Ashlee Kiddell, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Milan vs Porto Player Ratings: Rossoneri Rescue Point

November 3, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Porto, Serie A

The Rossoneri rescued a point on Wednesday evening at the San Siro as they played host to FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League. Luiz Diaz came back to haunt Milan, scoring the opening goal after just five minutes here, as he did in the reverse fixture a couple of weeks ago in the 1:0 Porto victory.

Atalanta vs Manchester Utd Player Ratings: Ronaldo to the Rescue Again

November 3, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Atalanta, Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Manchester United, Player Ratings, Serie A

Cristiano Ronaldo rescued Manchester United once again here, bagging a brace at the Stadio di Bergamo to pull the Red Devils level twice. Atalanta put in another solid performance against the English giants and will feel disappointed not to have picked up all three points here.

Newcastle vs Chelsea Player Ratings: James Double Secures Blues Win

October 30, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Chelsea, International Football, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Player Ratings, Premier League, Serie A

A double from Reece James helped Chelsea on their way to an easy 3-0 win at St James' Park as Newcastle United struggled to create throughout the match. Graeme Jones' first home match as interim manager at Newcastle did not end how he would have hoped for as his side failed to challenge Chelsea 'keeper Edouard Mendy over the course of the match.

Chelsea secured a comfortable 3-0 victory at Newcastle on Saturday afternoon with Reece James scoring a brace for the Blues

Newcastle vs Chelsea 0-3: James Brace Eases Chelsea to Win

October 30, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Chelsea, International Football, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A

Chelsea secured a comfortable 3-0 victory at St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon with Reece James scoring a brace for the Blues. It was an easy victory for Chelsea in the end who were in complete control of the match throughout the 90 minutes despite it taking over an hour for Thomas Tuchel's side to break the deadlock.

Inter secured a comfortable 2-0 victory at the Stadio Carlo Castellani on Wednesday evening, returning to winning ways away to Empoli

Empoli vs Inter 0-2: Nerazzurri Ease to Comfortable Win

October 27, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Empoli, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Inter secured a comfortable 2-0 victory at the Stadio Carlo Castellani on Wednesday evening, returning to winning ways after picking up just one point from their last two Serie A games. Danilo D'Ambrosio and Federico Dimarco were the rare scorers for Inter here as they secured their sixth win of the season to maintain seven points off leaders Milan.

What Could Conte Bring to Manchester United?

October 27, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Chelsea, Inter, International Football, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A

Antonio Conte could be the man to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as United boss, with rumours hotting up that the Norwegian could be sacked following Manchester United's traumatic 5-0 defeat to Liverpool. There has been a plethora of reports surrounding Solskjaer and the current situation within the United dressing room of late, claiming that the players doubt the ability of the man in charge, and that he is not able to challenge Pep Guardiola, Thomas Tuchel and Jurgen Klopp.

Manchester United vs Liverpool 0-5: Salah Scores Hat-Trick as Reds Put Five Past United

October 24, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell International Football, Liverpool, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A

Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick at Old Trafford on Sunday evening as Liverpool put five goals past Manchester United to seal a 5-0 away victory in the Premier League. It was a truly impressive performance by Jurgen Klopp's side here as United were in complete disarray, particularly in midfield and defense.

Manchester United vs Liverpool Player Ratings: The Reds Thump in Five at Old Trafford

October 24, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell International Football, Italian Football, Liverpool, Manchester United, Player Ratings, Premier League, Serie A

Liverpool thumped in five goals at Old Trafford as they recorded a 5-0 victory away to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League. Mohamed Salah will steal the headlines after he scored a hat-trick, now scoring in 10 consecutive games.

Manchester United vs Atalanta Player Ratings: Ronaldo Steals Winner

October 21, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Atalanta, Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Cristiano Ronaldo stole the winner to seal the comeback as Manchester United came from two goals down at half time to win 3-2 and go top of Group F in the UEFA Champions League. Atalanta put in a performance to be proud of but could not hold on to a two goal lead as Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo all got on the scoresheet to give United the win.

Manchester United vs Atalanta 3-2: Ronaldo Breaks Atalanta Hearts

October 20, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Atalanta, Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Cristiano Ronaldo stole the headlines at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, scoring the winning goal as Manchester United came back from two goals down to win 3-2 in an agonizing defeat for Atalanta. Atlanta were in pole position to take all three points in Gian Piero Gasperini's 250th game in charge for La Dea when they went two goals up in the first half. However, a second half comeback by Man United gave them all three points to send them top of Group F in the UEFA Champions League after matchday three.

Porto vs Milan Player Ratings: Rossoneri Struggle

October 19, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell AC Milan, Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Porto, Serie A

The Rossoneri struggled at the Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday night as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to FC Porto in matchday three of the UEFA Champions League. Milan had lost their opening two games in their return to Champions League football this season, against Liverpool and Atletico Madrid respectively, and they have now made that three defeats out of three.

Author: Ashlee Kiddell