2-0 with two goals from Diego Milito: The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Mourinho) is above the Grand Master (van Gaal).
"triple hit" of the Nerazzurri (league, Italian Cup and Champions League in one season!) And Massimo Moratti, who is found to follow in the footsteps of Father Angelo at a distance of 45 years.
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packed Bernabéu. And 'the stage at which, most likely, José Mourinho will work to begin as early as next week, so, for he is as a prelude luxurious, a breathing exercise, breathe air Grandeza madrileña : it waits for the Real ...
However, the Portuguese coach does not want to leave Inter without having first taken up at the bottom of his duty. It succeeds brilliantly, thanks to a troupe of exceptional professionals kick but, above all, thoroughly mixed friends.
Bayern are on the field expecting an Inter catanecciara stupidly ... E ', this means one of two big mistakes committing the Germans. The other is to enter the second half in place of the excellent Klose Altintop rather than the invisible lone striker Olic.
In contrast to his former teacher, "Mou" azzeccherà the few changes that will be discounted ncessari to bring home success.
By winning this final, Inter have also somehow avenged Fiorentina, who, as you will recall, the double compared with Bayern Munich was out loser (and then having to prematurely say goodbye to the prestigious continental competition ). If the Viola does not have it done, it was more the fault of the referees for that on their opponents. In a parallel dimension in which there really justice, who knows, could be the final Inter-Fiorentina ...
Moratti: "Emotion sensational
But there is no time or space for speculation. For the dreams, however, yes. It 'almost unreal atmosphere - in fact - that dream which characterizes the Estadio Bernabeu in Madrid as they are read formations. Inter will play left-back with Chivu (Facchetti!), Zanetti in a role that could be called "median push" (Bertini or Bedin!!) And Pandev outer left (or left wing: Mariolino course!). The myth Inter, with past and present merged under the stars of the Meseta, quivers, flows and soars in the wake of corporate colors that fill more or less half of the imposing arena.
The other 50% of the bastions was stained instead of the red-and-white Bayern.
Club jointly and severally, to be chaired by Rummenigge Karl (ex-Inter!) And having as honorary president of the legendary "Kaiser" Franz Beckenbauer to the century. Unlike Karl, who comes from North Rhine-Westphalia and is, therefore, that the Bavarians that for our southern equivalent to a "polentone" Franz is bayerisch in the heart and soul. Speaking on Sat1, the broadcaster has the rights to broadcast the game in Germany, Franz Beckenbauer recalled, mumbling in a way typical of Bavaria, that Inter, "like all the Italian teams, he loves to do the wall" and that The challenge for the team of Monaco will be meeting to break the fence. We
the usual: the Germans let themselves be blinded by stereotypes, believe only what they want to believe, tend to frame the Italians in the wrong compartment of their brain a potato ... Result: "mangiaspaghetti" slink between their shirts and win! (E 'already happened numerous times national level.)
Yes, Bayern Munich has the sin of arrogance in the days, even in the weeks prior to the final in Madrid. Many rumors have been consumed, so many false assumptions have been created, making the nerve-wracking wait. Incited by semi-tabloid Bild Zeitung outlaws like , the coach, players and managers of companies Monaco of Bavaria have done nothing but emphasize the tendency to "bolt" Inter and that to the 'attack' of the same Bayern. Several were particularly disturbing statements by some of Louis van Gaal, the Dutchman, who has tried to distance subjection to the referee with phrases like: "A lot depends on the conduct of race impartiality. A single wrong decision may fatally undermine the score. " This psychological tactic from overwork, van Gaal looked in advance to pull the whistle on their side designated ...
Fortunately, English Webb proved fully equal to its tasks. At the end of 90 minutes, the Bavarians can not complain about anything, with the possible exception of a hand in the middle area of Maicon. (Moreover, on the other side of the scale there is some hard work to do too Bommel, magnanimously pardoned by the referee.)
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The consequence of such "war of nerves", which ultimately ended up having a boomerang-effect: for 35 minutes, ie from the first whistle to the first goal for Milito, the Bavarians were almost dazed, surprised the technical and tactical proficiency of Inter. In short, I jumped out all the flaws, all Macken Bayern; firstly, the mentality of the eternal province, Aunt country and that too sparagnina moralizes vacuum (criticizing the nearby charms and vices that she herself possesses.) What other club ventured to field an inexperienced pair of talents - and Badstuber Müller - in the final of the Champions League and against an opponent the likes of Inter?!?
