THREE POINTS AT THE SINIGAGLIA

AC Milan continue their Serie A journey, coming from behind to beat Como 2-1 on  matchday 19. After a goalless first half, the hosts took the lead in the 60th minute with a goal from Assane Diao. However, the Rossoneri responded with determination, equalising in the 71st minute through a precise strike from Theo Hernández, who reached the milestone of 30 Serie A goals, surpassing Paolo Maldini. Just a few minutes later, in the 76th minute, Rafael Leão completed the comeback with a goal assisted by Tammy Abraham. With this win, AC Milan climb to seventh place in the standings with 31 points, keeping their Champions League qualification hopes alive.

Conceição's team showed great character and resilience, despite a challenging start to the match. The team managed to respond to going behind with an offensive and well-organised game, making the most of the opportunities created. The introduction of Abraham and Musah in the second half injected new energy into the Rossoneri's play, while the defence held firm against Como's attacks. Despite some initial difficulties, AC Milan demonstrated they have the quality to maintain these high levels of performance. Now the Rossoneri look forward to their upcoming matches with confidence: Forza Milan!

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MATCH REPORT
The first half began at a brisk tempo from both teams, with Como attempting to surprise AC Milan with quick counterattacks. In the 19th minute, Morata was booked for a foul, followed by Bennacer in the 33rd minute and Thiaw in the 43rd minute. Despite some chances for both sides, the first half ended 0-0, with AC Milan struggling to find space in the opponent's defence. Pulisic's injury forced Coach Conceição to make a substitution, bringing on Álex Jiménez at the start of the second half.

After the break, Como took the lead with a goal from Diao in 60th minute, well assisted by Caqueret. AC Milan responded promptly and, in the 71st minute, Hernández equalised with a precise shot. Shortly after, in the 76th minute, Leão completed the comeback with a goal assisted by Abraham. Como tried to respond, but the Rossoneri's defence held strong. In the final moments, Leão was booked in the 85th minute, but AC Milan maintained control until the final whistle, securing an important victory.

MATCH DETAILS

COMO 1-2 AC MILAN

COMO (3-4-2-1): Butez; Goldaniga, Dossena (85' Gabrielloni), Kempf; Van Der Brempt, Engelhardt (73' Perrone), Da Cunha, Fadera; Strefezza (46' Caqueret), Diao (90'+1 Verdi); Cutrone (90' Belotti). Subs: Audero, Reina; Iovine, Jack; Braunöder, Kone, Mazzitelli, Paz; Chinetti, Razi. Coach: Fàbregas.

AC MILAN (4-3-3): Maignan; E. Royal, Thiaw (66' Gabbia), Tomori, Hernández; Bennacer (46' Musah), Fofana (72' Camarda), Reijnders; Pulisic (46' Jiménez), Morata (46' Abraham), Leão. Subs: Sportiello, Torriani; Calabria, Pavlović, Terracciano; Omoregbe. Coach: Conceição.

Arbitro: Manganiello di Pinerolo.
Goals: 60' Diao (C), 71' Hernández (M), 76' Leão (M).
Booked: 20' Morata (M), 33' Bennacer (M), 43' Thiaw (M), 53' Jiménez (M), 56' Musah (M), 66' Kempf (C), 85' Leão (M).

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