AC Milan extended their current impressive Italian Serie A form to the UEFA Champions League when the Italian club defeated FC Barcelona of Spain at the San Siro stadium on Wednesday night.
Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Ali Muntari scored the two goals for the Italians.
Starting Line-ups
AC Milan:
Abbiati-Constant,Mexes,Zapata,Constant-Abate,Ambrosini,Muntari,Montolivo-Pazzini,El Shaarawy,Boateng
FC Barcelona:
Valdes-Alves,Puyol,Pique,Alba-Busquets,Fabregas,Hernandez,Rodriguez-Messi,Iniesta
El Shaarawy missed the first major chance of the match after a nice flick from Pazzini. The former had a poor touch on the ball and that allowed Carles Puyol to clear the ball. Phillipe Mexes received a booking in the 25th minute for his tackle on Lionel Messi.
The Spanish team were very dominant throughout the game, but the Italians were good enough to prevent them from causing any damage in their goal area.
Kevin Boateng gave the hosts the lead in a controversial circumstance before Sulley Muntari sealed AC Milan's victory with nine minutes to go. The second goal was scored after a successful counter attack by the Italians.
Barcelona must win the return leg by3-0 if they are to progress to the next stage of Europe's top club competition.
Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Ali Muntari scored the two goals for the Italians.
Starting Line-ups
AC Milan:
Abbiati-Constant,Mexes,Zapata,Constant-Abate,Ambrosini,Muntari,Montolivo-Pazzini,El Shaarawy,Boateng
FC Barcelona:
Valdes-Alves,Puyol,Pique,Alba-Busquets,Fabregas,Hernandez,Rodriguez-Messi,Iniesta
El Shaarawy missed the first major chance of the match after a nice flick from Pazzini. The former had a poor touch on the ball and that allowed Carles Puyol to clear the ball. Phillipe Mexes received a booking in the 25th minute for his tackle on Lionel Messi.
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The Spanish team were very dominant throughout the game, but the Italians were good enough to prevent them from causing any damage in their goal area.
Kevin Boateng gave the hosts the lead in a controversial circumstance before Sulley Muntari sealed AC Milan's victory with nine minutes to go. The second goal was scored after a successful counter attack by the Italians.
Barcelona must win the return leg by3-0 if they are to progress to the next stage of Europe's top club competition.
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