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Milan record narrow victory on home soil a high-scoring contest

Milan beat Hellas Verona in close encounter

Milan beat Hellas Verona in a close win on Saturday, 3x2, in a game relating to matchweek 8. To this matchday, Milano's team came from three wins, and Verona's team came from a win.

Gianluca Caprari opened the score after 7 minutes, with a right-foot strike. After 24 minutes, Hellas Verona extended their lead with a goal from Antonín Barák from the penalty spot.

With 59 minutes on the clock, Olivier Giroud struck for Milan, through a header inside the box, with Rafael Leão making the assist. After 76 minutes, Franck Kessié scored the second goal for Milano's team, from the penalty spot. In an unlucky moment Koray Gunter scored an own goal in the 78th minute.

After the result Milan are 2nd in the table, with 22 points, while Hellas Verona sit 15th place, with 8 points. In their next fixture, Stefano Pioli's team will play away against Bologna, while Igor Tudor 's team will play at home against Lazio.

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Milan
  • Suffered 20 fouls, the highest recorded until now

  • Extended their unbeaten run to 8

  • Extended their run to 8 games scoring goals

  • Continue their winning run with 4 games

Hellas Verona
  • Ended a sequence of 4 games without losing

  • Extended their run to 5 games scoring goals

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Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
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Pitch size105x68
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49% Wins
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15% Wins
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