It was supposed to be clash among equals an Italian giant meeting an English giant. However, Arsenal was convincingly beaten and humiliated at San Siro loosing by 4 goals.
It all started with a terrific shot by Kevin Boateng and then two more by Robinho and the last goal wasa penalty which was converted by Ibrahimovic.
Arsenal looked clueless and purposeless in front of goal. the AC Milan defenders kept the Van Persie out of the match. With Van Persie the most important Arsenal forward out of the match, the task of Milan became less difficult.
For many years Arsenal is a shadow of itself. The team though depleted by the departure of Nasri, Fabregas just to mention a few, it still has very great number of good players but they are unable to deliver the goods and this leaves all mesmerized as to what is really happening to Arsenal.
The humiliation at San Siro yesternight does their ego no good. It remains to be seen whether Arsene Wegner can relive the past and ignite the spirit of success into the team so that Arsenal can relive its past glory in future
Thursday 16 February 2012
Zambia wins the 2012 African Cup of Nations
Zambia shocked all by cruising from the group stages to the final of the African Cup of Nations and won convincingly in the final against Cote d'Ivoire on penalties.
Great footballing nations like Cameroon, Egypt, Nigeria were conspicuously absent having failed to qualify for the CAN 2012. It was therefore expected that nations like Ghana , Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal with great track records will be impressive and that one of them will eventually lift the Cup. It will have been odd and even strange for anyone to have believed that Zambia will win the Cup. Indeed though a fairly great football nation she is dwarfed by the likes of Ghana, Senegal and cote d'Ivoire.
During the tournament they showed great discipline tenacity, tactical discipline and strength that saw them defeat Senegal, Ghana and Cote Ivoire and eventually lifting the Cup. The Zambian captain Christopher Kotongo as a result of his outstanding performance and leadership was promoted to warrant officer class in the army during the tournament.
Never having lifted the Cup before, 12 February 2012 was the first time time that Zambia lifted the Cup. No one can take the credit away from President of the Football Association of Zambia Kalusha Bwalya, one of the finest footballers of his day whose inspiration and leadership was tremendous. It might have been a great day for him considering that all his team mates sadly perished in a plane crash. He escaped because he was not on the plane taking them to a World Cup qualifying match. Indeed Herve Renard can not be left out for his tactical strength and winning zeal.
The souls of the departed in the plane crash will feel honoured for this great achievement by the current national team. Well done Zambia.
Great footballing nations like Cameroon, Egypt, Nigeria were conspicuously absent having failed to qualify for the CAN 2012. It was therefore expected that nations like Ghana , Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal with great track records will be impressive and that one of them will eventually lift the Cup. It will have been odd and even strange for anyone to have believed that Zambia will win the Cup. Indeed though a fairly great football nation she is dwarfed by the likes of Ghana, Senegal and cote d'Ivoire.
During the tournament they showed great discipline tenacity, tactical discipline and strength that saw them defeat Senegal, Ghana and Cote Ivoire and eventually lifting the Cup. The Zambian captain Christopher Kotongo as a result of his outstanding performance and leadership was promoted to warrant officer class in the army during the tournament.
Never having lifted the Cup before, 12 February 2012 was the first time time that Zambia lifted the Cup. No one can take the credit away from President of the Football Association of Zambia Kalusha Bwalya, one of the finest footballers of his day whose inspiration and leadership was tremendous. It might have been a great day for him considering that all his team mates sadly perished in a plane crash. He escaped because he was not on the plane taking them to a World Cup qualifying match. Indeed Herve Renard can not be left out for his tactical strength and winning zeal.
The souls of the departed in the plane crash will feel honoured for this great achievement by the current national team. Well done Zambia.
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