Miccoli’s Magic

By: kevin | September 26th, 2007

Palermo 2 Milan 1

An injury time goal stunned the visiting Milan as Miccoli continues to work his magic. Down 1-0 until the 73 minute, Palermo’s two second half goals allowed them to collect 3 points again and gave them their first victory at home. Palermo has moved up in the standings to a tie for 3rd, only 1 behind Serie A leaders Roma and Inter.

Brief Analysis
Milan thoroughly outplayed the Rosanero the first half and beginning of the second. Palermo lacked possession and couldn’t get anything going on the counter. Milan had numerous chances to score but only managed an early strike from Seedorf. The game changed in the second with the substitution of Cavani and Jankovic. The young duo gave an instant burst of energy to the home side as Palermo finally began to pressure the Milan backside. Tactically, it was a brilliant move by Colantuono especially considering the older legs of Milan. I think we have found the best way to utilize Cavani. The first Palermo goal wasn’t without a little controversy though. Before Diana finished, the ball appeared to hit Amauri’s arm. Milan’s appeals went to the wayside, however. After a closer look, it still looks to me like it hit his shoulder. (no biases, of course) Nevertheless, the momentum changed hands and Miccoli struck a brilliant free kick in injury time to seal the deal. This guy is lethal on those set pieces. It will amaze me if he doesn’t get an Azzurri call up.
If Palermo reaches the CL, it will be because they were able to win close games at home against top level teams. It also means they were able to get 3 points away from home against the lower table teams. Hence, this Sunday @ Empoli. Savor this victory, but be prepared for Sunday.

Man of the Match Andrea Barzagli- Even though Miccoli scored the winner, it was Barzagli’s brilliant stopper play that kept Palermo in the game. He won numerous 50/50’s and turned the defense into attack. Palermo fans have to rejoice because this kind of play has been expected for a long time.

Box Score
Seedorf 10
Diana 73
Miccoli 90

Palermo: Fontana, Diana, Zaccardo, Barzagli, Cassani (Rinaudo 81), Miglaccio, Simplicio, Caserta( Cavani 61), Bresciano(Jankovic 61), Miccoli, Amauri

Milan: Kalac, Oddo, Nesta, Kaladze, Jankulovski, Gattuso, Pirlo, Emerson(Brocchi 76), Kaka, Seedorf, Gilardino(Inzaghi 76)

Category: Barzagli, Team News, miccoli, palermo

Tags: Barzagli, miccoli, palermo, Team News

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• Paul |  September 26th, 2007 at 4:42 pm

  
  
  

  We really needed this one…a must have game in a must have season to be sure…

  I was unable to see the game, but was in my school’s library watching livescore like a madman…

  man…I’m so happy hahaha

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• Anthony |  September 26th, 2007 at 5:18 pm

  
  
  

  fucking beautiful. i was watching at work through a hong kong feed, and the first half was kinda rough. after the equalizer, i was about to settle for a point till pirlo screwed the pooch. Im gonna remember miccolis free kick for a long time now.

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• Roberto |  September 27th, 2007 at 3:23 am

  
  
  

  Anthony, would be be able to she any more light as to the details of that Hong Kong feed?

  Unfortunately, I cannot access Serie A TV and am limited to following the game via radio stream of the official Palermo web site and You Tube highlights the following day.

  Or any other suggestions of access to streaming live vision would be appreciated too (n.b. i have an imac).

  Also, il grande Palermo have done it again!! Bravi!!

  However, that defence of ours … minchia it stresses me out sometimes! Barzagli can’t do it all. We still need to tighten up a hell of a lot more.

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• Greg |  September 27th, 2007 at 3:45 am

  
  
  

  Miccoli is a beast. Benfica miss him this year.

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• Anthony |  September 27th, 2007 at 4:16 am

  
  
  

  Roberto, i think its a program called tvkoo. i dont know if itll work on your mac, but its worth a try. at the office i was at yesterday they only have dsl, and it was smoother than any of the sopcast or streamerone matches.

  ill let you know saturday afternoon (chicago time anyway).

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• rose |  September 27th, 2007 at 4:23 am

  
  
  

  we’re tied for second, not third.

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• Kevin |  September 27th, 2007 at 6:23 am

  
  
  

  Rose, there are two teams ahead of us in points. Therefore, we are tied for third.

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• Zach |  September 27th, 2007 at 8:24 am

  
  
  

  Rose, are you taking notes on how to write a blog?

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• kevin |  September 27th, 2007 at 9:17 am

  
  
  

  Take it easy Zach, we few Palermo fans need to stick together!

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• carinese |  September 27th, 2007 at 11:06 am

  
  
  

  Forza Palermo Questo anno facciamo ucciria

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• Joe |  September 27th, 2007 at 12:58 pm

  
  
  

  If Micolli doesn’t get a call up it’ll just reaffirm how much of an idiot Donadoni is. Oh, wait, we didn’t need any more affirmations did we? He’s a beast. Well put, Greg.

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• Roberto |  September 27th, 2007 at 3:57 pm

  
  
  

  Anthony, thanks for your advice, however, it seems the required software is not yet available for Macs.

  And back onto our latest match, it astounds me that virtually every article in the media has concentrated on Milan’s loss rather the Palermo’s win. I mean we just beat the European Champions!! Miccoli should have been on the front page of the Gazetta … he is easily the next big thing for Italy.

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• kevin |  September 27th, 2007 at 5:15 pm

  
  
  

  Roberto, it is probably a role that will suit Palermo well this season. As much as we want to be respected by the so-called “big” clubs, the underdog tag will be motivation. I mean, in reality, almost the whole club has been disrespected in some sort of way.
  Miccoli-sold to Palermo for nothing
  Zaccardo-left to rot in Palermo because a larger club didnt want to fork out some money (poor him)
  Amauri-teams didnt want to chance him because of the knee(can’t blame that)
  And if you look at preseason predictions, most had them finishing lower than last year. So don’t take them seriously, fine with me. I want that CL spot!

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• kevin |  September 27th, 2007 at 5:15 pm

  
  
  

  And if dumbass Donadoni doesn’t want Miccoli, screw him too

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• roberto |  September 29th, 2007 at 3:39 pm

  
  
  

  wait how many roberto’s are there? wait… No!… it can’t be, it’s my long-lost twin brother who’s unfortunately a Palermo fan. lol jokes

  I can’t believe we let Miccoli Go, juve was retarded on that one.

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• BellissimaRo |  October 6th, 2007 at 8:10 pm

  
  
  

  I’m from a small town in sicily so we’re palermo fans and milan fans and i personally love these games because no matter who wins I walk away satisfied because both of my favorite teams were together. I know it sounds weird but whatever. Palermo played excellent and deserved to win. The fans went wild after the second goal….oh what I wouldn’t give to be there for the actual game it must be so cool…

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• Joe |  October 10th, 2007 at 9:57 am

  
  
  

  Dude, how about an update?

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