Novara

2.62

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  56

  107

  3.00

  Samir Ujkani Flop of the Match

  A very unconvincing performance from the goalkeeper, who recently returned from a facial injury. Struggled to deal with several shots from white shirts and failed to inspire confidence from set-pieces.

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  7

  25

  2.50

  Giuseppe Gemiti

  The left-back did not get much luck from Abate, who was forced back into his own half for much of the game, bar a brief foray towards the end of the match.

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  6

  23

  2.50

  Michel Morganella

  An encouraging first half display saw him constantly charge down the right with purpose, but his final ball left a lot to be desired. However, Robinho and Emanuelson moving to his flank after the break meant for a difficult second half.

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  7

  23

  2.50

  Matteo Centurioni

  Made a number of important interceptions during the first half, but on the odd occasion was nearly caught out by the flair of Milan's forward players towards the end.

• 
  7

  24

  2.50

  Leandro Rinaudo

  The defender put in a couple of tough tackles near the start of the match, but struggled to contain the brilliance of Ibrahimovic as the contest wore on.

• 
  5

  21

  2.50

  Santiago García

  Was overshadowed by his fellow defenders, and did his bit to try and keep Novara's back line together. Unfortunately, he and his fellow stoppers were exposed towards the end.

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  13

  19

  3.00

  Marco Rigoni

  Always on the move, the former Juventus youngster promised much with the ball at his feet thanks to his surging runs from deep, but his impact fizzled out in the second half.

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  8

  19

  2.50

  Filippo Porcari

  Tried his best to keep Nocerino, Van Bommel and Ambrosini in check, as his work rate could not be faulted, but they eventually overran him and his fellow midfield players.

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  6

  21

  3.00

  Simone Pesce

  Got into promising positions early on, but failed to find the right passes as he slowly drifted out of the match, and was replaced by Rubinho.

• 
  8

  27

  2.50

  Giuseppe Mascara

  Managed to get into good areas of the pitch, but hesitated with the ball at his feet and struggled to conduct attacks against a watertight Milan defence. Promptly subbed off in the second half.

• 
  10

  20

  2.50

  Andrea Caracciolo

  Although he offered very little in terms of an attacking sense, he was crucial at the back, where he compensated for his goalkeeper's poor decision-making by clearing a couple of attempts off the line.

Substitutions

• 
  10

  21

  2.50

  Daniel Jensen

  A late cameo from the Dane.

• 
  7

  20

  0.00

  Francesco Marianini

  The midfielder could only contribute with a yellow card late on in the match.

• 
  8

  25

  2.50

  Raffaele Rubino

  Added very little as a replacement for Pesce, as the Milan defence had the better of him.

AC Milan

3.21

• 
  203

  21

  3.00

  Marco Amelia

  Had virtually nothing to do during the match bar a couple of long-range attempts, as he continues to redeem himself as a reliable backup for Christian Abbiati.

• 
  316

  12

  3.00

  Philippe Mexes

  The Frenchman kept his place in the heart of defence, and had no trouble in dealing with the likes of Caracciolo and Mascara, displaying a performance of calmness.

• 
  227

  34

  3.00

  Ignazio Abate

  Always tried to attack down the right flank, but his final balls were generally not up to his usual standard.

• 
  348

  13

  3.50

  Thiago Silva

  The samba stopper was impressive at both ends of the pitch, where he was a threat from set-pieces, while keeping his cool alongside Mexes at the back.

• 
  119

  139

  3.00

  Luca Antonini

  The left-back did not warrant his early substitution, as he performed better than Emanuelson, but his marauding style going forward did see him potentially exposed to counterattacks down his flank.

• 
  291

  15

  3.50

  Mark van Bommel

  A fine all-round display from the experienced campaigner, who passed the ball around with accuracy, before breaking up attacks and being a real nuisance in the middle of the park.

• 
  324

  13

  3.50

  Antonio Nocerino

  His all-action performances from midfield are fast becoming a regular occurrence as the former Palermo man was everywhere. His link-up play with Ibrahimovic early on deserved a goal, but he settled for an assist for the second.

• 
  304

  46

  3.00

  Massimo Ambrosini

  Magnificent display from the defensive-minded player, who took up the role of deep-lying playmaker. Impressed greatly with his array of long and short passing, and always looked to play in his team-mates.

• 
  244

  87

  3.00

  Urby Emanuelson

  Again showed he is out of his depth as a trequartista, as he continued to fail in his quest to find creativity. Moved to left-back and looked far more comfortable, but Antonini was arguably a better bet.

• 
  683

  27

  4.00

  Zlatan Ibrahimovic Top of the Match

  The Swede rose to the occasion yet again and netted his ninth goal in nine matches. Influential and dominant as ever in leading the line, his impeccable touch and volley, followed by a deft touch to complete his brace was nothing short of sensational.

• 
  347

  29

  3.00

  Robinho

  A limp first half was followed by a triumphant return to form in the second. Roaming around the left flank, before moving back to his central position, his flair and attacking intent was exciting to watch at times, and capped his performance off with the second goal of the match.

Substitutions

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  156

  41

  0.00

  Clarence Seedorf

  Late cameo from the Dutch midfielder.

• 
  259

  16

  0.00

  Alexander Merkel

  Another late appearance from the young schemer, who added composure into Milan's midfield to help see the game out.

• 
  703

  19

  3.00

  Stephan El Shaarawy

  An instant impact from the forward, who provided a much-needed youthful spark in the final third for his team. Not everything managed to come off, but his telepathic play with Ibra for the Swede's second goal showed potential for a partnership between the duo.