AC Milan raced into an early two-goal lead against Roma at the San Siro on Wednesday evening as Junior Messias netted his third league goal for the club.
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After an early penalty, the lead was doubled as the Rossoneri continued to capitalise on some sloppy errors from the away side. This time a poor pass towards Patricio from Ibanez was seized by the onrushing Giroud who hit the post from a very tight angle after beating the Portuguese stopper, but Messias was on hand to convert the rebound with a composed finish inside the far corner.