AC Milan Frustration Failed To Score Goal Against Borussia Dortmund

AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud (right) was overshadowed by Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League match. Score 0-0 in that match. (acmilan.com)

JAKARTA - AC Milan again failed to win in the Champions League. This is the second time Milan have played a goalless draw against Borussia Dortmund in Group F at Signal Iduna Park Stadium, Thursday, October 5 in the morning WIB.

Milan are frustrated to face Dortmund's game discipline which makes it difficult for them to score goals. Previously, Milan also drew 0-0 at home to Newcastle United in the first match.

The result made Olivier Giroud et al fail to improve their position. They are stuck in third place with point two. Meanwhile, Dortmund is at the bottom of the standings. Newcastle's top position which won 4-1 over Paris Saint-Germain.

The failure to win at home to the opponent had made Milan coach Stefano Pioli disappointed. The reason is, Milan have never scored in the last four Champions League games. Including in the semifinal match against Inter Milan last season. At that time, Milan lost 1-0 and 2-0 to one city rivals.

"We were very weak in front of goal. In the first half we played not well. This was really disappointing because we wanted to win," said Pioli.

"This is a match in European competitions with lots of attacking games. The pace in European matches is very high. They [Dortmund] are indeed a strong team. But we actually played better," he said.

In that match, the Rossoneri started with a chance through Samuel Chukwueze. However, his shot was still saved by goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. Furthermore, midfielder Tijjani Reijnders tried to take advantage of the rebound ball. It's just that, his shot is still wide.

In the second half, Dortmund took the initiative to attack. As a result, Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan made several brilliant saves.

Milan still had a chance through Christian Pulisic. However, the former Dortmund player failed to convert him into a goal. The score did not change 0-0 until the end of the match.

Despite failing to win, Pioli remains optimistic that Milan can qualify for the next round. It's just that he admits that competition in the group is tight.

"It must be admitted that this is the toughest group because all of them are quality teams. We will face the next match against PSG This will be an important and decisive match," said Pioli.