Tuesday September 18, 2012 Group Stage: Group C Finished Stadio Giuseppe Meazza

  1. Anderlecht hold frustrated Milan

    Anderlecht hold frustrated Milan

    AC Milan produced another disjointed home performance as they were held 0-0 by Anderlecht in their opening Champions League Group C match. More

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    Time:90'
    • AC Milan
    • Anderlecht
    • FULL TIME: AC Milan 0-0 Anderlecht. Thanks for joining us!
    • 90+2' No urgency from Milan still as it goes back to Abbiati.
    • 90+1' Mexès goes into the book as the match looks set for a draw.
    • 90' Not over yet as there will be three additional minutes here.
    • 89' Praet holds onto the ball down the left as the clock ticks into 90.
    • 88' Anderlecht sub: Kanu off for Yakovenko.
    • 87' Not long for the visitors to hold on for what would be a good draw here.
    • 85' Biliga still fighting hard to win the ball in midfield. Looks like Anderlecht have the more tired legs.
    • 84' Flamini booked for a cynical foul on teenager Praet.
    • 83' STAT: AC Milan now with 57% of possession in the second half.
    • 82' Yepes penalised for shirt holding. More time ticks by.
    • 81' El Shaarawy crosses but it’s out for a goal kick. A hush around the San Siro.
    • 80' Ten minutes for Milan to find a goal. You get the impression Anderlecht would be happy with a draw.
    • 79' Constant immediately into the action but he fires his free kick into the wall.
    • 78' Milan sub: Constant on for Emanuelson
    • 77' Anderlecht sub: Juhasz and Praet on for Bruno and Kouyate.
    • 76' Kanu can’t keep the ball in and it’s out for a goal kick.
    • 74' Biliga’s free kick is headed out for a goal kick.
    • 73' Milan sub: Yepes on for Bonera.
    • 72' Milan with 18 attempts to Anderlecht’s 11 now.
    • 71' De Sciglio crosses for El Shaarawy but his side footed volley flies over the bar. Very difficult chance. Would have been spectacular.
    • 70' The substitute has definitely made a difference to Milan’s play since coming on. Flamini gets a head to Antonini’s cross but it flies out for a goal kick.
    • 69' El Shaarawy plays in Emanuelson but he leans back and hooks his shot well over the bar. Another chance for Milan.
    • 68' Much better from Milan now, a far cry from the first half. They actually look likely to score.
    • 67' De Sciglio again finding space on the right to swing in a cross but Anderlecht head clear.
    • 66' De Sciglio crosses for Pazzini but he can’t get the contact required under pressure from Wasilewski. Another great chance but good defending too.
    • 64' That was virtually his first touch and he could well have scored.
    • 63' Emanuelson crosses straight onto the head of sub El Shaarawy and his point blank header is well saved by Proto. What a great chance but a great reaction save.
    • 62' Still no fluidity to the Milan movement. Anderlecht look comfortable.
    • 61' A bit of a break in play as Kouyate receives treatment.
    • 60' Boateng not happy at all at being substituted as he throws a water bottle.
    • 59' Milan sub: El Shaarawy for Boateng.
    • 58' Nocerino wins a free kick as the Milan subs warm up.
    • 57' Boateng works space for a header but it flies wide of Proto’s post.
    • 56' A first yellow card given to Wasilewski for a foul on Giampaolo.
    • 55' Boateng well dispossessed by Kouyate. Good defending.
    • 54' Malaga still lead 2-0 in the other Group C match.
    • 53' Emanuelson caught just offside from Pazzini’s pass. That was very close.
    • 52' De Sciglio finds Pazzini in the box but the ball is stuck between his feet and he can’t get any power into his shot.
    • 51' Mbokani plays in Biliga and he shoots over with only the keeper to beat. What a chance! Really should have scored.
    • 50' Good defending from Gillet to dispossess Boateng.
    • 49' Biliga invited to shoot and it deflects off the Milan defence. He was given too much space though.
    • 48' Looks like Milan are pressing Anderlecht higher up the pitch, not allowing them as much possession.
    • 47' A better start for Milan. Boateng crosses in for Nocerino who heads wide when he should have scored. He was flagged offside and replays show it was the wrong decision.
    • 46' No changes to either side as yet but there is movement on the Milan bench. They win a free kick.
    • We’re back underway here. Milan need to show more mettle.
    • HALF TIME: AC Milan 0-0 Anderlecht.
    • 45' One added minute here.
    • 44' Emanuelson finds Boateng but his shot is blocked by Deschacht. Half chance.
    • 43' The visitors with all the possession and momentum. Milan have looked rusty.
    • 42' Mbokani wins a free kick for a foul from Mexès.
    • 41' STAT: Anderlecht with 52% of possession.
    • 40' Patient build-up play from Anderlecht but it’s out for a goal kick.
    • 39' Kanu sets Mbokani away but he can’t quite keep the ball in play. The crowd growing in frustration.
    • 38' No real tempo to Milan’s passing and movement and Proto again has the ball.
    • 37' Another dangerous cross from Bruno headed clear.
    • 36' Mbokani is back on and he finds Gillet. Kouyate’s shot is high into the stands.
    • 35' Mbokani is still down after a challenge from Mexès. Played is held up for treatment.
    • 34' Gillet crosses into Bruno and his volleyed shot is cleared. More good play from Anderlecht.
    • 33' Emanuelson ghosts onto a long ball and does brilliantly to shoot on the half volley. It’s straight at Proto though.
    • 32' Kanu finds Gillet who goes down on the edge of the box. Nothing given.
