Milan in the World Club Cup - Page 4 - TalkSoccer

TheDevil · 11-12-2007, 01:49 AM

we'll either win this or fall flat on our faces

Aladino · 11-12-2007, 06:09 AM

I'll take the first option

Aladino · 11-12-2007, 09:03 AM

Yay it looks like Milan are getting back on Track. Simic has recovered and took part in training as well as Dida who seems to be improving but it was Ronie that once again stole the show as he returned to training.

Gourcuff scored a fantastic goal in training and Kalac made some fine saves. Jankulovski is currently under going his own program but should be good.

**D-Kin** · 11-12-2007, 02:17 PM

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Milan receive Ronnie boost Tuesday 11 December, 2007

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Ronaldo is back in training and Milan teammate Andrea Pirlo hopes he can lead the Diavolo to Club World Cup glory.

The Rossoneri start their bid for world supremacy against Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds on Thursday morning.

Ronaldo isn’t expected to feature, but he could play in the Final on December 16 as he has shaken of the worst of a calf injury sustained in the warm-up at Benfica a fortnight ago.

“He has such a desire to return and he has been very close to us over the last few days as we really need him, but he is especially important on the pitch,” Pirlo told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“He is a player who can make a difference. I hope that he can increase his training this week and also play.

“This is a trophy that my lots of my teammates and I are lacking. We have had the chance to play in this competition and we want to go the whole way.”

Milan have been careful not to underestimate Thursday’s opponents after Urawa beat Iranian side Sepahan.

“We watched them yesterday and they were aggressive and had good players and fans,” Pirlo stressed.

“I was really impressed by their striker Washington, Tulio and the left winger with the No 1 shirt Soma who was at the heart of everything his team created.”

FIFA intend to use the Club World Cup to experiment with new goal line technology, using a microchip in the ball.

“The referees and Adidas officials have come and explained everything,” the Azzurri midfielder explained.

“Near the two goals there are magnetic sensors that will let the referee know when the ball completely crosses the line.

“In any case, putting a microchip in the ball won’t influence the shape of feel of the ball in any way.“

Pirlo concluded by revealing the difficulties he has experienced in changing time zone.

channel4.com - Football Italia

**D-Kin** · 12-12-2007, 02:50 PM

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Ron out of Club World Cup Wednesday 12 December, 2007

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Ronaldo will not play any part in Milan’s Club World Cup adventure after he wasn’t included in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad list.

El Fenomeno has been suffering with a calf injury that he sustained during the warm-up for the Rossoneri’s Champions League clash against Benfica.

While the former Inter marksman raised hopes when he returned to training yesterday, it is now confirmed that he won’t be fit enough to feature.

“Ronaldo feels that he won’t be ready for Sunday,” Diavolo Vice-President Adriano Galliani told the Milan Channel.

“I met with him and Ancelotti in his room and we came to this decision together that he won’t be on the list of players we can use at the competition.

“Giuseppe Favalli will take his place and Ronnie will be amongst those who cannot be brought on as replacements.”

Milan face Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds tomorrow morning and will look to book a place in Sunday’s Final against either Boca Juniors or Tunisian outfit Etoile du Sahel.

channel4.com - Football Italia

**D-Kin** · 12-12-2007, 02:59 PM

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Boca Juniors reach Final Wednesday 12 December, 2007

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Argentine giants Boca Juniors have booked their place in the Club World Cup Final with a 1-0 win over Etoile du Sahel.

A 36th minute goal by Neri Cardozo proved to be the only difference between the two sides as the South Americans defeated their Tunisian opponents in Tokyo.

Boca, who had Vargas sent off, will now face either Milan or Urawa Red Diamonds for the title. They meet in tomorrow’s semi-final.

channel4.com - Football Italia

Aladino · 12-12-2007, 03:35 PM

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MILAN-URAWA REDS: ARBITRA LARRIONDA
12/12/2007
TOKYO - Sara' l'uruguaiano Jorge Larrionda ad arbitrare la sfida di domani tra Milan e Urawa Red Diamonds, seconda semifinale del Mondiale per club in corso in Giappone. Lo ha annunciato la Fifa. (Agr)

The ref will be the Uruguain Jorge Larrionda.

**lionel** · 13-12-2007, 09:52 AM

CWC Semi-Final: AC Milan v. Urawa Red Diamonds

the match is going to start in about 30 minutes.

here are some streams you can watch with:

MyP2P.eu :: Free Live Sports on your PC, Live Football, MLB, NBA, NHL and more...

check "your rating" to see which is the best stream for you and then download that software you need if you don't have it already (sopCast, TVAnts, PPMate, TVU,...)
open the streams some time befrore the match to make sure it is a good one.

does anyone have it on TV? I know that AC Milan TV are going to broadcast it, but I don't have it...

**Jager** · 13-12-2007, 10:15 AM

Thanks for the tip...I had something on my mind, and this game was it.

Strange watching a game at this time, reminds me of the world cup in Korea.

**lionel** · 13-12-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jager

Thanks for the tip...I had something on my mind, and this game was it.

Strange watching a game at this time, reminds me of the world cup in Korea.

OMG

just realized that I will be at school on sunday at this time

how will I watch the final??

**lionel** · 13-12-2007, 10:31 AM

Milan line-up:
Dida; Oddo, Kaladze, Nesta, Jankulovski; Gattuso, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Seedorf; Kaka, Gilardino.

match underway.

**lionel** · 13-12-2007, 10:38 AM

nesta is booked after 6minutes in the game...

urawa are very quick! they change from defense to attack very fast.

2 shots of the japanese against 0 of milan so far.

**Jager** · 13-12-2007, 10:52 AM

...and after that, the Japanese have done nothing really. Milan with the slow Italian build up, just waiting for the right time to strike. You can't give them this much of the ball, and expect to be in the game.

**lionel** · 13-12-2007, 10:58 AM

25': 0-0.

milan are totally dominating the match now. playing very well. they also had 3 great chances to score...

poor urawa.

another 2 excellent chances missed.

**Jager** · 13-12-2007, 11:01 AM

And when you take into account that Milan is playing like crap in Italy, is far away from home...really far away, this Japanese team is FAR below them in class. That is why I consider this an exhibition.

The real test is South American teams. They have the pace, they will trouble Milan.

But this is not how you want to play them. Give them the ball and sit back..that is a recipe for disaster, as Milan love to hold on to it, and pass around midfield and defense, and wait to strike.