On 18 February, one of the matches of the 25th round of the Italian Football Championship took place. Monza (Italy) and Milan (Italy) met.
Italian Championship, 25th round
Monza (Italy) - Milan (Italy) - 4:2 ( 2:0)
Goals: Matteo Pessina (45), Da Mota (45+6), Lorenzo Colombo (90+5), Warren Bondo (90) - Giroud (65), Pulisic (88).
Warnings: Djuric (33), Matteo Pessina (45+8), R. Palladino (50), Da Mota (76), Warren Bondo (76), Matteo Gabbia (83).
In a thrilling Serie A match between Monza and AC Milan at the U-Power Stadium, fans were treated to an exciting game with plenty of action and drama. A 2-0 score in Monza's favour at half-time set the stage for a dramatic second half that eventually ended 4-2 in Monza's favour. Monza took the lead in the first half thanks to Dani Mota's goal on the stroke of half-time following a penalty scored by Matteo Pessina. Monza's solid play in the first half was reflected in their two-goal advantage before the break. Milan took the lead in the second half and Olivier Giroud found the opposition goal to halve Monza's lead.
However, Milan player Luka Jovic soon received a red card, leaving the team at a disadvantage for the rest of the match. Despite the reduced squad, Milan continued to fight and Christian Pulisic scored a goal, putting the team one position ahead. However, Monza's V. Bondo and L. Colombo scored two late goals, sealing a 4-2 victory. The match was not without cards and substitutions, with both teams making tactical changes throughout the game. Yellow cards were shown to several players on both sides, reflecting the intensity of the match. Overall, the Monza vs AC Milan match was an exciting match that showed the competitiveness of Serie A football. Monza's strong play in the first half and resilience in the second half eventually earned them a well-deserved victory over AC Milan.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Salernitana vs Monza, Milan vs Atalanta.
| Monza | Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 6 |
| 12 | Kicks | 17 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 6 |
| 9 | Penalty kicks | 11 |
| 3 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 11 | Offences | 9 |
| 7 | Corners | 3 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 50% | Ball possession | 50% |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 4 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 455 | Total assists | 466 |
| 388 | Accurate assists | 397 |
| 85% | Accuracy of passes | 85% |