AC Milan Wins 3-1 Over Hellas Verona: Raphael Leao Shines with Two Goals

Jakarta –

AC Milan managed to win 3-1 over Hellas Verona. Raphael Leo became the star of Milan’s victory through the contribution of his two goals.

Milan hosted Hellas Verona in the last week of the Italian League match at the San Siro, Monday (5/6/2023) early morning WIB. The hosts appear pressing since the early minutes.

Rafael Leao opened the threat in the 6th minute. He stabbed from my sector before opening fire.

His kick hit a Verona player and changed direction. However, the direction of the ball is still rising.

In the 26th minute, Milan again had a chance through Junior Messias. Messias’ efforts have not produced results because they are still wide.

The slick combination of Theo Hernandez and Olivier Giroud dismantled Verona’s defense. Theo then released a pass to the front of the goal, but none of the Milan players were able to grab the ball.

Towards halftime, Milan was awarded a penalty. Brahim Diaz and Cyril Ngonge battle over wild balls.

Ngonge, who tried to sweep the ball, hit Diaz’s leg. This makes the referee point to the spot.

Giroud, who stepped forward as executor, carried out his duties well. His kick to the right of goal outwit Lorenzo Montipo.

Milan won 1-0 in the 45+2 minute. This score lasted until halftime.

Milan was still dominant in the second half. However, the Rossoneri found it difficult to dismantle the visiting team’s defense.

Verona, who was under more pressure, was able to steal a goal in the 72nd minute. Darko Lazovic freed on the left after receiving a throw-in.

He sent a pass to the front of the goal. Marko Faraoni was able to gore the ball into the Milan goal.

Milan are chasing goals to return to the lead in the remaining matches. Their efforts finally paid off five minutes before the fight was over.

Rafael Leao in action scores a beautiful goal. He moved from the left side towards the front of the penalty box.

The Portuguese player then immediately fired a low shot. Leao’s shot nestled into the right corner of Verona’s goal without Montipo being able to reach it.

Leao scored again towards the end of the game. His stab was again difficult to mute the opponent. Continuing Alexis Saelamaekers’ ball, Leao was able to trick the Verona defender to Montipo before scoring a goal in the 90+2 minute.

Milan won the match with a score of 3-1. This result made Milan finish the season in fourth place with 70 points. Meanwhile, Verona is certain to be relegated after only being in 18th place after gaining 31 points.

Player lineup

Verona: Lorenzo Montipo; Giangiacomo Magnani, Isaac Hien, John Cabal; Marco Pharaoni, Suleman, Miguel Veloso, Adrien Tamez, Fabio Depaoli; Cyril Ngonge, Milan Djuric.

Milan: Mike Mainan; Davide Calabria, Malick Thiaw, Fikayo Tomori, Theo Hernandez; Rade Krunic, Sandro Tonali; Junior Messias, Brahim Diaz, Rafael Leão; Olivier Giroud.

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