On 26 August, one of the matches of the 2nd round of the Italian Football Championship took place. Milan (Italy) and Torino (Turin) met.
Italian Championship, 2nd round
Milan (Italy) - Torino (Turin ) - 4:1 (3:1)
Goals: Pulisic (33), Giroud (43), Hernandez (45+2), Giroud (65) - Perr Schuurs (36).
Warnings: Ivan Ilic (11), Hernandez (39), Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (57), Malik Tio (70), Carol Linetti (89).
In a thrilling Serie A encounter, AC Milan secured an emphatic 4-1 victory over Torino at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The match took place at the legendary Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, where the home side showed an impressive performance from start to finish. The first half started with an early warning for Torino: in the 11th minute I. Ilic received a yellow card. However, Milan quickly seized the opportunity and took control of the game. Already on 33 minutes Christian Pulisic struck the opponents' goal, giving the team a much-needed advantage. Torino, determined to equalise, quickly responded with a goal of their own three minutes later. P. Schurs levelled the score, breathing new life into the visiting team. In the 39th minute, when the tension on the pitch increased, Milan's T. Hernandez received a yellow card. Moments before the half-time whistle, Milan were awarded a penalty after a foul by Torino. Olivier Giroud did not falter and converted the penalty to put his team ahead again. The first half ended with Hernandez's goal in the final minutes, making the score 3-1 in Milan's favour. In the second half Torino tried to get back into the game, but Milan's defence held firm. In an attempt to turn the tide of the game in the 46th minute I. Ilic was replaced by K. Linetti. Linetti.
In the 57th minute Torino's frustration took over: V. Milinkovic-Savic received a yellow card. In the 59th minute, the Torino coach decided to make two consecutive substitutions, releasing R. Bellanova and N. Radonjić and replacing A. Sanabria and P. Pellegrí. "Milan continued to dominate the pitch and in the 65th minute another penalty was awarded. Giroud was again at his best and confidently completed his double, increasing Milan's lead to 4:1. In the 66th minute Milan made three substitutions in a row, releasing R. Loftus-Cheek, R. Leao and S. Chukwueze. Chukwueze, as well as replacing Y. Musa. In the 70th minute, M. Tiaw received a yellow card, which further inflamed the situation. In the 79th minute Milan made a fourth substitution: M. Tiav replaced S. Chiaera. Determined to maintain their advantage, Milan continued to move forward, demonstrating their attacking prowess. In the 87th minute the Milan coach decided to make the last substitution, replacing A. Florenzi with T. Hernandez. In the 89th minute, Torino, who were trying to score a consolation goal, received a yellow card, which further emphasised their frustration. In the end, the match ended with a deserved 4-1 victory for AC Milan over Torino. The team showed their strength and determination, leaving the fans delighted with their performance at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Roma vs Milan, Torino vs Genoa.
| Milan | Torino | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
| 17 | Kicks | 8 |
| 2 | Blocked kicks | 1 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
| 7 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 5 |
| 13 | Offences | 16 |
| 2 | Corners | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 59% | Ball possession | 41% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 482 | Total assists | 335 |
| 414 | Accurate assists | 272 |
| 86% | Accuracy of passes | 81% |