MILAN – On the 30th of April 1911, the rossoneri ran out 6-3 winners against Inter in one of the very first high scoring Milanese derbies.
On this day, but in 2006 meanwhile, and just a few days after the unlucky semi-final exit in the Champions League at the hands of Barcelona, Filippo Inzaghi made his return to first team action after tonsillitis and scored a brace against Livorno in a 2-0 win at the San Siro.
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Good morning my friends. Here are the front pages from Italy main Sports newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport from Thursday 30 April 2015.
Hello my friends, I hope you are having a good day and that your favorite team has won. Headlines today exalting the great victory of Juventus against Fiorentina thanks to the leadership of forward Carlos Tevez scoring 2 goals becoming again the sole top scorer with a total of 20 goals. Here is the thing, Juventus with 76 points are only 1 point away to officially win the Scudetto!!!! It must he a somber day for Fiorentina after being ahead and then losing the match.
Oh my gosh, there is one headline I am even puzzled to mention. By now, I am used to see bad headlines on AC Milan. As painful as it is, I agree with Tutto Sport that it was a disaster… Milan losing in San Siro and totally humiliated by Genoa with a 1-3!!!!!!!! Headlines mentioning even the goodbye of Inzaghi and Brocchi arriving. Question is who can revive this decadent Milan and bring back the glorious days.
Headlines on relegation and sorry to say it, but mathematically speaking Parma already relegated to Serie B after losing 4-0 with Lazio. It was a total humiliation condemning Parma while Lazio keep the second position reaching 62 points.
Headlines also mentioning the negotiation between Milan President Silvio Berlusconi and Mr. Bee insisting to buy the Club. Reportedly, Mr. Bee is offering 500 millions to have 51% of the club!!!
So happy to see Hellas Verona forward Luca Toni shining big time. Toni scoring his 18th goal this season equalizing the match with a 1-1 draw against Sampdoria after being down. Toni giving a golden point to his team at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium.
La Gazzetta dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Thursday 30 April 2015
Corriere dello Sport
Front Page, Prima Pagina
Thursday 30 April 2015
Tutto Sport
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Thursday 30 April 2015
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Filippo Inzaghi spoke to the press following the Serie A match with Genoa.
MILAN- This is what was said by the coach following Milan-Genoa, the Round 33 Serie A clash, on Wednesday night:
FILIPPO INZAGHI (press conference)
“We’re not happy tonight. The team compared to the match against Udinese tried to do better. There is little to say Genoa deserved to win. We accept the result. The team had tried to work hard, but it’s not enough. The light went out after the derby with Inter and it’s hard to switch it back on. We have to end the season well. Resign? No resignation, I think it is cowardly. I give my all like I always did as a player. I would only resign if I didn’t see the team trying. This is a tough moment and everyone has to take their responsibilities. We have to move forwards and work hard. I am sorry for the club and for the President. I think the only time that the team didn’t give their all was the match away at Udinese. Tonight we played badly, but the players gave all they had. They fought, but it was not enough. We have to maintain a cool head and not blame a certain area of the team. There are very few excuses and we have to move forwards. This squad was able to beat Napoli and hold Roma to a draw. I am disappointed that we then lost so many players to injury. This squad is worth more than the amount of points collected, but we should have done more. In training I think the players have always given their very best. I think the problem right now is a mental one. Abbiati and Montolivo simply said what was written was false. The players all agreed to go into a training retreat. We worked for 3 days to try and win this match. If I am given the chance I will try and find the solution.”
CLICK HERE meanwhile to read what the coach said to the Milan Channel in which he communicated that the squad’s training retreat has been brought to an end.
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56% Ball Possession AC MILAN and 4% Ball Possession GENOA
AC Milan 1 – 3 Genoa 
66′ Philippe Mexes 37′ Andrea Bertolacci
. 49′ Tino Costa
. 90′ Iago Falque
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
AC Milan, 10th position with 43 points and a positive goal difference of +6
Genoa, 8th position with 47 points and a positive goal difference of+9
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | DIFF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Genoa | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 46:37 | 9 | 47 |
| 10 | Milan | 32 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 45:39 | 6 | 43 |
It’s an agonizing season for a poor AC Milan struggling in such a bad way. Genoa will look to defeat AC Milan to keep the Europa League dream alive.
What a cold shower for Milan! It is just so painful to see how Milan struggle. In the 37th minute it is Genoa to take the lead with Andrea Bertolacci defeating goalkeeper Diego Lopez with a left footed shot in the bottom right corner. The assist is by M’Baye Niang.
