Zigić primed for Milan meeting

AC Milan stand between FK Crvena Zvezda and a place in the UEFA Champions League group stage after the Serbian side completed a 4-0 aggregate win against Cork City FC with a 3-0 victory in Belgrade.

Aggressive start
A healthy crowd gathered to watch Dušan Bajević's side and Crvena Zvezda responded with an attack-minded start to the game, taking the lead after just three minutes as midfielder Dejan Milovanović volleyed past Michael Devine from 20 metres. Having seized the initiative early, they never let go and Bulgarian international midfielder Blagoy Georgiev and forward Dušan Djokić both had good chances while their opponents from the Republic of Ireland could do little in response. The result seemed all but certain after 34 minutes as Žigić headed his first of the night from eight metres.

Cork chance
The tall striker then made full use of his huge frame again after 59 minutes converting a cross from Dušan Basta from almost exactly the same position. He was then substituted with Bajević clearly keen to keep him fresh for the upcoming two-legged tie against Milan. Cork's best chance of the game came as George O'Callaghan missed the target with an effort from a corner five minutes from time.