AC Milan-Lokomotiv Moscow (R) : 19 Feb 03 Champions League

Zenit · Feb 18, 2003

Not sure why you can't start a new thread, ProfZodiac....your yellow is gone, try it again. Aslo, I am assuming you are referring to Rivaldo, not Ronaldo (who is with Real Madrid)....I could find no mention of Rivaldo being out on the AC Milan website

http://www.acmilan.com/index2.asp

...but perhaps he has pulled a hamstring or something while again practicing his trademark simulations of serious injury while being struck in the shin by a soccer ball.

Preview should be up on UEFA.com later today.

ProfZodiac · Feb 18, 2003

Believe it or not, with the yellow that I had up until today (thanks again) I couldn't edit posts that I had already posted. I made the mistake of thinking Ronaldo was on Milan, and by the time I figured it out (about 15 seconds later...) I couldn't do anything about it. Either way, Loko DOES play Real, so it still would affect the result, and indirectly, whether or not Loko advances any further in the Champion's League.

So, game time tomorrow. D'you know if uefa.com is giving any kind of a live feed? I'd like to watch Loko dismantle Milan. And then I'd laugh.

Prof

Zenit · Feb 18, 2003

Thye will have a match tracker on UEFA.com, but I think for any and all UEFA CL audio feeds, you have to join their service...if the match is being broadcast at all. Will have to check the Russian language sites tonight when I get home.

Zenit · Feb 18, 2003

http://www.uefa.com/competitions/UCL/FixturesResults/Round=1637/Match=1038247/index.html

UEFA's match preview.

Milan will not have the use of Sheva, who is out from an injury picked up vs. Lazio...but with Rivaldo, Inghazi, & Tomasson available, Milan has no shortages of firepower up front.

Loko without Oboriah & Yevseev. Wonder if we'll see Winston Parks in action tomorrow...

Zenit · Feb 19, 2003

Milan's projected lineup:

12 Dida
3 Maldini
8 Gattuso
9 Inzaghi
10 Rui Costa
11 Rivaldo
13 Nesta
15 Tomasson
19 Costacurta
21 Pirlo
32 Brocchi

Bench:
1 Fiori
5 Redondo
14 Šimic
20 Seedorf
24 Laursen
27 Serginho
33 Leonardo

Zenit · Feb 19, 2003

Loko's lineup:

Lokomotiv
1 Ovchinnikov
2 Nizhegorodov
4 Lekcetho
5 Ignashevitch
8 Maminov
10 Loskov
14 Pachinine
15 Buznikin
17 Sennikov
18 Obradovic
25 Pimenov

Bench:

50 Zakhartchyuk
3 Drozdov
6 Sirkhayev
7 Izmailov
19 Vucicevic
21 Mnguni
52 Parks

Shurik, if you are around....how is Izmailov's condition these days?? Still recovering?

ProfZodiac · Feb 19, 2003

Alright, so 11 minutes into the game, and no score. Loko's had the vast majority of chances, but just attempted a very risky backheel to Ovchinnikov, following a Milan attack. It took until the 8th minute for there to be a shot on goal. Loko is sounding good, based on what uefa.com is writing at their match tracker. Catch this post before about 4:15 EST, and come watch:

http://www.uefa.com/live/competitions/UCL/matchcentre/matchday=9/day=2/match=1038247/popup.html

More to follow, probably every ten minutes or so.

Prof

Zenit · Feb 19, 2003

Loko's Obradovic with a yellow in the 23rd minute.

25' Pimenov controls a high ball in the Milan area and tees up Maminov, whose thunderous drive is blocked.

ProfZodiac · Feb 19, 2003

Okay, 27th minute. Seems like uefa.com is gonna cave under the pressure. ***edited by moderator***. OK, this time around, it's Milan who's had the lion's share of chances. As a result of possible frustration, Loko's Obradovic has received a yellow card caution. It doesn't say why. Mamimov had a "thunderous drive" that was blocked, unfortunately, by Dida, who's under some serious pressure as the game wears on. Next report: halftime.

Prof

mod note: be careful with score lines or highlights from other games, Prof. Same rules apply.

