14/09/2002

A BRACE FROM SUPERPIPPO

MODENA - Milan made an impressive start to the Serie A season with a 3-0 win over newly promoted Modena.
Inzaghi as Rivera: the 'Golden Boy' scored the last Rossonero goal at the 'Braglia' stadium, now Superpippo welcomed in the same way the comeback of the Emilians to the Italian top division.
He actually struck first on 18 minutes, finishing off good work by Jon Dahl Tomasson and an inspired Rui Costa. Then, after Dario Simic headed in a corner from Andrea Pirlo on 54 minutes, he added a late third, sending in a fine pass from Pirlo. Milan deserved the three points for the determination they showed on the pitch and the chances at will they carved out.
Excellent debut also for Alessandro Nesta who, led by Maldini's experience, helped the back line to block every attempt of proceedings from the hosts.
Clappings also for Rivaldo, who replaced Rui Costa in the ending of the match and saw a last-minute goal denied because of the fourth man signalling offline.

[ACMilan.com]