[Scudetto 2003/2004] The Final! AC Milan - AS Roma (Serie A)

Very important game!! A win and a draw is good enough the secure the Scudetto.

02/05/2004 15:00 Milan - Roma
San Siro
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MILAN - AC Milan have announced that the game against Roma will kick-off at 3pm CET on Sunday.
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Totti:
'We've nothing to lose'

The pressure will be off second place AS Roma when they face leaders AC Milan in next weekend's title showdown at the San Siro stadium, according to captain Francesco Totti. "We'll go (to the San Siro) in the right frame of mind because we've got nothing to lose," Totti said on Monday.

The Italy international struck twice as Roma beat Empoli 3-0 on Sunday and closed in on Milan, who drew 0-0 against Udinese.

The results gave Roma 70 points, six behind Milan with three games remaining. Champions Juventus are third on 63 points.

"Second place is almost certain and the game in Milan will be our last chance (to challenge for the title)," Totti said.

"I've always believed we could win the title, even when it seemed beyond us. I'm appealing to all our fans to follow us to the San Siro."

To win on Sunday Roma must reverse a series of poor results against the division leaders.

Roma have been defeated by Milan three times this season -- once in the league and twice in the Italian Cup -- and will look to their captain to provide the inspiration to tear up the formbook.

Totti has been in superb form recently, scoring four goals in his last three games to take his tally in Serie A this season to 20.

But Roma coach Fabio Capello said his team would have a hard job clawing back the deficit.

"Six points is not a small difference, but we've already been complimented by (Milan vice-president Adriano) Galliani, in that Milan, although they have 76 points, cannot celebrate yet.

"Let's hope we can make them wait as long as possible."
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GALLIANI: 'No fear'
26 April 2004 21:41


MILAN - Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani spoke to state television RAI Uno about the game against Roma and said: 'We are not afraid. We have great respect for our opponents that have played a great campaign. There are two different situations: if we win then we are champions. If Rome win then they are three points behind.' Regarding coach Carlo Ancelotti, Galliani declared: 'Ancelotti is the coach of the current European champions and in the same year won the Italian Cup and European Super Cup. I don't need to add anything else.'
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MILAN - Gazzetta dello Sport has published an interview with Andriy Shevchenko who said: 'Europe is lost for this season but winning the league would be a magical end to the season. The draw in Udine was not a scandal. We know the title is difficult to win but we are still top of the league. We must not have any fear.'
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MILAN - Speaking to Tuttosport, Andrea Pirlo said: 'Sunday's game is the big one for us and don't want to let it go. We got an important point against Udinese. We played okay against a good side. We are fine and feel fine. We want to close out the title soon.'

Milan held to a draw, Roma successful. Hopes were that it could be celebration time, the Sunday of the mathematical certainty. It was not like this, but the verdict of this round is more than positive for the Rossoneri who remain top of the table on 76 points, with Roma trailing six points behind. No need to make a drama out of it or regret a draw which can be somehow accepted. Udinese deserved it on the pitch, having a great performance thanks to a tiresome pressing more than spectacular moves. It is not easy to face such stubborn opponents for any team, especially at this point of the season, when freshness and sparkle are on the wane, it is quite normal. Luciano Spalletti has managed to stop Milan twice this season: in the first game he clinched a victory, this time it was a draw. But the scenery is completely different: that Milan side had just been defeated at the hands of Boca Juniors in the Intercontinental Cup in Yokohama; this Milan side, instead, are fighting for the title, holding a clear lead from the challengers. To win the title is not easy, it has never been and will never be. To make a final success even more exciting and tasty there is the value of the opponents. So Milan must now focus on the big clash against Roma next week which turns out to be the most important of the season. A one-to-one challenge between title-competitors and rivals by tradition: at stake there is a dream called the 'Scudetto' but perhaps even something more.

i dont know how the game will deveop but i think we shouldnt go for win in any price because basicly adraw will be aresult that will leave us the option to take one point in two games againts reggina and Brescia.
Ithink that since Inzaghi injured we got real problam scoring goal(even if inzaghi havent scored much this season).
we won at the olimpico with rui and kaka behind sheva but this combination havent raly worked for us in the last matches.
i think the most important thing in this match will be the ball control as it was in the first match.
Totti said that they have nothing to lose ???
they have everything to lose and spesialy the scudetto because if the will win (i hope it wont happen) it will be only three points and another sleep and we gone.
i believe we should play our game and controll the ball because i believe adraw wont be abad reesult either.
ofcourse iprefer we will win the scudetto at home againts our toghest opponets but things might get wrong and we have no more place for mistakes.

