Venezia vs AC Milan: Match Overview
Venezia vs AC Milan: Match Overview
On September 14, 2024, AC Milan secured their first Serie A victory of the season with a commanding 4-0 win over Venezia at the San Siro. The Rossoneri delivered an explosive performance, scoring all four goals within the first 30 minutes — one of their most dominant starts in recent memory.
Match Highlights
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2' – Theo Hernández Goal:
Hernández opened the scoring almost immediately. After intercepting the ball, he combined with Rafael Leão and finished with a precise low shot to the near post. -
16' – Youssouf Fofana Own Goal:
A dangerous corner kick from Christian Pulisic caused confusion in Venezia’s defense, leading Fofana to accidentally deflect the ball into his own net. -
25' – Christian Pulisic (Penalty):
After Venezia's goalkeeper Joronen fouled Tammy Abraham in the box, Pulisic calmly converted the resulting penalty to extend Milan's lead. -
29' – Tammy Abraham (Penalty):
Just minutes later, Abraham won another penalty and took it himself, scoring his first goal for Milan and putting the result beyond doubt early on.
In the second half, Venezia struggled to create any serious threats. Their situation worsened when Hans Nicolussi Caviglia was sent off in the 73rd minute for a dangerous challenge.
Key Match Statistics
- Possession: Milan 62% – Venezia 38%
- Shots: Milan 12 – Venezia 6
- Shots on Target: Milan 8 – Venezia 1
- Corner Kicks: Milan 6 – Venezia 1
- Passing Accuracy: Milan 91.6% – Venezia 84.3%
Post-Match Reactions
Milan's head coach Paulo Fonseca praised his team's performance, noting that the victory was crucial for boosting their confidence ahead of tough upcoming matches against Liverpool in the Champions League and Inter in the Derby della Madonnina.
Looking Ahead
Following this dominant display, Milan will shift their focus to a critical Champions League group stage match against Liverpool and the highly anticipated Milan Derby against Inter. Meanwhile, Venezia will aim to bounce back in their next league fixture.

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