Despite The Success Of The 2-1 Genoa Beat, Milan's Performance Was Inseparable From Tifosi's Criticism
JAKARTA - AC Milan successfully beat Genoa 2-1 in the Italian League continued at the San Siro, Sunday, April 18 evening.
Ante Rebic gave Milan the lead in the 13th minute and Genoa equalized eight minutes from halftime through Mattia Destro.
There's a first for Rebić today, find out what it was 👉 https://t.co/mp4VBbx6bPPer Rebić oggi era la prima volta ... Scoprila nei numeri di #MilanGenoa 👉 https://t.co/cNlFSkLmFQ#SempreMilan pic .twitter.com / vrHK5inu8H
- AC Milan (@acmilan) April 18, 2021
Milan's win was snapped up in the 68th minute when Mario Mandzukic missed a corner from Hakan Calhanoglu, but the ball hit Riccardo Scamacca before settling into an own goal.
However, after the match, the Milan tifosi (fans) commented on the victory saying their beloved team's performance was not good enough. Fans then urged the club to sign Fikayo Tomori on a permanent contract.
Harder than we'd have liked but we'll take it! 👊Gara tosta, ma tre punti importanti. Dai Milan! 👊 # MilanGenoa # SempreMilan @ emirates pic.twitter.com/pshwqE9gj5
- AC Milan (@acmilan) April 18, 2021
The Chelsea loan man made a last-minute save across the goal line. He helped Milan secure their first home win in two months.
Harder than we'd have liked but we'll take it! 👊Gara tosta, ma tre punti importanti. Dai Milan! 👊 # MilanGenoa # SempreMilan @ emirates pic.twitter.com/pshwqE9gj5
- AC Milan (@acmilan) April 18, 2021
In addition, many supporters criticized Gigio Donnarumma and Hakan Calhanoglu, who have not reached an agreement to extend their contracts with Diavoli.
Both players were criticized, especially the goalkeeper, who fumbled in Goran Pandev's cross but couldn't hold the ball before Simon Kjaer and Tomori made a save in the 87th minute.
The definition of saving the day ⛔ # MilanGenoa #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/brcJeOnKxg
- AC Milan (@acmilan) April 18, 2021
Milan, who are in second place, have now collected 66 points, cutting the gap to nine points from Inter, who drew 1-1 with Napoli.
Harder than we'd have liked but we'll take it! 👊Gara tosta, ma tre punti importanti. Dai Milan! 👊 # MilanGenoa # SempreMilan @ emirates pic.twitter.com/pshwqE9gj5
- AC Milan (@acmilan) April 18, 2021