Ghana's Boateng delighted with Champions League debut
Posted On Thursday, 16th September 2010
Ghana midfielder and AC Milan new boy Kevin-Prince Boateng was delighted with his Uefa Champions League debut after excelling as they beat AJ Auxerre 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Ghana midfielder and AC Milan new boy Kevin-Prince Boateng was delighted with his Uefa Champions League debut after excelling as they beat Auxerre 2-0 on Wednesday night.
His introduction into the game was his first appearance in Europe’s top-flight competition after playing for clubs in Germany and England who could not qualify for the tournament.
But after opting to play for Ghana at the World Cup instead of his country of birth Germany, his valuation massively increased which resulted in his move to AC Milan this summer.
One of Milan’s stars was undoubtedly, the Ghanaian who was a driving force from midfield during his Champions League debut on Wednesday.
The 23-year old German-born entered the fray in the 15th minute of the Rossoneri’s group stage opening win against Auxerre (2-0) when Massimo Ambrosini was injured and although he admitted it was difficult, felt he did well for his new club.
“It was difficult for me, as I came in and couldn’t warm up properly. This is football, it happens, and I think I did well,” he said.
“I just tried to do my best and help the team, as we lost at the weekend and had to show the fans we could get results and play good football.
“There’s a lot of competition for places in midfield, so all I can do is keep working and hope for the weekend.”
His coach too praised the young midfielder.
“Boateng is a very good player who did well coming in, he’s got good strength and technique and he’s young. He has the characteristics that complete those of the others in midfield,” he said.
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Please, Mr Editor check your facts well.
AC Milan did not play Ajax but rather Auxerre FC.
This is unpandonable!
Pee, open your eyes well when reading and dont be quick pointing others fault. There is no point in the article where Ajax is written. It will be prudent if you apologise.
Pee you at tooooo no commot for there. open your eyes aand read well
Pee you are tooooo no commot for there. open your eyes aand read well
Guys i thought someone will confirm to us the performance of K.P. because i did not get to watch the game.Forget about pee’s cry.
hey u guys should give pee a break, he actually helped the editor do his/her work. It was corrected before you guys read it. Wake up early and u wont miss the mistakes.
Well done KP. The entire Nation(Ghana) is behind you with prayers.By God’s grace, u will gain a permanent place in the 1st eleven at AC. Keep working hard and God be with u. It is my sincere prayer that u stay fit and injury-free throughout ur entire career.Amen
the mistake is still there open your eyes
Well, I didn’t watch the match but the post-match rankings gave him a 7.0 which was one of the highest as Ibra got 8.5 and Ronaldinho got 8.0. Infact he was the 2nd highest Ghanaian to play yesterday behind Essien(7.5) and infront of Dede(6.5). So I guess he did do well.
BOATENG PROVIDED THE ASSIT FOR THE FIRST GOAL.
He played very well, his work rate was high, the commentators and media spoke higly of him and calling for his inclusion in the weekend clash against Catania. The ranking should been Ibra b’cos got the goals, Boateng and Antonini that certain not that bogus one.