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(Sparta Prague 0-1 Milan) Jens Petter Hauge (21) won the match with a blatant goal and ensured that Milan secured the group win in the Europa League.
– When we played against Hauge, he showed what he is capable of and we hoped that he would continue to do so for us. It can still develop, and we are very happy with what it offers, Milan coach Stefano Pioli told Sky Sports Italia after tonight’s victory.
Hauge was substituted in the 90th minute, reassured by the fact that his team had the upper hand. Pioli is very happy with the new signing, but stresses that there is still “a lot to work with” for the young man who had the opportunity from the beginning in Prague.
“Double tunnel”
– He is better in one-on-one situations, because he is faster with the ball than without it. There are many areas you need to work on to improve, such as off-the-ball offensive movements and defensive focus throughout an entire game. But we have seen its qualities and are pleased to have secured such an interesting prospect, he added.
MATCH WINNER: Here Jens Petter Hauge scores what became the only goal of the match in Prague. Photo: MICHAL CIZEK / AFP
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The wonderful score came in the middle of the first half. Hauge received the ball from Diogo Dalot, then first made a cheeky tunnel over Tomas Wiesner, shoved the ball down the field and finished low in the longest corner, between Martin Vitik’s legs and out of reach of goalkeeper Milan Heca.
Cold as ice and elegant, as he used to do with Bodø / Glimt and with a style that has been carried further in Milan.
Cheated by punishment
A few minutes later, Hauge was on the move again and opened a new tunnel into the field. This time Filip Soucek was the “victim”, and the Sparta Prague player pushed Hauge onto the pitch. Referee Daniel Siebert didn’t shoot a penalty in that situation, but it definitely wouldn’t have been a scandal if he had.
– It’s a reprehensible judgment. The defender doesn’t even look at the ball. It is a disaster that no punishment is imposed for it, said Erik Huseklepp in summing up the match and the penalty situation was the subject.
Milan controlled well in the second half, which was characterized mainly by tough duels. It peaked when Dominik Plechaty received a direct red card after a tackle on Milan substitute Rafael Leao.
Sweden’s David Moberg Karlsson could have ruined the lead, but the finish, four minutes after extra time, was saved by Ciprian Tatarusanu.
THIRD FROM THE START: Jens Petter Hauge, here dueling Tomas Wiesner, got his third game from the start in the Europa League with Milan. Photo: Petr David Josek / AP
Milan got the help they needed from Celtic, with Kristoffer Ajer and Mohamed Elyounoussi from the start. They beat Lille 3-2, and thus the great Italian team took the group victory. First of all, thanks to Hauge.
As expected, he had the opportunity from the beginning in Prague, in a match in which both teams competed with a subsidiary. Milan were already assured promotion and the local team secured their position in third place.
For Hauge, all matches are important in terms of playing very well for the great Italian club. The 21-year-old could hardly have done better and already has a huge star after his impressive start.
He now has three goals for Milan in the Europa League. The first two came against Celtic.
The former Bodø / Glimt star has also scored a league goal with Milan, against Napoli, but has yet to start with his new club in Serie A.
Coach Pioli tonight has several good reasons to use the Norwegian in the starting lineup, perhaps already in the home game against Parma this weekend. However, the referee was unimpressed and cautioned him for diving. After 90 minutes of play, Hauge had to leave the pitch due to a knee injury.
P.S.! On Monday the final phase of the second round of the Europa League will be drawn. As a group winner, Milan can end Molde as an opponent, after they went 2-2 against Rapid Wien tonight.
