++ [ originally posted by IncuboRossonero
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I can't say how the next fifteen minutes will go ... whats your point? One makes assumptions on a game based on a team's past performance as a whole. As a result, given Milan's consitency in Europe AND Serie A vis-a-vis Liverpool's 5th place in Premier and 'shockers' in Europe I think its fair to say WHO the favorite is.
Milan were never in danger of getting booted out from PSV....the scoreline was never in PSV's favor to close the game. A miracle would have had to occur..it did not.
what a shame
Funny you mention that. Because here is what gets me. For years I have been hearing the English sports media criticize Italian football, Italian coaches, Italian teams and Serie A as a whole for its 'playing style' and mentality. Labelling it 'boring'...anti-football, etc. Then we have little Liverpool which apparently to these journalists is evidence that English football is back.
However,
Liverpool beats Juve 2-1 (1 goal margin)
Then Liverpool holds Juve down for 90 minutes...0-0
Liverpool then holds Chelsea down 0-0 for 90 minutes.
Then they pop one in on Chelsea and the rest of the match pray and build a defensive wall as Chelsea attack all night long.
Hmmm interesting strategy...when Italians do it ..its called 'catenaccio'...when Liverpool does it they call it "heart"..perseverance, etc.
Sell that sh*t to the tourists....Liverpool 'ripped' a page from the catenaccio text book.