AC Milan won 2-0 when they traveled to Cagliari headquarters in Week 18 of the Italian League, Tuesday (19/1). Two of Milan’s winning goals were bought by Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Dueling at the Sardegna Arena Stadium, Cagliari and AC Milan both need positive results to secure their position in the Italian League standings. Cagliari, who are currently in 17th place, need an additional three points to keep them out of the relegation zone. Meanwhile AC Milan wants a victory to be able to stay firmly at the top of the standings while keeping their distance from their closest rivals, Inter Milan.
Playing at the opponent’s headquarters, AC Milan appeared confident. Milan were immediately awarded a penalty in the sixth minute after Ibrahimovic was brought down in the forbidden box. The Swedish player advanced to be the executor and had no trouble shooting the ball.
Cagliari is not without opportunities. Two opportunities were obtained from Joao Pedro and Giovanni Simeone, but still off the mark.
Milan, who dominated a little, appeared calmer and did not rush after winning 1-0. But they are still looking for additional goals.
One opportunity was obtained by Rosonerri. Davide Calabria’s kick grabbed a wild ball which still hit the Cagliari goalpost.
The two teams attack each other and try to make an effort. But until the first half ended, Milan’s advantage lasted.
Milan increased the advantage in the 52nd minute to 2-0. Again through Ibrahimovic who received a long pass.
While running, Ibrahimovic fired a left-footed shot which the Cagliari goalkeeper was unable to block. The referee checked the VAR before authorizing a goal.
After that, Cagliari appeared more attacking to look for opportunities to reduce the gap.
Simeone had a chance on 62 minutes when he escaped the offside trap. But his shot was still able to be saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Ibrahimovic almost scored a hat trick. Ibrahimovic’s kick was able to be blocked by Cagliari goalkeeper Alessio Cragno.
Milan had to play with 10 men after Alexis Saelemaekers received a second yellow card for a foul on Luca Ceppitelli.
Milan played it safe immediately after the red card. The host itself was unable to take advantage of the advantage of the number of players.
Until the referee blew the long whistle the match ended, Milan still won 2-0 and took home three points.
Thanks to this result, the Rossoneri are still comfortable at the top of the Serie A standings with a value of 43, three points ahead of Inter Milan in second place. Cagliari are in 17th place with 14 points.
