Milan edge past brave Sevilla

SEVILLA, still grieving from the sudden death of midfielder Antonio Puerta, found themselves on the losing end of an incisive performance by European champions Milan in the UEFA Super Cup in Monaco last night.

Milan underwent a transformation after a poor first half by their standards, and goals from Filippo Inzaghi, Marek Jankulovski – a quite stunning strike — and Kaka secured victory for the Italians over the UEFA Cup holders from Andalucia.

Despite the poignancy of the occasion, both Sevilla and Milan displayed a determination to win, though the Spaniards’ desire was the greater in the first half. And in the 14th minute Renato opened the scoring.