AC Milan booked their place in the Coppa Italia semi-finals with a 3-1 victory over Roma at San Siro.
Tammy Abraham stole the show, scoring twice against his parent club, while Joao Felix marked his Milan debut with a brilliant goal to seal the win.
⚽ Match Summary
Milan started brightly and took the lead in the 16th minute, with Theo Hernandez delivering a pinpoint cross that Abraham headed home to make it 1-0.
Just before half-time, Milan doubled their advantage. Hernandez was again the provider, setting up Abraham for his second goal following a sweeping team move.
Roma responded after the break, with substitute Artem Dovbyk scoring in the 54th minute to make it 2-1, giving the visitors a lifeline.
However, Joao Felix made an immediate impact after coming off the bench, producing a sensational chip over the goalkeeper to restore Milan’s two-goal cushion.
Roma thought they had pulled another goal back when Tijjani Reijnders deflected the ball into his own net, but VAR ruled it out for offside in the build-up.
Milan held firm in the final stages to secure a place in the semi-finals, where they will face either Inter Milan or Lazio.
📊 Key Stats & Data Debrief
- Milan have now reached the Coppa Italia semi-finals 25 times – only Inter (29) and Juventus (36) have done so more often.
- Tammy Abraham became the third player in the last 20 seasons to score for both Roma and Milan in the Coppa Italia, after Marco Borriello and Stephan El Shaarawy.
- Theo Hernandez provided two assists, underlining his influence in attack from full-back.
- Joao Felix scored on his Milan debut, immediately making an impact after joining on loan from Chelsea.
👀 What’s Next?
Milan now prepare for a tough semi-final clash against either Inter Milan or Lazio, as they aim to win their first Coppa Italia since 2003.
For Roma, their focus shifts back to Serie A, where they continue their battle for a top-four finish.
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