Dec 14 2007, 05:14 PM)
He is a Fabregas-style player. So, can be used as a Pirlo sub.
BTW, he played very well IMO.
i believe his a lil more defensive minded than fab. i'd say he's more of a mix of de rossi and pirlo.
dst
Dec 15 2007, 11:17 AM
QUOTE (whoarethepatriots @ Dec 15 2007, 01:44 AM)
Are we taking Fabregas style short defence splitting passes or Pirlo cross field passes
Like BigMac said, he defends more - and better - than Pirlo or Fabregas and in attack he's not like any of the two either. Mostly he just helps build up the play, he's not going to give you the super ball. He can dribble too. But this is just from having watched him for one half.
QUOTE (jefri91 @ Dec 15 2007, 02:15 AM)
i wish this match was at night
Well technically it is... if you live in Japan. But I'm not complaining, ari has to put up with the time all season long...
arivanjj
Dec 15 2007, 12:02 PM
QUOTE (dst @ Dec 15 2007, 09:17 PM)
Well technically it is... if you live in Japan.
But I'm not complaining, ari has to put up with the time all season long... ... it does break-up my routine sometimes. but yeah this match is going to be on at 10:30, and that's what i calling living
btw i thought there were gonna be 2 extra officials behind the goal post in this competition as a test. wat happened?
Zed.D
Dec 15 2007, 12:06 PM
QUOTE (arivanjj @ Dec 15 2007, 02:32 PM)
btw i thought there were gonna be 2 extra officials behind the goal post in this competition as a test. wat happened?
It seems they forgot to!
Darunia
Dec 15 2007, 08:31 PM
They are using the microchip in the ball, aren't they?
Tennie
Dec 15 2007, 08:38 PM
Yes, they're using the microchip ball.
Jack Sparrow
Dec 16 2007, 06:00 AM
It's called the bionic ball
Anyone remember the old cartoon series Bionic 6
arivanjj
Dec 16 2007, 06:38 AM
i'll be watching the match 1 and a half hours after kick-off
. stupid SBS won't show it live...
Darunia
Dec 16 2007, 07:33 AM
I'm watching it... 13 hours after kick off =/
I can't wake up at 5 am... I just hope i can avoid checking the score.
Rossoneri7
Dec 16 2007, 07:40 AM
QUOTE (arivanjj @ Dec 16 2007, 08:38 AM)
i'll be watching the match 1 and a half hours after kick-off
. stupid SBS won't show it live...
Then don't be online till ur done watching the match
arivanjj
Dec 16 2007, 07:43 AM
^^ yes. it'll be very hard to resist, but i guess that's what i'll be doing.
arivanjj
Dec 16 2007, 07:50 AM
Rossoneri7
Dec 16 2007, 08:12 AM
WTF
I think that is more like a demo or something like that. That could never be the ball that they are actually using. Could it
bigmacmtl
Dec 16 2007, 09:35 AM
it's 3:30 am
, match starts in an hour and half so i`m nto gonna sleep although i`d like too
Tennie
Dec 16 2007, 09:40 AM
I've just gotten up. Went to bed early and everything.
The Etoile - Uraway game is a very entertaining one, btw. It's 2-2 in the 82nd.
EDIT: Urawa win 4-2 on penalties.
fresh_prince7
Dec 16 2007, 10:19 AM
I'm the same as ari.. except longer delay..
Stupid SBS.
Any word if ronnie will make the lineup or the bench..
Any other team news..
han2503
Dec 16 2007, 10:25 AM
QUOTE (fresh_prince7 @ Dec 16 2007, 09:19 AM)
I'm the same as ari.. except longer delay..
Stupid SBS.
Any word if ronnie will make the lineup or the bench..
Any other team news..
Ronnie is out of the squad since he's still out injured.
We can mostly expect the usual formation with Pippo starting
arivanjj
Dec 16 2007, 10:28 AM
Paolo to start of course?
Tennie
Dec 16 2007, 10:42 AM
Starting lineups:
BOCA JUNIORS: Caranta; Ibarra, Maidana, Paletta, Morel Rodriguez; Gonzalez, Battaglia, Banega, Cardozo; Palermo, Palacio.
MILAN: Dida; Bonera, Nesta, Kaladze, Maldini; Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini; Kakà , Seedorf; Inzaghi.
Ry4n
Dec 16 2007, 10:44 AM
han2503
Dec 16 2007, 10:56 AM
QUOTE (arivanjj @ Dec 16 2007, 09:28 AM)
Paolo to start of course?
Don't know. Since Janku is back I don#t know what Carlo will choose to do. Maybe Paolo will come on as a sub for Janku if we take a lead and are still leading at half time
han2503
Dec 16 2007, 10:57 AM
QUOTE (han2503 @ Dec 16 2007, 09:56 AM)
Don't know. Since Janku is back I don#t know what Carlo will choose to do. Maybe Paolo will come on as a sub for Janku if we take a lead and are still leading at half time
QUOTE (Tennie @ Dec 16 2007, 09:42 AM)
Starting lineups:
BOCA JUNIORS: Caranta; Ibarra, Maidana, Paletta, Morel Rodriguez; Gonzalez, Battaglia, Banega, Cardozo; Palermo, Palacio.
MILAN: Dida; Bonera, Nesta, Kaladze, Maldini; Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini; Kakà , Seedorf; Inzaghi.
Well there's your answer
Tennie
Dec 16 2007, 11:05 AM
Honestly, I'm a bit surprised by the starting defenders for Milan. Wonder if and at which point they'll be subbed. Granted, Oddo's been in horrible form of late, but Bonera isn't nearly as good going forward. To me, it indicates Milan is very wary of the Boca attack. As for Janku, perhaps he doesn't have full match fitness yet. The semi was the first game he's played in quite a long while.
arivanjj
Dec 16 2007, 11:15 AM
i have a good feeling about our defense. it looks solid
han2503
Dec 16 2007, 11:31 AM
About to start
FORZA MILAN!!!!!
Tennie
Dec 16 2007, 11:35 AM
Pippo almost!
Tennie
Dec 16 2007, 11:37 AM
Amazing slide tackle by Maldini.
Even if the ball went out afterward.
han2503
Dec 16 2007, 11:38 AM
Oh!!! Pippo so close
Great ball from Seedorf
Tennie
Dec 16 2007, 11:51 AM
PIPPO GOAL!
han2503
Dec 16 2007, 11:52 AM
GOAAALLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tennie
Dec 16 2007, 11:53 AM
Quickly followed by a goal by Palacio. Bad defensive error; they weren't paying attention.
han2503
Dec 16 2007, 11:54 AM
Sh!t
dst
Dec 16 2007, 11:57 AM
Great motivation to let Palacio score... it really wouldn't have been any different if there was no one in Milan's box!
han2503
Dec 16 2007, 11:58 AM
QUOTE (dst @ Dec 16 2007, 10:57 AM)
Great motivation to let Palacio score... it really wouldn't have been any different if there was no one in Milan's box!
The big shocker is that their were 4 players around him, and no one even so much as jumped to try and defend the ball
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