On 30 December, one of the matches of the 18th round of the Italian football championship took place. Milan (Italy) and Sassuolo (Italy) met.
Милан - Сассуоло - 1:0. Чемпионат Италии, 18-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаItalian Championship, 18th round
Milan (Italy) - Sassuolo (Italy) - 1:0 (0:0)
Goals: Pulisic (59)
Warnings: Castillejo (88)
Milan vs Sassuolo match review:
In a tight contest between AC Milan and Sassuolo at the legendary Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, the Rossoneri claimed a 1-0 victory in a fierce Serie A encounter. At the start of the match, both teams showed exceptional defensive prowess, and by half-time the score remained 0-0. However, it was clear that both AC Milan and Sassuolo were determined to break the deadlock and take all three points. The second half was a turning point in the game as Milan showed their attacking prowess. In the 46th minute, Sassuolo made the first substitution: M. Erlik was replaced by R. Tressoldi in an attempt to rebuild the team and resist Milan's pressure. The turning point came in the 59th minute when Milan's K. Pulisic struck the opponents' goal, infuriating the crowd. Pulisic's goal proved to be the winning goal and secured a crucial victory for the Rossoneri. Not wanting to settle for a small advantage, Milan made their tactical changes. In the 63rd minute I. Bennacer was replaced by Y. Adli, which allowed the team to get fresh energy and bring new energy into the midfield. This substitution was quickly followed by another one - O. Giroud replaced L. Jovic, trying to further strengthen Milan's attacking capabilities. In the 65th minute, Sassuolo, determined to succeed, also made a substitution, releasing N. Bairami instead of K. Volpak. Bayrami instead of K. Volpato.
Both teams were well aware that the game could turn either way, which led to an exciting battle in the final third of the pitch. As time progressed, both sides continued to make strategic substitutions to influence the outcome of the game. In the 70th minute, Sassuolo replaced D. Berardi with S. Castillejo, hoping to add more creativity and firepower to their forward line. In the 74th minute, R. Loftus-Cheek came on in place of C. Zeroli. In the 81st minute, as the game reached its climax, AC Milan made a fourth substitution, choosing R. Leao instead of S. Chukwueze. A minute later, S. Chiaer was substituted for J. Cimic. Simic as the Rossoneri tried to maintain their advantage. In the 88th minute, Sassuolo's S. Castillejo received a yellow card for a careless kick, which further fuelled Milan's determination to maintain their slim lead. In the 89th minute, A. Loriente replaced S. Mulattieri and K. Torstvedt came on in place of E. K. Seide. As a result, Milan's resolute defence stood firm, securing victory in a tense encounter with Sassuolo. The Rossoneri's 1-0 victory demonstrated their ability to weather the storm and capitalise on their attacking opportunities, further strengthening their position in the Serie A standings. With both teams showing their commitment and passion for the beautiful game, this match will surely be remembered as a tense encounter filled with excitement and determination from start to finish.
In the next round, the following matches await the rivals: Empoli vs Milan, Sassuolo vs Fiorentina.
Милан - Сассуоло - 1:0. Чемпионат Италии, 18-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Milan - Sassuolo:
| Milan | Sassuolo | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kicks to the goal | 6 |
| 20 | Kicks | 12 |
| 7 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 9 |
| 8 | Offences | 7 |
| 6 | Corners | 5 |
| 6 | Offsides | 0 |
| 59% | Ball possession | 41% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 6 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 501 | Total assists | 344 |
| 442 | Accurate assists | 277 |
| 88% | Accuracy of passes | 81% |
