AC Milan Primavera Triumphs Over Empoli in Dominant Display

The AC Milan Primavera team has commenced their season with an impressive 4-1 victory against Empoli in the opening match of Matchday 4 at the PUMA House of Football. Leading at halftime with a score of 3-0, the Rossoneri demonstrated their dominance from the outset, thanks to goals from Scotti, Ibrahimović, and Stalmach. Despite an effort from Empoli’s Popov to close the gap, Scotti sealed the win with his second goal, bringing AC Milan‘s total points to nine in the league.

Guidi‘s team took a firm hold of the game after an initial period of balanced play. They scored twice in the middle of the first half, capitalizing on their well-coordinated team efforts and remarkable individual skills. The match also witnessed the season debuts of several players: Lontani took position in the goal for the first time, Gualdi appeared late in the game, and Grilli started on the left wing. This victory places AC Milan in a favorable position as they prepare for their upcoming Youth League debut on Tuesday, 17th September.

The match report details AC Milan’s control of possession from early on, creating their first chance in the seventh minute when a low cross from Bakoune found Stalmach, whose shot was deflected. Bakoune had another opportunity in the 17th minute, narrowly missing the target. The breakthrough arrived shortly after when Scotti skilfully converted a chance with a powerful low drive in the 18th minute, leaving Empoli’s goalkeeper, Versari, helpless.

Empoli attempted a comeback when Popov’s shot was brilliantly saved by Milan’s goalkeeper, Longoni, in the 24th minute. However, AC Milan rapidly regained momentum. In the 29th minute, Stalmach’s interception and pass enabled Ibrahimović to score from the edge of the area. The Rossoneri further strengthened their lead before halftime as Stalmach netted his second goal in the 40th minute.

The second half commenced with Empoli making three substitutions, but AC Milan continued to prohibit the visitors from gaining control. Empoli’s attempt to close the gap saw Popov score in the 54th minute, immediately followed by a close chance where Șiman’s shot hit the crossbar. Milan restored their three-goal advantage in the 62nd minute when Scotti pounced on a rebound, slotting the ball into the net after Versari saved Bakoune’s header. Scotti nearly completed his hat-trick in the 68th minute during an intense attack.

The game’s tempo slowed towards the end, with Ibrahimović having a late shot miss the target in the 83rd minute. Empoli’s hopes diminished when Majdandžić was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, resulting in the match concluding with a decisive 4-1 victory for AC Milan.

Match Details:
AC MILAN 4-1 EMPOLI
AC Milan Lineup (4-2-3-1): Longoni; Bakoune, Nissen, Duțu, Grilli; Perin (66′ Mancioppi), Sala (79′ Perrucci); Șiman (65′ Ossola), Stalmach (86′ Gualdi), Scotti; Ibrahimović. Subs: Colzani, Colombo, Frugnoli, Paloschi, Parmiggiani, Tezzele, Lamorte. Coach: Guidi.
Empoli Lineup (3-4-2-1): Versari; Moray, Tosto, Rugani (46′ Fălcușan); El Biache (46′ Matteazzi, 71′ Bacciardi), Bacci (46′ Lauricella), Huqi, Majdandžić; Orlandi, Cesari (78′ Brayan); Popov. Subs: Fuscaldo, Pauliuc, Olivieri, Trdan, Akpa-Chukwu, Monaco. Coach: Birindelli.
Referee: Maccorin from Pordenone.
Goals: 18′ and 62′ Scotti (M), 29′ Ibrahimović (M), 40′ Stalmach (M), 54′ Popov (E).
Bookings: 25′ Sala (M), 43′ Bacci (E), 49′ Majdandžić (E), 65′ Perin (M), 90+2′ Huqi (E).
Sent-off: 88′ Majdandžić (E) for two bookings.