Match report
AC Milan Defeats CS Universitatea Craiova 2-0 in UEFA Europa League
AC Milan
2–0
FT
CS Universitatea Craiova
Aug 3, 2017
AC Milan held off a valiant effort from CS Universitatea Craiova to secure a 2-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League match. Goals from Giacomo Bonaventura and Patrick Cutrone were enough to see off the Romanian side. Despite some tactical adjustments and a few yellow cards, the Rossoneri maintained their composure and controlled the game throughout.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: AC Milan 2–0 CS Universitatea Craiova
- • First Goal: Giacomo Bonaventura at 9'
- • Second Goal: Patrick Cutrone at 51'
- • Yellow Cards: Rafael Rodríguez (AC Milan), Carlos Zapata (AC Milan), Andrei Băluță (CS Universitatea Craiova)
- • Substitutions: Suso for Hakan Çalhanoğlu (AC Milan), Andre Silva for Cutrone (AC Milan), Fabio Borini for Bonaventura (AC Milan)
Lineups
AC Milan
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 99 G. Donnarumma (G)
- 17 C. Zapata (D)
- 22 M. Musacchio (D)
- 68 R. Rodríguez (D)
- 12 A. Conti (M)
- 5 G. Bonaventura (M)
- 79 F. Kessié (M)
- 73 M. Locatelli (M)
- 94 M. Niang (F)
- 8 Suso (F)
- 63 P. Cutrone (F)
Substitutes
- 10 H. Çalhanoğlu
- 9 André Silva
- 11 F. Borini
- 2 D. Calabria
- 15 G. Gómez
- 18 R. Montolivo
- 30 M. Storari
CS Universitatea Craiova
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 N. Calancea (G)
- 44 H. Spahija (D)
- 6 R. Kelić (D)
- 30 R. Dimitrov (D)
- 2 Tiago Ferreira (D)
- 11 N. Bancu (M)
- 23 H. Zlatinski (M)
- 21 F. Rossi (M)
- 28 A. Mitriță (M)
- 10 A. Băluță (F)
- 7 Gustavo Di Mauro (M)
Substitutes
- 8 A. Mateiu
- 9 M. Roman
- 77 C. Bărbuţ
- 3 M. Briceag
- 5 V. Screciu
- 51 M. Mitrovič
- 84 A. Barthe
Timeline
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9' AC Milan Goal · Normal GoalG. Bonaventura
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45' AC Milan Card · Yellow CardR. Rodriguez
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46' CS Universitatea Craiova subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Rossi · On: A. Mateiu
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48' CS Universitatea Craiova Card · Yellow CardA. Băluță
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51' AC Milan Goal · Normal GoalP. Cutrone
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62' AC Milan Card · Yellow CardC. Zapata
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65' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1Off: Suso · On: H. Calhanoglu
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65' CS Universitatea Craiova subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Băluță · On: Mihai Roman II
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71' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Cutrone · On: Andre Silva
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81' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Bonaventura · On: F. Borini
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83' CS Universitatea Craiova subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Mitriță · On: C. Bărbuț
Match Stats
| Stat | AC Milan | CS Universitatea Craiova |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 5 |
| Corners | 9 | 1 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 3 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Giacomo Bonaventura's early goal in the 9th minute set the tone for AC Milan, giving them a crucial lead and psychological advantage over CS Universitatea Craiova.
- ▸ Patrick Cutrone's second goal in the 51st minute effectively sealed the victory for AC Milan, leaving little time for the Romanian side to mount a comeback.