In the 8th week of the Italian First Football League (Serie A), Milan defeated its guest Genoa 1-0.
Milan, one of the assertive teams of the league, faced Genoa away.
After a goalless first half, Milan took the lead 1-0 with Christian Pulisic’s goal in the 87th minute, and the match ended with this score.
Goalkeepers on both sides received red cards during extra time of the match. Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, 90+8. He received a red card in the minute and due to 5 substitutions, striker Olivier Giroud took the goal for the guest team. 90+13 in Genoa too. In the minute, goalkeeper Josep Martinez received a red card for the second yellow card. After Martinez’s red card, substitute goalkeeper Nicola Leali played in the remaining part of the home team.
In Milan, Olivier Giroud made a critical save in the last moments and had a share of 3 points.
National football player Berkan Kutlu, who was loaned to Genoa from Galatasaray with a purchase option, also entered the game in the 68th minute.
Milan, which increased its points to 21 by getting its 7th victory in the league, maintained its place at the top.