On 22 October, one of the matches of the 9th round of the Italian Football Championship took place. Milan (Italy) and Juventus (Turin) met.
Italian Championship, 9th round
Milan (Italy) - Juventus (Turin ) - 0:1 (0:0)
Goals: Locatelli (63)
Warnings: Vea (52), T. Reijnders (61), V. McKennie (67).
Review of the match Milan - Juventus:
The legendary Giuseppe Meazza stadium hosted the long-awaited Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus. From the very beginning of the match the fans were expecting a tense struggle for the most important points in the standings. The first half was a tense struggle, with both teams demonstrating their defensive prowess. Despite numerous attempts by both sides, the score remained 0-0 at half-time. However, the tension of the match soon increased thanks to a number of events that further determined the outcome of the game. In the 40th minute Milan suffered a serious defeat: M. Tiaw received a red card and was left with ten men. This gave Juventus an advantage and they took advantage of this opportunity by going forward and dominating possession. In an attempt to strengthen the attack, Milan made their first substitution in the 43rd minute. Instead of P. Kalulu, K. Pulisic, which should have given the attack a new impetus. However, Juventus continued to defend confidently, stopping all Milan's chances and continuing to fight fiercely in midfield. In the 52nd minute, Juventus received a yellow card, a testament to Milan's relentless pressure. Not resting on this setback, Juventus made their first substitution in the 56th minute, replacing F. Kostic with A. Cambiaso. Cambiaso. At the same time, M. Keane replaced D. Vlahovic, hoping to revitalise the game. "Milan responded with a substitution in the 60th minute, bringing on J. Adli instead of R. Krunic. The arrival of the new players gave the attack a new energy.
In the 60th minute Milan decided to make a double substitution: O. Giroud replaced L. Jovic. However, in the 63rd minute the game took a dramatic turn when Juventus equalised. M. Locatelli's goal gave Juventus a 1-0 lead and sent the fans into a frenzy. Milan were now facing an even tougher battle, and there was little time to get back into the game. As the game escalated, players from both teams were shown yellow cards. Juventus received yellow cards in the 67th, 71st and 72nd minutes, indicating an aggressive style of play. Milan were not spared either, with T. Reynders receiving a caution in the 61st minute. As time ticked away, both teams made substitutions to freshen up the line-ups. In the 78th minute, Juventus introduced A. Milik instead of F. Chiesa. In addition, F. Gatti was replaced by D. Heysen. In response, Milan introduced D. Calabria instead of S. Chiaera and T. Reynders instead of L. Romero in the 79th minute. Juventus made their last substitution in the 84th minute, with T. Vea replacing F. Miretti. The match remained high-octane until the final whistle, with players from both teams giving their best. In the last minutes of the game M. Allegri of Juventus received a yellow card, which emphasised the intensity of the rivalry between the two clubs. When the referee blew the final whistle, Juventus emerged as 1-0 winners. Despite their best efforts, Milan's hopes of picking up points in this crucial Serie A match were not fulfilled. The match demonstrated the competitive nature of Italian football and the determination of both teams to succeed in the league.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Napoli vs Milan, Juventus vs Verona.
Statistics of the match Milan - Juventus:
Milan | Juventus | |
---|---|---|
1 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
7 | Kicks | 14 |
3 | Blocked shots | 4 |
4 | Penalty kicks | 8 |
3 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
12 | Offences | 16 |
6 | Corner | 3 |
0 | Offsides | 2 |
52% | Ball possession | 48% |
1 | Yellow cards | 4 |
1 | Red cards | 0 |
3 | Keeper saves | 1 |
427 | Total assists | 409 |
358 | Accurate assists | 353 |
84% | Accuracy of passes | 86% |