AC Milan 3 v Roma 1

 AC Milan hosted Roma at the San Siro in an intense showdown. Milan were the better team for much of the match with much more dynamic play upfront with intense pressing causing errors and turnovers from Roma.

Giroud, Messias Jnr were excellent in the early first half, with Giroud proving a handful for their backline who could have had a double. Tonali performed admirably as always with Krunic very serviceable in his assistance with pressing and short passing range to his teammates.
Milan were able to score from a chaotic handball which resulted in a penalty for Giroud, before the handsome rosseneri devil pressed and forced an error from Roma defender and keeper before hitting the post which deflected to Messias he scored.

The centre pairing of Kalulu and Gabbia left some cause for concern coming into the game , with Terry providing to quick and slotting home at 40th minute. Roma started the second half with much more vigour holding Milan's backline , with a flurry of corners and thankfully to Mike's heroics with an amazing double save reflex, no goals.

AC Milan then grew back into the game, with constant pressing and offensive efforts from Messias , Brahim, Florenzi and co, who were all very unlucky not to score.  We had all waited impatiently for Leao, with good reason who thanks to an Ibrahimovic chest control and assist Leao was able to score the winning third goal.

Overall Roma provided quite a challenge with Abraham their most dynamic player, once he was substituted , their offensive threats were nullified.As a Milan fan, I am very happy with Kalulu and Gabbia minimal errors in the game and allowing them both to get some much needed minutes under their belts.Florenzi , Mike and Brahim Diaz were all back in top form.
Conti in his first appearance held his ground and did not make any mistakes, it was nice to see him get a game.

Roma getting two reds , including one in the 93rd minute, is going to hurt their chances against Juventus next week and  make their chances for a point even harder.

 

Best for Milan

3- Mike Maignan, for his incredible defensive efforts, back to his best, Roma could have snuck a point without him.

2- Messias Jnr, consistent offensive efforts, caused major chaos for the Roma backline.

1- Leao,  once he entered the pitch , we held our breathes and he did not disappoint with finishing the game off and then later on ensuring Roma got their second red.