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AC Milan restrained by Bologna 2-2 at San Siro. The Rossoneri’s victory which was in sight was shattered due to conceding a penalty in the final minute.
Milan host Bologna at the San Siro in the Italian League continued match, Sunday (28/1/2024). The visitors were able to open the scoring through Joshua Zirkzee in the 29th minute.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek then scored two goals in the 45th and 82nd minutes to put Il Diavolo back in front. However, the victory that was in sight was dashed after Riccardo Orsolini scored with a penalty in the 90+2 minute.
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This result puts Milan in third place with 46 points. Rossoblu is in 7th place after winning 33 points.
The Course of the Match
Milan tried to threaten at the start of the match through Theo Hernandez’s effort. However, his long-range shot did not meet the target.
The visiting team was able to steal the opening goal in this match in the 29th minute. Joshua Zirkzee got his name on the scoreboard after his shot from a tight angle went between Mike Maignan’s legs.
Milan tried to respond to equalize. The Rossoneri’s efforts paid off in the 45th minute.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek was able to grab a pass from the right side ahead of Lukasz Skorupski who tried to ambush the ball. The position changed to 1-1. This score closed the first half.
After the break, Milan had the opportunity to take the lead again. However, Tijani Reijnders’ kick still hit the post.
Milan was awarded a penalty in the 72nd minute. The referee pointed to the spot after Riccardo Calafiori blocked Rafael Leao’s progress.
The hosts again wasted opportunities to take the lead. The reason is, the penalty kick executed by Theo Hernendez hit the post.
Theo threw the ball back into the goal. However, this goal is invalid because the penalty taker cannot directly touch the ball again without hitting another player.
Milan finally took the lead in the 82nd minute. Loftus-Cheek put his name on the scoreboard again this time with a header.
When Milan looked like they were going to win, Bologna received a penalty in the final minutes of the match. The referee pointed to the spot after Filippo Terracciano pulled Riccardo Osolini’s shirt who was trying to grab the ball in front of the goal.
Orsolini himself, who stepped forward as executor, carried out his duties well. He was able to conquer Maignan.
The score was a 2-2 draw ending the 90 minutes.
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