Match report

AC Milan Secures Comeback Victory Over Torino in Coppa Italia 2-1

AC Milan
AC Milan
2–1
FT
Torino
Torino
Jan 12, 2017

AC Milan staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Torino 2-1 in the Coppa Italia on Thursday, thanks to a brace of goals from J. Kucka and G. Bonaventura. The Rossoneri, trailing early on after a goal from Torino's A. Belotti, turned the match around with two quickfire goals just before halftime. Despite a red card to Antonio Barreca, AC Milan held their ground to secure the victory.

Key Facts

  • • A. Belotti scored for Torino at the 27th minute
  • • J. Kucka equalized for AC Milan at the 61st minute
  • • G. Bonaventura put AC Milan ahead at the 63rd minute
  • • Antonio Barreca received a red card for Torino at the 87th minute
  • • I. Abate and G. Lapadula were shown yellow cards for AC Milan
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the match

Lineups

AC Milan

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 99 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 29 G. Paletta (D)
  • 20 I. Abate (D)
  • 2 M. De Sciglio (D)
  • 15 G. Gómez
  • 23 J. Sosa (M)
  • 5 G. Bonaventura (M)
  • 33 J. Kucka (M)
  • 91 A. Bertolacci (M)
  • 9 G. Lapadula (F)
  • 8 Suso (F)

Substitutes

  • 80 M. Pašalić
  • 96 D. Calabria
  • 73 M. Locatelli
  • 4 R. Ely
  • 10 K. Honda
  • 16 A. Poli
  • 17 C. Zapata
  • 21 L. Vangioni
  • 30 M. Storari
  • 35 A. Plizzari
  • 63 P. Cutrone
  • 70 C. Bacca

Torino

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Hart (G)
  • 24 E. Moretti (D)
  • 29 L. De Silvestri (M)
  • 13 L. Rossettini (D)
  • 23 A. Barreca (D)
  • 18 M. Valdifiori (M)
  • 8 D. Baselli (M)
  • 15 M. Benassi (M)
  • 10 A. Ljajić (M)
  • 19 J. Iturbe (F)
  • 9 A. Belotti (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 L. Boyé
  • 11 M. López
  • 22 J. Obi
  • 1 D. Padelli
  • 5 Carlão
  • 7 D. Zappacosta
  • 16 Samuel Gustafson
  • 17 J. Martínez
  • 25 S. Lukić
  • 90 T. Cucchietti
  • 93 Arlind Ajeti

Timeline

  1. Torino
    27' Torino Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Belotti · Assist: M. Benassi
  2. AC Milan
    49' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    G. Lapadula
  3. Torino
    57' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    Antonio Barreca
  4. AC Milan
    61' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kucka · Assist: G. Bonaventura
  5. AC Milan
    63' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Bonaventura · Assist: Suso
  6. Torino
    64' Torino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Iturbe · On: L. Boye
  7. Torino
    71' Torino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniele Baselli · On: Maxi López
  8. AC Milan
    78' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    I. Abate
  9. AC Milan
    79' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Kucka · On: M. Pasalic
  10. AC Milan
    79' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Abate · On: D. Calabria
  11. Torino
    81' Torino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mirko Valdifiori · On: J. Obi
  12. Torino
    87' Torino Card · Yellow Card
    Antonio Barreca
  13. Torino
    87' Torino Card · Red Card
    Antonio Barreca
  14. AC Milan
    88' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Sosa · On: M. Locatelli

Match Stats

Stat AC Milan Torino
Fouls 15 10
Pass Accuracy 85% 80%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 16 16
Corners 8 9
Total Passes 552 377
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 8
Shots on Target 6 6
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 470 301
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 8 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AC Milan's equalizer from J. Kucka at the 61st minute was crucial, shifting the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ G. Bonaventura's goal just two minutes later at the 63rd minute was the turning point, giving AC Milan the lead and control of the match
  • ▸ Torino's red card for Antonio Barreca at the 87th minute sealed the victory for AC Milan, who managed to maintain their lead despite being down a man