Meta Description: AC Milan beat Genoa 2-1 in Serie A as Christian Pulisic and Alphadjo Cisse score to send the Rossoneri fourth. Read the match highlights and results.
AC Milan continued their impressive Serie A campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Genoa at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Alphadjo Cisse and Christian Pulisic opened the scoring in the first half to secure three crucial points, despite a dramatic late comeback attempt from the hosts.
The victory extended Milan’s unbeaten away run to six matches this season and moved them into fourth place, just five points behind league leaders Lazio.
AC Milan Strike Twice to Silence Genoa
Genoa started brightly and nearly stunned the visitors inside two minutes. Milutin Osmajic found space inside the penalty area but dragged his effort narrowly wide of the right post.
That missed opportunity proved costly.
In the 13th minute, Adrien Rabiot surged into the Genoa penalty area before delivering a perfectly timed pass to Alphadjo Cisse. The youngster made no mistake, firing a first-time finish into the bottom corner to hand Milan the lead.
Just over five minutes later, the Rossoneri doubled their advantage.
Goncalo Ramos combined brilliantly with Christian Pulisic, who controlled the ball before calmly beating goalkeeper Justin Bijlow at his near post.
Within the opening 20 minutes, Milan had established a commanding 2-0 lead.
Genoa Fight Back, but Maignan Stands Firm
Despite conceding twice, Genoa refused to surrender.
Osmajic thought he had reduced the deficit around the half-hour mark when his header found the bottom corner. However, the celebrations were cut short after the assistant referee flagged for offside.
The hosts continued pressing forward, with Leo Ostigard forcing Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan into an impressive close-range save shortly before half-time.
Genoa entered the contest having won four of their previous five Serie A matches under Daniele De Rossi, but Milan’s organized defense repeatedly frustrated their attacking efforts.
Ellertsson’s Late Goal Sparks Dramatic Finish
In the second half, Genoa increased their attacking intensity as they searched for a route back into the contest.
Milan remained disciplined, limiting clear-cut opportunities while protecting their two-goal advantage.
However, the match came alive in the 88th minute.
Mikael Egill Ellertsson unleashed a powerful strike from approximately 25 yards, beating an unsighted Maignan to reduce the deficit to 2-1.
The goal sparked a frantic finish as Genoa pushed desperately for an equalizer.
Despite five additional minutes of pressure, Milan held firm to secure another important away victory.
Genoa vs AC Milan: Match Highlights and Key Statistics
AC Milan 2–1 FULL-TIME
Genoa
Goalscorers
Alphadjo Cisse (13′)
Christian Pulisic (~19′)
Mikael Egill Ellertsson (88′)
| Venue | Stadio Luigi Ferraris |
| Competition | Italian Serie A |
| AC Milan position | 4th |
| Genoa position | 15th |
| Milan away record | 6 matches unbeaten |
What Does AC Milan’s Victory Mean for the Serie A Title Race?
Milan’s latest victory reinforces their growing credentials as serious contenders near the top of Serie A.
The Rossoneri have now won four of their previous five league matches, demonstrating impressive consistency both at home and away.
Their six-match unbeaten away start also marks the fourth time since the 2020/21 campaign that Milan have achieved such a record.
With just five points separating them from leaders Lazio, the race for the Italian title remains competitive.
For Genoa, the defeat ends their three-match winning streak and drops them to 15th place. Nevertheless, their recent resurgence under De Rossi offers encouragement for the matches ahead.
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Final Verdict: Milan Show Their Winning Mentality
AC Milan’s 2-1 victory over Genoa showed clinical finishing, defensive organization, and resilience under pressure.
Alphadjo Cisse and Christian Pulisic delivered the decisive first-half goals, while Mike Maignan and Milan’s defense ensured Ellertsson’s late strike remained a consolation.
For the Rossoneri, three more points and a top-four finish in Serie A underline their growing momentum. For Genoa, the challenge is to rediscover their recent winning form.
Final Score: Genoa 1-2 AC Milan.
