{"id":7312,"date":"2025-08-01T07:25:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T07:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/?p=7312"},"modified":"2025-08-01T07:25:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T07:25:30","slug":"ac-milan-thrash-local-side-in-9-goal-preseason-masterclass-down-under","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/ac-milan-thrash-local-side-in-9-goal-preseason-masterclass-down-under\/","title":{"rendered":"AC Milan Thrash Local Side in 9-Goal Preseason Masterclass Down Under"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>AC Milan kicked off their 2025 preseason tour in emphatic fashion, dismantling a local Australian XI with a stunning <strong>9-0 victory<\/strong> that showcased attacking flair, tactical sharpness, and renewed hunger after a disappointing 2024\/25 campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Key Match Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-4.jpg 452w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-4-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-4-150x177.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-4-300x354.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@acmilan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Early Dominance:<\/strong> Milan wasted no time asserting control, with <strong>Rafael Le\u00e3o<\/strong> opening the scoring in the 6th minute after a slick one-two with <strong>Christian Pulisic<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Midfield Maestro:<\/strong> <strong>Yunus Musah<\/strong> ran the show in midfield, dictating tempo and contributing two assists before halftime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Double Trouble:<\/strong> <strong>Noah Okafor<\/strong> and <strong>Luka Jovi\u0107<\/strong> each bagged a brace, exploiting defensive gaps with intelligent movement and clinical finishing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"442\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-1.jpg 442w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-1-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-1-150x183.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-1-300x367.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@acmilan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Youth Injection:<\/strong> Promising academy talent <strong>Francesco Camarda<\/strong> netted his first senior goal in the 78th minute, capping off a confident cameo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defensive Solidity:<\/strong> Despite the attacking fireworks, Milan\u2019s backline\u2014anchored by <strong>Fikayo Tomori<\/strong> and <strong>Malick Thiaw<\/strong>\u2014kept a clean sheet with disciplined positioning and swift recoveries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Tactical Breakdown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Formation:<\/strong> Stefano Pioli deployed a fluid <strong>4-2-3-1<\/strong>, allowing wide players to invert and overload central zones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pressing Triggers:<\/strong> Milan\u2019s high press suffocated the opposition, forcing turnovers that led directly to three goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wing Play:<\/strong> Le\u00e3o and Pulisic stretched the field, creating space for midfield runners and isolating defenders in 1v1 situations.<strong> What This Means for Milan\u2019s Season Ahead<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-2.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-2-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-2-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@acmilan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After a turbulent 2024\/25 season that saw Milan finish outside the top four, this dominant display signals a renewed focus on attacking efficiency and squad depth. With new signings integrating well and youth prospects stepping up, Pioli may have the tools to mount a serious challenge in Serie A and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Standout Performers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Contribution<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rating (Out of 10)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rafael Le\u00e3o<\/td><td>1 goal, 1 assist<\/td><td>9.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Noah Okafor<\/td><td>2 goals<\/td><td>8.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yunus Musah<\/td><td>2 assists, 90% pass accuracy<\/td><td>8.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Francesco Camarda<\/td><td>1 goal, 1 key pass<\/td><td>8.0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-3.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-3-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-3-150x180.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AC-Milan-v-Perth-3-300x360.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@acmilan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Milan continue their preseason tour with a clash against Sydney FC next week, offering another opportunity to fine-tune tactics and build momentum ahead of the Serie A opener.<br><br><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh-m\">BangBet <\/a>isn\u2019t just a betting platform\u2014it\u2019s your ultimate winning partner! 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