I've read that the game could now be an evening kick-off, i hope Eurosport still broadcast it. The final decision will be made on wednesday, first of all Juve must give permission.

I've read on acmilan.com that the game will be played on Sunday afternoon 15.00 as planned, they confirmed the time!

IL MILAN CONFERMA: MILAN-ROMA ALLE 15
26 aprile 2004 20:23

MILANO - L'A.C.Milan comunica, in quanto società ospitante, che è ufficiale e confermato l'orario d'inizio pomeridiano della partita di domenica. Milan-Roma si giocherà alle 15.

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Totti said that they have nothing to lose ???

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totti isnt that smart;)

pancaro is out for the season! he could have been very useful for us! I hope Kaladze recovers and is available for this final match!

It doesen't matter how, when or where. We must not lose:angryfi: A "nice" 0-0 and then a draw either with Reggina or Brescia and it's settled:mexican: If we have to play the "hard way" on sunday, may it be:angryfi:

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Originally posted by swissmilan
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I've read on acmilan.com that the game will be played on Sunday afternoon 15.00 as planned, they confirmed the time!

IL MILAN CONFERMA: MILAN-ROMA ALLE 15
26 aprile 2004 20:23

MILANO - L'A.C.Milan comunica, in quanto società ospitante, che è ufficiale e confermato l'orario d'inizio pomeridiano della partita di domenica. Milan-Roma si giocherà alle 15.

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The game is back to sunday afternoon now as Milan objected to playing in the evening.
From channel 4
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Rules changed for Milan-Roma? Tuesday 27 April, 2004

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The Federation is considering a change of the refereeing rules so that Pierluigi Collina can be assigned to Sunday’s Scudetto decider.


The regulation currently states that an official can only oversee a club six times within a season, therefore ensuring impartiality.


Collina is widely considered to be the best referee in the world, but having already taken charge of six Roma games in the current campaign he is ineligible for the most important encounter of the entire Championship.


However, the FIGC and AIA (Italian Referee’s Association) are now working on a change to the rules so that Collina can wield the whistle in the San Siro showdown.


The decision will be made on Friday, but the only other options for this match are Gianluca Paparesta, Roberto Rosetti and Matteo Trefoloni.


Paparesta would be the least popular choice for Roma fans, as he was in charge during the controversial Milan games against Empoli and Chievo, while Rosetti disallowed a Giallorossi goal in the recent Rome derby.


It has also now been officially confirmed that the Milan-Roma match will go ahead as planned on Sunday afternoon, as the Rossoneri did not agree to a late kick-off.


Meanwhile, Juventus director general Luciano Moggi has come up with a new idea to stop the increasing complaints over refereeing errors.


“We need a television monitor for the fourth official,” claimed the transfer guru. “That way we can test out if there could be an improvement, especially in the more obvious errors.”
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I'd prefer Paparesta:mexican: :D

Roma inspired by talisman Totti

Francesco Totti kept alive AS Roma's slim Serie A title hopes on Sunday by scoring twice in a 3-0 win against Empoli FC while leaders AC Milan were held by Udinese Calcio.

Crucial meeting
With Milan drawing 0-0 at the Friuli, where Jon Dahl Tomasson missed the best chance of the game late on, Roma moved to within six points of the leaders with three games remaining, the first of which is between the two sides at the San Siro next weekend. Carlo Ancelotti's men know victory against the capital club will secure the Scudetto - but the gap could be closed to three points if the visitors prevail.

