Genoa vs Milan Serie A match result, Digi Mart USA News (Genoa, Italy): Milan beat Genoa 2-1 at Marassi, with goals from Cisse and Pulisic, after a bruising second half that ended with three Milan figures sent off. The result lifted Milan closer to the top of the table while Inter and Como were in direct competition.
The match followed a heavy European defeat for Milan and a derby win in Serie A. Genoa arrived on three consecutive victories, while Milan made tactical changes, with Musah shifted to left back and Rabiot pushing into a more central attacking role.
Cisse opened the scoring after a mistake by Genoa defender Vasquez allowed Pulisic to win the ball, with Rabiot setting up the striker. Cisse’s goal was his fourth in Serie A since joining from Catanzaro and his early spells with Hellas Verona.
Genoa responded quickly. A poor pass from Traore allowed Goncalo Ramos to play in Pulisic, who made it 2-0 before halftime.
Genoa struggled with individual errors in build-up play, while Maignan produced several key saves.
Genoa came back in the second half through Ellertsson, who struck from about 25 meters to reduce the deficit. Milan were reduced to ten players after a series of protests, including the removal of two assistants and team doctor Stefano Mazzoni.
Milan held on in the final minutes despite late pressure from Genoa.
Milan finished the match with a 2-1 win, a result that keeps Amorim’s side in the hunt for the Champions League places. Genoa remain 13th in the table.
