"Milan went to Genoa knowing that they needed to win in their biggest game of the season so far. That mission was accomplished. The first half did not really go to plan as Genoa dominated the ball and the territory. However, in the second half Milan took the ascendancy, and they went ahead Christopher Nkunku earned a penalty after a foul by the goalkeeper which he then scored."
"Later in the half, Zachary Athekame fired in a low shot from Christian Pulisic's lay-off to double the advantage and put the Rossoneri in firm command. Naturally, a late goal from Vasquez made it a very nervy finish, but they withstood the late pressure to secure a massive win."
"Milan's recent defensive record had been woeful to say the least, and against Genoa Allegri's men finally showed the solidity we got used to in the first half of the season. Admittedly it wasn't as dominant of a performance as the coach would have liked, but barring a couple of mistakes - and the goal that could have been avoided - Milan fared well at the back with Strahinja Pavlovic, Athekame and Davide Bartesaghi having solid displays in particular."
"Roma, Napoli and Como all won, but Juventus lost at home to Fiorentina, which means that Milan jump back into third. Going into the final game a win is still needed against Cagliari, though the game at the Marassi calms things down."
Milan traveled to Genoa needing a win and delivered a decisive second-half performance. Genoa controlled possession and territory in the first half, but Milan improved after halftime and took the lead when Nkunku earned and scored a penalty after a goalkeeper foul. Zachary Athekame doubled the advantage with a low finish following Christian Pulisic’s lay-off. A late goal from Vasquez made the finish tense, yet Milan held on under pressure. Other results saw Roma, Napoli, and Como win, while Juventus lost to Fiorentina, allowing Milan to return to third. Milan still need a win against Cagliari in their final game.
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