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RESULTS Italian Serie A Week 36 the MILAN Derby AC MILAN 2 - 1 FC INTER Goals by Filippo Inzaghi, Kaka amd Julio Cruz
By Anna ItaliaMilan Won the MILAN DERBY after 2 years!!!!
This victory gives Milan the 4th position because Cagliari beat Fiorentina!
AC Milan 2 - 1 FC Inter 
51' Filippo Inzaghi 76' Julio Cruz
56' Kaka
Substitutions: 41' Giuseppe Favalli out, Marek Jankulovski in 65' Maniche out, Mario Balotelli in
66' Gennaro Gattuso out, C. Brocchi in 72' Hernan Crespo out, David Suazo in
77' Filippo Inzaghi out, Alexandre Pato in 81' Rivas out, Maxwell in
The day has come to see Who will win the Milan Derby known in Italy as il DERBY DELLA MADONNINA.
It's important to win this derby to see who commands in the city of Milan! That's why besides the Serie A standings, it is playing for the honor and local bragging. Last time Milan won the Derby was on April 14, 2006.
Here is INTER starting lineup ready to make history and win the DERBY DELLA MADONNINA and
celebrate their third consecutive Scudetto. Can they do it? will they celebrate?
Players entering the field while the notes of Milan's hymn welcome both teams. Wow!I have goosebumps watching the match in the Italian channel Rai International while watching the fans waving big banners and listening to "camminiamo noi, accanto ai nostri eroi"
Time to be ready, take our seats because Referee Roberto Rosetti whistles the beginning of the match and the 11 Milan roaring lions go into the field to challenge the 11 lions from Inter too!
Uffa, just a bit worried about having former Milan player striker Hernan Crespo in the starting lineup. It will be terrible for Milan if Crespo delivers the winning goal while Inter fans will idolize him if he does.
Precisely, talking about Crespo..... In the 36th minute, Maicon sends an assist to Hernan Crespo who heads the ball from the center of the box and thanks God Milan goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac was awake and makes a save!
Imagine the desperation of Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti when not seeing any goals.
Ancelotti keeps encouranging the team, especially talking to Musica and Magia KAKA.
Ancelotti knows he is risking big time if losing this match. Milan must win and hope for Cagliari to beat Fiorentina to reach the 4th position. That's how important this Milan Derby is for Milan.
Uffa, in the 41st minute, Ancelotti is forced to make his first substitution when Giuseppe Favalli cannot continue for an injury!!! Marek Jankulovski is in.
Inter Coach Roberto Mancini looks worried watching his team not able to open the score.
In the 43rd minute, Maniche almost opened the score!!!!
Wow... unblievable. Cristian Chivu sends an assist to Maniche who shoots from outside the box but is saved! Madonna!!!!!!
Click the VIDEO to watch the highlights of the MILAN DERBY.The first half was agonizing because it ends in 0-0.
I could not finish my breakfast because the match kept me in agony!
Just watching former teammates Hernan Crespo and Milan defender Alessandro Nesta now in opposite teams makes me sad! I like both players but today MY MILAN is the priority.
Milan returned in the second half determined to win the match. You could see our rossoneri with the mission to win written in their faces! They got to win, no other option.
In the 50th minute, midfielder Massimo Ambrosini gets an assist by Milan's brains Andrea Pirlo and shoots from close range but sends the ball too high!
Finally, guys, the first goal arrives and SAN SIRO explodes!!!
In the 51st minute, I dropped my cappuccino and follow Musica and Magia KAKA giving a superb assist to Super Pippo Inzaghi heading from the right side of the box to the center blasting Inter goalkeeper Julio Cesar!!!!! This was heaven!!!! Finally, Milan taking the lead in San Siro. Inzaghi has now scored 10 goals!
Super Pippo embraces KAKA for his superb assist while the camera shows the sad faces of Inter defender Marco Materazzi discussing with his teammate Christian Chivu.
Materazzi is really mad! You could tell he did not like Milan's goal at all.
Then, you won't believe it. It was totally amazing!!!
Our Musica and Magia KAKA is totally on fire! First the assist to Super Pippo then another assist in the 55th minute to Clarence Seedorf who missed the target sending the ball too wide!
Hold on.... this is not over yet. Right a minute after, Musica and Magia KAKA decides to take personal initiative. Massmo Ambrosini gives an assist to KAKA who shoots from the left side of the box directly to the bottom left corner where Inter goalkeeper Julio Cesar could not stop and Kaka sends Milan fans in delirious!!!!! Kaka has scored 15 goals and is only 4 goals away from the top scorers Genoa Marco Borriello and Juventus David Trezeguet with 19 each.
AC MILAN 2 - 0 FC INTER
Milan finally is winning the Milan Derby after 2 years so far!!!!
The faces of Inter players are of total disbelief. Hernan Crespo was shown with a sad face while the bench of Milan celebrate and do not hide their happiness for this victory.
