MATCH REPORT
The primary half started with AC Milan on the entrance foot, trying to impose their rhythm. Within the 4th minute, an damage pressured Emerson Royal off, changed by Davide Calabria. The Rossoneri remained undeterred, persevering with to press and coming near scoring via Reijnders and Leão, each makes an attempt nicely saved by Gazzaniga. Within the twenty fifth minute, Theo Hernández struck the crossbar with a left-footed shot and Musah hit the publish simply 4 minutes later. The aim got here within the thirty seventh minute when Rafael Leão, arrange by Bennacer, scored with a exact strike. Girona tried to reply however AC Milan’s defence held agency with Maignan making some essential saves. The primary half ended with AC Milan main 1-0.
Within the second half, Girona tried to push ahead, however AC Milan was adept at closing down areas and counter-attacking. Within the 59th minute, Bryan Gil scored however the aim was dominated out resulting from offside. Within the 63rd minute, Conceição made the primary change, bringing on Tammy Abraham for Morata to inject recent vitality into the assault. Girona made a collection of substitutions between the 71st and 76th minutes however AC Milan continued to handle the sport nicely. Within the 79th minute, Theo Hernández obtained a yellow card for dissent, however the crew remained targeted. Within the ultimate minutes, Girona launched a late assault however the Rossoneri defence held robust with Pavlović making a number of key interventions. After 5 minutes of added time, the ultimate whistle confirmed AC Milan’s 1-0 victory.
MATCH DETAILS
AC MILAN 1-0 GIRONA
AC MILAN (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Hernández, Pavlović, Gabbia, Emerson Royal (4’ Calabria); Fofana, Bennacer (74’ Pulišić); Leão, Reijnders (75’ Terracciano), Musah; Morata (63’ Abraham). Subs.: Sportiello, Bartesaghi, Camarda, Okafor, Torriani, Zeroli. Coach: Conceição.
GIRONA (4-2-3-1): Gazzaniga; Blind, Krejčí, David López, Francés; Herrera (77’ Portu), Romeu; Gil (72’ Danjuma), van de Beek (72’ Asprilla), Tsyhankov (72’ Martín); Ruiz (72’ Stuani). Subs.: Pau López, Artero, Silvi, Arnau Martínez, Juanpe, Solís. Coach: Sánchez.
Referee: Stieler.
Purpose: 37′ Leão (M).
Booked: 41′ Calabria (M), 59′ Gil (G), 80′ Hernández (M), 81′ Martín (G).
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