Milan vs Udinese (Game and Post-game comments)

clip to interest those who wanted to see Juve match

http://italy.abu-jassim.com/week19/cligari.zip

This was an excellent game by Milan, and except for that unstoppable goal (even though Dida should have been in a better position) we played our game, and created the most chances to score.

Again, I have to say I am disappointed not to see Rui, but Kaka´s performance makes any questions along those lines redundant. The Brazilian was in irrepresible form, and though he missed a clear header, he can be forgiven that, especially after the wonderful way he sent the Udine keeper the wrong way to score the clincher.

The turf (even from my vantage point in Jamaica) looked terrible, and indeed, we should consider artificial turf, or change the structure of the stadium so that the field can get enough sunlight (guess which option we are likely to take?)

With Pirlo out for the next game, I hope Carlo gives Rui the call up for his position, though I think he may opt for Dhorasso...

JDT did not have a bad game, but should have scored from the opportunity he got just after coming on...it doesnt matter that he didnt score, as we did win the game overall, but IMO, he shouldnt have scorned that chance.

Thanks to ESPN Int for carrying the game....!!!!! I hope they will carry next weeks match as well.

Gattuso had a good game, with very few misplaced passes, he limited himself well in doing what he does best, winning the ball, then making a low risk pass to a more technically adept team mate. This should be his MO from now on!!!!

Seedorf was disappointing, only in that he didnt score when he had the opportunity. He needs to find his goal scoring form like he had at the beginning of the season, as we need goals from midfield, or even the threat of goals from the midfield, which makes our forward´s lives easier.

Juve´s offside goal could have made a mockery of the wonderful match played by Milan, but the Gods of Football were not sleeping, and a plucky performance by Zola was rewarded by a goal that tied the match. Another 2 points dropped by the wobbly old lady.

All in all, an excellent TEAM performance, and I am now even more confident that we will eclipse Juve for the scudetto this season.

Well said Warro Bantan!
(I actually just came back from Montego Bay, Jamaica is very nice )

Well my friend Henrik, you should have sent me a PM and let me know you were planning to visit so I could have given you the royal welcome!!!

While I live in Kingston now, I went to school in Montego Bay, and indeed, it is a wonderful part of the island.

Glad u enjoyed your stay, and thanks for the compliments!

a little late as always, but what an outstanding result

Main positive was the great "team" play and the smooth reintroduction of Stam (who I didn't expect to see due to his injuries). We could have taken our chances better, but we got three goals and thats enough to win the match

Dida had a fairly quiet game besides the save from Fava. Can't be blamed for the goal
Cafu had a quiet game by his standards but not bad at all
Nesta was superb as always
Maldini was superb too
Stam was excellent and fitted in naturally
Pirlo controlled play wonderfully and drove forward well when necessary and defended when needed
Gattuso was himself
Seedorf missed the odd chance but was fairly decent overall
Kaka was excellent and scored a goal and set up one. I think people are harsh on his shooting. Last year he was given more space to get the shot in, but this year the opposition are far tighter, making it difficult for him
Crespo was a little off the pace, but contributed a fair amount
Sheva was superb. Scored due to great positioning and his overall play was excellent, contributing a LOT to the side.

Credit to Jankulovski on his first Milan goal

Also credit to Di Natale on his incredible goal

A great win and we must continue winning

Juve drawing means were in a great position now!

FORZA SHEVA!
FORZA MAREK!
FORZA KAKA!

FORZA MILAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally a weakness which proves that Kaka' is human after all: his heading is horrible! it was a sin not to bury the first one - assisted brilliantly by Sheva - and on the second his timing left much to be desired ....

- apart from that the Brazilian played some spectacular football

Man of the Match, though, was Sheva by a mile. This player has made great advances in terms of team play lately. Having achieved his lifelong goals in football - reaching its peak a few months ago - he seems to play with more tranquility, fact is he's much less selfish than he used to be.

What Laudrup says is so true: even Ancelotti recognised that apart from goals Sheva has understood the importance of being a team player and a leader, because it's common interest to play together and it pays off in time to come.

Originally Posted by Giovanni

What did Gobbi say at the Italians bar?

It's the right punishment to play always for 1-0.

They reacted as they always did..when Zola scored I heard a voice from the back "FUORI GIOCO!" However, no one really heard him because we were cheering