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European League. Group N. Fifth round
Milan. “Giuseppe Meazza”
AC Milan – Celtic 4: 2
Goals: Chalhanoglu 24, Castillejo 27, Hauge 50, Diaz 82 – Rogic 8, Edouard 14
“Milan“: D. Donnarumma, Dalot, Gabbia, Kier (Romanioli 12), Hernandez, Cassie (Bennaser 61), Krunich (Tonali 46), Castillejo, Chalhanoglu (Diaz 61), Hauge, Rebich (Colombo 83)
“Celtic“: Barkas, Bitton, Ayer, Abd Elhamid, Frimpong, Brown (Soro 82), McGregor, Laxalt, Rogic (Ntcham 67), Christie (Klimala 86), Edouard
Warnings: Kristi 23, Rogic 67, Brown 75
The heaven of the “demons” versus the hell of the “hoops”. Celtic is in a terrible crisis, breaking anti-records of the last 60 years. They have only won twice in their last ten games, are far behind Rangers in the league and will no longer continue in the Europa League. And after losing the first national trophy on Sunday after 11 wins, the fans were furious, three policemen were injured, the team had to be withdrawn under surveillance. “Milan” plays soccer, hasn’t been seen for nine years, breaks club records, leads in Serie A. The result of such a match was not surprising. Even though the proud Scots fought and the Italians often fell asleep.
The hosts seemed to have gotten off to a good start. But in the eighth minute, Krunich made a serious mistake, Rogic picked him up and placed him from 18 meters. The goal practically caused panic in the Milanese. Rogic nearly flipped to the net again, a dangerous blow from McGregor repelled Donnarumma, Edouard hooked him with a Christie pass. In the 23rd minute, the score for shots on goal was 0: 6. I had to resort to the standard position. Chalhanoglu converted a free kick, after which Milan already dominated. Castillejo also scored after Rebic hit the defender and shot badly twice from excellent positions. Chalhanoglu hit the crossbar straight from the corner.
Second half 21-year-old left winger Hauge started with a breakthrough in all three and a soft kick to the far post. After that, the favorite could already play for the result. And so he did. Go too deep. The stranger gradually approached, accelerated, launched himself into the penalty area. A very active Frimpong from his right side fired near the shelf. In the 73rd minute, Donnarumma brilliantly saved Christie from a free kick. The “devils” played with fire. But they still held out. Closer to the 80th minute, they even calmed the game down. And in the end, Hauge passed three again, this time finding Diaz facing the goalkeeper.
It is unlikely that, in terms of command structure, Milan will be satisfied with this match. However, return, four goals should not be neglected. Furthermore, this victory, thanks to the victory of “Lille” over “Sparta”, gave the French and Italian teams a place in the 1/16 finals of the tournament and one round before the end of the group. The walk continues.
