Serie A 2024-25, AC Milan beat Inter 2-1: Key stats
What's the story
AC Milan overcame Inter 2-1 in matchweek 5 of the 2024-25 Serie A season. With this win, Milan have ended a six-game winless run against Inter in all competitions.
Inter had beaten Milan in six successive matches before this defeat in the Derby della Madonnina.
Christian Pulisic handed Milan an early goal before Federico Dmiarco equalized.
Matteo Gabbia's 89th-minute goal helped Milan win.
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WHAT. A. WIN. 🔴⚫️#MilanInter #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/8IimBq19I3
— AC Milan (@acmilan) September 22, 2024
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Here are the match stats
Milan made 16 attempts with 8 shots on target. Inter had four shots on target from 13 attempts. Inter had more ball possession (56%) with an 88% pass accuracy from 505 passes.
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8 points each for both Milan and Inter
After five Serie A matches this season, both Milan and Inter own 8 points each from five matches. Both teams have won two games, drawn two and lost one. Inter are 7th and have a better goal difference than Milan (8th).
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Decoding the notable feats attained as Milan beat Inter
Milan have opened the scoring in the Derby della Madonnina for the first time since October 17, 2020.
Inter have scored in each of their last 13 Milan derbies (Serie A).
Before this defeat, Inter had beaten Milan with an aggregate score of 14-2 in six successive matches in all competitions.
Inter suffered their 4th defeat against Milan in last 15 matches (W9, D2).
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A unique achievement for Milan
This was the first time since 1999 that AC Milan have won the derby versus Inter having been level in the 89th minute. George Weah had helped Milan win on that occasion.
Summary
Milan seal the deal versus Inter
After a large period of pressure, Milan took the lead through Pulisic, who took advantage of the space left open by Inter's defense.
However, Inter leveled through Dimarco, who was assisted by Lautaro Martinez.
Both sides had chances in the 2nd half before Milan made their second-half dominance worthwhile with a late goal from Gabbia following a fantastic cross from Tijjani Reijnders.
Words
'I am really happy for us and for the fans'
Match-winner Gabbia spoke to DAZN after the match and stated how crucial the win was.
"I'm really happy for us and for the fans, it was a difficult time when things weren't going well. This win gives us a lot of energy, I'm happy for the team and for these amazing people."
He added that this should be the norm for Milan.