Oh my gosh! It’s a disgrace to see AC Milan falling in San Siro. Definitely, goodbye Europa! In the 49th minute midfielder Tino Costa slapping another goal with a right footed shot in the bottom right corner. The assist is by Iago Falque.
Milan shortening the distance in the 66th minute with defender Philippe Mexes defeating Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin with a right footd shot following a corner conceded by Perin. The assist is by forward Alessio Cerci.
Far from Milan reacting to at least draw, BAM! Genoa with a final slap embarrassing Milan in front of their fans. Imagine, In the 90th minute, Referee Giacomelli giving a penalty to Genoa conceded by defender Mexes after a foul on Juraj Kucka. It is Iago Falque to convert the penalty with a right footed shot in the bottom right corner. What a way to lose and what a way to win the game too….
Here is AC MILAN official starting lineup by coach Filippo Inzaghi:
AC MILAN (4-3-3): Diego López; Abate, Mexès, Rami, De Sciglio; van Ginkel, de Jong, Bonanventura; Cerci, Honda, Ménez.
Here is GENOA official starting lineup by coach Gian Piero Gasperini:
GENOA (3-4-3): Perin; Roncaglia, Burdisso, Izzo; Tino Costa, Rincón, Bertolacci, Edenílson; Falqué, Niang, Bergdich.
Click the video to watch the highlights of the match AC Milan vs Genoa with all goals including Bertolacci, Mexes, Tino Costa and Falque
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Stats BEFORE the game. Top scorer of AC MILAN: Forward Jeremy Menez with 16 goals
Top scorer of GENOA: Forward Iago Falque with 9 goals
| AC Milan | Goals | Goals | Genoa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menez, Jeremy | 16 | 9 | Falque, Iago |
| Honda, Keisuke | 6 | 7 | Matri, Alessandro |
| Bonaventura, Giacomo | 4 | 4 | Bertolacci, Andrea |
| de Jong, Nigel | 3 | 4 | Perotti, Diego |
| Muntari, Sulley | 2 | 4 | Niang, Mbaye |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of AC MILAN: 2 draws, 1 lost
| 25/04/15 | SA | Udinese – Milan | 2:1 | Round 32 | |||
| 19/04/15 | SA | Inter – Milan | 0:0 | Round 31 | |||
| 12/04/15 | SA | Milan – Sampdoria | 1:1 | Round 30 |
Here are the last 3 games of GENOA: 2 wins, 1 lost
| 26/04/15 | SA | Genoa – Cesena | 3:1 | Round 32 | |||
| 19/04/15 | SA | Palermo – Genoa | 2:1 | Round 31 | |||
| 15/04/15 | SA | Genoa – Parma | 2:0 | Round 25 |
Disciplinary Situation BEFORE the game. No suspended players
Photos of the game AC Milan vs Genoa courtesy of acmilan.com
2014 – 2015 Italian Serie A Week 33
AC Milan 1 – 3 Genoa
Wednesday 29 April 2015
San Siro Stadium
Milan Italy
20:45
Referee: GIACOMELLI
Assistants: PETRELLA – FIORITO
Fourth Official: PEGORIN
ADD1: TAGLIAVENTO
ADD2: BARACANI
Goals: 37′ Andrea Bertolacci (G), 49′ Tino Costa (G), 66′ Philippe Mexes (M), 90′ Iago Falque
Official formations – lineups:
AC MILAN (4-3-3): Diego López; Abate, Mexès, Rami, De Sciglio; van Ginkel, de Jong, Bonanventura; Cerci, Honda, Ménez.
Subs.: Abbiati, Donnarumma, Albertazzi, Bocchetti, Bonera, Zaccardo, Zapata, Muntari, Poli, Destro, Di Molfetta, Pazzini.
Coach: Inzaghi.
GENOA (3-4-3): Perin; Roncaglia, Burdisso, Izzo; Tino Costa, Rincón, Bertolacci, Edenílson; Falqué, Niang, Bergdich.
Subs.: Lamanna, Sommariva, També, De Maio, Marchese, Lestienne, Pavoletti, Borriello, Kucka, Mandragora, Laxalt.
Coach: Gasperini.
Match Stats
| AC Milan | Match Stats | Genoa |
| 1 | Goals | 3 |
| 11(5) | Shots (on goal) | 17(9) |
| 16 | Fouls | 20 |
| 7 | Corner kicks | 9 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 56% | Ball Possession | 44% |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 6 | Saves | 4 |
