Goals and Highlights: Milan 2-1 Panathinaikos at the International Friendly

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Greek Super League and Serie A will start next Saturday, 21st. On the same day, Panathinaikos face Apollon Smyrni in the capital Athens. Milan, on the other hand, only take the field on Monday. The team from Milan visits Sampdoria. 

Shots: 12x2

Sure shots: 5x2

Possession: 61% x 39%

Passes: 547 x 355

Passing accuracy: 90% x 84%

Fouls: 18x13

Corners: 4x0

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Out: Krunic

In: Capone 

Maldini sets Ballo-Toure in motion, who sends a shot to the left of the goal.

Out: Juan Carlos

In: Chatzitheodoridis

Out: Velez

In: Xenopoulos

Out: Dioudis

In: Sarlija

Warm game in this final stretch. Neither team is looking to finish, but the duel stays tight.

LOOK AT THE BLUNDER! Pobega gives the ball back to Tatarusanuque and tries to get it out of the way, but he gives the ball to Ioannidis. The number 22 has only the work of clearing the ball.

Out: Maurício

In: Carlitos 

Out: Kotsiras

In: Sánchez 

Out: Saelemaekers

In: Castillejo 

Out: Theo Hernández

In: Ballo-Toure 

Out: Calabria

In: Kalulu 

Out: Maignan

In: Tatarusanu 

HYDRATION BREAK

Out: Alexandropoulos

Int:Cantalapiedra 

Out: Tomori

In: Brahim Diaz

Out: Kjaer

In: Maldini

Out: Giroud

In: Pobega

Out: Rebic

In: Romagnoli

Out: Tonali

In: Gabbia

Out: Rafael Leão

In: Bennacer

Almost a hat-trick! Saelemaekers sends Giroud into the box. The striker dribbles past goalkeeper Dioudis and smashes the post.

Saelemaekers makes a good throw-in on the right. Calabria comes from behind and shoots through the middle of the defense. Dioudis saves the ball.

Out: Macheda

In: Ioannidis

Out: Chatzigiovanis

In:Ngbakoto

Out:Villafañez

Int: Ayoub

Game restarts

Shots: 5x1

Onsides: 2x1

Possession: 59% x 41%

Passes: 266 x 195

Passing accuracy: 89% x 86%

Fouls: 6x5

Corners: 3x0

The first half ends

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Calabria shoots in from the right. Giroud heads the ball just wide of the goalkeeper.

Saelemaekers slips when he unleashes a rocket from distance, but the ball goes to the right of the goal.

Kjaer turns inside the box, shoots. The defender calls for a hand-off to Sideras. The referee signals only a corner to the despair of the Viking.

HYDRATION BREAK

Chatzigiovanis takes a shot from the edge of the box. Maignan makes an untroubled save.

Tomori unleashes a beautiful cross from midfield. Giroud scores with a left-footed finish.

Krunic looks for the dribble on the edge of the box. Velez flicks it away anyway.

Alexandropoulos hits Theo Hernández hard. Foul.

Milan scores in the attack field, but doesn't press. They just follow Panathinaikos' moves.

Pérez steps heavily on Giroud's heel. The number 9 is in a lot of pain and receives assistance

Blow the whistle! Ball rolling

Teams entering the field

Heating rossoneri

Firing up for #MilanPanathinaikos 💪#SempreMilanor pic.twitter.com/GbCOZW8uHd

— AC Milan (@acmilan) August 14, 2021

Starting 1️⃣1️⃣ for today's friendly game 🟢⚪ @acmilan #Panathinaikos #PAOFC2021_22 #PreSeason #ACMilanPanathinaikos #MilanPAO #MilanPanathinaikos pic.twitter.com/VIkTHRN68B — Panathinaikos F.C. (@paofc_) August 14, 2021

Arrival of the Rossoneri

The lads have arrived 🏟️#MilanPanathinaikos #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/sgOLLAXWpJ

— AC Milan (@acmilan) August 14, 2021

Maignan; Calabria, Kjær, Tomori, Theo; Saelemaekers, Tonali, Krunic, Leão; Rebic, Giroud.

Kessié felt discomfort in his thigh during training. After tests, it was found a stretch in the region and he will miss the Italian season opener.

Located in Trieste, Italy, Stadio Nereo Rocco is the home of Triestina, who play in Serie C. The stadium is named after former player and coach Nereo Rocco - creator of the "catenaccio".

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July 25: Alkmaar Zaanstreek 3-0 Panathinaikos
July 31: Venlose Voetbal Vereniging 3(2-2)5 Panathinaikos
Aug 6: Panathinaikos 2-2 NK Lokomotiva
August 10: Panathinaikos 1-1 Apoel

The second most successful club in Greece, Panathinaikos were unbeaten in four matches. The Clover faced Alkmaar Zaanstreek and Venlose Voetbal Vereniging from the Netherlands, NK Lokomotiva from Croatia and Apoel from Cyprus. In those games, the Athens-based team achieved two wins, one draw and one defeat.

July 17: Milan 6-0 Calcio Pro Sesto
July 24: Milan 5-0 Modena
July 31: Nice 1-1 Milan
August 04: Valencia 5(0-0)3 Milan
August 08: Real Madrid 0-0 Milan

With 2021-22 in mind, Milan has already played five friendlies against Calcio Pro Sesto, Modena, Nice, Valencia, and Real Madrid. There were two wins, two draws, and a penalty shootout defeat to Valencia. 

The Greek and Italian Championships, Greek Super League and Serie A, as they are called, respectively, will start next Saturday, 21st. On the same day, Panathinaikos faces Apollon Smyrni, from Athens. Milan, on the other hand, will only take the field on Monday. The team from Milan visits Sampdoria. 

Milan vs Panathinaikos live face off this Saturday (14) at the Stadio Nereo Rocco in Trieste, Italy at 02:30pm ET. The match is a friendly for the teams to prepare for the start of the season.
 

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