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Snubbed Brazil Star Pato Grabs Brace For AC Milan In Friendly
The attacking starlet continued his good run of form.
Nov 13, 2009 5:15:55 PM
AC Milan have had a resurgent last month or so, as they have seen themselves climb from mid-table mediocrity all the way to third place, where they sit just two points behind Juventus.
One of their stars this season has undoubtedly been Alexandre Pato, a man who has scored eight times in all competitions, including a stunning brace at the Santiago Bernabeu, to lead his side to a 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League.
The youngster was recently snubbed from Dunga’s Brazilian national team for their upcoming friendlies against England and Oman.
Nevertheless, the 20-year-old has made the most of his omission in a friendly match that Milan played against a local club.
The Milanese giants won 2-0, thanks to a brace from Pato, who grabbed a goal within the first minute of play, and then another midway through the first half.
Meanwhile, Alessandro Nesta was rested from the clash, after having nasal surgery, whilst Dida held his place in between the sticks. Pippo Inzaghi was at his best, however despite hitting the post on a couple of occasions, he failed to score.
Milan are unbeaten in their past eight outings in all competitions, and they will be confident of continuing this impressive run when they meet Cagliari at San Siro after the international break.
Adrian Del Monte, Goal.com
If you want to read more news on Italy, head over to Goal.com's Italy section!
One of their stars this season has undoubtedly been Alexandre Pato, a man who has scored eight times in all competitions, including a stunning brace at the Santiago Bernabeu, to lead his side to a 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League.
The youngster was recently snubbed from Dunga’s Brazilian national team for their upcoming friendlies against England and Oman.
Nevertheless, the 20-year-old has made the most of his omission in a friendly match that Milan played against a local club.
The Milanese giants won 2-0, thanks to a brace from Pato, who grabbed a goal within the first minute of play, and then another midway through the first half.
Meanwhile, Alessandro Nesta was rested from the clash, after having nasal surgery, whilst Dida held his place in between the sticks. Pippo Inzaghi was at his best, however despite hitting the post on a couple of occasions, he failed to score.
Milan are unbeaten in their past eight outings in all competitions, and they will be confident of continuing this impressive run when they meet Cagliari at San Siro after the international break.
Adrian Del Monte, Goal.com
If you want to read more news on Italy, head over to Goal.com's Italy section!
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