AC Milan’s 2-1 win over Genoa survives late Ellertsson goal

Milan hold on after Genoa’s late response

AC Milan beat Genoa 2-1 at Luigi Ferraris, with Mikael Ellertsson’s 88th-minute goal reducing the deficit after Milan had led 2-0 at half-time. The result was secured despite Genoa producing more shots and a higher expected-goals figure.

Cissè and Pulisic establish early lead

Alphadjo Cissè opened the scoring for AC Milan in the 13th minute, making it 0-1 with Adrien Rabiot providing the assist. Christian Pulisic doubled Milan’s advantage in the 19th minute, assisted by Gonçalo Ramos, to make the score 0-2.

Genoa responded late. Tommaso Baldanzi assisted Mikael Ellertsson for Genoa’s 88th-minute goal, which made the score 1-2, but Milan preserved the lead. Cissè was replaced by Omari Hutchinson in the 61st minute, while Pulisic left for Ardon Jashari in the 79th.

Genoa create more, Milan control possession

Genoa finished with 17 shots to Milan’s six, including five shots on goal to Milan’s two. Genoa also recorded 1.21 expected goals against Milan’s 0.67. Milan had 62% possession, completed 488 accurate passes to Genoa’s 263 and made five goalkeeper saves, suggesting a scoreline that did not reflect every measure of the contest.

Pulisic was the standout performer, earning an 8.2 rating after one goal, two key passes and four tackles. Milan collected four yellow cards, including bookings for Pulisic and Mario Gila, while Genoa received two.

Milan move provisionally fourth

AC Milan rose from fifth before kick-off to provisionally fourth with 24 points from 11 games, 11 ahead of Genoa’s 13. Genoa remained provisionally 12th after their record became 4W 1D 6L. Milan’s pre-match form included two wins, while Genoa had entered the game with three successive wins.