Frankly this was a fantastic match. While the Chelski/Liverpool games epitomised everything about high-level European football that can frustrate viewer- overly cautious team selections, negative tactics, time wasting, etc, this series proved to be the opposite. Both sides came to play in both matches as evidenced by an aggregate 5-3 score line. The first leg showed how English fighting spirit can be enough to dominate the competition and the second leg saw a tactical masterclass from the Italians. Milan won this match on the strength of their midfield and the superiority of their full backs. Scholes' marking caused Pirlo to disappear from the match but largely took him out of the action as well, while Gattuso and Seedorf simply devoured Darren Fletcher and Michael Carrick. Seedorf had an especially outstanding match, assisting on the first goal and scoring on the second. Kaka turned in another dominating performance, making smart runs, spraying passes around and opening the scoring with an amazing piece of skill. If they can keep this form I can't see Liverpool meeting with any kind of success in Greece.
Milan 3 Man United 0
United Washed Away by Milan Tide
Milan Close to Perfect
Fergie Admits to Shortcomings
Ancelotti: We Played Perfect Football
Another Masterclass
The Fullbacks Were the Key
Fergie Blames Premier League
Seedorf Weeps
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