Serie A 26/27 · Round 6 · SUN, OCT 11
Sassuolo Calcio vs AC Milan match report: Sassuolo and AC Milan share the points
Sassuolo Calcio and AC Milan played out a 1-1 draw in Serie A, with both goals coming in the second half after a goalless first period.
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Final score
The match finished 1-1, with the half-time score 0-0. The outcome was a draw. Both goals came after the break, leaving the sides level at full time.
Goals
Adrien Rabiot put AC Milan ahead in the 63rd minute, assisted by Luka Modric. Cas Odenthal equalised for Sassuolo in the 68th minute. The two goals came five minutes apart and decided the draw.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half. Neither side held the upper hand in the second half. Neither side held the upper hand across the match. The territory was even throughout.
Key stats
AC Milan had more of the ball, with 56% possession to Sassuolo's 44%. Milan also led on shots on target, 7 to 3. Sassuolo's goalkeeper made 6 saves compared to 2 for Milan.
Discipline
Sassuolo picked up one yellow card. AC Milan received four yellow cards. Neither side had a player sent off. The match was officiated by Francesco Fourneau.
Streaks
AC Milan are now unbeaten in 6 Serie A matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made AC Milan the favourites, at an implied 52%; AC Milan drew the match.
What it means
Sassuolo are 10th in the table with 8 points and a goal difference of 0. AC Milan are 4th with 12 points and a goal difference of 6.
Verdict
Sassuolo and AC Milan shared the points after a 1-1 draw. AC Milan had more possession and shots on target, but Sassuolo's goalkeeper kept them in the match. The result leaves Milan unbeaten in six Serie A matches and Sassuolo in mid-table.