A PRIMAVERA VICTORY AGAINST SASSUOLO

The Rossoneri's Primavera reacted in the best possible way to a difficult period, winning convincingly in Sassuolo at the home of the defending champions and the leaders before MD16. It ended 4-2 at the Ricci Stadium, a splendid performance in a challenging moment, underlining the qualities of this great group. Two goals from an unstoppable Scotti, one from Sala and a first for Șiman. Nothing but praise for Mister Guidi's team, who arrived with absences but were able to put in a great team effort. Encouraging signs in a thrilling season in which we can be stars.

The skills to lead at the start, the tenacity to respond to the Neroverde's comeback in the first half, the will to stay on top, to be hungry, to pay attention to the details. Truly a splendid evening, made easier by Tomsa's expulsion midway through the second half when the match had already been going in our direction anyway. Three points that put AC Milan back in the zone at the top: now the ranking show fifth place with 28 points, fully in the playoff zone, five points away from the top. There will be another away match before Christmas, on Saturday 21 December at 13:00 CET in Monza. An important fixture, but in the meantime, well done guys!

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MATCH REPORT
Ready, start, goal: in the 3rd minute we recovered the ball, Perera served Scotti, who with a delicate touch beat Scacchetti for the immediate lead. The offensive pressing remained strong for Sassuolo, and in the 19th minute Knezović tested Longoni with a free kick. The equaliser came in the 23rd minute: Knezović's header hit the post, then Vedovati scored on rebound with a low left-footed shot. In the 26th minute Daldum's attempt was wide. We persevered, and in the 37th minute we went ahead again thanks to Sala, who collected a rebound and volleyed in from the edge of the box. But the opponents didn't give up and in the 40th minute they got one back again: a brace for Vedovati. It was a crazy first half, and in the 42nd minute Șiman scored from Victor's pass, leaving no chance for the goalkeeper.

A hectic start in the second half when, in the 47th minute, Daldum missed in front of the goal. The Rossoneri recovered and resumed taking control. In the 64th minute, Tomsa received a direct red card and left the Neroverdi one man down. We immediately took advantage in the 69th minute, thanks to a masterpiece by Scotti: a right-footer straight to the far corner. The Diavolo remained vigilant until the end, conceding almost nothing: in the 76th minute Minta was walled off and Longoni blocked Moriano, in the 80th minute Knezović tried from the distance and in the 89th minute Bruno's attempt went over the top. Triple whistle.

MATCH DETAILS

SASSUOLO 2-4 AC MILAN

SASSUOLO (4-3-3): Scacchetti; Parlato, Benvenuti G., Di Bitonto, Barani (82' Benvenuti T.); Seminari (46' Bruno), Lopes (63' Tomsa), Frangella; Knezović; Daldum (63' Minta), Vedovati (70' Moriano). Subs: Viganò; Sibilano; Cardascio, Leone, Mussini; Negri. Coach: Bigica.

AC MILAN (3-4-3): Longoni; Nissen, Duțu, Paloschi; Bakoune, Victor, Sala, Perera; Șiman (83' Ibrahimović), Scotti (91' Mancioppi), Bonomi (62' Perin). Subs: Colzani; Colombo, Parmiggiani; Di Siena, Gualdi, Tartaglia; Lontani, Ossola. Coach: Guidi.

Referee: Drigo from Portogruaro.
Goals: 3' and 69' Scotti (M), 23' and 40' Vedovati (S), 37' Sala (M), 42' Șiman (M).
Booked: 12' Bonomi (M), 36' Barani (S), 44' Benvenuti G. (S), 62' Knezović (S), 69' Scotti (S), 90'+1 Perera (M).
Sent off: 64' Tomsa (S).

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