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ac_milan_foreva · 25-05-2005, 19:15

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Originally Posted by Xudong

Indeed,

I was hoping that if we won this one, maybe Inter will go down too.

Damn, I am still so sad, that even making fun of Inter couldn't cheer me up...

dude forget about inter for a sec. the thing is we failed. we had a great season and then it all went downhill since that juve loss. Now we are trophiless

martin · 25-05-2005, 19:18

ppl blame tomasson cuz he alwais seems so useless even though he scores many decisive goals for us.

sehnsucht79 · 25-05-2005, 19:20

Good ol' Paolo. Gerrard was also nice in shaking everyone's hands. Although Costacurta looked like he wanted to bite his head off.

Maldini holds head up high Wednesday 25 May, 2005

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Paolo Maldini maintains Milan should be proud of their performance, while Hernan Crespo thought the first half was too good to be true.

“The Champions’ League was our primary objective for this season, so to lose it like this is incredibly painful,” said the captain who opened the scoring after just 57 seconds.

“In any case, we had a great campaign and cannot complain about our performance. We leave this Final with our heads held high.”

Maldini was seen shaking his head in amazement during Liverpool’s celebrations, having somehow thrown away a 3-0 first half lead in the space of six minutes.

“Many little things went wrong and now we are here commenting on an undeserved defeat. Even after they came back to draw 3-3 we had plenty of scoring opportunities. If I remember that double save on Shevchenko then it gives me goosebumps.”

The veteran was able to make his seventh Champions’ League Final appearance, though he has only won four trophies.

“We reacted well and played better than Liverpool, while I thought the Premiership side was rather lacklustre on a fitness level,” continued Maldini. “We won’t give in, but this is a bitter pill to swallow. I am sure this match will come back into my mind a lot over the years. Even the memory of scoring the goal has been ruined as it was for nothing.”

Hernan Crespo had bagged a brace during a perfect first half performance from the Rossoneri and admits it was all going too well.

“It was too good to be true,” said the Argentine. “I still can’t quite believe that in football these things can happen, but we’ll try again next year. Liverpool managed a remarkable recovery and Dudek’s two saves on Sheva were just incredible. Hopefully we can put all this behind us with the summer holidays coming up.”

Diego Armando Maradona was in Istanbul to commentate on the match for Sky Italia and was disappointed with the outcome.

“As with everyone who has played in Italian football, I thought that on 3-0 there was no way on this earth they could get back into it. Milan always played and Shevchenko had the chance to win it at the death. I’ve seen some comebacks in this sport, but never when faced with such clear superiority as Milan showed in the first half.”

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martin · 25-05-2005, 19:20

Being trophyless hurts me the most. i didn even care wen we lost to juve cuz i never even wanted to think wut wud happen if we lost to liverpool. I alwais thought that we wud win the cl for sure, now we might end up with less trophies then inter

Nadir · 25-05-2005, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by martin

Being trophyless hurts me the most. i didn even care wen we lost to juve cuz i never even wanted to think wut wud happen if we lost to liverpool. I alwais thought that we wud win the cl for sure, now we might end up with less trophies then inter

who cares about inter. the coppa italia means nothing.

roy_lo81 · 25-05-2005, 19:32

Very disappointed, feel very sad about this.
We end this season winning nothing.
This is football, you can lose even when you play better.

The team need our support in this situation.
We will be back next season..

Forza Milan!

Xudong · 25-05-2005, 20:41

It is ok we didn't any trophy this season (technically we did win one: Italian Super cup), we are MILAN, we are the champions. This past season was disappointing, but I am proud of our team.

kenny_shev · 25-05-2005, 20:47

I am not sure with Crepo's comment 'We leave this Final with our heads held high.” NOBODY held their heads high after throwing away such a comfortable lead and losing the game in such a way. Right now, the morale of the team is definitely at a record low. This is, now, not the time to blame or bash on any single individual-players & coach alike. We win as a team. WE LOSE AS A TEAM.

Just as shocked, sad and disppointed as all of you are, I believe, however, we must move forward. I will eagerly await a new positive season.

ACMILAN1983 · 25-05-2005, 20:58

Well, I've kind of snapped out of the depression now and am trying to understand what needs to be changed atm. In another thread about this I posted the main problem I think we've had in the cup this year. So I'll just copy and paste that post here....

I do think attitude was the problem, but I can't say it was due to overconfidence. In fact, to me it seemed more a lack of confidence.

I hate to say it, but since previous encounters, of which the Depor match is at the helm, the players seem to lose confidence if a team has a slight hope of getting back into a match in which we are dominating.

The final was no difference, Gerrard was left unmarked for the first goal. At this point, the players should have composed themselves, taken note of the situation and realised that Liverpool would attempt to apply great pressure. Instead, it seemed the players went into a state of panic and lost control of not only the game and possession, but also tactical awareness and positioning, which allowed Liverpool space in front of our defence. Then, once Liverpool level things up, the players were put under so much pressure that they were forced to attempt to dominate the match and control precedings, which they once again began to do, stopping Liverpool completely.

