On August 18 at 2:45 AM, the first round of Serie A saw AC Milan host Torino at their home ground.
Key Events
In the 30th minute of the match, Zapata sent a cross from the left flank, and Bellanuova’s header resulted in an own goal by Jav. After VAR confirmation, the referee validated the goal, leaving AC Milan trailing 0-1 against Torino!
Half Time Report
In the 6th minute, Pulisic passed the ball to the left during a counterattack, Leao’s low shot was blocked out for a corner. During the ensuing corner kick, Leao missed a golden opportunity, and Torino narrowly escaped!
In the 15th minute, Zapata took a surprise shot during a counterattack but unfortunately missed the target.
In the 17th minute, Leao crossed from the left, and Pulisic’s follow-up shot was brilliantly saved by Savic.
In the 21st minute, Leao unleashed a long-range shot from outside the box, which was collected by Savic.
In the 38th minute, Kokko’s corner kick from the left was headed towards goal by Zapata, but Maignan made an outstanding save to keep the scoreline intact.
In the 41st minute, Leao had a one-on-one chance but his shot was denied by Savic’s diving save, and Milan missed another opportunity!
Player Lineups
AC Milan starting lineup: 16-Maignan; 2-Calabria; 23-Tomori; 56-Saelemaekers; 28-Jav; 8-Chilwell; 11-Pulisic; 21-Chukwueze; 4-Bennacer; 10-Leao; 9-Jovic;
Substitutes: 25-Rafael; 96-Toriani; 19-Theo; 46-Gabbia; 31-Pavlovic; 14-Reinders; 80-Musa; 42-Traccagno; 7-Morata; 17-Okafor;
Torino starting lineup: 32-Savic; 5-Masina; 27-Vojvoda; 23-Kokko; 77-Linetty; 20-Lazaro; 19-Bellanuova; 8-Ilic; 28-Ritchie; 91-Zapata; 9-Sanabria;
Substitutes: 17-A.Donnarumma; 1-Palili; 15-Sazonov; 25-Della Valle; 21-Ali Dembélé; 80-Balkot; 61-Dametz; 55-Hovath; 72-Ciammagliacera; 18-Adams; 7-Karamoh; 92-Njie;