Napoli’s Late Equalizer Not Enough to Stop Milan’s Progress in Champions League
Goals: Napoli – AC Milan – Played on 14/18/ 2023
Milan secured their spot in the semifinals of the Champions League despite drawing 1-1 with Napoli at the Diego Maradona Stadium in the second leg of the quarter-finals. The first leg saw Milan win 1-0, which gave them a 2-1 aggregate victory over Napoli.
Napoli’s Early Pressure
Napoli started the match with a lot of pressure on Milan’s defense, and they were able to earn a free kick in front of the penalty area. Mario Roy hit the ball from outside the area, but it hit the wall and passed near the right post of goalkeeper Mainan. Napoli then executed a corner inside the area, which was met by Roy with a header that hit Kronic and went out for another corner.
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Milan’s First Attempt
Milan’s first attempt came after 14 minutes from a free kick outside the area. Tonali took the shot, which reached the arms of goalkeeper Merritt.
Politano’s Attempts for Napoli
Napoli’s right-wing, Matteo Politano, fired a powerful left-footed shot that passed next to Milan’s right-hand post, missing an opportunity to score. Politano had another dangerous attempt after Milan’s defense dispersed the ball, and he fired a shot that passed along the left post.
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Milan’s Penalty Kick
The referee awarded Milan a penalty kick after Mario Roy interfered with Rafael Leao. Olivier Giroud fired a powerful shot to the left of the goalkeeper, but Merritt shone and blocked the kick, preventing Milan from taking the lead in the 23rd minute.
Giroud Scores Milan’s First Goal
In the 43rd minute, Liao took advantage of a fatal mistake by Ndombele in front of Milan’s penalty area. Liao set off from the middle of the stadium, passed by more than one player, and penetrated into the area. He then passed the ball on a plate of gold to Giroud, who scored Milan’s first goal.