Form team
Fabio Capello's side are certainly the form team, having brushed aside Empoli in Palermo, where they served the second of a two-match ban from the Stadio Olimpico. Totti's opener was followed by a 65th-minute goal from substitute John Carew, who was sent off three minutes later along with Empoli's Jorge Vargas. Totti ensured the game was remembered for its football, however, wrapping up the points with a sublime lob for his 20th goal of the season.

Lecce shock
Juventus FC look destined for third place after falling to a surprise home defeat by US Lecce. David Trezeguet put the hosts ahead within three minutes at the Delle Alpi but the visitors surged into a 4-1 lead, Daniel Franceschini and Ernesto Chevanton scoring either side of Cedric Konan's double. Enzo Maresca and Alessandro Del Piero reduced the deficit in the second half but Juve now sit seven points behind Roma and appear destined to play in the qualifying rounds of the Champions League.

Missed chance
In the race for the fourth Champions League spot, just one point separates FC Internazionale and S.S. Lazio, who drew 0-0 at the San Siro. Parma AC missed the chance to climb above the pair into fourth position by drawing 1-1 at relegation-threatened Reggina Calcio. Mark Bresciano gave the visitors an early lead but Stefano Torrisi struck early in the second half to frustrate Claudio Prandelli's team.

Baggio brilliance
Elsewhere, Roberto Baggio prepared for his Italy swansong this week with Brescia Calcio's goal in a 1-1 home draw with AC Perugia, while relegated Ancona Calcio lost 2-0 at home to AC Chievo Verona. The other games resulted in home wins, with Modena FC seeing off UC Sampdoria 1-0 and Bologna FC defeating AC Siena 3-1.


uefa.com

Ancelotti: We Won't Play For A Draw

04/27/2004. Carlo Ancelotti wants to win the Scudetto in style and that would mean defeating second-placed Roma on Sunday to be mathematically certain of the league title.

The rossoneri coach declared today: "We know it will be difficult, but it will be more difficult for Roma. We want to win this match, to play at best, show that in this league we were the best. Surely we won't be playing for a draw."
SA Europe

soccerage.com

The draw benefits only Milan...hopefully the guys will come out more determined then ever. When Milan has had to win, we have...let's make it happen.

we must win

INZAGHI TO ACMILAN.COM: 'I'm sorry but...'

MILAN - Filippo Inzaghi was contacted by the Milan Channel immediately after the AC Milan announcement of his operation. The striker said: 'I'm sorry but it is the only feasible solution. Along with the Milan doctors, we have decided to operate as soon as possible, since there are still some important games to play for Milan and then, on the international spot, the European Championships. I want to make clear that at the moment my first and unique priority is to recover fully and of course, the sooner I can return to action the better it is for me. We have tried treatment, but the position of the callus revealed by the scan needed surgery. I'm really relieved that it was discovered what gave me pain.'

About the big clash against Roma on Sunday Pippo added: 'I'll certainly suffer. With and for my team-mates. I hope they give me the title as soon as possible, in this moment I'm waiting for it as the best gift.'

acmilan.com

Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti wants his team to wrap up the Scudetto by beating Roma on Sunday.

The two teams clash at the San Siro in a game that could either gift Milan their 17th title or blow the championship race wide open again.

Given the fact that Milan are six points clear with only nine to play for, there were suggestions that the Rossoneri would be content with a draw.

Yet Ancelotti insists that he wants his team to be crowned champions of Italy as soon as possible.

"We have a good gap between ourselves and Roma," said the former Juventus Coach. "But we are not playing for a draw.

"We have the chance to win the title in front of our fans by beating the only team that has been able to live with us this season. We want a win."

However, Roma are not going to make it easy for them as they have little to lose seeing as they are almost certain of finishing in second ahead of Juventus.

"We know that it won’t be an easy game but that will be the case for Roma too," added Ancelotti.

"We don’t only want to win but we want to demonstrate that we have been the best side in this season’s championship."