The Nerazzurri are almost what they want, take the luxury to minimize the possession, and at the same press run, sink ... leaving the Germans little chance to shine (where Schweinsteiger, Olic, Lahm? only knows turkish Altintop become dangerous in an occasion or two).
And here, at the first opportunity that presents itself, our "Prince" Sneijder calls to head to act as his side, shakes off the guards and supports networking with winning touch.
This is real football, a game linear, concrete, where attention is paid to the point. Throughout the game, the Argentine striker will have shots on goal twice, more than two and a half. It scored twice! The commentator
Sat1 drowns in bile, breaks out against the Italian club, guilty, according to him, to withdraw into defense ...
In fact there is a little bit of truth: from 35 'to 45' there is an interaction that seems to settle for 1-0, with Bayern pushing (but sterile) in search of balance. Yet even at this stage are Inter in touch more often with the goal ...
The German TV is indigestible. We must change the channel. Much better ORF, the Austrian state broadcaster. There we have the honor of having in the studio, as co-commentator, Herbert Prohaska, Inter star for a brief but intense remnant of the Eighties. Before the match, Prohaska has predicted a 1-0 win for the Italian club, and while the players are in the locker room waiting for the shooting, he gloats, with the typical, deep voice Ostrogothic: "Likely the result and I remain so successful in the full-us ...".
His sympathy is clearly reserved to Inter. In contrast, the Austrian commentator "in the field" and - of course - on the side of Bavaria, and sometimes he slips, as their German colleagues in the cliché "football macaroni." But on the whole there is a lot more objectivity in Austria than in Germany.
The future ... is now
During the break we expected that van Gaal and urging his groom, and in fact a little more Bayern at the start of the second time shows it. In general, however, the Germans appear to be too prim. In addition, they face an Inter disciplined and clever that it seems that the replication of Helenio Herrera perfect defense, sharing textbook and a superb striker ready to store a second time. 2-0, and at this point no one has doubts about winning the trophy by the Nerazzurri.
Our team played "the" perfect game and it is unanimous opinion that Milito deserves the Ballon d'Or.
Congratulations Inter Conquistadora the most important European Cup. And congratulations to the many fans came from Italy that have colored the Bernabeu, winning the challenge of rooting against the Germans (in a less picturesque but joyful).
the final whistle is the joy of the Nerazzurri fans and envy, envy, the frustration of the poor "owls", ie those of our compatriots who, during the magical evening, they cheered against . (But console ourselves: things go well outside of our country. In Germany there are many who wish to always rich decorated and FC Bayern to lose. Well, for once are been satisfied.)
The uncontrollable tears of Mourinho in the appendix to 90 minutes can be interpreted in many ways: happiness, liberating outburst after the controversy and accusations - even heavy - against him, or a tribute to the very human fortune. Yes, because to get to meet so many and such success requires not only skill but also a pinch, sometimes two, of buena fate. However, Madame Fortuna is basically a lady, and ladies are not accompanied by the unworthy, the undeserving.
Hello Jose ... and thank you for your stay in Milan. Thanks largely
Grande Inter; and not only for the success arcimeritato. You have redeemed through the most popular sport ever, the image in the world, giving us a moment of healthy national pride.
Capitan Zanetti (700sima presence!) Crown with a special military shirt with black stripes and blue: "It 'a unique experience, I chased this cup for 15 years and comes just at the best moment of my career."
echoes Cambiasso: "It 's victory in the group."
And now ... all on vacation! Particularly since the World Cup for us South Africans will be short - urca! - Anything but painless.
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Bayern-Inter 0-2 Bayern
: Butt, Lahm, Van Buyten, Demichelis, Badstuber, Robben, Van Bommel, Schweinsteiger, Altintop (18 ' Klose st); Müller, Olic (29 'st Gomez).
A disp: Rensing, Gorlitz, Content, Pranjjic; Tymoschuk. All
. Van Gaal.
Inter Julio Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Samuel, Chivu (21 'st Stankovic), Zanetti, Cambiasso, Pandev (33' st Muntari), Sneijder, Eto'o, Milito (45 'st Materazzi).
A disp: Toldo, Cordoba, Mariga, Balotelli. All
. Mourinho.
Referee: Webb (England).
Marker: 35 'pt Milito, 25' st Milito.
Notes: ammonites Demichelis, Chivu, Pandev, Van Bommel.
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Article by Peter Patti , 22-23/5/2010