ProfZodiac · Feb 19, 2003

Half-time. No score. OK, Rui Costa's had a lot of chances. Ovchinnikov will probably have his work cut out for him in the second 45. Rivaldo's been quiet, up until now. Maldini's starting to heat up; he manages to beat two Loko defenders at once. Halftime stats, courtesy of uefa.com:

LOKO MILAN
SOGs: 2 5
Fouls: 6 5
Corners: 0 2
Offsides: 0 3

A Loko win combined with a Madrid win will put Loko and Madrid into a tie for second in the group, obviously pending the second half of the group results, especially the Loko-Real rematch in 2 weeks. Izmailov is benched at the moment. Perhaps he will get in during the second half. Next report, 60th minute.

Prof

Zenit · Feb 19, 2003

Best just to leave that stuff out completely, Prof. It may sound silly at times, but you'd be surprised at how militant some (not the majority) can get about that kind of thing.

0:0 at half. Starting out a lot like the gamve vs. Madrid....Milan with a lot of chances and the run of play, but the staunch Loko defense effectively locking it down in back & playing for the counter.

TrooperBari · Feb 19, 2003

Doesn't sound like Ovchinnikov has had much to do, save for a couple routine stops.

Come on Loko! Come on Basel!

ProfZodiac · Feb 19, 2003

I discovered I misspoke earlier. Izmailov just <b> came out </b>, not in. Uefa.com's got their stuff kind of weird, but whatever. TrooperBari, I hope that becomes the case in the second half, but I'm not sure. Do you have the link to the live commentary?

Prof

Zenit · Feb 19, 2003

It appears that Izamilov has come in for Buznikin ; either that or Izmailov started & was listed incorrectly on UEFA Web, and Buznikin has actually come in for him to start teh 2nd half.

TrooperBari · Feb 19, 2003

Originally posted by ProfZodiac
TrooperBari, I hope that becomes the case in the second half, but I'm not sure. Do you have the link to the live commentary?
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No live commentary here, just the uefa.com panel show. Most of the reports from the San Siro were saying that Milan has had most of the ball, but really didn't put Ovchinnikov under too much pressure.

Live audio would be nice, but I'm not real high on paying for it.

Zenit · Feb 19, 2003

http://live.sport-express.ru/

Sport-express matchtracker says that Izmailov stated the game on the bench & came in to start the 2nd half.

ProfZodiac · Feb 19, 2003

Delete this if I can't say it, but in the other games, there are some very Loko-friendly results going on. Nothing further to be disclosed. Here's hoping I'm not out of line...

Prof

Zenit · Feb 19, 2003

58th minute, still scoreless. Sounds like Milan is throwing a lot of people forward in an attempt to break the deadlock, and the home crowd is getting restless.

I can't say what else I really want to say, as I don't believe in "knock on wood" mode

TrooperBari · Feb 19, 2003

Farge.

Zenit · Feb 19, 2003

Originally posted by ProfZodiac
Delete this if I can't say it, but in the other games, there are some very Loko-friendly results going on. Nothing further to be disclosed. Here's hoping I'm not out of line...

Prof
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Just can't help it, huh?

pizdets. 1:0 Milan, Tomasson.

ProfZodiac · Feb 19, 2003

My 60th minute report. Uefa.com ready to give. Last comment on board at least 5 minutes ago. Milan starting to get frustrated. Maybe this will cause some costly mistakes? There's no "saves" statistic, but I'd imagine it'd be pretty low for Ovchinnikov. Most of Milan's shots have been off-target. The live points grid there isn't helping Loko's cause. C'mon Railwaymen!

Prof

Zenit · Feb 19, 2003

With the goal, Serginho makes hi long awaited retun, coming in for Rui Costa. Not bad news if you're for Loko, Rui Costa seemingly has been one of teh standouts for Milan.

Not too late for an equalizer. Remember what happened in Madrid.

Zenit · Feb 19, 2003

Heading for home...have to check in later & hope Loko can eke out a point here.

ProfZodiac · Feb 19, 2003

Not looking good. Long, random shots coming out of Maminov. Loko needs to settle down. 25 minutes remain: use them. Next report: 80 minutes.

Prof

ProfZodiac · Feb 19, 2003

Goal scorer and assister (sp?) are both substituted for. Good news for Loko?

Prof