    • 30' Kanu again comes close to playing in Bruno but Mexès gets a boot to intercept. Emanuelson finds Boateng who does well to hit his volley on target. Easy for Proto though.
    • 29' More good work from Gillet and De Sciglio heads out for a throw. Deschacht whips in a cross and Abbiati claims.
    • 28' Boateng leaps high but heads well over from the corner. Mistimed his jump somewhat.
    • 27' Most of the positive play has come from Anderlecht so far bar that great Flamini chance. He then wins a corner.
    • 26' Gillet works space on the left for a shot and Abbiati saves behind for a corner. It wasn’t going in.
    • 25' Good defending from Flamini clears the danger with Kanu bearing down.
    • 24' Mbokani again finds room to shoot but it’s deflected into the arms of Abbiati.
    • 23' Kanu and Mbokani again troubling the Milan defence but the hosts clear.
    • 22' Emanuelson finds space to whip in his cross but Proto has it.
    • 20' Mbokani is fouled and wins a free kick. He then races down the left and whips in a dangerous cross but nobody on the end of it. More promise from the visitors.
    • 20' Malaga now 2-0 up against Zenit.
    • 19' Another good run from Bruno who nips ahead of Mexès but Milan win it back.
    • 18' De Sciglio’s shot falls to Flamini but the former Arsenal man can’t beat Proto, who saves well with his legs.
    • 16' Nocerino delivers a great cross and Pazzini is inches away from opening the scoring. Milan coming back into this.
    • 15' Antonini arrives into the box but heads wide. Good chance.
    • 14' De Sciglio crosses in and Boeteng’s shot is blocked for a corner.
    • 13' Klejstan’s ball is out for a goal kick. They have started well though.
    • 12' It opens up for Klejstan and his shot is tipped round the post by Abbiati. Good effort.
    • 11' Emanuelson crosses into the box but Anderlecht clear the danger.
    • 10' The thousand or so travelling fans are making a lot of noise.
    • 9' Another good run from Mbokani but his cross is headed clear.
    • 8' Anderlecht looking sharper at the moment, possibly as they have played more games in the Belgian league.
    • 7' Anderlecht come forward again but Mbokani can’t quite find Bruno. Another half chance for Anderlecht.
    • 6' Malaga are already ahead in the other Group C match against Zenit. Pazzini caught offside.
    • 5' Pazzini goes down under a challenge and Milan win another free kick. Antonini can’t keep it in and Anderlecht have a goal kick.
    • 4' Anderlecht win their first corner and Wasilewski has a chance in the box to put the Belgians ahead but scuffs his shot in the box. Nervy start from Milan.
    • 3' Emanuelson finds Boateng but his cross is straight at Proto.
    • 2' Gillet crosses in an early dangerous ball and Kanu heads over. A warning for Milan.
    • 2' A bad early pass from De Jong and Bruno goes down. Free kick Anderlecht.
    • 1' Milan playing it about nicely and looking to get off to a positive start.
    • Milan kick off in their famous black and red stripes with Anderlecht in their traditional white. The referee is William Collum from Scotland.
    • 19:40 Five minutes to go to kick off. All the action coming right up.
    • 19:35 Match odds: AC Milan (6/11), Anderlecht (7/1), Draw (10/3).
    • 19:30 Anderlecht have won only one of their last 19 Champions League games, against Real Betis in December 2005 and have never won in Italy.
    • 19:25 Anderlecht are making their ninth appearance in the Champions League having come through qualifying, more than any other Belgian side.
    • 19:20 Form guide: Milan have lost their first two home games in Serie A for the first time since 1930/31 and are yet to register a goal at home. RSC Anderlecht are currently third in Belgium's Jupiler League, unbeaten with three wins and four draws.
    • 19:15 The teams have met twice before in the Champions League. Milan won 4-1 at home and 1-0 away in the 2006/07 group stages and the sides drew 0-0 in both legs of the 1993/94 group stages. Milan went on to lift the trophy in both seasons.
    • 19:10 John van den Brom (Anderlecht): "To be honest, for me, the (Belgian league) competition is more important than the Champions League. We have to win if we want go back again next season to the Champions League."
    • 19:05 Massimiliano Allegri (AC Milan): “Anderlecht have a great history, they’ve often been involved in these types of games so we’ll need to play with balance and patience for 95 minutes – without feeling the need to find a goal quickly. Anderlecht are a well organised side, physically strong and we must therefore be in the right frame of mind to face them. We have an important game tomorrow, one that we must win. There are no easy games anymore and the result is all that counts.”
    • 19:00 MILAN: Abbiati, De Sciglio, Mexes, Bonera, Antonini, Nocerino, Boeteng, Flamini, Emanuelson, De Jong, Pazzini. SUBS: Amelia, Abate, Yepes, Constant, Ambrosini, Bojan, El Shaarawy /// ANDERLECHT: Proto, Deschacht, Nuytinck, Kouyate, Wasilewski, Biliga, Klejstan, Gillet, Kanu, Mbokani, Bruno. SUBS: Kaminski, Safari, Juhasz, Praet, Vargas, Yakovenko, De Sutter.
    • 18:55 Anderlecht have no new injury worries as they prepare to return to the Champions League for the first time in five years. Last year's Belgian player of the season Matias Suarez remains out while Milan Jovanovic is suspended.
    • 18:50 Milan remain without the injured Alexandre Pato and Robinho, who are both battling to shake off leg muscle problems. Midfielder Riccardo Montolivo and defender Philippe Mexes are in contention to return from injury
    • 18:45 Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions League Group C clash between AC Milan and Anderlecht from the San Siro. Kick off 19.45 BST. Match preview

