Player Ratings: Milan 1-2 Bologna
Bologna produced the shock of the opening round of the 2008/09 Serie A season by beating Milan 2-1 at San Siro. Carlo Garganese rates the players on show.
Aug 31, 2008 5:21:59 PM
Christian Abbiati: 6 - Had nothing to do apart from the two goals, and was not really to blame for either.
Gianluca Zambrotta: 7 – Fine debut for
Paolo Maldini: 5.5 – Largely had a good game, but was a little suspect during individual moments. Di Vaio's pace caused the 40-year-old problems too.
Kakha Kaladze: 5 – Lack of concentration is a real issue with Kaladze, and he was given a real headache by Di Vaio all game long.
Marek Jankulosvski: 6 – Whipped in a few fine crosses in the first half before he was mysteriously substituted at half time for the disappointing Shevchenko.
Mathieu Flamini: 6.5 – Mopped up all the loose balls in midfield, before handing possession to the likes of Seedorf, Pirlo and Ronaldinho. Sound.
Andrea Pirlo: 7 – A creative influence as always. One of his through balls to Inzaghi in the first half was out of this world. Ran out of ideas though as the game wore on.
Massimo Ambrosini: 6.5 – Fought valiantly in midfield,
showing his usual heart and character. Scored
Ronaldinho: 9 – Some may think this rating is too high,
especially considering
Clarence Seedorf: 6 – Had his moments, but all in all Seedorf was completely overshadowed in the playmaking department by Ronaldinho.
Filippo Inzaghi: 6.5 – Critics will say he missed three
excellent chances, but he was there to have the chances, and once he was
substituted with 20 minutes to go
Substitutions:
Andriy Shevchenko: 4
Alexandre Pato: 6.5
Emerson: N/A
Francesco Antonioli: 7.5 – Despite
Cristian Zenoni: 7 – One of
Claudio Terzi: 6.5 – Made a few fine interceptions, and comfortably dealt with Shevchenko, even if he was lucky to get away with a possible handball shout.
Vangelis Moras: 6 – Good in the air, and made one goal-saving tackle on Inzaghi, but was poor in possession and put his side in trouble with some careless clearances.
Davide Bombardini: 6 – Not in his natural position, and it showed at times in the first half against Zambrotta. Improved after the break.
Nicola Mingazzini: 6 - Had a good start, and made one
superb challenge to stop Seedorf, but eventually lost out in midfield and was
substituted for Mudingayi who steadied the
Sergio Volpi: 6 – Neat and tidy in possession, but gained no foothold in midfield at all.
Martins Adailton: 6 – The Brazilian started brightly, but then faded into insignificance and was substituted on the hour mark.
Christian Amoroso: 7 – Excellent in midfield for
Francesco Valiani: 7.5 – Started brightly, then disappeared, then emerged once again with 12 minutes to go with a stunning long-range winner.
Marco Di Vaio: 8.5 - A real livewire for
Substitutions
Gaby Mudingayi: 7
Massimo Marazzina: 6
Marcello Castellini: N/A
Carlo Garganese
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