Balotelli or Valeri? Impossible to choose which of the two was the protagonist of Milan-Udinese. The "ballooner" heart says Super Mario, author of a dream debut, but logic leans towards the Roman referee, decisive in the final result of 2-1. And to think that until the 93rd everything had gone smoothly: Balotelli had set the San Siro on fire, Pinzi had frozen it. Then, right at the last breath, the "bad deed". Long ball for El Shaarawy, intervention by Hertaux, penalty for Milan. Very delicate decision that turns out to be wrong right from the start: the Frenchman in fact touches the ball clearly. Balotelli appears on the spot and the result is the one hoped for by all the Milan fans. The Rossoneri thus win a controversial match, which will go down in history for the fabulous debut of Super Mario, but also for the gift of Valeri, who, in addition to Udinese, will also greatly anger Lazio, Inter and Fiorentina.
“We feel defrauded for a point that we felt in our pocket – the harsh reaction of Larini, director of the Friulian club. – Too bad, Valeri is often unlucky with us…”. “We were lucky in the referee's decision – admitted Allegri with great honesty. – It's a penalty that could have been avoided, we take this episode in favor even if it's a pity for Udinese”. In short, Valeri's decision catalyzes the post match, but everything else shouldn't be forgotten. Milan-Udinese was in fact a high-intensity match, which gave away scoring chances and thrills from the first to the last minute. Great protagonist (here yes) Mario Balotelli, who reappeared in Serie A with a brace of 3 points.
On the other hand, when destiny also takes action, there is little to do. Destined for the bench, Super Mario finds himself on the field as a starter due to an injury to Pazzini, struggling with a muscle that throws tantrums. The news inflames San Siro and after just 40'' we understand why: Balotelli is loaded like a spring and comes close to scoring with a right foot near the post. The understanding with Niang and El Shaarawy is good and the Rossoneri fans are clapping their hands. Then, in the 25th minute, the apotheosis: Pharaoh puts in the middle from the left, Balotelli coordinates and chills Padelli with a fine left foot. The atmosphere was electric and Mario nearly doubled his lead with a right-footed shot from outside the area on which the Udinese goalkeeper overtook himself.
The first half thus ends with Milan leading, albeit by just one goal. Too little for the amount of play created, a risk that the Rossoneri pay after just 10 minutes into the second half. The mistake was made by Bonera who climbed badly and for Pinzi beating Amelia was child's play. The Rossoneri suffer and Allegri looks for a jolt from the bench: Bojan in for Nocerino, with a consequent move to a 4-2-3-1 formation. Milan tries and Balotelli, although down from the first half, is always dangerous. In the 78th minute, however, it is Niang who has the winning ball, but his terrifying left foot hits the crossbar when the goalkeeper is beaten. Allegri tries everything by inserting Robinho in place of the Frenchman, but the inertia of the match does not change. Everything suggests a draw, then comes the offending episode. Balotelli decides, Valeri decides. Milan enjoys, Udinese froths with rage.
