Milan Triumphs Over Venezia in Serie A Match
In a thrilling Serie A match, AC Milan secured a 2-0 victory over Venezia at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo. The Rossoneri, led by coach Sergio Conceiçao, bounced back from their midweek Coppa Italia semifinal win against Inter, while Venezia, under Eusebio Di Francesco, failed to extend their unbeaten run to three matches.
The match got off to a flying start, with Christian Pulisic scoring for Milan in the 5th minute. The American winger latched onto a pass from Yacine Adli and slotted past Venezia goalkeeper Ivan Radu to give his side the lead.
As the match wore on, Venezia pushed hard for an equalizer, but Milan’s defense held firm. The home side’s best chance came when Gianluca Busio’s shot was blocked by the Milan defense.
In the second half, Milan sealed the win with a stunning 96th-minute goal from substitute Luka Jovic, who had come on for Rafael Leao. The Serbian striker collected a pass from Tijani Reijnders and calmly slotted past Radu to make it 2-0.
Conceiçao Praises Team Effort
In his post-match press conference, Conceiçao praised his team’s effort, saying: "We had a great attitude and were clinical in front of goal. It wasn’t easy, but we deserved the win."
The win lifts Milan to within touching distance of securing a European spot, while Venezia remain in the relegation zone.
Di Francesco Frustrated with Refereeing
Venezia coach Di Francesco was left frustrated with the refereeing, saying: "The referee’s performance was superficial. We were denied a clear penalty, and it would have changed the course of the game."
Match Statistics and Lineups
The match saw the following lineups:
Venezia: Radu; Schingtienne, Idzes, Candé; Zerbin, Conde, Nicolussi Caviglia, Busio, Haps; Fila, Yeboah
Milan: Maignan; Gabbia, Pavlovic, Tomori; Jimenez, Fofana, Reijnders, Theo Hernandez; Pulisic, Abraham, Leao
Upcoming Fixtures
Milan will next face Genoa in a Serie A match on May 5, while Venezia travel to Torino on May 2.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Conceiçao remained focused on the present, saying: "I don’t think about next season. I want to do well in the remaining part of this season and improve."
The coach also discussed the future of his player, Jimenez, saying: "Jimenez needs to stay positive and focused. My future? I will say what I want in a month’s time."
The Road to European Glory
With five matches remaining, Milan’s prospects of securing a European spot look promising. However, Conceiçao emphasized that the Coppa Italia final against Bologna will be crucial in determining their European fate.
As reported by Corriere dello Sport, Theo Hernandez spoke about his side’s chances, saying: "We need to focus on each match and take it one step at a time."
