rancakmedia.com – Following are the results of the pre-season test match between Valencia versus AC Milan, Thursday (05/08/21) at 01.30 WIB. Barren and primary draw in typical time, AC Milan lost on penalties.
Results of the match Valencia vs Milan Rossoneri Lose on penalties 3-5. AC Milan is seriously preparing for the 2022/2022 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 their fourth tryout.
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 since the early minutes.
The Rossoneri opened up their chances in the third minute, after getting a free kick in front of the penalty box following a foul on Brahim Diaz. Unfortunately, the opportunity did not come to fruition.
In the 15th minute, Samu Castillejo managed to kick off using Brahim Diaz’s bait. However, his efforts can still be thwarted by the Valencia goalkeeper.
Despite appearing in the opponent’s cage, the Rossoneri were more dominant. They had another chance through Fode Ballo-Toure but the new defender’s shot deviated from the target.
In the 42nd minute, Rafael Leao successfully broke into Valencia’s goal using Tomori’s long bait. Unfortunately, the goal was later disallowed for offside. The first half of the joke ended 0-0.
Valencia vs Milan Second Half
In the second half, AC Milan started the second 45 minutes by replacing five players at once. However, the deadlock of the attack made Stefano Pioli again make changes 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 unleashed a free-kick that was right at Olivier Giroud. Unfortunately, Giroud failed to control the ball well so that 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. However, his shot was saved by goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Until 2 × 45 minutes ended, no goals were created so the match continued to the penalty shootout. AC Milan finally lost 3-5 after Rade Krunic’s execution failed, while 5 Valencia executors all managed to carry out their duties.
Lineup:
- Valencia (4-4-2): Mamardashvili; Correia, Gabriel, Alderete, Gaya; Apaolaza, Jason, Guillamon, Cheryshev; Guedes, Gomez.
- AC Milan (4-2-3-1): Major; Conti, Tomori, Romagnoli, Toure; Pobega, Tonali; Castillejo, Diaz, Maldini; Leo.
