Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at San Siro where AC Milan play AZ 67 Alkmaar in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both AC Milan and AZ 67 Alkmaar are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
AC Milan get the match underway!
6.29
Sergio Palmieri makes a beautiful solo run. Sergio Palmieri plays a perfect one-two with Alexandre Cortez and rushes in on goal... Sergio Palmieri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Tom Huizingh manages to gather it comfortably.
8.24
León Martínez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Perez. Steffen Perez knocks the ball to his team mate, Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé passes the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Van Vliet. Jan Vennegoor Van Vliet shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
9.54
Alexandre Cortez barges into León Martínez. Alexandre Cortez is given a warning by the referee! León Martínez stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.28
Sandro Bellucci knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez goes all the way! Alexandre Cortez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
12.52
Sergio Palmieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesare Rigoni. Cesare Rigoni whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Tom Huizingh easily picks it out of the air!
15.13
Callum Davidson surges forward with the ball. Callum Davidson shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.49
Steffen Perez chips the ball to his team mate, Salomon Wome. Salomon Wome passes the ball forward but Jan Vennegoor Van Vliet is offside!
22.28
Felipe Bernhardt flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Palmieri. Sergio Palmieri flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesare Rigoni. Cesare Rigoni tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
36.03
Eddie Walker knocks the ball forward to Steffen Perez. Steffen Perez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salomon Wome. Salomon Wome shoots from distance. It curls slightly but P. Gilberto Polonia manages to gather it comfortably.
38.26
Callum Davidson surges forward with the ball. Callum Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.38
Sandro Bellucci chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Tom Huizingh easily smothers it.
44.48
Robert van Beek passes the ball forward to Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
AZ 67 Alkmaar start the second half!
51.37
Gianmatteo De Gasperi makes a simple pass to Angelo Tasca. Angelo Tasca whips in a cross ball towards Cesare Rigoni. Cesare Rigoni is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
55.54
Stephan Amoah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianmatteo De Gasperi. Gianmatteo De Gasperi sees a break and surges forward. Gianmatteo De Gasperi lofts in a cross ball towards Cesare Rigoni. Cesare Rigoni powers a header at goal. Cesare Rigoni scores for AC Milan!!
59.28
Sergio Palmieri sees space and advances. Sergio Palmieri tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
66.37
Callum Davidson makes a simple pass to Jan Vennegoor Van Vliet. Jan Vennegoor Van Vliet plays a perfect one-two with Salomon Olembé and rushes in on goal... Jan Vennegoor Van Vliet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.44
Sergio Palmieri knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Walker.
69.00
Robert van Beek knocks the ball forward to Salomon Wome. Salomon Wome knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.32
Pablo Horacio Ibáñez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez goes all the way! Alexandre Cortez takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.23
Sergio Palmieri surges forward with the ball. Sergio Palmieri plays a perfect one-two with Cesare Rigoni and rushes in on goal... Sergio Palmieri shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.10
Callum Davidson makes a probing pass to Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Bernhardt.
78.43
Sergio Palmieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by León Martínez.
81.14
Sergio Palmieri decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio Palmieri goes all the way! Sergio Palmieri rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Tom Huizingh!
83.46
David Trujillo threads the ball through to Brutil De Jong. Brutil De Jong flicks the ball to his team mate, Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Sandro Bellucci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesare Rigoni. Cesare Rigoni kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Tom Huizingh easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Palmieri of AC Milan
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
23.7%
44.7%
31.6%