
Results of the Match Valencia vs Milan Rossoneri Lost on Penalties 3-5
rancakmedia.com – Following are the results of the pre-season trial match between Valencia versus AC Milan, Thursday (05/08/21) at 01.30 WIB. Barren and primary draw at normal time, AC Milan lost on penalties.
Results of the match Valencia vs Milan Rossoneri Lost on Penalty Shootout 3-5. AC Milan is seriously preparing for the 2021/2022 season after last season only finishing in second place.
In the transfer market, they have brought in at least 6 players despite losing Hakan Calhanoglu and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
On the other hand, the Rossoneri are also a team that is actively holding pre-season test matches. Thursday (05/08/21) at 01.30, Stefano Pioli's team will face Valencia, which will be the fourth trial.
In the three previous trials, AC Milan won 2 wins and 1 draw. Mike Maignan et al beat Pro Sesto and Modena 5-0 and 6-0, then drew 1-1 with Nice.
Facing Valencia, coach Stefano Pioli fielded a combined team of young and senior players. On the other hand, two new players, namely Fode Ballo-Toure and Mike Maignan, appeared from the early minutes.
The Rossoneri opened their doors in the third minute, after receiving a free kick in front of the box following a foul on Brahim Diaz. Unfortunately, the opportunity was not fruitful.
In the 15th minute, Samu Castillejo successfully kicked off using Brahim Diaz's pass. However, his efforts can still be thwarted Valencia goalkeeper.
Even though they appeared at the opponent's cage, the Rossoneri were even more dominant. They had another chance through Fode Ballo-Toure but the new defender's shot was off target.
In the 42nd minute, Rafael Leao successfully broke into Valencia's goal using Tomori's long ball. Unfortunately, the goal was later disallowed for offside. The first half of the joke ended 0-0.
Second half Valencia vs Milan
In the second half, AC Milan started the second 45 minutes by changing five players at once. However, the stalemate in the attacks made Stefano Pioli make another change in the 61st minute.
The coach brought in Olivier Giroud, Davide Calabria, Theo Hernandez and Ante Rebic to replace Rafael Leao, Andrea Conti, Fode Ballo-Toure and Brahim Diaz.
The entry of Theo Hernandez adds explosive power. In the 75th minute, the left-back fired in a free kick which was aimed at Olivier Giroud. Unfortunately, Giroud failed to control the ball properly so the joke opportunity was wasted.
A minute later, Hernandez again threatened Valencia through a stab from the right sector of the defense which ended with a shot on goal. But the ball kick can still be thwarted goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Until the 2×45 minutes ended, no goals were scored so the match went to the penalty shootout. AC Milan finally lost 3-5 after Rade Krunic's execution failed, while 5 Valencia executors all succeeded in carrying out their duties.
Player Lineup:
- Valencia (4-4-2): Mamardashvili; Correia, Gabriel, Alderete, Gaya; Apaolaza, Jason, Guillamon, Cheryshev; Guedes, Gomez.
- AC Milan (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Conti, Tomori, Romagnoli, Toure; Pobega, Tonali; Castillejo, Diaz, Maldini; Leao.