In a riveting encounter on March 8, 2024, AC Milan emerged victorious against Slavia Prague in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16. The match, held at San Siro, witnessed a flurry of goals and intense action.
Here are the key highlights from the match:
Final Score: AC Milan 4 - 2 Slavia Prague
Red Card Drama: Slavia Prague played with 10 men after El Hadji Malick Diouf received a red card in the 26th minute.
Goal Scorers:
AC Milan:
Olivier Giroud
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Tijani Reijnders
Christian Pulisic
Slavia Prague:
David Doudera
Ivan Schranz
Critical Moments:
At 33:30 minutes, Olivier Giroud of AC Milan found the back of the net.
Slavia Prague’s David Doudera scored at 35:30 minutes.
Tijani Reijnders extended AC Milan’s lead at 43:36 minutes.
Just before halftime, Ruben Loftus-Cheek added another goal for AC Milan.
Ivan Schranz pulled one back for Slavia Prague at 64:54 minutes.
Christian Pulisic sealed the victory for AC Milan at 85:00 minutes.
The match statistics
Ball Possession: AC Milan 64% - 36% Slavia Prague
Total Shots: AC Milan 16 (9 on target) - 9 (2 on target)
Corners: AC Milan 8 - 4 Slavia Prague
Yellow Cards: AC Milan 2 - 0 Slavia Prague
Red Cards: Slavia Prague 1
With this thrilling win, AC Milan takes a significant step toward the quarter-finals. The return leg promises more excitement as Slavia Prague aims to turn the tide. Stay tuned for the next chapter in this gripping Europa League saga!
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