A memorable day for young Serbian footballer Jan-Carlo Simic, who scored in his debut, highlighted AC Milan’s return to form following their Champions League exit. They achieved a comfortable 3-0 victory against Monza in the league. AC Milan quickly took control, gaining the lead in just the third minute with a goal from Reijnders, assisted by Pulisic. The Rossoneri’s early momentum faced a setback when Tomasso Pobega had to leave the pitch due to an injury in the 24th minute. However, Stefano Pioli’s decision to introduce 18-year-old Jan-Carlo Simic proved to be a masterstroke.
The Serbian teenager seized the opportunity, doubling Milan’s lead in the 41st minute with a well-timed goal, assisted by Lea. The teams went into halftime with Milan leading 2-0, although both sides had chances to alter the scoreline. Monza created several significant opportunities, but AC Milan’s goalkeeper, Mike Maignan, showcased his exceptional skills, thwarting their efforts.
The match’s final goal came in the 76th minute from Noah Okafor, who capitalized on his chance just nine minutes after coming onto the field, pushing the score to 3-0. This result remained unchanged until the end, securing a strong position for AC Milan with 32 points. They now stand five points behind Juventus and six behind Inter, who have a game in hand. Meanwhile, Monza occupies the mid-table spot, placed 11th with 21 points, and faced their first relegation of the season.