  • Summary

    • 71' De Sciglio crosses for El Shaarawy but his side footed volley flies over the bar. Very difficult chance. Would have been spectacular.
    • 69' El Shaarawy plays in Emanuelson but he leans back and hooks his shot well over the bar. Another chance for Milan.
    • 66' De Sciglio crosses for Pazzini but he can’t get the contact required under pressure from Wasilewski. Another great chance but good defending too.
    • 63' Emanuelson crosses straight onto the head of sub El Shaarawy and his point blank header is well saved by Proto. What a great chance but a great reaction save.
    • 52' De Sciglio finds Pazzini in the box but the ball is stuck between his feet and he can’t get any power into his shot.
    • 51' Mbokani plays in Biliga and he shoots over with only the keeper to beat. What a chance! Really should have scored.
    • 47' A better start for Milan. Boateng crosses in for Nocerino who heads wide when he should have scored. He was flagged offside and replays show it was the wrong decision.
    • 44' Emanuelson finds Boateng but his shot is blocked by Deschacht. Half chance.
    • 33' Emanuelson ghosts onto a long ball and does brilliantly to shoot on the half volley. It’s straight at Proto though.
    • 30' Kanu again comes close to playing in Bruno but Mexès gets a boot to intercept. Emanuelson finds Boateng who does well to hit his volley on target. Easy for Proto though.
    • 20' Mbokani is fouled and wins a free kick. He then races down the left and whips in a dangerous cross but nobody on the end of it. More promise from the visitors.
    • 18' De Sciglio’s shot falls to Flamini but the former Arsenal man can’t beat Proto, who saves well with his legs.
    • 16' Nocerino delivers a great cross and Pazzini is inches away from opening the scoring. Milan coming back into this.
    • 15' Antonini arrives into the box but heads wide. Good chance.
    • 12' It opens up for Klejstan and his shot is tipped round the post by Abbiati. Good effort.
    • 7' Anderlecht come forward again but Mbokani can’t quite find Bruno. Another half chance for Anderlecht.
    • 4' Anderlecht win their first corner and Wasilewski has a chance in the box to put the Belgians ahead but scuffs his shot in the box. Nervy start from Milan.
    • 2' Gillet crosses in an early dangerous ball and Kanu heads over. A warning for Milan.
    • 19:00 MILAN: Abbiati, De Sciglio, Mexes, Bonera, Antonini, Nocerino, Boeteng, Flamini, Emanuelson, De Jong, Pazzini. SUBS: Amelia, Abate, Yepes, Constant, Ambrosini, Bojan, El Shaarawy /// ANDERLECHT: Proto, Deschacht, Nuytinck, Kouyate, Wasilewski, Biliga, Klejstan, Gillet, Kanu, Mbokani, Bruno. SUBS: Kaminski, Safari, Juhasz, Praet, Vargas, Yakovenko, De Sutter.

