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AC Milan secured a crucial 1-0 win over Hellas Verona late Friday night, courtesy of Tijjani Reijnders’ clinical strike in the 56th minute. The decisive goal came when Reijnders made a well-timed run, evading the Verona defense before expertly guiding a first-time shot into the top corner.
The victory lifts Milan to seventh place in the Serie A standings with 26 points, although they remain 11 points behind league leaders Atalanta. Verona, on the other hand, stayed in 17th place with 15 points.
Prior to Milan’s goal, Verona had come agonizingly close to breaking the deadlock in the first half, but it was the visitors who ultimately found the net. Reijnders emphasized the importance of the win, stating, “It was crucial for us to get the win. We didn’t perform in the last match, and we needed to show a reaction. It was tough, but now we have the three points and can enjoy the Christmas festivities.”
The win came at a cost, however, as Milan’s Rafael Leao suffered an apparent thigh injury, adding to the team’s growing list of absentees. After taking the lead, Milan adopted a more defensive strategy, which led to tensions boiling over late in the game. The visitors often resorted to time-wasting measures to protect their slender advantage.
As the match drew to a close, Verona’s frustration grew, and the match ended with a red card for a member of Verona’s coaching staff for dissent during injury time.
Despite the challenges, Milan held on to secure a much-needed win, which provides a boost ahead of the Christmas break.
This hard-fought win is a welcome relief for Paulo Fonseca and Milan, who had struggled with form lately, managing only one victory in their last five league outings. The three points will give the team a much-needed confidence boost as they head into the holiday period.
