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Serie A is some epic league to watch at present

Title race and relegation race going down the wire

On a different note Cagliari didnt deserve that equalizer at all. For a must win game they were happy with the draw throughout the game.

breezy1985

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119033484#Comment_119033484

Tonali is quickly becoming the heart of that team.

Really looks like we have finally found a new Gattuso in that regard (but a much better footballer too)

Mr.Nice Guy

Roma were dire tonight. Fiorentina didn't have to work for the win.

On a brighter note, great to see Spinazzola back after his injury at the Euros last year.

Smell the glove

Great win for the viola. The Franchi was rocking, really liked the curva display. Unbelievably tight now for the euro/conference league spots. As said above Roma were dirt.

Mr.Nice Guy

Coppa Italia final is tonight at 8pm. Premier Sports showing it. Teams:

Juventus XI: Perin; Danilo, Chiellini, De Ligt, Sandro; Cuadrado, Zakaria, Rabiot, Bernardeschi; Vlahovic, Dybala.

Inter XI: Handanovic; Skriniar, De Vrij, D'Ambrosio; Darmian, Barella, Brozovic, Calhanoglu, Perisic; Dzeko, Lautaro.

Should be a good game. I'll go Inter to edge it.

Mr.Nice Guy

Barella with a superb strike to give Inter the early lead.

1-1 through Sandro. Handanovic could have done better there.

2-1. Wow. Vlahovic scores on the rebound. Inter have fallen apart in a few minutes.

2-2. Calhanoglu from the spot. Not sure that was a pen. Lautaro fortunate to get that imo.

Ends 2-2. Extra time on the way.

3-2 Inter. Perisic from the spot after De Ligt gave it away.

4-2 Inter. Perisic with a stunning hit. That was better than Barella's one.

Full-time. Inter win the Coppa Italia for the first time in 11 years.

justshane

I genuinely don’t think inter deserved it but giving away stupid penalties consistently is always go to cost you in big games.

Smell the glove

Was great seeing Juventus upset about refereeing decisions 😃

Mr.Nice Guy

Venezia officially relegated. Salernitana still in danger. They had a penalty late on against Empoli to win, but the keeper saved, so it ended 1-1. Cagliari could still overtake them even if they lose to Inter tomorrow, provided they beat Venezia on the final day and Salernitana drop points against Udinese.

Roma held by Venezia, which is a disappointing result. Looks like they need to win the Conference League to guarantee European football.

Mr.Nice Guy

Genoa relegated after losing at Napoli.

Looking forward to Milan vs Atalanta at 5pm. Massive game.

Mr.Nice Guy

Leao steps up for Milan again. Big goal.

dor83

So after all the moaning Milan were doing about refereeing decisions going against them a few weeks ago, it looks like a couple of poor refereeing decisions going their way could be the difference for them.

To be clear, I'm not saying they won't deserve the scudetto if they do win it, I'm just saying that they were moaning about how the refs were costing them a few weeks ago but they never mentioned the ones that went their way. The first Giroud goal in the derby should have been disallowed for a foul on Sanchez and again today they benefit from a free not being given in the build up to their goal, but they won't mention those.

EDIT: Some goal from Hernandez there,

Mr.Nice Guy

What a solo goal from Theo Hernandez!

Mr.Nice Guy

Job done by Milan. They dealt with Atalanta better than I expected.

Sets things up nicely for Cagliari vs Inter later. If Inter fail to win, Milan are champions. A Cagliari win would lift them out of the bottom three.

dor83

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119067594#Comment_119067594

To be honest, I don't think tonight's result will make a difference, just can't see Milan losing to Sassuolo next week. Inter threw the scudetto away against Bologna, and I wouldn't blame Radu for it either because the rest of the team weren't good enough that night either.

breezy1985

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119067594#Comment_119067594

Torture "watching" on the live ticker delighted that they got the job done. Now more torture ahead for the Inter game.

Mr.Nice Guy

Darmian gives Inter the lead. It was coming.

dor83

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119067882#Comment_119067882

Yeah but despite Inters dominance, the game is far from won. Inter have dominated games like that before and dropped points, and it wouldn't surprise me if it happened again.

Mr.Nice Guy

Lautaro makes it 2-0. That should see the title race go to the final day. I can't see Cagliari coming back now.

As I was saying...😂

3-1. Lovely finish from Lautaro. This time it really should be over.

Full-time. It seems fitting that this title race goes to the final day. Sampdoria have survived after that result, so between Salernitana and Cagliari for the final team to drop.

breezy1985

https://youtu.be/VORJk3FtzuY

Gonna be a tight last day

breezy1985

Final game for the 2 Milans set for 5pm our time.

Mr.Nice Guy

Nice send-off for Chiellini and Dybala.

The Golden Miller

Said it all along Milan would win this, they had to. People may laugh but history plays it's part, it wasn't acceptable to go two behind Inter. With Juve back next year, could have been stuck behind Inter for a long time. I don't think Milan have the best individuals, but they had desperation, they wanted it the most.

Along with this, Inter and Napoli tend to be teams who bottle it generally, Milan have a history of getting the job done when they're in the mix. Inter improving forced Milan's hand in recent years, they need to build on this. They are the kingpins of modern European football, for decades the team to beat!

Smell the glove

They really should have had the Milan games on later Sunday night as the last set of games.

breezy1985

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119076522#Comment_119076522

They are getting stick about the clash with the EPL but they reckon the 9pm Italian time kick off is too late given the inevitable celebrations in Milan

The Golden Miller

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119076725#Comment_119076725

Inno Milan. Footballs greatest

Smell the glove

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119076725#Comment_119076725

Yeah I heard that but that city will be celebrating through the night regardless.

The Golden Miller

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119076725#Comment_119076725

9, in the summer, perfectly time for Inno Milan. City come to a stand still

breezy1985

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119077855#Comment_119077855

I'm working til 5:30 so i'de love the later game myself. I was worried they would go for even earlier.

Smell the glove

Imagine the main even is going to be the relegation battle. Serie A make some daft decisions but this one is up there. Could have capatilised on a worldwide audience.