(by Gianluca Ruffino) Milan gasp but advance to Verona. After Parma's external blow, a home defeat for Hellas, who surrendered 0-1 to Fonseca's team in the 17th matchday of Serie A.
In a rather cold climate, on the pitch and in the stands, with the visiting fans protesting against the management, it was Reijnders' goal in the 60th minute that decided a match played at a slow pace. Against a Rossoneri team in total emergency, the Scala team are unable to repeat their performance in Emilia, leaving the table at 15 points.
Chronicle of the match between Hellas Verona and Milan
Zanetti repeats 10/11 of the victorious away game in Parma, with the exception of the injured Harroui, who will be out for the entire season due to a torn cruciate. In his place Kastonos. The Scala players line up with the 3-5-1-1. Offensive end Sarr again.
Hellas' first offensive foray. Cross from the left by Lazovic that crosses the entire area, Tchatchoua arrives at the far post but slips badly and the Rossoneri defense sweeps.
On the 7th shot wide by Suslov. Same fate five minutes later for Kastanos' conclusion, left free to shoot from 25 meters. Milan not yet received.
Halfway through the first half the Rossoneri kicked towards goal for the first time, but Chukwueze's left-footed shot was a call to Montipò.
Crazy back pass by Chukwueze who serves Suslov. The Slovakian flies towards the visitors' goal and kicks to cross, forcing Maignan to stretch out to block.
It's raining wet at Milan. In the 32nd minute, a lifeless Leao collapsed to the ground due to a thigh muscle problem. In his place is Theo Hernandez, with Jimenez moved to the attacking midfield.
At the 40th shot from outside by the former player of the day Terraciano. Montipò raises it for a corner.
We go to half-time at 0-0.
We return from the locker room with two new features: Dawidowicz and Sarr out, Daniliuc and Livramento in.
In the 49th minute the Rossoneri were dangerous. Cross cut by Jimenez on which Montipò, with courage, anticipates Chukwueze coming out, also suffering a foul.
Hellas seems to take courage, but in their best moment they are punished by an invention from Fofana. The French midfielder splits the Scaliger defense with a brilliant through ball that sends Reijnders through on goal, who was good at anticipating Montipò's exit.
Verona reacted immediately with two chances for Suslov.
Courageous start from Jimenez, who eludes the defender's intervention with a feint and with his left foot forces the yellow and blue goalkeeper to stretch for a corner.
Some time wasting by the AC Milan fans makes the Veronese nervous, on and off the pitch. Tense nerves between former teammates Suslov and Terraciano.
Zanetti plays all his offensive cards, also fielding Mosquera and Tengstedt.
Less than ten minutes from the end, Hellas had a chance, with Daniliuc missing the target.
Last chance for Mosquera, who instead of kicking, wastes time and is preceded by the AC Milan rearguard. Defeat for Hellas, who will end their year on the Bologna pitch.
SCORESHEET
HELLAS VERONA FC – AC MILAN 0-1
MARCATORI: REIJNDERS 11°ST
HELLAS VERONA FC (3-5-1-1): Montipò; Dawidowicz (Daniliuc 46'), Coppola, Ghilardi; Lazovic (Mosquera 72'), Duda, Belahyane (Tengstedt 80'), Kastanos (Serdar 59'), Tchatchoua; Suslov; Sarr (Livramento 46'). All: Zanetti
AC MILAN (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Emerson Royal (Tomori 88'), Gabbia, Thiaw, Jimenez; Fofana, Terraciano; Leao (Hernandez 32'), Reijnders, Chukwueze (Calabria 70'); Abraham. All: Fonseca
Photo Credit: Hellas Verona FC