I`m not renowned for my prognosticatory skills, but I dreamt that Milan won 2-0 against a timid, overawed Roma. Not that the scoreline bothers me or the manner in which we play, just as long as we can celebrate the title at the San Siro banana

Scudetto Showdown In The Shrine


-> AC Milan --- Vs --- AS Roma <-


===== Stadio SAN SIRO =====

+++++ May 2, 2004 (SUNDAY) +++++

Live on British Eurosport (14:00 kick-off UK Time)



PREVIEW

And so the moment of truth is upon us! When the Serie A schedule was drawn up and this game was slated to be played late on in the twilight of the season most people knew that it would be a very important game and would play a part in deciding/influencing the Scudetto race in one way or the other.

Little did we know that this game would turn out to be the show-stopper with epic proportions and a whole lot more at stake than imaginable with Italia's best two sides (Season '03-'04) in a good old fashioned six-shooter draw! :cool: :skull:

Sunday Bloody Sunday waits. The scene is set and what a majestic scene and setting !! --->>> The Holy Shrine of World Football <<<---. The grand four towers will encompass a full 85,700 football fans of which 8000 will be travelling to Milano and supporting their beloved AS Roma that is planning on doing something that it has not done since March of 1986!!!

The gargantuan task of defeating the Fire-Breathing Devil that is AC Milan in the Devil's Den awaits! :devil2:

:devil2: BRING IT ON!!! :devil2:




M I L A N


Milan has had a fantastic season in the Serie A. It will surely be remembered for the fantastic performances that started pouring in after the Winter Break. Prior to that Milan was working like a machine grinding out results with effective performances. That blossomed into powerful possession football which was not only delightful to watch but left one gasping in awe! :cool:

The result is that Milan is now in pole position to win the Scudetto and wear that Fabulous Crest that only the Champions can wear!! The Crest is leaving Torino for sure this season. Come Sunday we will know if it is going to Milan or there is a possibility of it going Southbound to the Italian capital -> Rome.

Milan hold a 6 point lead over rivals Roma and a win for Roma would cut it down to 3 points with two rounds to go. Seeing that Milan's last game is going to be against The Divine Ponytail (Roberto Baggio) inspired Brescia Calcio anything could happen!

Apart from last season when Juve packed, racked and stacked the Scudetto it has been going down to the wire since '98-'99 so it could happen this season as well!

This title is Milan's to lose. Milan's destiny is in their own hands. Deliverance is the thing that remains!



Milan - Tactical Set-Up


President Silvio Berlusconi ordered coach Carlo Ancelotti to play two strikers at all costs which Carlo did. At the time Milan was enjoying a good moment of form so the tactic didn't hurt that much but Milan lost the most important game of the season and the two striker policy played its role in it. A game that needed us to play decent football and not excellent football blasted right in our face to a lack of factors. We only needed to control that game.

Every team has a certain set of players who possess their specific characteristics and therefore a particular formation will bring out the best in that set of players!

For this current crop of Milan players the 4-3-2-1 formation is the 'Golden Formation' . It has been for a while and that formation has resulted in Milan not only playing awesome football but also winning big games with it!

There can be bad days and bad games for a team and this formation has had a couple of bad days with weak first half performances where a formation change has resulted in a positive fightback in the second 45. Generally speaking this Milan side excels in the 4-3-2-1 formation. We control the midfield and boss it more often than not! Age old saying is that control the midfield and you control the game! ;)

It is yet unknown as to what Carlo will play but considering the task, timing, importance of the match the following set of players would be best:

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--Cafú-----------Nesta-----------Maldini--------Pancaro--
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--------Gattuso----------Pirlo------------Seedorf----------
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-------------------Rui--------------Kaká----------------------
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-----------------------Shevchenko---------------------------


With two attacking fullbacks overlapping the midfield this system is I D E A L for us. A win is not important in this game but controlling the game is so that we don't lose. This is the way to go and it will be very hard for Roma to beat us with this formation if no defensive mistakes are made.

Inzaghi's season is over as he will undergo surgery which leaves us with Tomasson as the only backup striker who has enough minutes under his belt. I think fate has intervened just like it did prior to the game in Rome when Carlo was forced to play this formation and Roma tasted defeat in their own backyard after that amazing run!

