New-signing Ricardo Oliviera was ecstatic after scoring on his debut for AC Milan during the 2-1 victory over Lazio in the Serie A opener. "How exciting to score at the San Siro," Milan's official website quoted Oliviera as saying to the club channel following Sunday's game. Oliviera substituted Italy striker Alberto Gilardino in the second-half on Sunday, steering a marvelous header home to register Milan's second goal and secure three important points. He almost doubled his tally in the closing stages when he danced his ways past three defenders but his low drive was blocked by veteran keeper Angelo Peruzzi. "We did well tonight. I had an opportunity to for a great shot, but the keeper did extraordinary well," he said. "To be useful to my team-mates is great and it's important to me personally. Playing with guys like Inzaghi, Kaka and the other Rossoneri make it easy." The 26-year-old Brazilian joined Milan from Real Betis on the last day of the transfer window after playing the second half of the last season on loan to Sao Paolo. Milan hope he can fill in the boots of Andrea Shevchenko, who signed for Premiership champions Chelsea in the summer.
Ancelotti With his pace and class against Lazio, Oliveira left his boss happy after the game. "Oliveira demonstrated quickly that he has a strong presence," Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti said. "He is a smart guy, he is well-rounded and that is exactly why I think he will be useful." He was also credited by his mates. "Oliveira scored straight away and we are happy," said Filippo Inzaghi, who scored Milan's first goal. "He has proven what he can do, that will be important for him and his morale." Veteran Dutchman Clarence Seedorf said: "I am happy for Oliveira, his goal unblocked the result."
