Match report
AC Milan Defeats Genoa 3-1 in Coppa Italia
AC Milan
3–1
AET
Genoa
Jan 13, 2022
AC Milan staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Genoa 3-1 in the Coppa Italia, overcoming an early deficit. Leo Østigård opened the scoring for Genoa, but Olivier Giroud, Rafael Leao, and Alexis Saelemaekers provided the firepower to seal AC Milan's victory.
Key Facts
- • Genoa's Leo Østigård scored the opening goal in the 17th minute.
- • AC Milan's Olivier Giroud equalized in the 74th minute.
- • Rafael Leao put AC Milan ahead in the 102nd minute.
- • Alexis Saelemaekers secured the win in the 112th minute.
- • AC Milan made multiple substitutions, including Rade Krunic, Alexis Saelemaekers, and Olivier Giroud.
Lineups
AC Milan
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 M. Maignan (G)
- 23 F. Tomori (D)
- 19 T. Hernández (D)
- 46 M. Gabbia (D)
- 20 P. Kalulu (D)
- 33 R. Krunić (M)
- 8 S. Tonali (M)
- 9 O. Giroud (F)
- 12 A. Rebić (M)
- 30 Junior Messias (M)
- 27 D. Maldini (M)
Substitutes
- 25 A. Florenzi
- 17 Rafael Leão
- 41 T. Bakayoko
- 10 Brahim Díaz
- 56 A. Saelemaekers
- 93 E. Roback
- 92 L. Nava
- 91 L. Stanga
- 83 A. Mirante
Genoa
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 A. Šemper (G)
- 36 S. Hefti (D)
- 3 Z. Vanheusden (D)
- 55 L. Østigård (D)
- 15 J. Vásquez (D)
- 47 M. Badelj (M)
- 10 F. Melegoni (M)
- 90 M. Portanova (M)
- 9 F. Caicedo (F)
- 20 C. Ekuban (F)
- 45 K. Yeboah (F)
Substitutes
- 23 M. Destro
- 8 F. Cassata
- 19 G. Pandev
- 18 P. Ghiglione
- 13 M. Bani
- 99 P. Galdames
- 94 A. Touré
- 57 S. Sirigu
- 22 F. Marchetti
- 27 S. Sturaro
- 5 A. Masiello
- 44 A. Buksa
Timeline
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17' Genoa Goal · Normal GoalLeo Østigård · Assist: M. Portanova
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24' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Tomori · On: A. Florenzi
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36' Genoa Card · Yellow CardM. Badelj
Foul
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42' AC Milan Card · Yellow CardS. Tonali
Foul
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47' Genoa Card · Yellow CardK. Yeboah
Foul
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53' Genoa Card · Yellow CardLeo Østigård
Foul
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62' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Rebić · On: R. Leao
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62' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3Off: Rade Krunić · On: T. Bakayoko
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62' AC Milan subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Maldini · On: B. Diaz
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63' Genoa subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Caicedo · On: M. Destro
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64' Genoa Card · Yellow CardS. Hefti
Foul
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71' Genoa subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Ekuban · On: F. Cassata
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74' AC Milan Goal · Normal GoalO. Giroud · Assist: T. Hernández
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80' AC Milan subst · Substitution 5Off: Junior Messias · On: Alexis Saelemaekers
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87' Genoa subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Yeboah · On: G. Pandev
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102' AC Milan Goal · Normal GoalR. Leao · Assist: B. Diaz
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105' Genoa subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Portanova · On: P. Ghiglione
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111' Genoa subst · Substitution 5Off: Leo Østigård · On: Mattia Bani
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112' AC Milan Goal · Normal GoalAlexis Saelemaekers · Assist: T. Hernández
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115' AC Milan Card · Yellow CardAlexis Saelemaekers
Foul
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118' AC Milan subst · Substitution 6Off: O. Giroud · On: E. Roback
Match Stats
| Stat | AC Milan | Genoa |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 21 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 73% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 24 | 14 |
| Corners | 12 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 734 | 483 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 8 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Accurate Passes | 611 | 351 |
| Shots Inside Box | 18 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match took a dramatic turn when Olivier Giroud scored for AC Milan in the 74th minute, leveling the score and lifting team morale.
- ▸ The introduction of key substitutes like Rafael Leao and Alexis Saelemaekers proved crucial as both players contributed directly to AC Milan's comeback, scoring the decisive goals in the second half.