Sunday, March 9, 2008

The Students Become The Masters

5:42 AM 3/5/2008

About 10 minutes ago, Arsenal FC slammed AC Milan at the San Siro 0-2 during the return leg after a 1st leg score line of 0-0 at the Emirates Stadium. I say "slammed" mostly because every article I read, from Team Vs Team previews to match predictions, not one article predicted a 0-2 for Arsenal.. but then again, thats why we love the sport.. its almost worse than life.. for all the twists and shocks are stuffed into approximately 90 minutes, thats a lil too much for an average person to handle!!

After continuous pressure in search of the opener, Arsenal out performed in every department! I know what you think "this guys an Arsenal fan, duhhh thats what he's going to say after having won 0-2" but truth is, AC Milan did pull of a few scares, but more than 90% of the time [ btw, 100% is like less than 10 times =\ ] they didnt even bother Almunia, who played quite brillantly, standing strong and even dealing with a very cheeky Pirlo freekick which did make my heart skip a beat!

Sagna & Clichy were guilty of over committing a handful of times, but made up for every little error by playing wonderfully down the flanks. Our favourite Swiss bastard, Senderos did make a few bad decisions, but the score line suggests that he conclusively successfully did his job, suprisingly, he didnt even get booked.

Eddy was INSANE!! I have never seen him such a bother amongst defenders, and we aint talking about just ANY defenders.. I referring to Maldini, one of the most prestigious left backs who did play left centre this match, and also the oldest scorer in the Champions League.. also "bugged" Nesta, a big, tall defenders, who carries with him some of the highest defensive stats especially regarding one on one's and set pieces and significantly lastly, Oddo, one old fool, but still, played well.. but like I said, the Arsenal left side was a little to bright for a the old chap, with Man of the Match Hleb, Clichy and Diaby combining to leave AC Milan just scratching their balding, ageing heads.

Before Speedy Walcott sprinted on, Eboue played a hasty game, just before half time, he over stepped offside when he couldve patiently waited for the ball and just when you thought you forgave him for being an idiot, he misses a completely clean shot on goal with NO ONE on him, seriously, I expect you to ATLEAST hit the keeper if not score aiite Emmanuel?

Even though if Kaka wasnt closed down and hit hard enough by the likes of Hleb, Fab and Diaby, Walcott was brought on whilst the score was 0-0 to add speed to the wings taking off the flawfull and more importantly booked Eboue who I assumed wouldve earned his 2nd yellow, and Walcott brought Kaka's hell along with him COMPLETELY ending any hopes of Kaka being an impact.

I was appauled by the referee's decision making, maybe it was because we needed an away goal so badly and Hleb DID NOT DIVE!!! Hleb is the last person in the Arsenal squad to dive.. we all know who the first one is.. yes yes.. Lehmann!

Whatever the case, with a somewhat silent start to the 2nd half, Fab took a couple of steps away from one defender, getting closer to two, with not much space, slashed a beautiful shot, and scored............................no one believed it, but when it did sink we, we did what was right! Cheered and cheered and began to message everyone else who was watching the match, which seems a little silly for they knew that we had scored! =p

In the end, whilst AC pushed and pushed for a goal, which wouldnt have been sufficient anyway, Walcott slipped through, and what seemed to be a silly tackle pulled of by Kaladze if Im not mistaken, he paces through and cuts it square onto the other side of the box & Eddy just sticks his leg out, squeezing the lemon over the wounds of AC Milan to see them off in their own stadium.........OUCH! x\

Oh well, any neutral fan wouldve seen what a great team Arsenal can be when it game is played by two prestigious teams who play their game instead of using tactics such as needless agression and dirt, which is what all football fans want to see in any match.

So with having blown Champions League WIDE open, I leave ya'll..

Oh ya.. also, Im quite thrilled with having accomplished something Man Utd & Liverpool tried so, so very hard to pull over AC between their recent meetings, what can I say.. Money Cant Buy Away Wins In Europe.

Peace..
RR

6:09 AM 3/5/2008

1 comment:

B. M. said...

ever considered sport journalism? XD
lol !