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AC Milan Held to 2-2 Draw Against Napoli in Italian League: Match Review and Lineup

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AC Milan was held to a 2-2 draw when they visited Napoli headquarters in the continuation of the Italian League. Already leading by two goals, the Rossoneri had to go home with one point.

Napoli vs AC Milan took place at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, Monday (30/10/2023) early morning WIB. Stefano Pioli’s troops led 2-0 in the first half through Olivier Giroud’s brace.

Partenopei then recovered in the second half. Napoli were able to equalize the score to 2-2 through Matteo Politano and Giacomo Raspadori.

This result makes Milan sit in third place in the Italian League standings with 22 points. Napoli is in fourth place with 18 points.

The Course of the Match

Milan appeared pressing at the start of the match. The Rossoneri were even able to make three attempts when the match had only been running for two minutes.

Milan then took a 1-0 lead in the 22nd minute. Olivier Giroud successfully broke into Napoli’s goal with a header using Christian Pulisic’s assist.

Giroud then scored a brace in the 31st minute. The French striker broke into Napoli’s goal again with a header after using Davide Calabria’s pass.

Napoli was unable to respond throughout the first half. Milan also led 2-0 until halftime.

Napoli succeeded in reducing the deficit to 1-2 in the second half or to be precise in the 50th minute. Matteo Politano found the net for Milan after taking advantage of Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s assist.

Milan failed to maintain their lead in the 63rd minute. Giacomo Raspadori equalized the score at 2-2 with a free throw.

Napoli had to play with 10 men in the 88th minute. Natan was given a second yellow card after fouling Luka Romero.

There were no goals in the remaining time of the second half. This match ended with a score of 2-2.

Lineup:

Napoli: Meret, Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Natan, Mario Rui, Lobotka, Zielinski, Elmas, Kvaratskhelia, Politano, Raspadori.

Milan: Maignan; Calabria, Kalulu, Tomori, Theo Hernandez; Krunic, Musah, Reijnders, Pulisic, Rafael Leao, Giroud.

Watch the video “Ismael Bennacer’s goal gives AC Milan victory over Napoli”

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2023-10-29 21:42:33
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