To deal with this problem, firstly the players must at all times make sure that there are never any lapses in concentration in the side. If the opposition score, then the side must regain its composure and shape as soon as they kick off, to prevent the opposition from taking advantage of our vunerability at the time.

I think the most important element needed above all atm in this Milan squad is growth in confidence and mentality to deal with pressure. Since Depor, we seem to have gotten weaker at dealing with such problems, which results in us struggling against pressure.

Mehdi · 25-05-2005, 21:39

I think the problem we have is a lack of hunger. I doubt there is a team in the World today that has players who have won as many major titles as we have - European Cups, UEFA Cups, league championships and World Cups. I didn't see any player shed a tear after the final whistle, as if losing didn't really hurt and it should have. I think the team is spoiled on success and we need some new personal to inject some hunger and some desire. If we get all out targets i.e. Gilardino, Oddo and Jankulovski there is no reason why we cannot win the double next season. It's time to spend money again.

Xudong · 25-05-2005, 21:55

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Originally Posted by Mehdi

I think the problem we have is a lack of hunger. I doubt there is a team in the World today that has players who have won as many major titles as we have - European Cups, UEFA Cups, league championships and World Cups. I didn't see any player shed a tear after the final whistle, as if losing didn't really hurt and it should have. I think the team is spoiled on success and we need some new personal to inject some hunger and some desire. If we get all out targets i.e. Gilardino, Oddo and Jankulovski there is no reason why we cannot win the double next season. It's time to spend money again.

I don't think you are being fair.

Nadir · 25-05-2005, 22:01

the players did shed tears. in fact maldini had to coax the players to stay on the field to salute the travelling milan fans and accept the silver medals, as they were just going to go into the dressing room without participating in the runners-up medal ceremony. yes, they were depressed.

want to see pics?
http://www.raisport.rai.it/raiSportS..._10359,00.html

Nadir · 25-05-2005, 22:22

last three games for milan were all draws after leading the game!

3-3 Liverpool
3-3 Palermo
2-2 Lecce

Xudong · 25-05-2005, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nadir

last three games for milan were all draws after leading the game!

3-3 Liverpool
3-3 Palermo
2-2 Lecce

sadly, we were leading 1 goal, 2 goals, and 3 goals in Lecce, Palermo, Liverpool games.

Nadir · 25-05-2005, 22:32

right now, i am just jealous of liverpool. i admit , it is childish but i am jealous. i hate them now :P

25-05-2005, 19:20	#708
sehnsucht79 Registered User Join Date: 04 2004 Location: malaysia baaaaabyyyyy Fave Players: the old lady	Good ol' Paolo. Gerrard was also nice in shaking everyone's hands. Although Costacurta looked like he wanted to bite his head off. Maldini holds head up high Wednesday 25 May, 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paolo Maldini maintains Milan should be proud of their performance, while Hernan Crespo thought the first half was too good to be true. “The Champions’ League was our primary objective for this season, so to lose it like this is incredibly painful,” said the captain who opened the scoring after just 57 seconds. “In any case, we had a great campaign and cannot complain about our performance. We leave this Final with our heads held high.” Maldini was seen shaking his head in amazement during Liverpool’s celebrations, having somehow thrown away a 3-0 first half lead in the space of six minutes. “Many little things went wrong and now we are here commenting on an undeserved defeat. Even after they came back to draw 3-3 we had plenty of scoring opportunities. If I remember that double save on Shevchenko then it gives me goosebumps.” The veteran was able to make his seventh Champions’ League Final appearance, though he has only won four trophies. “We reacted well and played better than Liverpool, while I thought the Premiership side was rather lacklustre on a fitness level,” continued Maldini. “We won’t give in, but this is a bitter pill to swallow. I am sure this match will come back into my mind a lot over the years. Even the memory of scoring the goal has been ruined as it was for nothing.” Hernan Crespo had bagged a brace during a perfect first half performance from the Rossoneri and admits it was all going too well. “It was too good to be true,” said the Argentine. “I still can’t quite believe that in football these things can happen, but we’ll try again next year. Liverpool managed a remarkable recovery and Dudek’s two saves on Sheva were just incredible. Hopefully we can put all this behind us with the summer holidays coming up.” Diego Armando Maradona was in Istanbul to commentate on the match for Sky Italia and was disappointed with the outcome. “As with everyone who has played in Italian football, I thought that on 3-0 there was no way on this earth they could get back into it. Milan always played and Shevchenko had the chance to win it at the death. I’ve seen some comebacks in this sport, but never when faced with such clear superiority as Milan showed in the first half.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- __________________ VISIT JUVENTUS FAN CLUB MALAYSIA <--- UPDATED Biar putih mata, jangan putih tulang. FORZA JUVENTUS! MY BLOOD IS BLACK AND WHITE

