Warro Bantan

Warro Bantan · 14-09-2005, 12:21

Ok, so if I may, and we all try, lets keep this thread to comments about the actual game, and not garbage battles between supporters of two clubs, none of which happen to be Milan.

My thoughts:

A good game, despite Carlo´s wierd selection of both Ambro and Rino to play contemperaneously. IMO, Vogel could have started with Serghino, and one subbed for Pirlo in the second half..Carlo did it the other way around, though with good results...Sheva´s goal coming from a rebound from a stinging shot by the Brazilian.

I am quite sure that had we started with Max, Vogel and Serghino, we would have scored more goals in the first half...but my hindsight, as with most others, is 20/20.

Overall, an average performance, with a few noteworthy exceptions:

Dida: Didnt have much to do, but did well when he had to: 8/10

Kaladze: Stuck close to home, as Cafu was bombing up the flank, solid game, and good shot in the second half, which brought out a good save from the Turkish keeper. 7/10

Maldini: Excellent game, with just one or two errors: 8.5/10

Nesta: No mistakes I can recall: 9.5/10

Cafu: Impressive to see the Brazilian´s work ethic...always running, good crosses for the most part: 8/10

Pirlo: Tired visibly in the second half, where his passes seemed telegraphed, or inaccurate, excellent first half: 7.5/10

Gattuso: Usual mindless running, and his over enthusiastic tackle in the box on Anelka (who was diving in anticipation of such a robust shoulder tackle)resulted in the penalty: 6/10

Ambro: "Di real Big Man" to use a Jamaican expression: Stood tall in the middle, broke up attacks, usually fairly, all round an excellent game: 8.5/10

Kaka: What can I say? The inspiration for the Milan victory, the magician of Milan. Got us the lead, got us ahead, helped to seal the victory with a world class pass to Serghino, whose shot set up the Sheva tap in: 10/10

Vieri: Barely had an impact, had several chances, but all in all, a VERY disappointing outing, from the Italin international...causing me to coin the new name of "eeediat Vieri" every time he touched the ball: 4/10[eediat is Jamaican for idiot)

Sheva: The difference between his activity and that of his fellow forward was like night and day. I realise the difference in their styles/roles, but somehow, Sheva made Vieri look like the finished player he may very well be: 9/10

Serghino: NR...though his stinging shot created the second goal

Vogel: NR...mistake in the middle could have been costly, but not a bad outing.

Gila: NR (not enough time, but good off the ball running)

Carlo: Again bemused and stressed this pundit and fan out completely with his team selection, but his tactics, and subs were sound, if not inspired. Used the rotation well, except for the Gattuso/Ambro pairing. All in all, ok: 7/10

and there you have it, folks.

14-09-2005, 12:21	#9
Warro Bantan Moderator Join Date: 08 1999 Location: Kingston, Jamaica Fave Players: Rui Costa, Pirlo, Pato	Ok, so if I may, and we all try, lets keep this thread to comments about the actual game, and not garbage battles between supporters of two clubs, none of which happen to be Milan. My thoughts: A good game, despite Carlo´s wierd selection of both Ambro and Rino to play contemperaneously. IMO, Vogel could have started with Serghino, and one subbed for Pirlo in the second half..Carlo did it the other way around, though with good results...Sheva´s goal coming from a rebound from a stinging shot by the Brazilian. I am quite sure that had we started with Max, Vogel and Serghino, we would have scored more goals in the first half...but my hindsight, as with most others, is 20/20. Overall, an average performance, with a few noteworthy exceptions: Dida: Didnt have much to do, but did well when he had to: 8/10 Kaladze: Stuck close to home, as Cafu was bombing up the flank, solid game, and good shot in the second half, which brought out a good save from the Turkish keeper. 7/10 Maldini: Excellent game, with just one or two errors: 8.5/10 Nesta: No mistakes I can recall: 9.5/10 Cafu: Impressive to see the Brazilian´s work ethic...always running, good crosses for the most part: 8/10 Pirlo: Tired visibly in the second half, where his passes seemed telegraphed, or inaccurate, excellent first half: 7.5/10 Gattuso: Usual mindless running, and his over enthusiastic tackle in the box on Anelka (who was diving in anticipation of such a robust shoulder tackle)resulted in the penalty: 6/10 Ambro: "Di real Big Man" to use a Jamaican expression: Stood tall in the middle, broke up attacks, usually fairly, all round an excellent game: 8.5/10 Kaka: What can I say? The inspiration for the Milan victory, the magician of Milan. Got us the lead, got us ahead, helped to seal the victory with a world class pass to Serghino, whose shot set up the Sheva tap in: 10/10 Vieri: Barely had an impact, had several chances, but all in all, a VERY disappointing outing, from the Italin international...causing me to coin the new name of "eeediat Vieri" every time he touched the ball: 4/10[eediat is Jamaican for idiot) Sheva: The difference between his activity and that of his fellow forward was like night and day. I realise the difference in their styles/roles, but somehow, Sheva made Vieri look like the finished player he may very well be: 9/10 Serghino: NR...though his stinging shot created the second goal Vogel: NR...mistake in the middle could have been costly, but not a bad outing. Gila: NR (not enough time, but good off the ball running) Carlo: Again bemused and stressed this pundit and fan out completely with his team selection, but his tactics, and subs were sound, if not inspired. Used the rotation well, except for the Gattuso/Ambro pairing. All in all, ok: 7/10 and there you have it, folks. __________________ I Love Milan.