Genoa vs AC Milan

Match summary

AC Milan won 2-1 away at Genoa.

Alphadjo Cisse put AC Milan ahead in the 13th minute, Christian Pulišić made it 0-2 in the 19th minute, and Mikael Ellertsson pulled one back to make it 1-2 in the 88th minute.

Genoa dominated territory and created significantly more attacking opportunities despite suffering a defeat on matchday 11 of Serie A. The hosts recorded 17 shots with 5 on target against an AC Milan side that managed just 6 total shots and 2 on target. Genoa enjoyed 38 percent possession and completed 337 passes compared to AC Milan holding 62 percent possession with 580 passes. Both sides committed numerous fouls, resulting in 2 yellow cards for Genoa and 4 yellow cards for AC Milan, as the home side continuously pressed for openings through 79 attacks and 3 corners.

AC Milan built a comfortable advantage before the break with 2 goals in the first half. Alphadjo Cisse opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a right foot shot, before Christian Pulišić added a second with another right foot shot in the 19th minute. Sankhoun Diawara received a yellow card in the 28th minute. Following multiple second-half substitutions and bookings for Adrien Rabiot, Alessandro Marcandalli, and Christian Pulišić, Genoa pulled a goal back in the 88th minute when Mikael Ellertsson scored with a left foot shot to set the final score at 1-2.