Dominic said:
It was boring yes and we could've gotten more out of this match, against 10 men. Though having said that, I have yet to see any team ever take advantage of a numerical advantage on the pitch. If we look positively at this, if we can stop an in-form milan; we can certainly take anyone on. Scudetto is ours, and it certainly offers some prospect for the CL.
Other positives include Buffon, Emerson, Nedved and Chiellini's form and that the defence kept a clean sheet.
Well to be honest, even though it is a boring game, we manage to secure a draw, and there is nothing I can ask for. I don't know why u guys r so demanding in terms of big games like this, 0 - 0 is a good result against Milan, and both teams earned 1 point. The pressure will be on Milan becos Inter is catching up with them. I never expect Gattuso to be sent off, but I thought the performance was ok when we play 11 against 11, especially when both Emerson and Vieira stopped both Kaka and Pirlo. This game can go either way, the game can change drastically when a goal is scored. It was a really ok game I think, with both teams being careful not to be reckless. Capello figured out that Milan will attack frantically with 10 men, so he told our players to play calmly, which accounts for this outcome. But hey, I can't ask for more when we still have our 10-point lead. Now to the scores.
Buffon - Thanks for performing well against big games like this. We can't thank you more.
7
Zebina - Same old Zebina, could have brought in Balzaretti to play. After all the latter needs experience.
5.5
Canna - Solid defender as usual, stopping his Azzurri teammate Pippo and prevent them from scoring. The same goes for Sandro Nesta at the other side
6.5
Thuram -Ok game
6
Chiellini - Is it because of big games like this that he performed well? I certainly hope that his form continues like this throughout the season. This guy can be hell of a player when on form
6.5
Emerson - Basically did all the important stuff, and even attacked. No wonder both Pirlo and Kaka r invisible
7.5
Vieira - OMG HE IS PERFORMING!!!! Anticipating his future performances like this
7
Mutu - he should still belong to the middle!
5
Zlatan - Is he learning how to use his tricks now? I certainly hope so. Nice backheel. Hope that his season can be revived.
6
Treze - zzzzz
5.5
DP - Nothing more, nothing less, but should have started
6
Nedved - Was generally ok, but thanks for letting Gattuso to be sent off.
6
Nonetheless, the job is done. Everybody deserves a pat on the back. Every player should take a rest and prepare for the next game.
And if you ask me if Gattuso deserves to be sent off, I would say yes. At least this referee is experienced.