Monday, January 28, 2008

Soccer-Milan make up ground

AC Milan's creep up the Serie A table could be given more impetus on Wednesday when they visit struggling Reggina in the first of their two games in hand.

The European champions, who endured a poor first half of the season, are now up to seventh following Sunday's 2-0 win over Genoa when new Brazilian striker Pato scored twice.

The 18-year-old played upfront on his own at the San Siro and may be called upon to do so again at Reggina with injury-plagued Ronaldo struggling with a muscle problem.

"Pato has been fundamental. He is starting to get to know Italian football better," team mate Kaka told reporters.

Australian Zeljko Kalac is likely to deputise for the tired Dida again as Milan play a match rearranged from when they won the Club World Cup in Japan in December. They host Livorno in their last game in hand on Feb. 13.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldFootballNews/idUKL2859625620080128?sp=true

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