AC Milan were pushed to extra-time by Genoa at San Siro in the Coppa Italia last 16 on Thursday night before eventually prevailing 3-1.
A lethargic and largely underwhelming first half performance proved problematic for Milan, with Genoa taking a deserved 1-0 lead into half-time following a header from debutant Leo Ostigard, but Giroud levelled after 74 minutes before Leao and Alexis Saelemaekers scored in extra-time to secure progression.
The win sees Milan into the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia where they will face either Lazio or Udinese, and below are the most interesting statistics to come from the match via the official website…
➤ Milan have reached the Coppa Italia quarter-finals for the 13th consecutive season.
➤ Milan (11) and Genoa (9) are the two sides that have gone to extra time the most times in the Coppa Italia since 2011/2012 onwards.
➤ Rafael Leão has been involved in four goals in three games in 2022: two goals (both as a substitute) and two assists.
➤ Theo Hernández is the first Serie A defender to reach double figures for goal involvements this season considering all competitions: four goals and seven assists (two today).
➤ All of Olivier Giroud’s six goals in all competitions this season have come in home games.
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