A.C. Milan Vs. Brescia: Boateng Puts Milan Ahead 1-0, Ibrahimovic With The Assist

It took only four minutes for A.C. Milan to take the lead on Brescia, thanks to a poacher’s finish in the center of the penalty area from Kevin-Prince Boateng. Zlatan Ibrahimovic set up the goal, beating his defender on the left side of the penalty area and putting a low pass across the center of the penalty area towards Boateng. The Ghanaian international was well marked, but he was more determined to win the ball than Brescia’s defenders, lunging forward and tapping the ball past Matteo Sereni to give Milan a 1-0 lead.

Boateng is being deployed in a midfield with Genaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, and Massimo Ambrosini, meaning he is the attacking midfielder at the tip of Milan’s midfield diamond. Typically, when he has started matches, Boateng has been on a level below that, playing behind Clarence Seedorf. Seedorf is being rested today and the out of favor Ronaldinho appears to have no place in the starting lineup, forcing Boateng into an attacking role. He’s capitalized on his opportunity instantly.