AC Milan 3-1 Bologna: Rossoneri’s Comeback Towards European Qualification
AC Milan secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over Bologna in a high-scoring match at San Siro, marking their fourth consecutive win under coach Ricardo Sá Pinto.
AC Milan continued their impressive form in Serie A with a dominant 3-1 win over Bologna at San Siro. The match, a potential preview of the upcoming Coppa Italia final, saw Milan climb to eighth place with 60 points, closing the gap on seventh-placed Bologna (62 points).
The first half was evenly contested, with both teams suffering early injuries. Fikayo Tomori was forced off for Milan in the 15th minute, replaced by Malick Thiaw, while Bologna’s Martin Erlic was substituted in the 31st minute.
Bologna took the lead in the 49th minute through a stunning left-footed strike from Riccardo Orsolini. However, Milan responded strongly in the second half. Santiago Giménez equalized in the 73rd minute after a brilliant assist from Christian Pulisic.
Pulisic then turned scorer, putting Milan ahead in the 79th minute after capitalizing on a defensive error. Giménez sealed the victory in stoppage time with his second goal, completing a memorable comeback for the Rossoneri.
Goals:
0-1 Bologna: Orsolini (49′)
1-1 Milan: Giménez (73′)
2-1 Milan: Pulisic (79′)
3-1 Milan: Giménez (90+3′)