Goals:AC Milan – Napoli – Played on 04/12/2023

Milan emerged victorious in a tough battle against Napoli, 1-0 at the San Siro. Ismail Bennacer scored the only goal in the match in the 40th minute, to ensure the Rossoneri’s progress. The semi-finals will be decided in the second leg in Naples next Tuesday.

Strong start for Napoli

Napoli started the game strongly, putting Milan ahead from the start. Within 50 seconds, Calabria saved a shot from Kvaratskhelia that almost went into the net. Milan’s goalkeeper, Menan, misjudged the ball, but Kronic’s shot was weak, allowing Calabria to clear it off the line.

Napoli continued to dominate the match, and Anguisa almost scored in the third minute with a powerful shot, which Maeenan saved with a wonderful one-handed effort. Di Lorenzo also had a close chance with a dangerous header from a corner kick.

Milan’s first attempt

Milan advanced in the 40th minute with a quick counterattack. Diaz played a beautiful pass to Liao, who then passed it to Bennacer. He hit a powerful shot, which Merritt, the goalkeeper of Napoli, failed to stop.