The match report of Udinese-Milan, which just ended 0-3 at the Bluenergy Stadium, valid for the fourth round of Serie A.
Udinese-Milan, first half
Order and balance, these are the two words Allegri stresses before every match. The game against Udinese, according to the coach, was one of the four key fixtures of the season. In the first 45 minutes Milan were on top, with several chances falling to Pulisic first and especially Gimenez, who was denied by Sava in a one-on-one. It was Captain America who broke the deadlock, sharp on the rebound after the goalkeeper’s poor clearance from an Estupinan cross.
It is not redundant to mention Luka Modric. Perfect in his choices, with 59 successful passes out of 62, sitting in front of the defense while also helping offensively with good link-up play to support Estupinan’s runs. At the back, Gabbia stood out with at least two strong interventions, while Pavlovic and Tomori were also alert despite some sloppy distribution, as pointed out by Milan Press.
Udinese-Milan, second half
The second half was disastrous for Udinese, punished by a Milan side aggressive and ready to strike at the slightest lapse. Karlstrom lost the ball inside the box, and Fofana scored at the near post to make it 2-0. Minutes later Pulisic grabbed his brace, finishing Rabiot’s assist past Sava.
Not satisfied, Allegri’s men pushed for a fourth, going close with Saelemaekers and Rabiot. The substitutes also had a good impact, showing that everyone feels part of the project. Even after a commanding Modric left the pitch, Milan kept circulating the ball and conceded only one long-range shot, easily saved by Terracciano.
