Beating Shamrock, Milan provides good capital ahead of Bologna: Okezone the ball



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DUBLIN – AC Milan beat Shamrock Rovers 2-0 in the Second Classification of the 2020-2021 Europa League. The goals in Milan’s victory were scored by Zlatan Ibrahimovic (23 ‘) and Hakan Calhanoglu (67’).

The victory in the Shamrock cage, Tallaght Stadium, Ireland, Friday (9/18/2020), early morning WIB, is very important for Milan. Because, Milan will soon start their 2020-2021 Italian League campaign.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Photo: Twitter / @ acmilan)

Rossoneri, nicknamed Milan, will face Bologna in the first week. The match will take place at Milan’s home, San Siro, on Monday, September 21, 2020, early morning WIB.

Milan coach Stefano Pioli said his players must now recover. Pioli wants the Milan players to concentrate, to regain strength to compete against Bologna.

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Milan’s chances of winning the game are pretty great. Because, the Rossoneri won all the points in the previous two meetings last season. Milan beat Bologna 5-1 at home and won 3-2 away from home.

“Now we are concentrating on recovering our strength, we have to be good driving. We have to feel honored to be under pressure, now we are recovering and heading to the championship, to the game against Bologna,” Pioli said. Milan TV, Friday (9/18/2020).

The match against Shamrock may be a reflection of Milan’s strength this season. Pioli used a 4-2-3-1 formation in this match. Ibrahimovic became the sole spearhead of Milan.

Milan really dominated possession in that match. Milan’s midfield reinforced by Franck Kessie and Ismael Bennacer is able to filter every Shamrock attack, making it easier for the defense to act.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Photo: AC Milan official website)

Meanwhile, Milan’s creativity in attacking was quite good. Calhanoglu played well as an attacking midfielder. Calhanoglu’s task was assisted by agile wingers like Samu Castillejo (right) and Alexis Saelemaekers (left).

Milan is expected to produce a similar skillful game against Bologna. The victory over Bologna was crucial for Milan to start their campaign in the Italian League.

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