Team Line-up & Ratings

  • AC Milan

    Manager: Massimiliano Allegri

  • Anderlecht

    Manager: John van den Brom

  • Line-up

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    • Player Y! Users Expert My Rating
      Goalkeeper
      4.7 6
      Defenders
      4.7 6
      Yellow Card 4.4 5
      Substitution Out74′ 3.8 7
      4 6
      Midfielders
      4.4 6
      Yellow Card 4 6
      4.7 7
      Substitution Out60′ 4.9 6
      Strikers
      4.5 7
      Substitution Out78′ 4.3 7
      Subs
      Substitution In74′ 3.5 6
      Substitution In78′ 3.4 6
      Substitution In60′ 4.3 7
    • Player Y! Users Expert My Rating
      Goalkeeper
      6.7 7
      Defenders
      6.7 6
      Yellow Card 6 8
      6.3 6
      6.2 6
      Midfielders
      6.9 7
      Substitution Out78′ 6.5 6
      Substitution Out78′ 5.6 7
      Substitution Out88′ 6.6 7
      Yellow Card 6.5 6
      Strikers
      6.8 7
      Subs
      Substitution In78′ 6.9 6
      Substitution In88′ 7.4 6
      Substitution In78′ 7.2 7

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  1. Mr Berlusconi, former milan players had a great night­ yesterday. Ibrahimovic scored for PSG and even Thiago­ Silva was on the scorelist. and do you remember­ Huntelaar, he scored too! that's a 3-0 for you!!!

    From zahari effendiz, on Wed 19 Sep 10:06

  2. Anderlecht...si, si

    From Paul, on Tue 18 Sep 23:29

  3. Boateng is a one season wonder, i put de jong is gutted­ he joined this rabel, should have joined Inter

    From Juan, on Tue 18 Sep 22:35

  4. #$%$ BMilan embarrasing Seria A.

    From Mr.EvoLuTioN, on Tue 18 Sep 22:16

  5. ac milan are pathetic they probably wont even get out­ of their group and IF they do they will get absolutely­ BATTERED in the knockout stages.

    From Juan, on Tue 18 Sep 22:12

  6. go away anderlecht! -0

    From Upeksha, on Tue 18 Sep 21:15

  7. milan ce la puoi fare !

    From Upeksha, on Tue 18 Sep 20:44

  8. What a #$%$ line up !

    From Mike, on Tue 18 Sep 20:02

  9. Milan will finish in the bottom half of their league­ and will be out or Europe at the first stage. This is­ coming from a Milan supporter.

    From Border Police, on Tue 18 Sep 20:01

  10. Thats a terrible starting 11 for Milan, seriously­ Emanuelson up front with Pazzini and Abate on the­ bench? Making me angry!

    From MichealS, on Tue 18 Sep 19:33

  11. milan mng!

    From Mohamad, on Tue 18 Sep 12:33

  12. Avanti Milan!!!

    From Bsun, on Tue 18 Sep 10:13

  13. It's a big game for Milan. They really need to win­ to kick start their season!

    From Rehman, on Mon 17 Sep 22:48

  14. Heja Heja Anderlecht!! :D

    From buster, on Mon 17 Sep 22:07
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