Match report

AC Milan Defeats Spal 3-0 in Coppa Italia

AC Milan
AC Milan
3–0
FT
Spal
Spal
Jan 15, 2020

AC Milan demonstrated their strength in the Coppa Italia as they defeated Spal 3-0. The Rossoneri showcased a clinical approach to their game, with goals from K. Piątek, Samu Castillejo, and Theo Hernández sealing the win. Despite early yellow cards for AC Milan's A. Conti and Samu Castillejo, the team maintained their composure and control throughout the match, ensuring a comfortable victory.

Key Facts

  • • K. Piątek scored the first goal for AC Milan in the 20th minute, assisted by I. Bennacer.
  • • Samu Castillejo doubled AC Milan's lead with a goal in the 44th minute, assisted by K. Piątek.
  • • Theo Hernández added the third goal for AC Milan in the 66th minute.
  • • AC Milan received two yellow cards in the first half from A. Conti and Samu Castillejo.
  • • Spal had three yellow cards during the match, with A. Murgia, Igor, and B. Salamon receiving cautions.

Lineups

AC Milan

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 90 A. Donnarumma (G)
  • 24 S. Kjær (D)
  • 12 A. Conti (D)
  • 13 A. Romagnoli (D)
  • 19 T. Hernández (D)
  • 5 G. Bonaventura (M)
  • 7 Samu Castillejo (M)
  • 33 R. Krunić (M)
  • 4 I. Bennacer (M)
  • 18 A. Rebić (F)
  • 9 K. Piątek (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Suso
  • 39 Lucas Paquetá
  • 46 M. Gabbia
  • 17 Rafael Leão
  • 79 F. Kessié
  • 94 M. Brescianini
  • 84 M. Soncin
  • 21 Z. Ibrahimović
  • 1 A. Begović
  • 98 D. Maldini

Spal

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 99 E. Berisha (G)
  • 40 N. Tomović (D)
  • 23 F. Vicari (D)
  • 3 Igor (D)
  • 14 B. Dabo (M)
  • 95 M. Janković (M)
  • 11 A. Murgia (M)
  • 21 Espeto (M)
  • 96 G. Tunjov (M)
  • 10 S. Floccari (F)
  • 43 A. Paloschi (F)

Substitutes

  • 66 B. Salamon
  • 8 M. Valoti
  • 97 F. Zanchetta
  • 67 P. Cannistrà
  • 13 A. Reca
  • 4 T. Cionek
  • 25 K. Letica
  • 94 J. Cuéllar
  • 31 F. Di Francesco
  • 98 R. Mastrilli
  • 22 D. Thiam

Timeline

  1. AC Milan
    20' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Piątek · Assist: I. Bennacer
  2. AC Milan
    33' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    A. Conti
  3. AC Milan
    41' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    Samu Castillejo
  4. AC Milan
    44' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    Samu Castillejo · Assist: K. Piątek
  5. Spal
    61' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    A. Murgia
  6. AC Milan
    64' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Samu Castillejo · On: Suso
  7. Spal
    65' Spal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Tomović · On: B. Salamon
  8. AC Milan
    66' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Hernández
  9. Spal
    72' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    Igor
  10. Spal
    72' Spal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Janković · On: M. Valoti
  11. AC Milan
    75' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Bonaventura · On: Lucas Paquetá
  12. AC Milan
    82' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Kjær · On: Matteo Gabbia
  13. Spal
    84' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    B. Salamon
  14. Spal
    86' Spal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Dabo · On: F. Zanchetta

Match Stats

Stat AC Milan Spal
Fouls 14 17
Pass Accuracy 78% 81%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 10
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 412 470
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 7 2
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 323 382
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AC Milan's early goal in the 20th minute by K. Piątek set the tone for the rest of the match, establishing their dominance.
  • ▸ Samu Castillejo's goal right before halftime in the 44th minute effectively ended Spal's hopes of a comeback, putting AC Milan in a comfortable position.