AC Milan 4-2 Manchester United: Amorim Beats Old Club in Wroclaw
AC Milan came from 1-1 to beat Manchester United 4-2 in Wroclaw with Ruben Amorim getting revenge over his former club in their final pre-season friendly
AC Milan 4-2 Manchester United: Amorim Gets Revenge on Former Club in Wroclaw
Ruben Amorim exacted his revenge on Manchester United in style AC Milan came from behind to beat their pre-season opponents 4-2 at the Tarczyński Arena in Wroclaw closing out both clubs summer schedules with a dramatic second-half turnaround.
- Final score: AC Milan 4-2 Manchester United
- Venue: Tarczyński Arena, Wroclaw, Poland
- Goals: Harry Maguire, Patrick Dorgu (Man United); Samuel Chukwueze, Cissé, Gonçalo Ramos, Ruben Loftus-Cheek (AC Milan)
- Half-time score: 1-1
- Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty for United, saved by Torriani
- This was Ruben Amorim's first match against Manchester United since being sacked in December
- Manchester United's next match: Premier League opener vs Hull City, August 22
- AC Milan's next match: Serie A opener vs Torino, August 23
United Strike First Twice
Manchester United made the perfect start when Harry Maguire headed home from a Bruno Fernandes corner inside the first two minutes Milan hit back before the break through Samuel Chukwueze who converted after a smooth passing move involving Gonçalo Ramos United then retook the lead early in the second half as Patrick Dorgu pounced on a defensive mistake from Terracciano to curl home United is second goal.
Milan's Second-Half Surge
What followed was a complete role reversal Milan responded with three unanswered goals as Cissé Gonçalo Ramos and substitute Ruben Loftus-Cheek all found the net to turn a 2-1 deficit into a commanding 4-2 lead. Bruno Fernandes had a chance to pull United level from the penalty spot but saw his effort saved by goalkeeper Torriani.
Amorim is Redemption
The result marked a symbolic moment for Ruben Amorim who was sacked by Manchester United in December before taking charge of AC Milan in June. Facing his former side for the first time Amorim guided his new team to their only pre-season win of the summer, after previous defeats to Chelsea and draws against Inter Milan and Celtic.
What This Means Going Forward
Manchester United who had remained unbeaten in their previous four pre-season friendlies under Michael Carrick end their tour with a reality check just a week before their Premier League opener against Hull City. AC Milan, meanwhile, head into their Serie A opener against Torino with renewed confidence after finally finding their first win of the summer under Amorim.
Q1: What was the final score of Man United vs AC Milan?
AC Milan won 4-2 after trailing 1-1 at half-time.
Q2: Who scored for AC Milan?
Samuel Chukwueze, Cissé, Gonçalo Ramos, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek all scored for Milan.
Q3: Who scored for Manchester United?
Harry Maguire and Patrick Dorgu scored United's two goals.
Q4: Why was this match significant beyond a friendly?
It marked Ruben Amorim's first match against Manchester United since being sacked as their manager in December.
Q5: Did Bruno Fernandes score?
No, Fernandes missed a second-half penalty that was saved by Milan goalkeeper Torriani.
Conclusion
AC Milan is dramatic 4-2 comeback win gave Ruben Amorim a satisfying send-off from pre-season avenging his December sacking with a statement victory over his former club. Both sides now shift focus to their competitive league openers next week.
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