AC Milan vs. Cagliari Calcio – Rossoneri win the Scudetto – Serie A Preview
AC Milan 2010/11 Serie A Champions
AC Milan secured their 18th Scudetto on Saturday, May 7, 2011, with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against AS http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603 at Stadio Olimpico, Rome. The men in red and black jerseys claimed the solitary point needed for the trophy, thus ending their seven-year
Scudetto wait, ending http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan’s Serie A monopoly in the process.
The Rossoneri had an uneven season where the team suffered from injuries especially to the forward block. All was uncertain until the Derby della Madonnina against their bitter city rivals, but the Diavolo thrashed the Nerazzurri 3-0 at San Siro. This was
the turning point of the campaign and after the victory, Milan made a clean run towards the Scudetto victory.
Milan are keen to keep their unbeaten streak in the top flight intact as they host Cagliari in the upcoming game at San Siro. Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister and owner of AC Milan, has expressed his feelings after winning the Scudetto and also
commented on the upcoming game.
"Throughout the campaign we have endured difficult times with so many injuries, especially to our strikers. But in the end we won the Scudetto and that is all that matters. We have deserved it and we are happy at Milan. We will celebrate with our fans on
Saturday night.'' The Italian politician said.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cagliari-Calcio-c38716 disappointed with their outcome
Cagliari have every right to be disheartened and disappointed as they end up in mid-table mediocracy yet again. The Rossoblu finished a poor 16th in the league last season and narrowly escaped the dreaded relegation to Serie B.
The team has improved to 11th spot in the Serie A rankings this season and with just two games left in the season, there is little hope for the Isolani to make a higher finish. The team is 4 points behind the 10th placed Genoa, while
Chievo Verona track them by a solitary point difference.
The team has been a poor performer on away venues and as they visit San Siro tonight, there is little hope for the Red-Blues and only a miracle would save them from losing against the Champions of the top flight. The team has won only two of their last five
away fixtures, lost two and equalized on one occasion.
Cagliari president Massimo Cellino, speaking ahead of tonight’s game, revealed his distress regarding the season.
"This ending to the season is pathetic, I'm very disappointed with how the players have performed in our recent games and I hope they will honour the club and end the season on a high note.'' The president complained.
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http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luca-Antonini-c22503 are also doubtful inclusions.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robinho-c31382 (12 goals, 3 assists) will be the key players for the hosts.
Cagliari Calcio
The visitors will be without the services of Gabriele Perico, Nene and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Francesco-Pisano-c13931 as the aforementioned players are back home on the treatment tables.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robert-c31222 Acquafresca (8 goals) will have to play a vital role for the visitors.
Prediction
AC Milan have lost just two games at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza and they will replicate their form tonight against the average runners of the league. The match will end with the scores at AC Milan 3-0 Cagliari Calcio.
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