On 20 May, one of the matches of the 36th round of the Italian football championship took place. Milan (Italy) and Sampdoria (Genoa) met.
Милан - Сампдория - 5:1. Чемпионат Италии, 36-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаItalian Championship, round 36
Milan (Italy) - Sampdoria (Genoa) - 5:1 (3:1)
Goals: Leao (9), Giroud (23), Giroud (29), Diaz (63), Giroud (68) - Quagliarella (20)
Warnings: Koray Günther (27), A. Zanoli (30), Hernandez (75), M. Oikonomou (89)
Milan vs Sampdoria:
AC Milan and Sampdoria met in a Serie A match at the legendary Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The match started on an explosive note, with AC Milan quickly taking the lead thanks to a Rafael Leao goal in the 5th minute.
Although Sampdoria tried to get back into the game, AC Milan's dominance prevailed and they scored two more goals before the half-time whistle. The first of those two goals was scored by Frank Kessi in the 16th minute and the second by Alexis Saelemakers just before the break. Sampdoria started the second half with renewed vigour and managed to get back into the game thanks to a Keita Balde goal in the 57th minute. But AC Milan were not ready to let Sampdoria back into the game and they quickly restored their three goal advantage thanks to a Teo Hernandez goal in the 77th minute. The score had not yet been opened when Brahim Dias scored AC Milan's fifth goal in the 89th minute, ending the rossoneri's dominant performance. AC Milan's victory was a testament to their attacking prowess as they scored five goals against a robust Sampdoria defence. A 3-1 scoreline at half-time set the tone for a comfortable win for the home side, with Sampdoria unable to get back on track. Overall, it was a performance that should have left AC Milan fans satisfied. Their team showed great attacking intent and looked reliable at the back. The win put the team at the top of the Serie A standings and they were ready to fight for the title this season. Substitutions: AC Milan: 60' - Daniel Maldini in place of Rafael Leao 60' - Ismael Bennacer in place of Franck Kessi 69' - Sandro Tonali in place of Alexis Saelemaekers Sampdoria: 46' - Antonino La Gumina in place of Fabio Quagliarella 65' - Morten Thorsby in place of Albin Ekdahl 76' - Antonio Candreva in place of Jakub Jankto.
In the next round, Juventus v Milan and Sampdoria v Sassuolo.
Милан - Сампдория - 5:1. Чемпионат Италии, 36-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаMilan v Sampdoria match statistics:
| Milan | Sampdoria | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Goals on goal | 3 |
| 18 | Shots | 6 |
| 5 | Blocked strikes | 0 |
| 14 | Kicks from the penalty area | 3 |
| 4 | Kicks from behind the penalty box | 3 |
| 9 | Offences | 10 |
| 7 | Corner | 2 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 62% | Possession of the ball | 38% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Safeties by goalkeeper | 4 |
| 627 | Total assists | 376 |
| 566 | Accurate passes | 317 |
| 90% | Accuracy of transmissions | 84% |