Even Silvio stated that playing with one outright striker was ok as long as Milan played attacking football but he learned the hard way so it is Carlo's call to make! In Carlo 'The Terminator' Ancelotti we trust !




R O M A


Roma too have had a fantastic season in the Serie A. In normal circumstances the amount of points (70 points) Roma have would be enough to win the Scudetto. The slight problem is that their opponents are 6 points ahead and even now they are not confirmed of the title! Amazing season where records have tumbled left and right!

These two sides have just raised the bar with their superb displays in the Italian league! Credit must go to both of them.

Roma was just too hot to handle in the first half of the season where they just didnot put a foot wrong!!! That is as close to perfection as a team can get!!! It was football out of this world and the results were there to prove it!!

Roma had the momentum, force and energy going for them where they scored at will and didnot concede goals so much so that Roma's Olimpico Stadium was a fortress with only 1 goal conceded. That was changed by the visit of Milan who not only scored more than 1 but went on to win that game 1-2! :cool:

Back to back defeats in the same month in the Coppa Italia and all of a sudden the same perfect Roma side could not contend with a rampant Milan side that defeated them 3 times in a short span! Milan shook Roma's world :)

Roma got back on track and after some topsy turvy times are in a brilliant moment yet again! They have the form, momentum and energy with them!!!

Milan has slagged off a bit in recent weeks with not so special performances! April was not a good month in the overall context and that Deportivo elimination has left the team scarred and wounded!

Roma too got eliminated by Juan Roman Riquelme's Villareal but they have bounced back with full concentration on not giving up on this title!!! They are like the annoying pest who just does not die (No offence folks ;) ... just a figure of speech).

The bright side of all this is that at least we look forward to every matchday because it is not decided as yet!




Roma - Tactical Set-Up


The world's highest paid coach Don Fabio Capello has altered his side's formation from a 3-5-2 variation to a standard 4-4-2 depending on the situation!!

He will prefer to field a 5 man midfield so that it is not overrun by a Milan side that is capable of dominating in that area as Capello found out to his displeasure in January!

A man midfield is just asking to be spanked as Roma with all due respect cannot match Milan's midfield man for man. They are excellent but they are not a homogeneous unit as yet. It has happened before that their main players in midfield have not been on form when required in some games and that has hurt Roma's cause.

Lima is a liability but is a liability that needs to be played! :D He has had some real cuckoo games but there is not a valid alternative for this season. I am sure the DON will get a player to fill in that role!


Roma's midfield will be very dependent on the performance of Emerson + Dacourt duo. They have had off days and good days. The Shrine is not exactly the easiest venue to be playing in when it comes to a big game and this one is arguably the biggest game of the season in the Serie A! It has nail-biter written all over it!!


I am not too sure about the team the Don plays. I do have an inkling that a 5 man midfield is very much on the cards though. Capello might go with this team:


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----Mancini-------Emerson-----Dacourt-------Lima-------
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---------------------------Carew-----------------------------


I personally think that considering Roma's showing against Milan this season where they have been beaten thrice and not been able to control the midfield a return to conventions won't help the cause that much.

Secondly the SAN SIRO is the HORROR ZONE for Roma. This is one stadium that is cursed for them. If I was Capello I would strengthen the midfield and for that you need to players who can hold the ball with comfort and do a little magic along the way as well! ;)

Totti MUST be in that area and not playing as an outright striker. The formation I have given above could work very well if:

1. Mancini is given freedom to move forward. He should be the only one though.

2. Emerson, Dacourt and Lima are all instructed to go forward but not make it their home in the process.

3. Totti and Cassano link up in the final third and also help out in the centre.

4. Carew can put away the sitters he gets.


The midfield above is more like a 6 man midfield but when one looks at it that one of Totti/Cassano will be pushing forward to help out Carew at different times then it is more like a 5 man midfield with a slight variation!



KEY MEN



--->>> M I L A N <<<---


- The Iron Curtain -
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The man responsible for the quality jump in this new improved Milan side that is a force now is the man who himself came from Rome and Roma's eternal rivals S.S Lazio.

