Milan draw with Napoli, but advance to the Champions League semi-finals

This Tuesday, the 18th, the napoli received the Milanin a match valid for the quarterfinals of the Champions League. After the defeat in the first game, the hosts needed the result, but they were only in the tie with the Rossoneri, who returned to qualify for the semifinal of the competition after 16 years. The Italians face Inter Milan or the Benfica in the next phase.

The first half started with pressure from Napoli, who needed the result, but who had the best chance was Milan. At 20 minutes, Rafael Leão was knocked down in the penalty area by Mario Ruiwho arrived late in disarming. Giroud took responsibility and went for the kick, but stopped in a great defense of Meret.

After the defense, Napoli tried to outline a reaction and went on the attack with all their strength. However, on the counterattack, Milan created the move that led to the goal that opened the scoring. In the 42nd minute, Rafael Leão shot before the break, carrying the ball with ease until he invaded the area and found Giroud, who this time just scored and didn’t waste it. A bucket of cold water in Napoli. Interval! 1 to 0.

With less than a minute in the second stage, Kvaratskhelia made an impressive individual move, but finished out. The Georgian was the player who came back most pillaged for the match, creating good opportunities, finalizing and asking for the vibration of his teammates, who needed two goals to force the decision to penalties.

Needing the result, Napoli stayed much longer with the ball, placing themselves almost completely in the attacking field, but Milan skewered on the counterattacks. The team had an opportunity to score, in a penalty taken by Kvaratskhelia, but Maignan made a great save and prevented the Georgian from swinging the net and securing the Rossoneri’s classification. In addition, Osimhen scored and gave hope to the team, but it wasn’t enough. End of the game! 1 to 1.