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- July 7, 2020
- 7:55 pm
Rapid Recovery To Stun Serie A Leaders
Juventus missed the chance to move 10 points clear at the top of Serie A as they incredibly let a two-goal lead slip to lose 4-2 at Milan after a remarkable second half on Tuesday.
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Milan 4-2 Juventus | Rebic Leads Rapid Recovery To Stun Serie A Leaders
On Tuesday night, AC Milan achieved a stunning comeback against Serie A leaders Juventus with a final score of 4-2 at San Siro stadium. After a disappointing first half where Juventus dominated the pitch and took a two-goal lead, Milan altered their tactics in the second half to receive their well-deserved victory.
The match began with a quick start from Juventus, as both Adrien Rabiot and Cristiano Ronaldo scored within the first half-hour of play. Despite Milan’s resilient defense and shots on target, they were unable to find the back of the net in the first half.
In the second half, the script reportedly changed for Milan as they mounted an impressive comeback. Ante Rebic scored the first goal for Milan in the 62nd minute, followed by a Theo Hernandez equalizer. Rebic continued his wonderful run of form and gave the lead to Milan in the 80th minute, after which Milan went on to score a fourth and final goal.
The hero of the night, Rebic, played a critical role in Milan’s victory. His performance was exceptional as he scored two goals after coming on as a substitute in the 56th minute. He became the first player to score a brace against Juventus in the second half of a Serie A game since 2013.
Milan’s second-half tactics were widely praised by football analysts and fans alike. They began pressing high up the pitch and disrupted Juventus’ possession play. According to some analysts, the introduction of Rebic and Samu Castillejo had a massive impact on the field, and they were instrumental in the team’s lead-shift.
The victory for Milan has tightened the race for the top four positions in the Serie A table. The win moves Milan to fifth place in the league, just a point behind Atalanta and three points behind Roma in the fourth position.
Juventus suffered their second league loss of the season, with their lead at the top of the table now reduced to AFive points. They would hope to come back stronger in their subsequent games and repair the damage.
In conclusion, AC Milan’s comeback victory against Juventus has come as a surprise to many. They impressed in the second half with a well-designed tactical change that proved to be the turning point of the game. Rebic deserves special recognition for his contribution to the victory. The match stands to be a landmark moment for Milan as they aim to qualify for the Champions League next season.
