
Spezia vs Milan 2021-22 Italian Serie A
Maldini scores on full debut as AC Milan go top with Spezia win
![AC Milan's Italian forward Daniel Maldini celebrates after opening the scoring [1296x729]](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2021/0925/r913949_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=900&h=360&scale=crop&cquality=80&location=origin)
One of Italian football's most famous names returned to a Serie A scoresheet on Saturday when Daniel Maldini netted in a 2-1 win for AC Milan.
Match Commentary
- 0': First Half begins.
- 25': Jacopo Sala (Spezia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Substitution, AC Milan. Pietro Pellegri replaces Olivier Giroud.
- 45': Substitution, AC Milan. Rafael Leão replaces Ante Rebic.
- 48': Goal! Spezia 0, AC Milan 1. Daniel Maldini (AC Milan) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Pierre Kalulu with a cross.
- 58': Daniel Maldini (AC Milan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 59': Substitution, AC Milan. Ismaël Bennacer replaces Daniel Maldini.
- 64': Substitution, Spezia. Salvador Ferrer replaces Giulio Maggiore because of an injury.
- 65': Substitution, Spezia. Daniele Verde replaces Jacopo Sala.
- 65': Substitution, Spezia. Rey Manaj replaces Janis Antiste.
- 72': Substitution, AC Milan. Davide Calabria replaces Pierre Kalulu.
- 79': Substitution, Spezia. David Strelec replaces Emmanuel Gyasi.
- 80': Goal! Spezia 1, AC Milan 1. Daniele Verde (Spezia) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Simone Bastoni with a cross.
- 82': Substitution, AC Milan. Brahim Díaz replaces Franck Kessié.
- 86': Goal! Spezia 1, AC Milan 2. Brahim Díaz (AC Milan) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Alexis Saelemaekers.
- 89': Dimitrios Nikolaou (Spezia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Theo Hernández (AC Milan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Game Information
Venue: Alberto Picco
Location: La Spezia, Italy
Attendance: 5,700
Italian Serie A Standings
POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
0 | Atalanta | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | Bologna | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | Cagliari | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | Como | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Statistics
![]() |
SPE![]() |
|
---|---|---|
12 | Fouls | 12 |
2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
3 | Offsides | 3 |
4 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
1 | Saves | 3 |
63.4 | Possession | 36.6 |
18 | SHOTS | 8 |
5 | ON GOAL | 2 |
0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
422 | Accurate Passes | 216 |
505 | Passes | 285 |
0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
7 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
15 | Crosses | 13 |
0.5 | Cross % | 0.3 |
52 | Long Balls | 55 |
25 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
11 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
20 | Tackles | 12 |
0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
4 | Interceptions | 9 |
11 | Effective Clearances | 25 |
11 | Clearances | 25 |
Spezia (4-1-4-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Jeroen Zoet (GK) |
43 | Dimitris Nikolaou ![]() |
15 | Petko Hristov |
6 | Mehdi Bourabia |
20 | Simone Bastoni |
27 | Kelvin Amian |
7 | Jacopo Sala ![]() |
25 | Giulio Maggiore |
11 | Emmanuel Gyasi |
22 | Janis Antiste |
18 | M'Bala Nzola |
AC Milan (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Mike Maignan (GK) |
13 | Alessio Romagnoli |
23 | Fikayo Tomori |
19 | Theo Hernández ![]() |
20 | Pierre Kalulu |
27 | Daniel Maldini |
79 | Franck Kessié |
8 | Sandro Tonali |
9 | Olivier Giroud |
12 | Ante Rebic |
56 | Alexis Saelemaekers |
Serie A News
Transfer rumors, news: Man United's Højlund wanted by Inter
Inter Milan are targeting Rasmus Højlund, with Man United yet to decide the striker's future. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Summer transfer window: Grading big signings in men's soccer
The window is open, clubs are doing business and players are on the move. Here is how we rate the biggest deals.
David Beckham knighthood: Man United legend given major honour
Manchester United and England legend David Beckham has been awarded a knighthood in King Charles' Birthday Honours list.
Juventus boss Igor Tudor extends contract ahead of Club World Cup
Juventus manager Igor Tudor's contract has been renewed for two more years ahead of their Club World Cup campaign, the Serie A club announced on Friday.
Transfer window weekly: Gyökeres to Man United? Onana replaced?
The summer transfer window is now open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done? Get the latest every Friday.
Kevin De Bruyne joins Napoli on free transfer after Man City exit
Kevin De Bruyne has joined Serie A champions Napoli as a free agent, the Italian club has announced.