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TIME MACHINE: SASSUOLO vs AC MILAN
TL;DR
On July 21, 2020, AC Milan defeated Sassuolo in a Serie A match that marked the return of football post-COVID-19 lockdown. Ibrahimović scored two goals, leading Milan to a strong finish in the unusual summer season.
Key points
- Match took place on July 21, 2020
- Ibrahimović scored two goals for AC Milan
- AC Milan had six wins and two draws post-lockdown
- Donnarumma made his 200th appearance
- Match resumed Serie A after COVID-19 suspension
AC MilanSassuoloZlatan IbrahimovićGianluigi Donnarumma
TIME MACHINE: SASSUOLO vs AC MILAN
On 21 July 2020, the day of Sassuolo vs AC Milan, temperatures in Reggio Emilia peaked at 33°C. The league had been suspended in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic that swept across Italy and the world, and it did not resume until June. Reinforced by the arrivals of Ibrahimović, Kjær and Saelemaekers, AC Milan shifted into a different gear: six wins, two draws and 25 goals in eight matches during that unusual summer edition of Serie A, played in eerily silent stadiums and with slightly altered kick-off times. That Tuesday night, referee Luca Pairetto blew the whistle at 21:45 CET.
The first chance fell to the hosts, with Berardi’s effort comfortably gathered by Donnarumma on the evening of his 200th appearance for the Rossoneri. Then AC Milan found their rhythm: a midfielder winning possession, Çalhanoğlu supplying the final ball, and Ibrahimović finishing the first two open-play goals of the post-lockdown era. It happened first in the 19th minute, when pressed high to win the ball, crossing to the Swedish striker who powered home a commanding header in front of . He struck again in first-half stoppage time: regained possession deep in his own half, Ibra timed his run to perfection, lifted the ball delicately over Consigli and rolled it into an empty net.
Q&A
What were the key events in the Sassuolo vs AC Milan match on July 21, 2020?
AC Milan's Ibrahimović scored two goals, leading to a victory over Sassuolo in a match that resumed Serie A after the COVID-19 suspension.
How did AC Milan perform in the summer edition of Serie A after the lockdown?
AC Milan had six wins, two draws, and scored 25 goals in eight matches during the summer edition of Serie A.
What was significant about Gianluigi Donnarumma's appearance in the match?
The match marked Gianluigi Donnarumma's 200th appearance for AC Milan, highlighting his importance to the team.
