THE PRIMAVERA LOSE OUT, SAMPDORIA WINS 2‑1
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Milan Primavera fought until the final minute against Sampdoria: the game ended 1-2. After winning away against Roma, the Rossoneri were looking for points to get them closer to the play-off spots, but the loss against Sampdoria does complicate things. On the other hand, our opposition made the most of this chance and took three key points in the fight for safety. After ending the first half behind, AC Milan paid dearly for the visitors quick second goal in the second half, and despite their efforts, they couldn't comeback. Despite Filippo Scotti's impact after the break, Guidi's side couldn't get the desired result, meaning that Juventus and Fiorentina have closed them down in the table.
Sampdoria knew how to strike at the right time, getting the better of an AC Milan side that aren't always perfect in defensive transitions. Up front, the Liberali-Sia-Perrucci trio didn't quite manage to threaten the Sampdoria defence as much as Guidi would have wanted. Krastev's error and Scotti's finish gave the Rossoneri hope, but the late pressure wasn't enough. Liberali-Asanji's two chances and Nissen's effort weren't converted. AC Milan now sit in seventh place, and on Saturday, in their next game, AC Milan will face Cesena who finished their game against Fiorentina in a 2-2 draw.
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MATCH REPORT
The sun was shining at the PUMA House of Football. The tempo was high right from the start. Sampadoria got close in the 4th minute through Bačić who almost found the lead, but Dutu saved the Rossoneri after they got past Colzani. In the 7th minute, Bakuone got down the right wing and crossed it in, Comotto took it down and shot, but without success. In the 19th minute, Bačić tried with his head, but Colzani saved it easily. The game was full of tactical errors and cautions. In the 43rd minute, the games turned: Papasergio put in a deep cross, Nhaga then found Patrignani who tapped it home from close range. 0-1 to Samp. After a minute of added time, we went into the break a goal behind.
AC Milan came into the second half with determination but Sampdoria had the best chances: in the 50th minute tried to make it two but it was pushed onto the post. Shortly after, however, Samp doubled their lead: in the 50th minute Ntanda set up Bačić, who beat Colzani to make it 0-2. The Rossoneri reacted straight away, but Hodzic's effort was saved. In the 57th minute Giudi subbed on Bonomi and Scotti, changing up the attack. In the 60th minute, it was Filippo Scotti who came up with a great play, he dribbled past everyone but his shot hit the post. But seconds after, Krastev's poor clearance opened the game up: 1-2. In the last few minutes, AC Milan almsot found an equaliser: in the 86th minute, Krastev saved Liberali's effort and then he made a miraculous stop to deny Asanji. In the 93rd minute, Nissen almost made it 2-2 with his head. AC Milan were determined to come back, but they didn't quite manage it.
MATCH DETAILS
AC MILAN 1-2 SAMPDORIA
AC MILAN (4-3-3): Colzani; Bakoune, Paloschi (57' Nissen), Duțu, Magni (81' Asanji); Sala, Hodzic, Comotto (57' Scotti); Liberali, Sia (57' Bonomi), Perrucci (72' Ossola). Subs: Pittarella; Parmiggiani, Perera; Di Siena, Mancioppi; Ibrahimović. Coach: Guidi
SAMPDORIA (3-5-2): Krastev; Dimitrov, Malanca, Paganotti; Papasergio (67' D'Amore), Ivković (76' Casalino), Rossello, Patrignani, Nhaga; Ntanda, Bačić. Subs: Scardigno, Ovalle, Giolfo, Forte, Gomes, Scarpino, Paratici, Murati. Coach: Lupi
Referee: Di Loreto from Terni.
Goals: 43' Patrignani (S), 53' Bačić (S), 60' Scotti (M)
Booked: 20' Malanca (S), 26' Papasergio (S), 46' Sala (M).
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