Del Piero gives Juve the victory over Milan

August 18, 1999
Soccerage

By Michael Simpson

Juventus triumphed 1-0 over Milan in the ninth edtition of the Luigi Berlusconi Trophy, played last night in the Stadio San Siro of Milan. Juventus was able to outplay Milan throughout most of the match, displaying a superiour mental and physical condition than that of the reigning Serie A champions. Juventus's goal came at the 28th minute when from outside the area Del Piero, after having received Inzaghi's pass, looked to the far post but shot to the near one leaving Milan goalie Abbiatti stunned and offguard. Nigerian Sunday Oliseh, who last night with great ease found the two forwards Inzaghi and Del Piero with delicious assists, showed coach Ancellotti that he is the playmaker that Juventus hoped he would turn out to be . It was Oliseh himself who around the middle mark of the second half shot a 35 meter blast which skimmed the crossbar over Abbiati's head. The game ended with Del Piero receiving a standing ovation and Milan looking to resolve its problems after a disastrous performance.
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