A bitter night on the Olimpico: within the Coppa Italia Spherical of 16, Massimiliano Allegri’s AC Milan aspect have been overwhelmed 1-0 by Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio, and have been subsequently eradicated from the competitors. A set-piece finally gave the Biancocelesti the win on the finish of a match that was deadlocked for essentially the most half. The Rossoneri got here into the , they usually tried to repeat that lead to Rome however with out managing to take advantage of their higher depth within the second half and the dependable man between the sticks, Mike Maignan.
The primary half didn’t carry many possibilities and was performed at a peaceful tempo with a lot of possession of the ball and little sharpness from both aspect. The second half noticed AC Milan be extra brave and lift the tempo however with out discovering the decisive aim. Lazio struck from a set-piece and closed the sport. saved the staff’s hopes alive with two sensible saves, tried to make use of his physicality within the Lazio space, but it surely wasn’t sufficient. AC Milan are eradicated and now it is time to deal with the league and Supercoppa: .
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MATCH REPORT It was a nervy begin for AC Milan on the Olimpico: within the second minute, Pavlović was late on Guendouzi and picked up a yellow card. From the ensuing free-kick, Bašić fired over along with his left foot. The Rossoneri have been struggling to construct from the again, and Lazio appeared to take benefit: within the twenty fourth minute, Bašić broke on the counter after a wise Zaccagni flick-on, however his effort throughout aim went vast. Within the thirty third minute, one other defensive lapse introduced Castellanos with the prospect to shoot, however he scuffed his end into the arms of Maignan. On the different finish, an attacking transfer from AC Milan noticed Loftus-Cheek fail to correctly join with an Estupiñan cross, earlier than Saelemaekers put the ball again into the combination for the Englishman, whose backheel was smothered by Mandas (37’). Within the forty fifth minute, Maignan denied Isaksen after solely partially punching clear a Lazio nook. The primary half ended 0-0.
The second half opened at a energetic tempo on the Olimpico. Within the forty sixth minute, Pellegrini received the ball again in midfield and tried his luck from distance, however his shot sailed over. AC Milan started to seek out pleasure out vast: within the 51st minute, Estupiñan reached the byline and crossed for Loftus-Cheek, who climbed above Romagnoli however couldn’t preserve his header down. On the hour mark, a corner-kick routine ended with Saelemaekers firing straight at Mandas. 9 minutes later, Rabiot stood one up for Loftus-Cheek, who nodded vast. Within the 71st minute, Jashari launched Estupiñán, who picked out Leão on the stretch, however the Portuguese man blazed over from a terrific place. Then, within the eightieth minute, Lazio struck as Zaccagni headed residence Nuno Tavares’ nook on the close to publish to make it 1-0. AC Milan pushed our bodies ahead and nearly conceded a second within the eighty fifth minute, with Maignan producing a superb cease to thwart Noslin. The newly launched Pulisic had a go late on, but it surely wasn’t sufficient: AC Milan are out of the Coppa Italia.
MATCH DETAILS
LAZIO 1-0 AC MILAN
LAZIO (4-3-3): Mandas; Marušić, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini (71′ Tavares); Guendouzi, Vecino (58′ Dele-Bashiru), Bašić; Isaksen (83′ Cancellieri), Castellanos (58′ Noslin), Zaccagni (83′ Pedro). Subs: Furlanetto, Provedel; Lazzari, Patric, Provstgaard; Belahyane; Dia. Coach: Sarri.
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AC MILAN (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlović; Saelemaekers (64′ Nkunku), Ricci, Jashari (81′ Modrić), Rabiot, Estupiñan (87′ Bartesaghi); Loftus-Cheek (81′ Pulisic), Leão. Subs: Terracciano, Torriani; Gabbia, Odogu; Sala. Coach: Allegri.
Referee: Guida di Torre Annunziata.
Aim: 80′ Zaccagni (L).
Booked: 2′ Pavlović (M), 84′ De Winter (M).
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