The Serie A Saturday opened with the victory of the Milan, bringing smiles back to their fans after setbacks in the Derby and a goalless draw against Newcastle in the Champions League.
Milan secured a 1-0 win against Verona, with Leao’s 8th-minute goal proving decisive. Giroud’s precise vertical pass set up Leao’s left-footed diagonal strike that beat Montipò.
However, the victory came at the cost of an injury to Krunic, raising concerns about a muscle strain. This win elevated Milan to 12 points, drawing them level with Inter, while Verona faced their second league defeat.
The match
Milan, featuring several changes, overcame Verona 1-0, erasing memories of their Derby loss and the Newcastle stalemate. At San Siro, the Rossoneri adopted an unfamiliar three-man defense, with Musah and Florenzi in the starting lineup.
Milan quickly took the lead as Giroud’s high press led to Leao’s solo run and a perfectly executed left-footed diagonal shot that beat Montipò. Sportiello later secured the lead with an instinctive save against Folorunsho. Milan controlled the game and sought to double their lead, with Reijnders attempting a shot that deflected off Duda.
In the closing stages of the first half, Faraoni received a yellow card, prompting Baroni to replace him with Bonazzoli in pursuit of an equalizer.
Second half Milan-Verona
In the second half, Verona consistently approached rossoneri’s penalty area, creating genuine chances with Ngonge and Bonazzoli’s turns inside the box.
However, Sportiello was rarely troubled. The visiting coach introduced Saponara and Cabal in an attempt to change the tide, but in the dying moments of the game, Pulisic tested Montipò with a powerful shot.A historic moment arrived in the 75th minute when Bartesaghi, born in 2005, replaced Florenzi, receiving applause from the San Siro faithful.
Pioli later substituted Leao and Pulisic with Okafor and Pobega. In the closing stages, Montipò once again denied Musah’s diagonal attempt, preserving the 1-0 scoreline.
With this victory, rossoneri reached 12 points, temporarily catching up with Inter, pending Inter’s match against Empoli. Verona, on the other hand, suffered their second defeat, remaining at 7 points.Conclusion:Milan’s 1-0 triumph over Verona marked a significant rebound for the Rossoneri after recent setbacks.
The match showcased Milan’s adaptability and determination to secure a vital win in Serie A. With both Milan clubs now level on points, the battle for Serie A supremacy promises to be intense in the coming weeks.
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