Semi Final 1st leg: A draw would have been fair
By daceman
@daceman (47)
Malaysia
April 24, 2007 9:15pm CST
AC Milan didn't start brightly in the match, failed to mark Cristiano Ronaldo and he scored the opener as early as 5th minutes of open play. But unlike Roma, AC Milan didn't panic. Largely due to their European experience, they kept their composure and manage to control the game. Kaka even scored twice and overshadowed Ronaldo.
However, Paola Maldini was injured & replaced by Bonera. Things even went south for AC Milan as Gattuso was replaced by Brocchi. Man Utd cleverly making full use of the situation to level the score to 2-2 with great Rooney goal.
Man Utd continued dominating the match, Gilardino was dissappointing and replaced by Gourcuff, but it was too late. Things weren't great for AC Milan as Rooney bagged his 2nd goal of the night to bring hope for the Red Devils at San Siro next week.
Looking at the bright side, AC Milan have 2 away goals to take back at San Siro. Paolo Maldini remains an injury doubt although Gattuso may recover in time.
Forza Milan!
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4 responses
@hjhafiz_82 (62)
• Malaysia
25 Apr 07
Milan will defenitely defeat Man U next leg... 2 away goals was good start from them.. next mission is to beat man U in San Siro...
Hope that Dida will play better as he just recover from a shoulder injury... Gilardino also not playing well coz of tactical.. him alone on the attacking covered by Kaka is not the best for him.. It was a good match... Man U just lucky to win the game...
@kulanuwun (1404)
• Indonesia
25 Apr 07
Yup, man, I am beside you, lets kick Manchester United and Chelsea, RRRROAAAARRRHG!!
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@layney (1053)
• Italy
25 Apr 07
Too bad the final result, AC MIlan was having a very good match but too much erors were committed, think about the goalkeeper and the many losses of the ball at midfield. AC MIlan is a great team but I really doubt it will be able to defeat Manchester United and reach the final.
Forza Milan!
@huangt113 (7)
• China
25 Apr 07
I believe that AC Milan will defeat MU in the next match!
The last winner is Milan!
I hope Dida won't make mistake!