Match report

AC Milan Draws 3-3 with Salernitana in Serie A

AC Milan
AC Milan
3–3
FT
Salernitana
Salernitana
May 25, 2024

AC Milan secured a hard-fought draw against Salernitana in the Serie A match held on May 25th, with both teams showcasing resilience and attacking prowess throughout the game. Goals from Rafaël Leao, Olivier Giroud, and Davide Calabria put AC Milan ahead at various points in the game but Salernitana's determined defense and quick counterattacks led by Simeon Nwankwo and Japhet Sambia ensured a thrilling finish with three goals to level the match.

Key Facts

  • • R. Leao scored AC Milan's first goal at 22 minutes.
  • • Olivier Giroud netted his second-half opener assisted by Alessandro Florenzi at 27 minutes.
  • • Salernitana responded with two late goals from Simeon Nwankwo (64th and 89th) and Japhet Sambia (87th).
  • • Davide Calabria scored AC Milan's third goal, assisted by Christian Pulisic at 77 minutes.
  • • AC Milan had an earlier goal cancelled due to VAR intervention.

Lineups

AC Milan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 83 A. Mirante (G)
  • 2 D. Calabria (D)
  • 46 M. Gabbia (D)
  • 23 F. Tomori (D)
  • 19 T. Hernández (D)
  • 42 A. Florenzi (M)
  • 14 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 11 C. Pulišić (M)
  • 4 I. Bennacer (M)
  • 10 Rafael Leão (M)
  • 9 O. Giroud (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 M. Caldara
  • 7 Y. Adli
  • 15 L. Jović
  • 69 L. Nava
  • 24 S. Kjær
  • 8 R. Loftus-Cheek
  • 80 Y. Musah
  • 28 M. Thiaw
  • 57 M. Sportiello
  • 20 P. Kalulu
  • 32 T. Pobega
  • 17 N. Okafor
  • 38 F. Terracciano

Salernitana

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Fiorillo (G)
  • 27 N. Pierozzi (D)
  • 23 N. Gyömbér (D)
  • 4 T. Pasalidis (D)
  • 59 A. Zanoli (M)
  • 18 L. Coulibaly (M)
  • 25 G. Maggiore (M)
  • 6 J. Sambia (M)
  • 87 A. Candreva (F)
  • 20 G. Kastanos (F)
  • 33 L. Tchaouna (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 S. Nwankwo
  • 55 E. Vignato
  • 24 M. Pellegrino
  • 99 M. Łęgowski
  • 36 A. Sfait
  • 70 L. Boncori
  • 41 T. Ferrari
  • 43 G. Fusco
  • 65 G. Salvati
  • 42 N. Guccione
  • 45 R. Di Vico
  • 56 B. Costil

Timeline

  1. AC Milan
    22' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Leao
  2. AC Milan
    27' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Giroud · Assist: A. Florenzi
  3. AC Milan
    38' AC Milan Var · Goal cancelled
    T. Hernández
  4. Salernitana
    51' Salernitana Card · Yellow Card
    N. Pierozzi

    Foul

  5. AC Milan
    58' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matteo Gabbia · On: M. Caldara
  6. AC Milan
    59' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Leao · On: Y. Adli
  7. Salernitana
    60' Salernitana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Kastanos · On: S. Nwankwo
  8. Salernitana
    61' Salernitana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Candreva · On: E. Vignato
  9. Salernitana
    64' Salernitana Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Nwankwo · Assist: J. Sambia
  10. Salernitana
    75' Salernitana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Gyömbér · On: M. Pellegrino
  11. AC Milan
    77' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Calabria · Assist: C. Pulisic
  12. Salernitana
    82' Salernitana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Zanoli · On: M. Łęgowski
  13. Salernitana
    82' Salernitana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Maggiore · On: A. Sfait
  14. AC Milan
    85' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Giroud · On: L. Jović
  15. Salernitana
    87' Salernitana Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Sambia
  16. AC Milan
    88' AC Milan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Mirante · On: L. Nava
  17. AC Milan
    88' AC Milan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Tomori · On: S. Kjær
  18. Salernitana
    89' Salernitana Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Nwankwo

Match Stats

Stat AC Milan Salernitana
Fouls 6 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 79%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 14
Corners 13 3
Total Passes 535 276
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 5
Shots on Target 11 6
xG 2.99 1.66
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 467 217
Shots Inside Box 22 7
Saves 3 8
Shots Outside Box 1 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Salernitana's Simeon Nwankwo scored a crucial goal in the 64th minute, cutting AC Milan's lead to one and sparking their comeback.
  • ▸ Japhet Sambia equalized for Salernitana in the 87th minute after Davide Calabria had given AC Milan a two-goal advantage earlier.