What a joy watching the match and all Milan fans in San Siro celebrating this important victory. Here is LA CURVA ROSSONERA.
In the 66th minute, Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti decides to substitute Gattuso and is the turn for Christian Brocchi. I love how GATTUSO reacted. Before leaving the field, Gattuso once again ask the fans to support the team, then shakes hands with Referee Roberto Rosetti, embraces Andrea Pirlo, and then leaves the campus. Wow, that was nice! I felt so proud of Gattuso.
Sei grande Gattuso!!!! Guys, our rossoneri are showing great determination to win this match. I love how they all get together to support each other. Great to see la grinta di Gattuso.
Our beloved Clarence Seedorf congratulating KAKA. This is just awesome to see a united team. Made me wonder on what will happen if Ronaldinho comes to Milan.... will it be the same united spogliatoio?
Oh Mamma mia! In the 75th minute, Ambrosini gets a yellow card for a foul! Inter gets a free kick.... then... a shadow for Milan and a ray of hope for Inter. In the 76th minute, Inter striker Julio Cruz shoots from outside the box to the bottom right corner and blast Milan goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac who remained frozen. AC MILAN 2 - 1 FC INTER
Here is the big moment for Inter when Julio Cruz scores from a direct free kick while MILAN's wall could not stop the ball.
Inter Captain Javier Zanetti tries to keep the ball away from Milan midfielder and match architect "super brains" Andrea Pirlo!
The last minutes were agonizing. Inter committing all kind of mistakes losing concentration.
In the 89th minute, Referee Roberto Rosetti gives a yellow card to Cristian Chivu and Marco Materazzi!!!!
It was a moment of madness!
Inter could not believe they were losing and wanted to grasp at least a draw in the final moments.
Milan risking to lose the 3 points in the 94th minute when defender Marek Jankulovski commits a foul and gets the yellow card. Referee Roberto Rosetti granst a free kick to Inter.
Here is where Inter fans started to pray for Christian Chivu to equalize the score and Milan fans praying for Milan to block Chivu's free kick.
Here he goes... Chivu shoots from outside the box and the only you could hear was the celebration of Ambrosini and all Milan fans because Chivu sent the ball too high
Milan kept the victory!!!!! I CAN CELEBRATE proudly and wear my Milan jersey the whole day!!!!!Referee Roberto Rosetti says no more and whistles the end of the match. It's over. MILAN won the Derby della Madonnina. Milan's bragging rights belong to the ROSSONERI.
You bet Milan fans will go directly to Piazza Del Duomo to celebrate this important victory! I bought one of my Milan jersey here.
Milan's Duomo is located in this Piazza and on top of the Duomo / cathedral is famous Virgin Mary. Looking it from everywhere the statue of Virgin Mary looks small, this is why is referred as to "La Madonnina,"
It is a great SUNNY DAY for Milan and a SOMBER DAY for INTER. The difference between Inter and Roma are of 3 points. The difference of Milan and Fiorentina is now 1 point. Bottom line, Ancelotti beat Roberto Mancini once again and the record between both coaches remains 8 wins for Ancelotti, 6 for Mancini, and 3 draws.
LINEUPS
 Week 36 Italian Serie A Tim 2007 - 2008 Thirty Sixth
Round Matchday 36Sunday, May 4, 2008 Derby Della Madonnina - Milan Derby AC Milan - FC Inter San Siro Stadium Referee: Roberto Rosetti Assistants: Calcagno and Griselli Fourth Official: Bergonzi Italian Soccer Serie A Commentary by Anna Italia | |||
| AC Milan |
FC Inter | ||
| 2 |
Goals | 1 | |
| 15(4) |
Shots (on Goal) | 12(7) | |
| 16 |
Fouls | 21 | |
| 8 |
Corner Kicks | 5 | |
| 5 |
Offsides | 3 | |
| 59% |
Ball Possession | 41% | |
| 4 |
Yellow Cards | 3 | |
| 0 |
Red Cards | 0 | |
| 6 |
Saves | 2 | |
AC MILAN
Goalkeepers: Zeljko Kalac
Defenders: Daniele Bonera, Giuseppe Favalli(41' Marek Jankulovski), Kakha Kaladze, Alessandro Nesta
Midfielfers: Massimo Ambrosini, Gennaro Gattuso(66' Christian Brocchi), Kakà, Andrea Pirlo, Clarence Seedorf,
Forwards: Filippo Inzaghi(77' Pato)
Substitutes:
Coach: Carlo Ancelotti
FC INTER
GOALKEEPERS: Julio Cesar;
DEFENDERS: Maicon, Rivas (Maxwell 81), Marco Materazzi, Christian Chivu;
MIDFIELDERS: Patrick Vieira, Javier Zanetti, Esteban Cambiasso, Maniche(65' Balotelli)
STRIKERS: Julio Cruz, Hernan Crespo(72' David Suazo)
Substitutes:
Coach: Roberto Mancini
Week 3 Italian Serie A
Tim 2007 - 2008 Thirty Sixfth Round Matchday
36
Milan Derby - Derby della Madonnina
Sunday, May 4, 2008
AC MILAN - FC INTER
San Siro Stadium
Referee: Roberto Rosetti
Assistants: Calcagno and Griselli
Fourth Official: Bergonzi
Are you happy with the result yes or no and why?
