In the latest installment of Serie A’s opening day, the Milan team secured a 2-0 victory against Bologna, countering the triumphs of Napoli, Inter, and Juventus.
The match at Dall’Ara began with a close call for the home side, as Lykogiannis hit the crossbar just 20 seconds in. However, Pulisic and Giroud took center stage for Milan.
The French striker, Giroud, broke the deadlock at the 11th minute following an assist from Reijnders. He then exchanged passes with Pulisic, who confidently placed a precise right-footed shot into the corner, beating Skorupski at the 21st minute.
As the second half commenced, the tempo and exertion became evident, resulting in a decline in the game’s pace. Ndoye’s effort struck the outer post, while Maignan made a crucial save to deny Aebischer a goal. The match neared its end with Leao hitting the post at the 90th minute.
Torino Cagliari ends in draw before Bologna-Milan
Meanwhile, at the Olimpico-Grande Torino, equilibrium prevailed as Torino and Cagliari played out a goalless draw.
The scoreline didn’t accurately depict the numerous opportunities crafted by both teams, particularly in the first half. Intense rhythms and all-out pressing from the Sardinian side thwarted Torino’s endeavors, preventing them from clinching their first seasonal victory.
A solitary point was shared between Juric and Ranieri, both eagerly awaiting final reinforcements for a season with varying objectives.
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