FC Barcelona 3 - 1 AC Milan

It was a great feeling when I heard referee Whistle to declare that FC Barcelona has won one of the hardest games in this season, as I said yesterday in the previous post that this game will be so hard, and I explained my fears about Allegri tactics, I think that I was right in most of what I said, because It was so clear that AC-Milan manager was aiming to not win the first leg in Milan nor winning, hoping that he will score a goal, then turning the game to his side by closing all the spaces and to make it annoying for Barca players to pass the ball as they are doing.
yesterday I said the 11 players that Guardiola will use in this game, I was right in 10, the only one was that I said that he will give Alexis the chance to begin or Pedro, but he didn't use both of them, and Cesc was Guardiola choice.

the game began so normal at the first 10 minutes, an Obsession for the ball as usual from FC Barcelona players, passing the ball easily moving here and there, with some aggressive from AC Milan players side, Barca was so close from the first minute to score the first goal which came a a little bit late after 2 missed chances of Messi who was the man of the match.
after 20 minutes of the missed chances, Messi won a penalty kick when Nesta Hampered his leg, and Messi was on the time to score his first Goal in the game, he put the ball on Abbiati right side, after the goal Milan stressed FC Barcelona and began to be more active, and they gained the results soon after a throw pass from Ibrahimovic to Nocerino who was face to face with Valdes and scored on the right side of Victor valdes.

the domination of FC Barcelona returned, the active-messi was causing a a lot of troubles for Milan's defenders, and he was like a headache for Allegri who tried to stop him but It was all in vain, because one of Guardiola's philosophies is to not depend on one player, the team worked perfectly, Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets and Cesc were dominating the battle area tightly.
again Messi was on his second time to score the second goal also this time from a penalty kick too, when Nesta pulled Busquets t-shirt, this time It was different because messi put it on the opposite side, declaring that Barca is in advance with 2 goals.

the first time finished and I was expecting that Allegri will use the changes to activate his middle, but the second half began with the same tactics and the same players, and Barca players dominated the ball again and they were so positive on the target, this time Iniesta was on the time to score the third goal, when he found the ball between his legs ready to settle in Abbiate's net.

Guardiola was so wise in handling the game, he made his 3 changes, when he took Xavi out and he replaced him with the active-Thiago then Sedo Kieta with Cesc then Adriano with Pique who was a little bit tired, while Allegri changes was not enough good to get Milan back to the game.

Let's say congratulation for our team, and tell him that It was the beginning, the upcoming is more hard, and to tell them to not believe in the others talk that the team who will success in passing this clash will be in the final is not true, still there Chelsea, and you all know that they want to take their revenge of the last game in champions league 2009 when Iniesta scored his goal and he sent them away of the tournament.

Highlight of the Game : when Messi was ready to score the first goal, Milan players were so depressed and It was so obvious on Ibrahimovic face, I could feel his feelings that It's useless to continue, we will lose anyway hahahaha

Guardiola will solve AC Milan algorithm?

I'm writing this post after suffering 2 hours in the bed trying to sleep but in vain, when I close my eyes I just see FC Barcelona giants repeating after the great Cataloni anthem, wearing their amazing awesome kits, ready for the most hard clash in all the 8 teams, It's a great feeling I have every time I watch a game for my favorite team ever, when they begin their awesome show practicing their own philosophy everyone playing the role that he has been asked for from Guardiola.


but what makes me can't sleep is not only feeling enthusiastic about the upcoming game, but It's a fear of the competitor, your enemy is not APOEL like our friends, no they are also giants, you are talking about AC Milan " Rosso-Neri " as they are calling this ancient team in Italy.


Let's admit that the game will be so hard and closed, because of their strategy in the first leg of the clash, AC Milan was playing on josseppe Miazza between the supporters of The Italy giant just to not lose and to not win, which shows what Massimiliano Allegri is planning to do, in my point of view that Allegri played the first match just keep his chances on, because if he played the last match with an offensive tactics It would be the first-final round.


he knows so well what is the reaction of Guardiola's sons when they see the spaces and when they feel that they are pressured, and he knows that they punish so fast, so he said that if I kept It as 0 - 0 , and wait to prepare myself in Camp Nou game, I would be the most lucky person if I scored 1 Goal then I closed all the ports and spaces in the Gameto not let FC Barcelona use their advantage in passing the ball and dominate the battle area ( The middle ).


I see that It would be a good strategy but It needs a lot of effort to be done, you're not playing a derby with Juve or Inter , you're playing with the most creative team in the world, on their own home between their fans who will never accept anything but the victory.


let's say when the expected Massimiliano Allegri's plan will success, I think when Alexis will not be fit like the previous game, Let's say that Sanchez was not concentrated in the game as we used to see the Chilian boy, he needs more focus, and he will be fit and ready I bet now that he would be a factor of Barca victory, and It will also depends on the players how calm they are, if they are prepared or not, I still remember Inter scenario, we dominated the game but in vain, they scored and won while we were the highest in having the ball within the most of the time.


plus It appears so clear that we don't have the ready-alternative for Abidal, we suffered the last game because of his absence and we will, while adriano is away too, I think the next days Guardiola will ask for ( A Striker and the rumors already spreaded that he wants Hulk ) and ( Defence someone will take Puyol place who is about to finish his career and It appears clearly that he begin to be more slow, so Pique needs someone beside him ) and ( Back-Left who will take Abidal place unfortunately ) .


Guardiola will begin with the same tactics that he's using always, to dominate the battle area in the middle and to pass the ball so easy as usual, but the differnce with be in the 11 players who will begin, I think that tomorrow he will begin with Valdes, Pique, Puyol, Mascherano, Dani alves, Sergio, Xavi, Iniesta, Cuenca, Alexis ( pedro ), and Leo Messi.


