Wednesday, January 31, 2007

COPPA ITALIA ........ AS ROMA - AC MILAN


These two start their second leg semi-final all square, but with the advantage firmly with the hosts, following a 2-2 draw, at the San Siro.


I expect both teams to play conservatively, Roma have no need to press forward, as even a low scoring draw, will see them progress. they may have one eye on their upcoming table topper with Inter, but with the Nerazzurri enjoying an 11 point lead, that looks to be a lost cause. Hard to close the gap on a team that never loses, Inter have now won 14 straight games.


Milan coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has indicated that his team will adopt a cautious approach, saying

"The ideal game would go like this: we don’t concede a single goal and then score at 90 (minute)".


His defence will be boosted by the inclusion of recent signing Massimo Oddo, who starred and scored, for his former club Lazio, in their 3-0 win, in last month's Rome derby.


Ancelotti added that ‘we are expecting a difficult task tomorrow, we are going to the Olympic Stadium to win". He has named his strongest available squad ......


KEEPERS: Dida, Fiori, Storari; DEFENDERS: Bonera, Cafu, Costacurta, Grimi, Jankulovski, Maldini, Oddo, Simic; MIDFIELDERS: Ambrosini, Gattuso, Gourcuff, Kakà, Pirlo, Seedorf; STRIKERS: W. Aubameyang, Gilardino, Inzaghi.


Ronaldo, who completed his move to the Rossoneri yesterday, from Real Madrid, will not play, but his signing, is sure to keep Gilardino and Inzaghi, on their toes.


I like the visitors on the asian handicap, taking one side in Italy with a start, when their opponents do not NEED to win, is never a bad idea. Feel that Milan are the better all round team anyway and certain that they will pove that, next season.


You could also consider the "under", particularly if you are looking to trade "in running", but Carlo's boys for me.


4 points AC Milan +1/4 ball asian line 1.89.


Good Luck.

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