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The Milan derby is quick approaching, and its magnificence lies in its unpredictability. Generally, nonetheless, the shock is not within the consequence, however within the scorers.
Let’s take a look at the ten “unintended heroes” who’ve scored in a derby and even determined crucial match for Milan and Inter followers.
AndrĂ© Cruz – 1997
A Brazilian defender or midfielder, André Cruz was signed by Milan from Napoli in 1997. He had a very good contact for organising performs and was a set-piece specialist.
On November 22, 1997, within the first leg of the derby, he scored from the penalty spot to make it 2-2. That might stay his solely purpose in Serie A with Milan (he scored one other within the Coppa Italia).
Bakayoko and Musacchio – 2019
Within the return derby of the 2018/19 season, two sudden scorers emerged: Bakayoko scored with a header, and Musacchio discovered the web in a goalmouth scramble late within the sport. Two targets that proved futile as Inter gained 3-2.
For Bakayoko, it will stay his solely profession purpose with Milan, whereas for Musacchio, it will be his just one in Serie A (he had scored one other within the Europa League for the Rossoneri).
Massimo Paganin – 1995
A profession in Serie A and solely 3 targets within the league, considered one of them within the Milan derby. Inter defender Massimo Paganin scored from a nook on October 29, 1995, giving Inter the lead in opposition to Milan: the match ended 1-1.
For Paganin, it will stay his solely Serie A purpose for Inter, although he would rating one other within the Coppa Italia the next season.
Joel Obi – 2014
Within the mid-2010s, Milan and Inter provided many derbies beneath expectations, however Joel Obi’s purpose on November 23, 2014, adopted by his somersault, stays an icon of that period.
That purpose in opposition to Milan stays Obi’s solely Serie A purpose for Inter, with a complete of two targets for the Nerazzurri throughout all competitions.
Roberto Scarnecchia – 1985
A proper winger with a very good Serie A profession, a lot of velocity however little goal-scoring inclination. Certainly one of these got here within the Coppa Italia within the 84/85 season: a Coppa Italia derby within the semi-final second leg, and his 1-1 purpose secured Milan’s place within the remaining (which they then misplaced).
After retiring, Scarnecchia grew to become a famend chef, even working in a Michelin-starred restaurant, and presently runs a restaurant in Rome.
Andrea Seno – 1995
A midfielder with a lot of operating however few targets: Andrea Seno performed two seasons at Inter, and on April 15, 1995, he scored a header from a nook to make it 1-0 within the derby, opening the scoring in a 3-1 victory.
This was his final purpose for Inter and likewise his final in Serie A (4 in whole).
Ezequiel Schelotto – 2013
Only one season at Inter, 13 appearances, and one purpose for Ezequiel Schelotto. Extra exactly, on February 24, 2013, within the derby in opposition to Milan, he equalized with a header from a Nagatomo help within the 71st minute, simply three minutes after approaching.
Steinar Nilsen – 1998
Solely 7 video games performed with Milan, 5 within the league and a couple of within the Coppa Italia in the course of the 1997/1998 season. Norwegian full-back Steinar Nilsen managed to attain in opposition to Inter within the Coppa Italia derby, even from a free kick.
The primary leg of the quarter-final ended 5-0, permitting Milan to advance to the ultimate, the place they misplaced to Lazio. Nilsen would by no means play in Serie A once more, transferring to Serie B with Napoli earlier than returning to Norway.
Cristian Zapata
Cristian Zapata is among the many most prolific scorers on this listing: 9 targets in Serie A, together with the well-known header on April 15, 2017, within the 97th minute, which secured a 2-2 draw for Milan. It is not a lot the scorer himself however the distinctive second that makes this purpose iconic.
Bonus: Contra, Sukur, and Giunti in a Yr
One other title that could not be missed is Cosmin Contra: a Romanian attacking full-back, one 12 months at Milan, and three targets, together with the screamer into the highest nook within the first leg of the 2001/2002 derby: it was the momentary 2-1 within the 4-2 comeback win.
One other purpose that solely hinted at a participant’s expertise is that of Hakan Sukur: a historic striker for the Turkish nationwide group who performed for Inter within the 2000/01 season. In his solely season with the Nerazzurri, he scored simply 5 targets, one within the first leg of the derby, a volley from a Seedorf help.
Lastly, we won’t omit Federico Giunti within the legendary 6-0 win for Milan in 2001: a free kick that wasn’t deflected by anybody, deceiving the goalkeeper and discovering the web for his solely Serie A purpose with Milan (3 in whole for the Rossoneri).
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