AC Milan 2-0 Venezia

The Serie A clash between AC Milan and Venezia unfolded at the iconic San Siro in Milano, offering a classic north-Italian showdown. Both sides entered the match eager to claim three points, but the home side soon imposed their rhythm on the visitors.

How it unfolded

The first half remained tightly contested until the 27th minute when Venezia’s Joel Schingtienne was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, signalling the start of a disciplined but physical encounter. The booking did not alter the flow, and the game continued with both teams probing for openings.

Just before the break, the second half began with another caution for Venezia. In the 48th minute, Enrique Perez received a yellow card for a bad foul, followed shortly by Ridgeciano Haps at the 54th minute, also booked for a bad foul. The trio of bookings highlighted Venezia’s struggle to contain Milan’s pressure while still defending robustly.

The deadlock was broken in the 69th minute. A swift counter-attack saw Alexis Saelemaekers deliver a precise pass that found Gonçalo Ramos in space on the left side of the box. Ramos calmly struck with his left foot, sending the ball to the bottom right corner and giving AC Milan a 1-0 lead. The goal, described as a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, reflected Milan’s effectiveness on the break.

Two minutes later, in the 71st minute, Milan’s Strahinja Pavlovic was booked for a bad foul, his first caution of the match. The booking did not disrupt Milan’s momentum, and they continued to dominate possession.

The final blow came in the 89th minute when Redouane Halhal, under pressure from the home side, inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. The own goal extended Milan’s advantage to 2-0, effectively sealing the result as the match drew to a close.

Standout performers

  • Gonçalo Ramos – The Portuguese striker opened the scoring with a well-timed left-footed finish in the 69th minute, providing the decisive breakthrough.
  • Alexis Saelemaekers – His incisive pass in the build-up to Ramos’ goal showcased his vision and contributed directly to the first goal.
  • Redouane Halhal – Although unfortunate, his own goal in the 89th minute proved pivotal in cementing the two-goal margin.

Match facts

  • Final score: AC Milan 2-0 Venezia
  • Scorers: Gonçalo Ramos (69'), Redouane Halhal (own goal, 89')
  • Bookings:
    • Joel Schingtienne (Venezia) – 27'
    • Enrique Perez (Venezia) – 48'
    • Ridgeciano Haps (Venezia) – 54'
    • Strahinja Pavlovic (AC Milan) – 71'
  • Venue: San Siro, Milano

What it means

The win gives AC Milan three points and reinforces their home form in Serie A, while Venezia return to the bench after a clean sheet loss. The result reflects Milan’s attacking efficiency and Venezia’s disciplinary challenges during the match.