GIORNATA 12 LAZIO vs AC MILAN

Player Ratings from Goal.com : Lazio 1-2 Milan
MILAN

Dida- 7.5: Given a lot to think about in the final stages and pulled off a couple of spectacular blocks to deny Zarate a late equaliser.

Zambrotta- 6: The Italian got forward on numerous occasions in the first half but he became increasingly exposed as Lazio came back late on.

T.Silva- 7.5: Opening the scoring with his first league goal of the season, and set the Rossoneri onto a textbook victory at the Olimpico. Despite his unlucky own goal, the Brazilian made a whole host of decisive interventions after the break to keep his side’s noses in front.

Nesta- 7.5: Put in an expert performance alongside Thiago Silva, and left Rocchi offside on numerous occasions with his intelligent defensive line. Il Capitano didn’t merit the early whistles spared for him by his former supporters.

Oddo- 5.5: Made some good forward runs, but was often exposed by Zarate who didn’t hesitate to take him on.

Seedorf- 6.5: Gave a good account of himself alongside Pirlo and could have added a third for the Diavolo on the stroke of halftime.

Pirlo- 7.5: The Italian midfielder ran the show in the middle of the park this afternoon and was the spark behind the Milan counter.

Ambrosini- 7: Worked his socks off when the Aquile looked their most spirited late on.

Ronaldinho- 6.5: The Brazilian would have had a higher score had he managed to build on his top first half performance after the break. Dinho didn’t push enough in the second half and this allowed the Biancocelesti to find a way back.

Pato- 8: Usually finds the net at the Olimpico, and lived up to his reputation with a well taken header before halftime. Could have had a hat trick in the second period had Muslera not been so alert between the sticks.

Borriello- 4.5: After his impressive performance against Parma last weekend, the Italian bomber was far below standard this afternoon and did his best to waste numerous opportunities in front of goal.

Substitutes

Inzaghi- 6.5: Despite only featuring for the final quater of an hour, he looked far more threatening than Borriello had been for the previous 75 minutes.

Flamini- 6: Produced a wonderful crack on the volley late on that needed an equally top save from Muslera.

Abate- N/A: Given a late run out to help the Rossoneri deal with a late surge from the Biancocelesti.