I think that the game will be opened if one of the two teams scored in the 1st 20 minutes, but if the first half ended without any score I think that Milan will close the game as they are doing always, and maybe we will see extra time, you know what I wish if they " Milan " scored first, so IT will be like a push for FC Barcelona players to solve AC MIlan's defence algorithm, and I think It will be so easy this time.


anyway still the problem is on, that I can't sleep, PLEASE I think that I need any help or any advice to help me sleeping and stop thinking in the Game tomorrow. Good Luck my best team ever and I hope to watch the most beautiful match I've ever seen, I need you guys to remind me with the last year clash vs Arsenal.

The Egyptian Police Will Not Secure Ahly Game

Cairo Authorities are not going to protect Ahly’s Champions League match with Ethiopian Coffee on April 8, the Egyptian champions said.

Ahly said they was given a notification from the Cairo Cops HQ Refusing to take the final 32 return stage in Cairo because of ‘absence of safety situations and circumstances set by the police management’.

Authorities continue firm in carrying top level games in Egypt after the Port-Said tragedy which stated the lives of much more than seventy-seven fans following Ahly’s league match at Port-Said.

Mido will miss Abidjan clash

Ahmed Hussam " Mido " Zamalek Striker are going to be once again sidelined the time the Whites travel to Africa Sports in the Champions League next month.

Ahmed hussam " mido " lost the round of thirty two 1st stage match, that watched Zamalek acquire a slender 1-0 direct through the Ivorian champions and is set for another spell out.

“Mido is continuing to have difficulties with a back issue and the administration has decided to drop him from the squad travelling to Abidjan,” Zamalek assistant coach Ismail Youssef said.

At the same time, striker Amr Zaki is probably going to be fit for the return battle after being ruled out of Egypt’s two friendlies with Uganda and Chad.

early strike gives Zamalek slender lead

A first minute strike from Benin international Razak Omotoyossi was enough for Zamalek to secure a 1-0 home win over Africa Sports in the CAF Champions League round of 32 first leg.

In a game staged behind closed doors at the Military Academy Stadium, Omotoyossi’s goal after 43 seconds made the difference to give Zamalek a slender lead ahead of the return leg in two weeks.

The game was halted at half time for around 18 minutes after the visiting team protested against the presence of unauthorized reporters in the stands.

Early goal

Without any introduction, Omotoyossi was off the mark with his first touch when he controlled Shikabala’s cross inside the area to outjump the keeper before slotting home in an empty net.

Africa Sports sole chance of the half came when Desire Kouame fired a fierce long range drive that missed the target.

Amr Zaki, back from injury to boost Zamalek’s attack, could have doubled his side’s advantage but was unlucky to see his close-range effort agonizingly hit the bar.

The second half was halted for more than 15 minutes before the referee ordered all unauthorized attendants to leave the reporters’ stands.

Zamalek keeper Abdul-Wahed Al-Sayed was called into action once in the game, only stopping a venom-less volley from inside the area after the break.

On the other hand, the Africa Sports keeper denied Zaki from scoring a vital second goal before producing a superb save to thwart another long range effort from Nour Al-Sayed.

Zaki pulls out of Egypt squad

Amr Zaki has once again failed to join the Egypt squad travelling to Sudan due to an ankle injury.

The 28-year-old, who was named in Bob Bradley’s 27-man squad for friendly games against Uganda and Chad, picked up a knock in Zamalek’s 1-0 Champions League win over Africa Sports on Sunday.

“I informed coach Bradley that I will need a three-day rest and will therefore be unable to join the squad. The coach understood my situation,” Zaki told FilGoal.com.

Fit-again Mido helps unimpressive Zamalek go through

A first-half Mido header was enough for Zamalek to labor to a 1-0 win over Tanzania’s Young Africans and secure a place in the CAF Champions League round of 32.

The Whites, who registered a 1-1 draw in the first leg, go through with a 2-1 aggregate victory, in a match that saw the visitors play with a man down for almost half an hour.

Midfielder Athuman Idd was dismissed in the 63rd minute for a professional foul against Benin striker Razak Omotoyossi, before substitute Ahmed Hassan missed a penalty for Zamalek.

Hassan Shehata’s team will meet the winner from the match between Ivorian giants Africa Sports and Missile of Gabon.

Ghali: Ahly Understands the Players’ Psychological State

Ahly's club Captain Hossam Ghali confirmed that the Club’s technical team completely understands the bad psychological state of team players, deciding to postpone training until Monday.

Ghali explained that players are still suffering from a horrific trauma as a result of the Port Said events, by saying, "Everyone in Ahly adheres to the restoration of the martyrs' rights to contribute to the relief of the victim's families.”

"Ahly is back to training starting from Monday in preparation for the African Champions League," Ghali added.

Egypt qualifier postponed to June

Egypt’s CAN 2013 qualifier against Central African Republic has been moved from February 29 to June 30 due to the recent unrest in the country.

Assistant coach Diaa Al-Sayed confirmed that the FA’s request to postpone the game has been accepted by CAF, following this month’s disastrous incident at Port-Said Stadium.

Shehata is leaving Zamalek | ENPPI 2-1 Zamalek

for the second time, Zamaleek has been beaten by Enppi after the last lose in the Egyptian Cup final, when Zamalek began to score then Enppi scored 2 goals to win the cup this time Enppi won the 3 points of zamalek.

Hossam El Badry " Enppi Coach " said that I focused on Zamalek defense's mistake, always zamalek plays offensively so his back line is opened that I said to my players to use such a mistake.