Nesta has a game on his hands. Roma will come everything they've got. They will fire everything they've got. His job is to make sure they are blanks!

He IS the world's best defender and he will be up against the best playmaker in the world at this time! (Ronaldinho does ring a bell but let's give him another season :) )



--->>> R O M A <<<---


- The Roman Gladiator -
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The leader of the Roman side and the self-proclaimed 'Bandiera' is enjoying one of his best seasons ever!!! This can only be good news for Giovanni Crapattoni who kisses Totti's a$$ even in his dreams! :D Italia has high hopes of this grand player who is in brilliant form!

He has inspired Roma and led them to this point. He is leading from the front and leading by example!!! He along with the Don is determined to give the Rossoneri a fight till the death!!

The tattoo he sports is what he is doing!! Fighting like a Gladiator against the odds and so far reigning supreme!

He has to raise his game in the most intimidating arena of them all!




Conclusion


It is a possible curtain call to this season's Italian Championship then. It has been a record breaking season for Milan and a great one for Roma who were plain average last season! The Don has once again defied the odds and proved that if he has a decent side then he can make things happen for sure!! Under the circumstances 70 points is more than enough to win the Scudetto. At least it gives a team a very good shot to win the title!!

Difference is that Milan is 6 points ahead and enjoying a grand season in Italia.

So the San Siro prepares for the biggest game of the season with millions tuned to the sets worldwide in a possble finale to the season!

The Giallorossi will be welcomed by the 'Curva Sud' and a host of traditional RED Flares and the legendary Choreography that will send a message across. Simple yet effective and a work of art! :devil2:

The San Siro will be jam packed with 8000 Roma jerseys and if that number is more then they will be Inter fans who purchased Roma jerseys just for this match :pi: :D :devil2:


Roma's task is reminiscent of climbing K-2! This is the venue they most hate to visit. In recent years a rampant Roma side has been beaten by a Milan side struggling. It is the PRESENCE of the arena, the atmosphere and the ambience of the world's greatest theatre! :cool:

1986 and counting. Been a long time since they last won here. Difficult but not impossible by any means! Roma is cornered right now with nothing to lose! A team is at its most dangerous when it reaches that state! There is no tomorrow for Roma! It is Now or Never!

Big game, Mammoth stadium, Huge Atmoshpere, High Ambience, Vociferous crowd, Direct Title Rivals, The best sides this season and the CREST is at stake! :cool:

Time to dance with the Devil for Roma. Come prepared!



Prediction


Football is a strange game. April was an average month for Milan and it was a grand month for Roma. March was super for us. I am hoping that May will turn a new leaf and be a fantastic month for us! It has worked in months for us! One brilliant month followed by an average month.

Carlo won't commit the mistake he made in La Coruna going for an all out attack. Roma needs the win more than us so he will go for possession rather than pushing forward without purpose!

This is football. Anything can happen!

--- Scoring Draw ---

Super Haroon:mexican:

Awsome post Haroon, and it covers EVERYTHING!:D:D:D:D

but for our sake and the scudetto's we have to win!!

FORZA MILAN!!!!!

great post haroon! My prediction 2-0, goals scored by Sheva and Kaka.

AMEN!!!!

that would be great and especially after kaka scored for brazil, he got warmed up for roma this weekend

carew , not able.
montella maybe.

Chivu picked up an injury in romania vs germany friendly and is doubtful for the San Siro clash!

so 3 player will be out for Roma Carew, Montella and Chivu

and Milan Inzaghi and who???????

Simply great post, Haroon. Nothing more to say! :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

I feel the ref will send off a Roman player :pi:

Btw - credit to Haroon for his outstanding post :thumb:

great post haroon!! :thumb:

Ancelotti: It's Showtime... Friday 30 April, 2004

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Carlo Ancelotti realises Sunday will be one of the most important days of his career and compared it to a European Cup Final.


“This clash is worth as much as the Champions’ League Final to us,” stated the Milan boss. “Roma are the best opponents in this division and deserve to be challenging, but we’ve already beaten them and hope to continue that trend.”


