The big match had finally arrived... AC Milan vs Manchester United. I woke up promptly around 2.30 am filled with anticipation and i was not disappointed. 3 goals in the first half and a another2 goals in the second half was more than enough to make up for 1.5 hours of sleep.

To be honest, I had high hopes of Milan triumphing in Old Trafford, with the makeshift United defence, many would agree with me.

Below are some pictures of the brilliant action on display(in Milan's perspective of cos) :

(pictures courtesy of www.acmilan.com)

Captain Paulo Maldini

Kaka looking to the heavens after scoring... wen

Gattuso the destroyer

Andrea Pirlo looking to ole Carrick

Better than Ferguson?

Really want Maldini and Gattuso to get injured... Brocchi and Bonera zhen de bu fei... We could all see that Milan's play was immensely affected after the earlier 2 left the field due to injuries. Gattuso deserves special mention. He is such an important player who plays the unglamourous role in the team where he breaks the opponent's attacking play down with his sheer determination, stamina and gut. He is a player I look up to... Always looking to get into tackles and winning the ball. Fortunately, he will be fit for the second leg in this intriguing tie.

Kaka turned in a match winning performance with 2 goals but was apparently not enough as man utd scored a last minute goal through Rooney. Such was the excitement of the match.

I await the second leg with bated breath...