Played
December 13, 2012 3:00 PM EST
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza — Milano
Referee: G. Calvarese
Attendance: 3661
December 13, 2012 3:00 PM EST
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza — Milano
Referee: G. Calvarese
Attendance: 3661
Top of the Match
Davide Facchin
Reggina
Reggina
L. Niang
Milan
Milan
Flop of the Match
Robinho
Milan
Milan
Robinho
Milan
Milan
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Fans' Rating AC Milan 3-0 Reggina: Rampant Rossoneri set up Coppa clash with Juventus
Goals from Mario Yepes, M'Baye Niang and Giampaolo Pazzini sealed a comfortable win for the hosts and teed up a mouthwatering clash with the Scudetto champions in the next round
By Joe Wright
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AC Milan continued its recent resurgence with a commanding 3-0 win over Serie B side Reggina in the Coppa Italia.
After laboring to break down the visitors in the first half, a powerful header from Mario Yepes and a quick-fire double from M'Baye Niang and Giampaolo Pazzini saw the Rossoneri cruise to victory, and set up a tantalizing tie with Juventus in the next round.
The visitors thought they had taken a shock lead shortly before the 25-minute mark, but Dario Bergamelli's well-taken finish was correctly ruled out for offside following a deep free-kick. Bojan Krkic's header was then parried by Facchin just a minute later to keep the scores level.
Milan continued to press for the opener but, despite dominating possession, the Rossoneri found it difficult to find a way through the visiting defense, and its three-man shield in central midfield.
The hosts came out of the blocks quickly after halftime and almost found an opening when Ignazio Abate prodded through towards Robinho, but the Brazilian could not quite reach the pass and Facchin gathered.
But the Rossoneri did not have to wait much longer for the breakthrough. After Robinho's header was brilliantly blocked on the line after Emanuelson's corner, the Brazilian returned the ball out wide to the Dutchman and his excellent cross was powerfully headed home by Mario Yepes.
With the deadlock broken, Massimo Allegri opted to give youngster M'Baye Niang a chance to impress, and he almost scored with his first involvement after controlling Pazzini's pass but Facchin was alert to smother the danger. Emanuelson then forced his way through a number of challenges only to be denied by the Reggna stopper once more.
Facchin was the busiest man on the pitch by this point, saving well from Abate's shot across goal after some good interplay with Niang and Pazzini, before making a superb one-handed stop following Pazzini's instinctive effort on the turn.
Reggina responded by finally pushing men further forward, but the tie was settled with two strikes in quick succession. First Niang doubled his side's lead by slotting coolly past Facchin following Emanuelson's run and pass, before Pazzini was finally rewarded for his efforts when he turned inside the box and fired high into the corner of the net.
Reggina attempted to rally but Allegri's side ultimately cruised through the final exchanges to progress to the next round, where it will face first-placed Juventus.
After laboring to break down the visitors in the first half, a powerful header from Mario Yepes and a quick-fire double from M'Baye Niang and Giampaolo Pazzini saw the Rossoneri cruise to victory, and set up a tantalizing tie with Juventus in the next round.
The visitors thought they had taken a shock lead shortly before the 25-minute mark, but Dario Bergamelli's well-taken finish was correctly ruled out for offside following a deep free-kick. Bojan Krkic's header was then parried by Facchin just a minute later to keep the scores level.
Milan continued to press for the opener but, despite dominating possession, the Rossoneri found it difficult to find a way through the visiting defense, and its three-man shield in central midfield.
The hosts came out of the blocks quickly after halftime and almost found an opening when Ignazio Abate prodded through towards Robinho, but the Brazilian could not quite reach the pass and Facchin gathered.
But the Rossoneri did not have to wait much longer for the breakthrough. After Robinho's header was brilliantly blocked on the line after Emanuelson's corner, the Brazilian returned the ball out wide to the Dutchman and his excellent cross was powerfully headed home by Mario Yepes.
With the deadlock broken, Massimo Allegri opted to give youngster M'Baye Niang a chance to impress, and he almost scored with his first involvement after controlling Pazzini's pass but Facchin was alert to smother the danger. Emanuelson then forced his way through a number of challenges only to be denied by the Reggna stopper once more.
Facchin was the busiest man on the pitch by this point, saving well from Abate's shot across goal after some good interplay with Niang and Pazzini, before making a superb one-handed stop following Pazzini's instinctive effort on the turn.
Reggina responded by finally pushing men further forward, but the tie was settled with two strikes in quick succession. First Niang doubled his side's lead by slotting coolly past Facchin following Emanuelson's run and pass, before Pazzini was finally rewarded for his efforts when he turned inside the box and fired high into the corner of the net.
Reggina attempted to rally but Allegri's side ultimately cruised through the final exchanges to progress to the next round, where it will face first-placed Juventus.
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mattia Destro Striker Roma |
5 | 0 |
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Thiago Ribeiro Striker Cagliari |
3 | 0 |
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Francesco Lodi Midfielder Catania |
2 | 1 |
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Rodrigo Palacio Striker Inter |
2 | 0 |
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Fredy Guarín Midfielder Inter |
2 | 0 |
