Serie A Special: What we learnt from round 20 matches - (Part 2)
AC Milan continue to drop points
Massimiliano Allegri’s side were held to a second consecutive draw last night by a superbly organised UC Lecce side. Rossoneri had ended 2010 with a defeat to AS http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cagliari-Calcio-c38716,
but the next two games have left a lot to be desired.
With second placed SSC Napoli only managing a scoreless draw against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/ACF-Fiorentina-c38209, Milan had the ideal opportunity to extend their lead at the top. Needless to say, they spurned the chance.
Where Lecce bellied their league position – Giallorossi languish 18th in the league – with a stellar defensive performance, Rossoneri were lacklustre in equal measures. Apart from Ibrahimovic, who scored a blinder of
a goal, the team simply didn’t try hard enough. Allegri’s continued insistence on playing http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Daniele-Bonera-c10109 cost his side two precious points, and not for the first time.
It was a well earned point for the home side, while Allegri must go back to the drawing board.
Zebrette march continues
Udinese have been one of the most entertaining sides in the Serie A in 2010-11 – barring their opening four games of course. Francesco Guidolin’s men have started the New Year in ideal fashion, registering victories over CFC Genoa and Chievo Verona, while
playing out the most entertaining of draws with AC Milan; the game finished 4–4.
With the likes of US Palermo and Sampdoria hitting inconsistent patches consistently, Udinese are favourites for a Europa League place. Having said that however, Zebrette will have to dig their heels deep and keep their star players during the current transfer
window.
A host of elite European clubs have been linked with Chilean sensation, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alexis-Sánchez-c4979. The Udinese number seven is a class act and seems destined to leave for pastures greener this summer. Sanchez has scored in his last four Serie A games and is a vital
cog in Guidolin’s team.
Alessandro Del Piero still has it
Juventus registered their first win of the New Year with a 2-1 victory over bottom side AS Bari. Prior to this result, Bianconeri had slumped to embarrassing defeats against Parma FC and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003.
Much has been said about the devastating Milos Krasic and the sublime http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alessandro-Del-Piero-c4726, who provided much of the inspiration on the evening. With Juve looking lacklustre and out of ideas, Alex scored
one of his trademark free kicks to put his side ahead.
Form is temporary but class is permanent. The saying is often used out of context, but it fits perfectly for this Calcio legend.
Owing much to his advanced years, the player can often be seen warming the bench, waiting for the odd opportunity to come his way. In spite of all this, Del Piero has not complained once – http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Francesco-Totti-c13940 take a hint – and when presented with the opportunity,
he delivered the goods.
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