AC Milan performed out a 1-1 draw with Genoa at San Siro on Serie A matchday 19. The Rossoneri have been left trailing after Lorenzo Colombo opened the scoring within the twenty eighth minute. Then, regardless of their whole territorial domination and the numerous probabilities created, the hosts solely equalised in stoppage time, due to a Rafael Leão header. This end result sees AC Milan keep in second place, as they now have 39 factors. Allegri’s males maintained their unbeaten run within the league, however a draw is hard to take given the sheer quantity of probabilities created.
The Rossoneri, nevertheless, confirmed loads of willpower and staff spirit, regardless of the difficulties confronted all through the match. Allegri’s males tried to impose themselves from the outset, however they got here up towards a resolute Genoa defence. The second-half substitutions, together with Loftus-Cheek and Füllkrug, gave the staff a lift, as they netted in harm time by means of Leão. Though it may not be the specified end result, this can be a efficiency to construct on for the Rossoneri. The purpose is to be a bit extra scientific and get again to successful methods as quickly as potential.
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MATCH REPORT AC Milan began the primary half on the entrance foot, seeking to take management of the sport from the opening minutes. Within the seventh minute, Gabbia got here shut with a header, however Leali produced an excellent save to disclaim him. Nevertheless, Genoa took the lead within the twenty eighth minute, with Colombo expertly ending a Malinovskyi help. The Rossoneri tried to hit again immediately, creating probabilities by means of Pulisic and Leão, however couldn’t discover the web. The primary half ended 1-0 to Genoa, regardless of AC Milan’s sturdy play and quite a few alternatives.
Within the second half, the Rossoneri continued to push in the hunt for an equaliser, with Allegri’s substitutions injecting recent vitality into the staff. Within the 58th minute, Pulisic had a purpose dominated out by VAR for handball, however the Rossoneri didn’t surrender. Possibilities stored coming, with Leali making a number of essential saves. In stoppage time, AC Milan lastly discovered a deserved equaliser, as Leão headed house from a nook. Genoa had a golden alternative to win it from the penalty spot, however Stanciu despatched it over the bar, which means it completed 1-1. Regardless of the draw, AC Milan confirmed loads of character and willpower, qualities that might be key within the matches to come back.
MATCH DETAILS
AC MILAN 1-1 GENOA
AC MILAN (3-5-2): Maignan; Pavlović, Gabbia (75′ Athekame), Tomori; Bartesaghi, Rabiot, Modrić, Fofana (46′ Loftus-Cheek), Saelemaekers (65′ Füllkrug); Pulišić, Leão. Subs: Castiello, De Winter, Estupiñán, Jashari, Odogu, Ricci, Terracciano, Torriani. Coach: Allegri.
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GENOA (3-5-2): Leali; Vásquez, Østigård, Marcandalli; Martín (83′ Stanciu), Thorsby (63′ Masini), Frendrup, Malinovskyi (64′ Ellertsson), Norton-Cuffy; Colombo (83′ Otoa), Vítinha (75′ Ekhator). Subs: Cuenca, Fini, Lysionok, Nuredini, Sabelli, Sommariva, Venturino. Coach: De Rossi.
Referee: Mariani.
Targets: 28′ Colombo (G), 90+2′ Leão (M).
Booked: 69′ Gabbia (M), 79′ Leali (G), 90+6′ Pavlović (M), 90+6′ Maignan (M), 90+6′ Tomori (M).
Notice: 90+9′ – Penalty missed by Stanciu (G)
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