With a 2-0 win against Parma yesterday at the San Siro, Marco Borriellos' two goals last night helped AC Milan jump to fourth place in the 2009-2010 Serie A standings. The big story of the night though was the reemergence of the 2005-2007 Barcelona player, Ronaldinho.
Although Borriello is the hero of the night with his brace, Ronaldinho was the set up man for each one of those goals during the match. The first, coming in the 11th minute, was a run from half straight to the top of the 18 yard box, sending a through ball past the Parma defense straight into the path of an onside Borriello who capitalized on the gift. The second, coming in injury time, was a chip shot from the top corner of the 18, setting up a beautiful in-air side volley shot executed perfectly by Borriello to make it 2-0 AC Milan.
Ronnie showed excellent pace, great footwork and above all, his old passion for the beautiful game.
It was a great night for Ronaldinho, but looking at the other angle of this magic, it is only one game. AC fans will now have to wait and see on Tuesday when Milan host Real Madrid in their second Champions League group stage match. This is also the homecoming of soon to be Milan legend, Ricardo Kaka'. If Ronaldinho can show the same passion he showed Saturday, Milan should be back to old forms and once again become a great contender in league play and in Europe.
Milan's match against Real Madrid will take place at the San Siro Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 2:45 PM EST.
Enjoy.
JC
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