Match report

Atalanta Defeats AC Milan 2-1 in Coppa Italia Thriller

AC Milan
AC Milan
1–2
FT
Atalanta
Atalanta
Jan 10, 2024

In a thrilling match-up at the San Siro Stadium, Atalanta stunned AC Milan with a 2-1 victory in the Coppa Italia. The game was marred by a controversial red card early on for AC Milan's A. Mirante due to an argument, setting a tough tone for the home side. Despite numerous substitutions and key moments, it was Koopmeiners' two goals that secured Atalanta's win.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: AC Milan 1-2 Atalanta
  • • Red Card to A. Mirante (AC Milan) in the opening minutes due to argument
  • • T. Koopmeiners scored both goals for Atalanta, including a penalty at minute 59
  • • Multiple substitutions on both sides, with AC Milan making several changes after falling behind

Lineups

AC Milan

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Maignan (G)
  • 2 D. Calabria (D)
  • 46 M. Gabbia (D)
  • 19 T. Hernández (D)
  • 80 Y. Musah (M)
  • 8 R. Loftus-Cheek (M)
  • 14 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 74 Álex Jiménez (M)
  • 11 C. Pulišić (F)
  • 15 L. Jović (F)
  • 10 Rafael Leão (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 S. Kjær
  • 38 F. Terracciano
  • 82 J. Šimić
  • 9 O. Giroud
  • 7 Y. Adli
  • 70 C. Traorè
  • 83 A. Mirante
  • 18 L. Romero
  • 85 K. Zeroli
  • 69 L. Nava
  • 95 D. Bartesaghi

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 29 M. Carnesecchi (G)
  • 42 G. Scalvini (D)
  • 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 23 S. Kolašinac (D)
  • 3 E. Holm (M)
  • 15 M. de Roon (M)
  • 13 Éderson (M)
  • 22 M. Ruggeri (M)
  • 59 A. Miranchuk (F)
  • 7 T. Koopmeiners (F)
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 M. Pašalić
  • 77 D. Zappacosta
  • 90 G. Scamacca
  • 9 L. Muriel
  • 4 I. Hien
  • 20 M. Bakker
  • 1 J. Musso
  • 6 J. Palomino
  • 21 N. Zortea
  • 2 R. Tolói
  • 25 M. Adopo
  • 31 F. Rossi

Timeline

  1. AC Milan
    ?' AC Milan Card · Red Card
    A. Mirante

    Argument

  2. AC Milan
    39' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matteo Gabbia · On: S. Kjær
  3. Atalanta
    42' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marten de Roon · On: M. Pasalic
  4. Atalanta
    45'+2 Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Koopmeiners · Assist: E. Holm
  5. AC Milan
    57' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    T. Hernández

    Argument

  6. Atalanta
    59' Atalanta Goal · Penalty
    T. Koopmeiners
  7. AC Milan
    61' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Jimenez · On: Filippo Terracciano
  8. AC Milan
    61' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Calabria · On: J. Šimić
  9. AC Milan
    73' AC Milan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Loftus-Cheek · On: O. Giroud
  10. AC Milan
    73' AC Milan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Reijnders · On: Y. Adli
  11. Atalanta
    78' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Ruggeri · On: D. Zappacosta
  12. Atalanta
    78' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. De Ketelaere · On: G. Scamacca
  13. AC Milan
    80' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    R. Leao

    Argument

  14. Atalanta
    86' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Koopmeiners · On: L. Muriel
  15. Atalanta
    86' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Scalvini · On: I. Hien
  16. Atalanta
    90' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    Éderson

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat AC Milan Atalanta
Fouls 7 13
Pass Accuracy 85% 80%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 596 371
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 5 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 505 296
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early red card to A. Mirante of AC Milan turned the momentum in Atalanta's favor
  • ▸ T. Koopmeiners' two goals, especially the penalty, were crucial in maintaining and widening the lead for Atalanta