On Friday, AC Milan broke a seven-game losing streak across all competitions with a 1-0 home victory over brave Torino in Serie A, thanks to a goal from Olivier Giroud in the second half.Information Guide Nigeria
When the league restarted after the World Cup break, Milan, who hadn’t won in almost a month, moved provisionally up to third from sixth on 41 points from 22 games.
👉 Relocate to Canada Today!
Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to Canada“I expected a difficult game, it makes you play little and doesn’t let you build cleanly,” Milan coach Stefano Pioli told DAZN.
“We worked a lot inside the match, the goal then unblocked us from a mental point of view and then we were a better team compared to the beginning of the match.NYSC portal
“It’s a small step forward that was needed. We have to look ahead. The season is still long. To make the Champions League again next year is a good result, we have to give continuity in the next matches.”
The first half was dominated by Torino’s relentless pursuit of an early goal, which put Milan under constant pressure.
Other Top Football News:
- Liverpool and Man City set sights on Bundesliga star who will be a free agent in the summer
- Chelsea Veteran signs a one-year contract extension with the club
- Liverpool star Luis Diaz might fancy a return ahead of Real Madrid Champions League tie
- Conor Gallagher fighting for Chelsea future amid £40m cash-in threat.
In the 18th minute, the away team’s striker, Antonio Sanabria, had a great opportunity when his low effort from the edge of the box narrowly missed the goal.
Three minutes later, Torino had another chance, but goalkeeper Ciprian Tatarusanu blocked a shot by Sanabria and the referee blew for a foul in the buildup.
Despite this, Milan came out of the locker room on fire, with Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic watching from the bench after a lengthy ACL injury.
👉 Relocate to Canada Today!
Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaIn the 54th minute, the home team’s finest chance came when striker Rafael Leao made a key connection inside the box, but goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic made a diving save.
Pioli’s men finally scored on a cross from Theo Hernandez, their defensive midfielder, shortly after the hour mark.
With renewed vigor, Milan pushed forward in search of a second goal, and in the 76th minute, Hernandez had a golden opportunity to increase their lead on the counterattack but he blasted wide.
“With this victory, we move forward,” Hernandez said. “When you lose so many games it’s only a mental problem; we are a strong team, all united and the fans are with us.”JAMB Result
