POINTS SHARED ON A SPECIAL NIGHT AT SAN SIRO
Serie A
AC Milan was held to a 0-0 draw by Genoa on matchday 16 of Serie A 2024/2025, on the eve of the 125th anniversary of the Club. The match was hard-fought, with both teams striving to gain the upper hand but unable to find the back of the net. The Rossoneri, arriving from a Champions League victory against Crvena zvezda, couldn't capitalise on their chances, while Genoa continued their unbeaten record away from home for the third game. This draw leaves AC Milan in 8th place on 23 points, while Genoa sits in 13th on 16 points.
AC Milan showed determination and teamwork but struggled to convert their opportunities into a goal. Coach Fonseca fielded a 4-2-3-1 formation with a debut from Liberali and Jiménez starting too. The Rossoneri couldn't break through the opposition defence despite dominating possession and creating numerous offensive incursions. The second-half substitutions of Morata, who hit the bar at 76', and Camarda brought fresh energy but not the desired goal. The defence held firm, keeping a clean sheet for the sixth time at home this season. Despite the disappointing result, AC Milan demonstrated defensive solidity and resilience. The team have the quality, the potential and the support to improve and climb in the standings. Forza Milan!
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MATCH REPORT
AC Milan began on the front foot, eager to make a mark on the game. In the 8th minute, a shot from Royal was saved by Leali, and in the 13th minute, Abraham's effort went wide. In the 22nd minute, Chukwueze attempted a shot from outside the box, but Genoa's defence blocked it. In the 32nd minute, Jiménez came close with a powerful shot but Leali made a crucial save. Genoa responded with a dangerous move in the 36th minute but Maignan was alert in stopping Pinamonti's shot. In the 42nd minute, Zanoli of Genoa was booked for a foul on Jiménez. The first half ended 0-0, with both teams having chances but failing to convert.
In the second half, AC Milan continued to push for a goal. In the 46th minute, Morata replaced Abraham to add more firepower to the attack. In the 79th minute, Morata hit the crossbar with a powerful shot, narrowly missing the lead. In the 76th minute, Okafor came on for Chukwueze to inject fresh energy upfront. Genoa defended resolutely and looked to counterattack. In the 90th minute, Genoa made their final substitution with Norton-Cuffy replacing Zanoli. Despite late efforts, AC Milan couldn't find the winning goal. The match ended 0-0, a result that leaves a bittersweet taste for the Rossoneri but confirms the team's defensive solidity.
MATCH DETAILS
AC MILAN 0-0 GENOA
AC MILAN (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Jiménez, Thiaw, Gabbia, Emerson Royal; Fofana, Reijnders; Leão, Liberali (61' Camarda), Chukwueze (76' Okafor); Abraham (46' Morata). Subs: Sportiello, Torriani; Bartesaghi, Calabria, Hernández, Pavlović, Terracciano, Tomori; Vos. Coach: Fonseca.
GENOA (4-2-3-1): Leali; Martín, Vásquez, Bani, Vogliacco (46' Sabelli); Frendrup, Badelj; Miretti (79' Vítinha), Thorsby, Zanoli (91' Norton-Cuffy); Pinamonti. Subs: Gollini, Sommariva; Marcandalli, Matturro; Bohinen, Masini, Melegoni; Accornero, Ankeye, Balotelli, Pereiro. Coach: Vieira.
Referee: Guida from Torre Annunziata.
Booked: 22' Vogliacco (G), 42' Zanoli (G).
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