These two sides have already met three times this season between Serie A and the Coppa Italia with every result going 2-1 to Milan. A victory at the San Siro would crown them Champions of Italy.


“We are in great condition coming to this match and can close up the title in front of our own fans,” continued the tactician and former Roma player.


“I just can’t wait for this game to kick off. Psychologically it’s a less difficult encounter than the one with Empoli, because we know that it can be the decider, while at the same time we have an advantage to take care of in case things go wrong.”


The gap at the top was cut down to just six points when Milan were held at Udinese last week, but with only two games left after this showdown even a defeat might not prevent them taking the Scudetto.


“You need patience in every match, but I think the final minutes will be decisive. Individual players are always important and with so many technically gifted stars out there anything could happen.”


The most eagerly awaited players on the day will be Francesco Totti and Brazilian starlet Kaka’.


“It isn’t really fair to compare the two as Totti has already matured,” pointed out Ancelotti. “Kaka’ has already proved what a great talent he is, but he has time to grow and improve. It would be wonderful to see them play together one day.”


Totti’s alleged agreement with Real Madrid has shaken the Giallorossi ahead of this crucial game, so the Coach knows this comment will spark further speculation that Milan are considering a bid for the captain.


These two tacticians know each other well, as Ancelotti was part of the Scudetto-winning Rossoneri squad Coached by Fabio Capello in the early 1990’s.


“Capello knows how to read a game very well and can put his ideas across in a way the players understand. Roma will be without Cristian Chivu, but I think he will stick with the four-man defence.”


The title could be sealed on Sunday and Ancelotti claims the fixture list could not have been drawn up better.


“The two best teams in the division will face off and the tension is rising. It is a fitting end to a wonderful season.”

We'll use 1 striker only.. I dont wanna think about what happens if we lose, specially with Carlo ignoring Silvio's orders to use 2 strikers..

it could be Cassano being sent off....as in his old days :D

[30/04]

Milan-Roma: le probabili formazioni

Arbitrerà Messina di Bergamo


Le probabili formazioni di Milan-Roma.

Milan (4-3-2-1): 12 Dida, 2 Cafu, 13 Nesta, 3 Maldini, 19 Costacurta, 8 Gattuso, 21 Pirlo, 20 Seedorf, 22 Kaka`, 10 Rui Costa, 7 Shevchenko (77 Abbiati, 4 Kaladze, 14 Simic, 23 Ambrosini, 32 Brocchi, 27 Serginho, 15 Tomasson). All. Ancelotti.
Indisponibili: Inzaghi.
Squalificati: nessuno
Diffidati: Cafu, Pirlo, Shevchenko.

Roma (4-4-2): 22 Pelizzoli, 2 Panucci, 5 Zebina, 19 Samuel, 5 Lima, 30 Mancini, 11 Emerson, 15 Dacourt, 21 D`Agostino, 10 Totti, 18 Cassano. (3 Lupatelli, 31 Dellas, 27 De Rossi, 17 Tommasi, 32 Candela, 23 Corvia, 24 Delvecchio). All. Capello.
Indisponibili: Montella, Chivu.
Squalificati: nessuno
Diffidati: De Rossi, Dacourt.

Arbitro: Messina di Bergamo.


forza milan
my heart with maldini, sheva: nesta .... all player ..

It seems Billy again will be on the left...he has been good there, but I would have hoped Kaladze would be ready by now...because Pancaro is still injured.

So 1 striker..

oh man , what a game!! i'm already so nervous. This really is a fantastic serie A campagn. Winning the scudetto at home against the 2nd placed team is the most beautifull thing.
I think i can see the game live tommorow:)
This is the real final, it is like the game against juve last seasen, the champions league final.
Forza Milan :devil2:
kick those roman asses :D

Stay calm and dont get over excited..

:)

I'm very calm at the moment :yeah: but now same time 24 hours later, 30 minutes before kick off I don't know :D

I'm sure we will do great :yeah:

FOOOOOOOOOOORZA MILAN :devil2:

all my thoughts about this game!!!

a draw is also enough.
i predict 2-2

Thanx EVERYBODY on the kind comments ;)