Match report

AC Milan Stuns Fiorentina 5–1 in Serie A

AC Milan
AC Milan
5–1
FT
Fiorentina
Fiorentina
May 20, 2018

AC Milan stunned Fiorentina with a 5-1 victory in the Serie A, turning the match around after conceding an early goal to G. Simeone. Hakan Calhanoglu and Patrick Cutrone were instrumental, with Calhanoglu providing two assists and scoring a goal. The victory secures AC Milan's position in the league and highlights the team's resilience and attacking prowess.

Key Facts

  • • G. Simeone scored for Fiorentina at 20 minutes.
  • • H. Calhanoglu equalized for AC Milan at 23 minutes.
  • • P. Cutrone scored twice for AC Milan at 41 and 59 minutes.
  • • N. Kalinić scored for AC Milan at 49 minutes.
  • • G. Bonaventura scored the fifth goal for AC Milan at 76 minutes.
  • • H. Calhanoglu provided two assists and scored one goal.

Lineups

AC Milan

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 99 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 19 L. Bonucci (D)
  • 68 R. Rodríguez (D)
  • 13 A. Romagnoli (D)
  • 2 D. Calabria (D)
  • 5 G. Bonaventura (M)
  • 10 H. Çalhanoğlu (F)
  • 79 F. Kessié (M)
  • 73 M. Locatelli (M)
  • 7 N. Kalinić (F)
  • 63 P. Cutrone (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 André Silva
  • 31 L. Antonelli
  • 57 E. Torrasi
  • 21 L. Biglia
  • 74 F. Tsadjout
  • 22 M. Musacchio
  • 90 A. Donnarumma
  • 15 G. Gómez
  • 30 M. Storari
  • 20 I. Abate
  • 76 Tiago Dias

Fiorentina

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 57 M. Sportiello (G)
  • 31 Vitor Hugo (D)
  • 3 C. Biraghi (D)
  • 20 G. Pezzella (D)
  • 4 N. Milenković (D)
  • 14 B. Dabo (M)
  • 8 R. Saponara (M)
  • 19 S. Cristóforo (M)
  • 24 M. Benassi (M)
  • 9 G. Simeone (F)
  • 25 F. Chiesa (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 M. Olivera
  • 76 Bruno Gaspar
  • 97 B. Drągowski
  • 10 V. Eysseric
  • 34 V. Valenčič
  • 22 M. Cerofolini
  • 51 P. Hristov
  • 28 Gil Dias
  • 5 M. Badelj
  • 11 D. Falcinelli
  • 77 C. Théréau

Timeline

  1. Fiorentina
    20' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Simeone · Assist: F. Chiesa
  2. Fiorentina
    22' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    Germán Pezzella
  3. AC Milan
    23' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Calhanoglu
  4. AC Milan
    26' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    F. Kessié
  5. Fiorentina
    29' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vitor Hugo · On: Maximiliano Olivera
  6. AC Milan
    34' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    H. Calhanoglu
  7. AC Milan
    41' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Cutrone · Assist: H. Calhanoglu
  8. Fiorentina
    46' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Germán Pezzella · On: Bruno Gaspar
  9. Fiorentina
    46' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sportiello · On: Bartłomiej Drągowski
  10. AC Milan
    49' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Kalinić
  11. AC Milan
    59' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Cutrone · Assist: H. Calhanoglu
  12. AC Milan
    70' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Cutrone · On: Andre Silva
  13. AC Milan
    76' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Bonaventura · Assist: H. Calhanoglu
  14. AC Milan
    78' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Kalinić · On: L. Antonelli
  15. AC Milan
    85' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Bonaventura · On: E. Torrasi

Match Stats

Stat AC Milan Fiorentina
Fouls 9 7
Pass Accuracy 88% 82%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 17 10
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 566 459
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 10 3
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 498 377
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in AC Milan's favor when Hakan Calhanoglu equalized just three minutes after Fiorentina's early goal, setting the stage for a dominant performance.
  • ▸ AC Milan's second goal by Patrick Cutrone at the 41st minute marked a significant shift in momentum, leading to a flurry of goals that sealed the match.