Good operation for Italy on Matchday 1 of the UEFA Cup Group Stage. Indeed, out of the three Serie A teams still left in the competition, all of AC Milan, Udinese, and Sampdoria were victorious, achieving wins over Heerenveen (3-1), Tottenham (2-0), and Partizan Belgrade (2-1) respectively.
Not only that, but Thursday night was special because it marked a very rare event in football history: Gennaro Gattuso scored a goal! And, AND… made an assist! Grande Ringhio!