Milan secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Roma in a captivating Serie A match, leveling them on points in the league standings. The game, filled with drama and controversial moments, kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Milan Clinches Victory in Tense Encounter
Despite Roma's strong start, Milan took the lead in the 39th minute through a close-range finish by Pavlovic, who was expertly set up by Leao. Roma struggled to respond, with Milan nearly extending their lead on several occasions. Only the woodwork and some outstanding saves from Roma's Svilar kept the visitors in the game.
Roma's Late Penalty Miss Proves Costly
Roma's best chance to equalize came late in the game when they were awarded a penalty. However, Dybala failed to convert from the spot, leaving Roma empty-handed. The match also saw a flurry of yellow cards, with Mancini, Hermoso, Celik, El Aynaoui, and Wesley all entering the referee's book.
- Mancini booked for dissent.
- Hermoso cautioned for a foul on Pavlovic.
- Fofana conceded a penalty with a handball.
- Fofana booked for a foul on Pellegrini.
The win sees Milan join Roma and Inter on 21 points, just one point behind league leaders Napoli. Bologna also enjoyed a successful evening, coming from behind to defeat Parma 3-1, although their victory was marred by an injury to Freuler.
The match referee, Guida of Torre Annunziata, had a busy night, making several key decisions that were heavily scrutinized. The VAR, Di Paolo, also played a crucial role, particularly in the awarding of Roma's late penalty.