Result ATALANTA 0 - 2 AC MILAN Goals by Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Kevin Prince Boateng, Sunday January 8, 2012 - Italy Serie A Week 17
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@ItalianSerieA 43% Ball Possession ATALANTA and 57% Ball Possession AC MILAN
Atalanta 0 - 2 AC Milan 
22' Zlatan Ibrahimovic (pen)
82' Kevin Prince Boateng
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AC Milan continue the winning path in the 3 races... Serie A, Champions League and Coppa Italia Milan with the ongoing transfer debate on whether Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez will move to Milan or not. Another headache for the rossoneri is the tension between Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato and Coach Massimiliano Allegri hinting a possible depart from Pato.... Atalanta are also in the "struggling zone" with the ongoing reference of the match fixing scandal seeing former captain Cristiano Doni involved more than what was assumed.
Good news for Atalanta is having the top scorer of the Season with forward German Denis scoring so far 12 goals, though, now, the leadership is shared. Yep, AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Udinese foreward Antonio Di Natale also scoring and reaching to 12 goals each too.
Here is the disciplinary situation. Interestingly, The two captains are suspended. A serious suspension until the year 2015 from Atalanta captain Cristiano Doni for the match fixing scandal. On the other hand, AC Milan captain Massimo Ambrosini suspended for 1 game.
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the official lineup from ATALANTA by coach Stefano Colantuono: ATALANTA (4-4-1-1): Consigli; Masiello, Ferri, Manfredini, Peluso; Schelotto, Cigarini, Carmona, Padoin; Marilungo; German Denis.
Here is the official lineup from AC MILAN by coach Massimiliano Allegri:MILAN (4-3-1-2): Christian Abbiati; Daniele Bonera, Philippe Mexes, Thiago Silva, Gianluca Zambrotta; Kevin Prince Boateng, Mark Van Bommel, Antonio Nocerino; Emanuelson; Alexandre Pato, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
In the 22nd minute, Milan taking the lead with forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic converting a penalty with a right footed shot defeating Atalanta goalkeeper in the bottom left corner despite going to the right direction. Penalty conceded by Thomas Manfredini for a foul on Milan forward Alexandre Pato bringing him down inside the penalty box.
A combo goal with the assist by Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the 82nd minute leaving Atalanta player Manfredini in awe as to "how can I stop him"... Ibrahimovic lifting his eyes to make a cross towards the center finding midfielder Kevin Prince Boateng to deliver a right footed shot and there you . players congratulating Ibrahimovic and Boateng... a super show by Ibrahimovic.
Click the video to watch the highlights of the Italian Serie A Week 17 match, ATALANTA v AC MILAN on Sunday 8 January, 2012 at the Atleti Azzurri D'Italia Stadium.
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AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic after converting his goal against Atalanta
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Referee Nicola Rizzoli calming down AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri who was protesting.
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AC Milan fans making the trip to Bergamo to support the team here with giant banners.
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Players congratulating AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic . a goal keeping the leadership....
Antonio Nocerino and Atalanta Manfredini looking to control the ball.
AC Milan midfielder Kevin Prince Boateng celebrating after his goal in the 82nd minute
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Final laugh for AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri taking home the three golden points to keep the leadership.
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Atalanta 0 - 2 AC Milan
Sunday 8 January 2012
Atleti Azzurri D'Italia Stadium
15:00
Referee: RIZZOLI
Assistants: MANGANELLI - CARIOLATO
Fourth Official: BANTI
Attendance: 22,172
Scorers: 22' Zlatan Ibrahimovic (pen), 82' Kevin Prince Boateng
OFFICIAL FORMATIONS
ATALANTA (4-4-1-1): Consigli; Masiello, Ferri, Manfredini, Peluso; Schelotto (78' Gabbiadini), Cigarini, Carmona (70' Bonaventura), Padoin; Marilungo (55' Tiribocchi); German Denis.
Subs not used: (Frezzolini, Lucchini, Bellini, Ferreira Pinto).
Coach: Stefano Colantuono.
AC MILAN (4-3-1-2): Abbiati; Bonera, Mexes, Thiago Silva, Zambrotta; Boateng, Van Bommel, Nocerino; Emanuelson; Pato (67' Robinho), Ibrahimovic.
Subs not used: (Amelia, Inzaghi, Nesta, De Sciglio, Antonini, El Shaarawy).
Coach: Massimiliano Allegri.
| Week 17 Atalanta 0 - 2 AC Milan Sunday 8 January 2012 Atleti Azzurri D'Italia Stadium 15:00 Referee: RIZZOLI |
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| Atalanta | Match Stats |
AC Milan |
| 0 |
Goals | 2 |
| 8(3) | Shots (on Goal) | 13(3) |
| 17 | Fouls | 19 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 0 | Offsides | 3 |
| 43% | Ball Possession | 57% |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
What do you think of the results? Which players surprised you or disappointed you and why?
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