THREE POINTS AT THE BENTEGODI
Serie A
AC Milan got back to winning ways in Serie A with a narrow 1-0 victory over Hellas Verona on matchday 17. Tijjani Reijnders scored the decisive goal in the 56th minute, assisted by Youssouf Fofana. The Rossoneri, coming off the back of a goalless draw against Genoa, secured three crucial points to climb the standings, reaching seventh place with 26 points. The match was balanced and AC Milan managed to capitalise on their chances, while Hellas Verona struggled to break through the Rossoneri's defence.
Paulo Fonseca's team were organised at the back and controlled possession of the football. Rafael Leão's injury in the 32nd minute saw Hernández make an early appearance. The Frenchman helped maintain defensive solidity, linking up well with Jiménez on the left. Reijnders' goal rewarded AC Milan's persistence, as the team continued to press for a second goal with determination and the defence held firm against the opposition's attacks, with Maignan making crucial saves. The team showed character and cohesion, essential elements for facing upcoming challenges.
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MATCH REPORT
The first half began at a high tempo, with both teams trying to take control of the game. In the 25th minute, Emerson Royal was booked for a foul on Suslov, while Dawidowicz received a yellow card in the 35th minute for a challenge on Jiménez. The Rossoneri had a chance in the 29th minute with a header from Abraham, well saved by Montipò. Leão's injury in the 32nd minute led to the introduction of Hernández, but the first half ended 0-0, with few clear goal opportunities.
In the second half, AC Milan increased the pressure and found the lead in the 56th minute through Reijnders, who capitalised on an assist from Fofana to beat Montipò with a precise long-range effort. Hellas Verona tried to respond, but the Rossoneri defence held firm, with Maignan always alert. Fonseca made tactical changes, bringing on Calabria and Tomori to bolster the defence. Despite some attempts from the hosts, AC Milan maintained control of the match, securing a valuable victory.
MATCH DETAILS
HELLAS VERONA 0-1 AC MILAN
HELLAS VERONA (3-4-2-1): Montipò; Dawidowicz (46' Daniliuc), Coppola, Ghilardi; Tchatchoua, Belahyane (80' Tengstedt), Duda, Lazović (72' Mosquera); Suslov, Kastanos (60' Serdar); Sarr (46' Livramento). Subs: Magro, Perilli; Bradarić, Corradi, Faraoni, Magnani; Dani Silva; Alidou, Cissè. Coach: Zanetti.
AC MILAN (4-2-3-1): Maignan; E. Royal (88' Tomori), Gabbia, Thiaw, Jiménez; Fofana, Terracciano; Chukwueze (70' Calabria), Reijnders, Leão (32' Hernández); Abraham. Subs: Raveyre, Sportiello; Pavlović; Zeroli; Camarda, Liberali. Coach: Fonseca.
Referee: Marinelli from Tivoli.
Goal: 56' Reijnders (M).
Booked: 25' E. Royal (M), 35' Dawidowicz (HV).
Sent-off: 90'+1 Sogliano (HV) off the bench.
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