Italian powerhouses AC Milan lived up to their pre-tournament promise by beating Urawa Red Diamonds 1-0 to reach the final against Boca Juniors in the Club World Cup on Thursday.
Brazilian striker Kaka, who won the prestigious French Ballon d'Or for the Player of the Year, produced a pin-point cross from the left for midfielder Clarence Seedorf's goal in the 68th minute.
Boca, the Argentine giants, beat Etoile Sahel of Tunisia in the other semi-final on Wednesday to meet Milan who are aiming for the first Club World Cup for Europe. "I knew Kaka would cross the ball back. So I went straight into the line," Dutchman Seedorf said. "I was concentrated to kick it good, keep it low and that was good."
Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti said: "Boca Juniors are a different type of team from Urawa. They are opponents who have experience and history." "But we came here to bring the Cup to Europe. We just try hard to accomplish our goal," he added. "I expect Boca Juniors to play aggressive, they are not a defensive team. For us, it's important to win the trophy. Both teams try to win the Cup. It will be a more difficult game than against Urawa. But we have high motivation."
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