Match report

AC Milan Secures 4-1 Win Over Cagliari in Coppa Italia

AC Milan
AC Milan
4–1
FT
Cagliari
Cagliari
Jan 2, 2024

In an emphatic display at San Siro, AC Milan secured a 4-1 victory over Cagliari in their Coppa Italia encounter. The Rossoneri took control early with L. Jović scoring twice, followed by Traoré’s goal to extend the lead. Despite a late consolation from Paolo Azzi, Rafa Silva sealed the win for AC Milan just before full-time.

Key Facts

  • • AC Milan 4–1 Cagliari (Coppa Italia)
  • • L. Jović scored twice at minutes 29 and 42.
  • • Traoré added another goal for AC Milan at minute 50.
  • • Paolo Azzi scored a consolation goal for Cagliari at minute 87.
  • • Rafa Silva scored the final goal in stoppage time.

Lineups

AC Milan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 83 A. Mirante (G)
  • 2 D. Calabria (D)
  • 82 J. Šimić (D)
  • 19 T. Hernández (D)
  • 74 Álex Jiménez (D)
  • 7 Y. Adli (M)
  • 14 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 21 S. Chukwueze (M)
  • 18 L. Romero (M)
  • 70 C. Traorè (M)
  • 15 L. Jović (F)

Substitutes

  • 42 A. Florenzi
  • 10 Rafael Leão
  • 11 C. Pulišić
  • 85 K. Zeroli
  • 95 D. Bartesaghi
  • 69 L. Nava
  • 16 M. Maignan
  • 8 R. Loftus-Cheek
  • 24 S. Kjær
  • 9 O. Giroud
  • 84 C. Nsiala-Makengo

Cagliari

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Radunović (G)
  • 99 A. Di Pardo (D)
  • 23 M. Wieteska (D)
  • 17 P. Hatzidiakos (D)
  • 33 A. Obert (D)
  • 29 A. Makoumbou (M)
  • 14 A. Deiola (M)
  • 21 J. Jankto (M)
  • 5 M. Mancosu (M)
  • 77 Zito Luvumbo (F)
  • 32 A. Petagna (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 Paulo Azzi
  • 20 G. Pereiro
  • 28 G. Zappa
  • 25 I. Sulemana
  • 3 E. Goldaniga
  • 24 E. Capradossi
  • 10 N. Viola
  • 22 S. Scuffet
  • 19 G. Oristanio
  • 18 S. Aresti

Timeline

  1. AC Milan
    29' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Jović · Assist: T. Hernández
  2. AC Milan
    42' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Jović · Assist: T. Hernández
  3. AC Milan
    50' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Traorè
  4. Cagliari
    59' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    A. Di Pardo

    Foul

  5. AC Milan
    61' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Calabria · On: A. Florenzi
  6. Cagliari
    63' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Jankto · On: P. Azzi
  7. Cagliari
    64' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Petagna · On: G. Pereiro
  8. Cagliari
    70' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    A. Deiola

    Foul

  9. AC Milan
    70' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Traorè · On: R. Leao
  10. AC Milan
    71' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Romero · On: C. Pulisic
  11. Cagliari
    72' Cagliari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Di Pardo · On: Gabriele Zappa
  12. Cagliari
    72' Cagliari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Mancosu · On: I. Sulemana
  13. AC Milan
    80' AC Milan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Reijnders · On: Kevin Zeroli
  14. AC Milan
    80' AC Milan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Jimenez · On: Davide Bartesaghi
  15. Cagliari
    87' Cagliari Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Azzi · Assist: Adam Obert
  16. Cagliari
    88' Cagliari Card · Yellow Card
    P. Azzi

    Foul

  17. AC Milan
    90'+1 AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Leao · Assist: C. Pulisic

Match Stats

Stat AC Milan Cagliari
Fouls 10 15
Pass Accuracy 88% 83%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 573 361
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 7 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 502 300
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Jović's early brace (29' and 42') put AC Milan firmly in control of the match.
  • ▸ Traoré’s third goal at minute 50 cemented AC Milan's dominance, despite Cagliari showing some late resistance with Paolo Azzi's consolation.