In a thrilling encounter at U-Power Stadium, Monza clinched their inaugural Serie A 2023/2024 win, defeating Empoli 2-0. The star of the match was Andrea Colpani, whose performance proved decisive.
The talented youngster, born in 1999, unlocked the game’s stalemate just before half-time with a powerful left-footed strike that nestled into the top corner.
Colpani’s brilliance continued in the 53rd minute, as he headed home a cross from Ciurria to secure Monza’s second goal.
This triumph propelled Palladino’s squad to a total of 3 points, while Zanetti’s Empoli faced their second consecutive defeat, languishing at zero points.
Roma in trouble
On the other hand, Roma suffered a 2-1 defeat against Verona during the second round of Serie A matches, leaving them stuck with a mere 1 point in the standings.
Duda’s early goal in the 4th minute capitalized on a mistake by Rui Patricio, and the frustration continued as Ngonge netted a counter-attacking goal just before halftime.
Roma’s fate seemed to shift slightly in the second half when Aouar scored in the 56th minute, narrowing the gap.
Although Verona’s Hien received a red card later on, reducing them to 10 men, Roma couldn’t capitalize on their numerical advantage.
Despite a prolonged siege during the nearly 15 minutes of added time, the score remained unaltered.
Baroni’s players climbed to the top of the table, level on points with Milan.
Milan sends signals to Serie A
Meanwhile, at San Siro, Milan dominated Torino with a resounding 4-1 victory, maintaining their flawless record in the Serie A.
Pulisic’s 33rd-minute strike marked Milan’s ascendancy, but Schuurs swiftly equalized for Torino.
Before the first half concluded, Giroud converted a penalty (43′), and Hernandez added a delightful chip (48%). In the second half, Giroud’s second penalty kick (65%) secured Milan’s commanding lead.
First three points for Frosinone in Serie A
Frosinone continued to surprise, following their challenging encounter with Napoli in the opening Serie A fixture.
They triumphed 2-1 over Atalanta at the Stirpe stadium in their inaugural top-tier season. The first half showcased Frosinone’s determination, as Harroui (4′) and Monterisi (24′) found the net.
Despite Duvan Zapata’s goal in the 56th minute, Atalanta’s comeback efforts fell short against Gasperini’s resilient Frosinone.
In conclusion, the Serie A 2023/2024 season’s second round of matches witnessed captivating victories and standout performances, solidifying the standings as teams fought for supremacy on the pitch.
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