In a thrilling encounter that saw AC Milan battle against AS Roma in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Coppa Italia, the Rossoneri came out on top after a closely fought match. The game, held at the iconic San Siro stadium, ended with a score of 2-1, sending Milan into the semifinals and leaving Roma devastated. Milan’s coach, Paulo Maldini, praised the team’s performance, emphasizing the importance of the fans. He stated, ‘Their support is palpable, and it gives us the motivation to keep fighting.’ The first half saw Milan take the lead in the 25th minute through a well-placed header from Rafael Leão, who converted a cross from Theo Hernández. However, Roma responded quickly, with Tammy Abraham equalizing just before halftime, firing a powerful shot that beat Milan’s goalkeeper, Mike Maignan. The second half continued in an intense manner, but it was Milan who found the winning goal in the dying moments of the match, with Olivier Giroud scoring after a scramble in the box. With this victory, AC Milan will now look forward to the semifinal draw, aiming to secure a spot in the final. Meanwhile, AS Roma’s coach, José Mourinho, expressed his disappointment, stating, ‘We played well, but we need to be more clinical in front of goal to secure victories like this.’
AC Milan Advances to Coppa Italia Semifinals After Dramatic Win Against AS Roma