Anna what kind of question is that! INTER WILL WIN, sorry for you guys but we want to win the Scudetto this Sunday. You know I am cheering for my Inter and as you said Inter won 4 out of the last 5 derbies.
FORZA INTER, FORZA INTER, FORZA INTER.
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Oh,man, just wait a minute Mark. What kind of answer is yours, we want Milan to win. Man, you got that point on winning 4 derbies of the last 5 but that can change on Sunday.
FORZA MILAN! Anna come on and Milan99 to give me a hand with Mark. By the way, where is Hilda???
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Good morning Pietro and Mark. Hey, what a tension!
I hope Milan changed that record and win this Milan Derby. It will be ideal to repeat the score of 1918, but that sounds impossible as Inter has great goalkeeper Julio Cesar who has been consistently superb.
Pietro, WE ARE CHEERING FOR MILAN!!!!!
FORZA MILAN!!!!!
Hilda and Mark.... good luck with your team, which we hope you guys lose because we need to qualify for that 4th position.
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FORZA INTER!!!! I hope INTER continue beating you guys. The only thing that will upset me is not seeing you in the Champions League because as I told you many times if a team wants to proof the best, is important that Milan be in the Champs.
At least I am hoping for Cagliari to beat Fiorentina your rival.
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The stars are slowly aligning for Milan. I do feel badly for Fiorentina, they have had a horrible week.
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Dominic, Anna, everybody we beat Inter! Dominic you were right the stars aligned for Milan and we were looking at a bright sky.
where is Mark?
Forza Milan
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Here I am Pietro, go on and celebrate.
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WOW, what a match!! It's a great day to be a MILAN fan. Fourth place is ours!! They played sooooooo well and really looked like a Champions team. I also feel a little bad for Fiorentina, it's probably a week they would like to forget. But recently Cagliari is the little team that could. Anyway, Milan Beat Inter, Yeah!!!!
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We did it! Man, it is a great day with a bright sun, now, we must keep the 4th position and not let go. You got it, MILAN, our great Milan beat Inter! we can go to the Piazza and celebrate! Good for Cagliari.
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You guys are having a blast with Milan's victory. I am in a bad mood because we lost!
I agree Dominic Cagliari played well and I guess Anna is happy for her goalkeeper Storari.
Milan beat Inter
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Pietro, Dominic, Michelle FORZA MILAN!!!
Don't you feel happy? I AM IN HEAVEN!!! Just awesome! It was a great match and I join you Michelle MILAN PLAYED SO WELLLLLLLLL I love it!!!!
Love seeing SUPER PIPPO and KAKA taking Milan by the hand to the 4th position!!!! We gotta send a bottle of Champagne to CAGLIARI for beating Fiorentina. Don't you think? I DO!
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Send Cagliari Champagne, flowers whatever they want!!!I love them right now. I just finished watching that match. Fiorentina forgot to show up. Kudos to Cagliari, they played well. But I can't say it enough, MILAN BEAT INTER!!!!!!
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Michelle I ADORE CAGLIARI!!!! Let's be more specific, I admire goalkeeper Marco Storari because he has changed the destine of Cagliari since his arrival in January.
Flower, wine, champagne, everything for Cagliari. All players KUDOS!! .... will post about it in few minutes....
Yes, sounds good MILAN BEAT INTER!!!!!
Though Mark and Hilda must be sad right now....
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Ok guys, I admit it. Milan played better than us and it ruined us the party to celebrate the Scudetto. Pietro must be laughing right now with this victory. Still Inter is in the first position but now I am worrying not to lose the Scudetto in the last match. Congrats milanisti!
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Mark, you gotta forgive us, but as Milan fans we are having a blast! Of course, after suffering for many weeks, this moment is to enjoy. We beat you guys in grand style without any help from the referee.
Musica and magia KAKA is the king in San Siro!
MILAN made the statement loud and clear "MILAN RULES in MILAN!!!!
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Congrats on the crucial derby win!
Should be a great day for all Milanisti ... especially after Fiorentina's loss in Cagliari.
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Ciao Juventino Tedesco!!!!!
You abandoned us!!!! Miss your comments about Juventus here. Thanks for your congratulations YOU BET WE FEEL happy! Extra happy.... I LOVE CAGLIARIIIIIIIIIi....
Though... right now... working on the post of Juventus that DISAPPOINTED ME for losing against Siena!!!!!!
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