Milan vs. Ascoli

Ok, so it wasn't a good display, but we should look at the positive side of this result - we didn't concede any goals! And we got 3 points while Juventus only managed 1... It's a start, and something to build on towards the end of this season.

I could watch the second half only and I liked how we played in defence. The mid did OK too but when it came to putting those two final passes together, the players upfront - Gila, Pippo on one side and Kaka/Rui on another - looked a bit out of synch today.
Not our best perfomance of the season but after a colorless loss at Roma, I would take it. Good news is Juve drew, could have easily lost too, and now we are back at 10 points from them. With half the season remaining, they are far from unreachable but in order to catch up with them we will have to get our act together and make max use of every wrong step they take. Should we manage to pull ourselves together, I don't think the scudetto is that far away, after all.

Originally Posted by Arildonardo

Ok, so it wasn't a good display, but we should look at the positive side of this result - we didn't concede any goals! And we got 3 points while Juventus only managed 1... It's a start, and something to build on towards the end of this season.

good to see that not everyone here is as negative as a minus sign.

Awful display...in the first half, Rui had sent in sooooooooooo many passes to Pippo, that all seemed to find the striker either flat footed, or were just out of his reach..he had at least 3 clear goal scoring opportunities, all of which he spurned...if he hadnt scored that solo effort, I would be wondering why he was allowed to play the entire 90 minutes.

I saw Sheva warming up on the touchline, but he never made an appearance.

I do applaud Carlo for using Kaka and Rui together..and the introduction of the young Brazilian nearly made the difference...but somehow, we couldnt get a ball into their net for the second.

The most important thing however, is the three points...that, my friends, is the bottom line...

horrible display tonight, waaaaaaaaay to slow for some bigger team than ascoli. to many shot and weak passes, no game plan ( again ), no flanks, rui and pirlo strangeled the ball to oftenly, our players didnt run AT ALL without the ball, no pressing, no movement and crossing sides, bad tactical formation. Another way to prove Carlo lost control of this team.

I agree with you, our performance today was a real mess, the players seems to be almost clueless on the pitch, specially during the second half.

Originally Posted by mrki

horrible display tonight, waaaaaaaaay to slow for some bigger team than ascoli. to many shot and weak passes, no game plan ( again ), no flanks, rui and pirlo strangeled the ball to oftenly, our players didnt run AT ALL without the ball, no pressing, no movement and crossing sides, bad tactical formation. Another way to prove Carlo lost control of this team.

Strange, cause I read on gazzetta.it that Rui played very well!

well he looked to slow and clueless what to do with the ball yesterday...aldough I support Rui as a great player of Milan.

Rui played very well...its just that Pipo was too slow to get unto any of the wonderful through passes that Rui delivered...indeed, Rui should have scored, when presented with a gift in the "baby box" which he fluffed horribly...but that aside, he was the dynamo of the team, he just wasnt being helped by the static forwards.

inzaghis goal was niiice

i think milan should take cosolidation for a while, cos' they've been unstable starting this season. i'm a bit worry about their performance next in champions league. but however they play, i always love milan.

Nice win but still got a lot of space of improvement

I didnt even know there was a game today and only got to watch the last 20 minutes. I was glad to see Stam at centre back and Janku actually starting, the fact that he as left back was even better. hopefully he and Milan can get some form going now. By the way, does anyone still think Rui should be replaced. He really doesnt look as if hes been on the bench for a couple of seasons.

Originally Posted by K77SH C

By the way, does anyone still think Rui should be replaced. He really doesnt look as if hes been on the bench for a couple of seasons.

I think he has played really well these last few games in Coppa Italia and in the league... but I still think he needs to be replaced... he's an important player, with a great carrer, but he's nowhere near Maldini or Costacurta
as far as being a Milan legend... and he makes too much money for being Kaka's sub... and you can't forget his age...

Fair point about not being a legend and being paid too much, but I dont think we could get someone as good who is willing to sit on the bench and not have his confidence destroyed by it. I really feel, that if we are to get to Paris this year he must be used at the right times.