25-05-2005, 19:32	#711
roy_lo81 Registered User Join Date: 08 2002 Location: Jakarta - Indonesia Fave Players: Massimo Ambrosini - Andrea Pirlo - Kaka	Very disappointed, feel very sad about this. We end this season winning nothing. This is football, you can lose even when you play better. The team need our support in this situation. We will be back next season.. Forza Milan! __________________ A long time ago, when Inter won the Champions League (aka. Champions Cup), man had not walked on the moon! Adriano Galliani

25-05-2005, 20:41	#712
Xudong Registered User Join Date: 10 2000 Location: U.S.	It is ok we didn't any trophy this season (technically we did win one: Italian Super cup), we are MILAN, we are the champions. This past season was disappointing, but I am proud of our team. __________________ FORZA MILAN

25-05-2005, 20:47	#713
kenny_shev Registered User Join Date: 10 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Fave Players: sheva and Milan team	I am not sure with Crepo's comment 'We leave this Final with our heads held high.” NOBODY held their heads high after throwing away such a comfortable lead and losing the game in such a way. Right now, the morale of the team is definitely at a record low. This is, now, not the time to blame or bash on any single individual-players & coach alike. We win as a team. WE LOSE AS A TEAM. Just as shocked, sad and disppointed as all of you are, I believe, however, we must move forward. I will eagerly await a new positive season. Last edited by kenny_shev; 25-05-2005 at 20:51.

25-05-2005, 22:01	#717
Nadir Registered User Join Date: 05 1999	the players did shed tears. in fact maldini had to coax the players to stay on the field to salute the travelling milan fans and accept the silver medals, as they were just going to go into the dressing room without participating in the runners-up medal ceremony. yes, they were depressed. want to see pics? http://www.raisport.rai.it/raiSportS..._10359,00.html Last edited by Nadir; 25-05-2005 at 22:16.

25-05-2005, 19:18	#707
martin Registered User Join Date: 08 2003	ppl blame tomasson cuz he alwais seems so useless even though he scores many decisive goals for us.

25-05-2005, 19:20	#709
martin Registered User Join Date: 08 2003	Being trophyless hurts me the most. i didn even care wen we lost to juve cuz i never even wanted to think wut wud happen if we lost to liverpool. I alwais thought that we wud win the cl for sure, now we might end up with less trophies then inter

25-05-2005, 20:58	#714
ACMILAN1983 Registered User Join Date: 01 2004 Location: England Fave Players: Maldini, Pirlo and rest of Milan	Well, I've kind of snapped out of the depression now and am trying to understand what needs to be changed atm. In another thread about this I posted the main problem I think we've had in the cup this year. So I'll just copy and paste that post here.... I do think attitude was the problem, but I can't say it was due to overconfidence. In fact, to me it seemed more a lack of confidence. I hate to say it, but since previous encounters, of which the Depor match is at the helm, the players seem to lose confidence if a team has a slight hope of getting back into a match in which we are dominating. The final was no difference, Gerrard was left unmarked for the first goal. At this point, the players should have composed themselves, taken note of the situation and realised that Liverpool would attempt to apply great pressure. Instead, it seemed the players went into a state of panic and lost control of not only the game and possession, but also tactical awareness and positioning, which allowed Liverpool space in front of our defence. Then, once Liverpool level things up, the players were put under so much pressure that they were forced to attempt to dominate the match and control precedings, which they once again began to do, stopping Liverpool completely. To deal with this problem, firstly the players must at all times make sure that there are never any lapses in concentration in the side. If the opposition score, then the side must regain its composure and shape as soon as they kick off, to prevent the opposition from taking advantage of our vunerability at the time. I think the most important element needed above all atm in this Milan squad is growth in confidence and mentality to deal with pressure. Since Depor, we seem to have gotten weaker at dealing with such problems, which results in us struggling against pressure.

25-05-2005, 21:39	#715
Mehdi Registered User Join Date: 12 2004	I think the problem we have is a lack of hunger. I doubt there is a team in the World today that has players who have won as many major titles as we have - European Cups, UEFA Cups, league championships and World Cups. I didn't see any player shed a tear after the final whistle, as if losing didn't really hurt and it should have. I think the team is spoiled on success and we need some new personal to inject some hunger and some desire. If we get all out targets i.e. Gilardino, Oddo and Jankulovski there is no reason why we cannot win the double next season. It's time to spend money again.

25-05-2005, 22:22	#718
Nadir Registered User Join Date: 05 1999	last three games for milan were all draws after leading the game! 3-3 Liverpool 3-3 Palermo 2-2 Lecce

25-05-2005, 22:32	#720
Nadir Registered User Join Date: 05 1999	right now, i am just jealous of liverpool. i admit , it is childish but i am jealous. i hate them now :P

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