Pavlovic’s first-half objective carry Milan again into the Serie A title race
What defines a Serie A title contender? Milan simply gave the reply after beating Roma
AC Milan clinched essential 1-0 victory over AS Roma on Sunday night time at San Siro maintaining themselves firmly within the Serie A title race after tense, tactical battle determined by second of brilliance from Strahinja Pavlovic and very important save from Mike Maignan.
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The one objective of the match got here within the thirty ninth minute when Rafael Leao tore down the left flank beat his marker for tempo and squared the ball to Pavlovic who having surged ahead from defence slotted dwelling from shut vary.
Roma dominated the opening half-hour urgent excessive and forcing Milan errors in their very own half. Bryan Cristante, Wesley and Paulo Dybala all went shut with Maignan twice coming to the rescue.
Nevertheless Milan’s counter-attacking precision flipped the momentum utterly earlier than halftime.
The second half adopted related sample:
Roma’s sustained strain met by Milan’s defensive self-discipline and sharp transitions.The Rossoneri had a number of probabilities to double their benefit by Leao, Fofana and Nkunku however goalkeeper Mile Svilar saved the guests alive.
The decisive second got here within the 82 minute when Dybala earned penalty after Fofana dealt with contained in the field. However the Argentine’s tame effort was saved brilliantly by Maignan diving low to his left to protect Milan’s clear sheet and their three level.
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The consequence lifts Milan to 21 factors, degree with Inter and Roma however forward on objective distinction only one level behind leaders Napoli (22).
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Roma’s defeat, in the meantime ends their unbeaten streak and tightens already thrilling top-four battle.
“We needed to endure however that’s what champions do, Successful these sorts of video games means greater than scoring three or 4” stated Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri post-match.