Palacio late show stuns AC Milan in city derby
25 Dec 2013 5:27 AM IST
Inter, claiming their eighth win of the season, had dropped to sixth after Verona’s 4-1 win earlier but reclaimed fifth spot to sit five points off Napoli in the third Champions League qualifying spot and 15 behind leaders Juventus.
Sitting in 13th place and 17 points behind third place, Milan had plenty of incentive and enjoyed the lion’s share of chances and possession throughout.
It took Inter until the final 20 minutes to pile on some pressure and when Palacio sent a backheel beyond the reach of Milan ‘keeper Christian Abbiati in the 86th minute the Rossoneri were soon lamenting their earlier misses. In what was the 159th derby between the sides - being watched by new Inter owner Erick Thohir -- Inter now boast 60 wins for 50 draws.
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari was also among the crowd and is likely to have been buoyed by Kaka’s performance as the forward continues his quest to secure a World Cup place.
A draw looked to be on the cards when Abbiati pulled off a superb save down low after Palacio had turned and shot from six metres.However the veteran ‘keeper could do little when Palacio connected with Guarin’s pass in a crowded area to beat Abbiati. Milan finished the game with 10 men when Sulley Muntari saw red.
Milan need a desperate measure to seal some luck in their favour from now.
Sitting in 13th place and 17 points behind third place, Milan had plenty of incentive and enjoyed the lion’s share of chances and possession throughout.
It took Inter until the final 20 minutes to pile on some pressure and when Palacio sent a backheel beyond the reach of Milan ‘keeper Christian Abbiati in the 86th minute the Rossoneri were soon lamenting their earlier misses. In what was the 159th derby between the sides - being watched by new Inter owner Erick Thohir -- Inter now boast 60 wins for 50 draws.
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari was also among the crowd and is likely to have been buoyed by Kaka’s performance as the forward continues his quest to secure a World Cup place.
A draw looked to be on the cards when Abbiati pulled off a superb save down low after Palacio had turned and shot from six metres.However the veteran ‘keeper could do little when Palacio connected with Guarin’s pass in a crowded area to beat Abbiati. Milan finished the game with 10 men when Sulley Muntari saw red.
Milan need a desperate measure to seal some luck in their favour from now.
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