AC Milan played well and hit the woodwork multiple times, but Diego Costa made them pay for failing to take their chances.
Diego Costa sinks unlucky Milan
Marco LuzzaniÍt looked like Milan were in for a long night when Atléti dominated possession in the opening ten minutes, though the rossoneri successfully weathered the early storm, before long finding themselves in the ascendency. A Kaká snapshot smashed off the bar after a quarter of an hour, as the San Siro roared and the momentum swung the hosts’ way.
However, Milan failed to convert their first half dominance into a goal, with Kaká and Mario Balotelli both missing further speculative efforts before the whistle blew. An ominously threatening second half opening from Atléti suggested that they’d be made to pay.
Read Article >Costa puts Atleti ahead
Atletico Madrid have struggled against AC Milan, but they’re in control of their Champions League tie after Diego Costa’s headed goal. The Rossoneri had been well on top, keeping Atleti from challenging their goal, but an unlucky deflection off a corner kick led to this goal.
This is so unlucky for Ignazio Abate. The ball basically just hit him in the face, and it turned into a perfect setup for Diego Costa. The Atleti striker now has four goals in Champions League
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Claudio VillaThe injury occurred during a challenge with Atletico Madrid left back Emiliano Insúa, and while it wasn’t clear exactly what was wrong, it was a lower-body injury of some sort. De Sciglio was able to walk off under his own power.
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