Milan’s Dramatic Comeback Secures Italian Super cup Glory
In a thrilling final held in riyadh, AC Milan staged a remarkable comeback to defeat their arch-rivals Inter Milan 3-2, claiming the 2024 Italian Super Cup title. Inter,aiming for an unprecedented fourth consecutive victory in the competition,initially appeared poised for an easy win. Goals from Lautaro Martinez, breaking a two-month scoring drought, and Mehdi Taremi, who replaced the rested Marcus Thuram, put them in a commanding 2-0 lead.However, echoing their semi-final performance against Juventus, where they overturned a 1-0 deficit to win 2-1, Milan emerged from halftime transformed. Théo Hernandez ignited their resurgence with a stunning direct free kick in the 52nd minute. The momentum shifted decisively in milan’s favor, culminating in Christian Pulisic’s equalizer in the 80th minute.
As the clock ticked down, tension mounted. In the dying moments of added time, Tammy Abraham delivered the decisive blow, securing Milan’s eighth Italian Super Cup title and their first as 2016. This victory brings them within one title of Juventus’ record nine wins.
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi acknowledged milan’s well-deserved triumph, praising their goalkeeper Mike Maignan for his crucial contributions. “We must congratulate Milan and their goalkeeper mike Maignan who was decisive, they deserve their victory,” he admitted.
Pulisic, reflecting on the match, highlighted his team’s unwavering determination. “We saw a group that was hungry, a team that never gave up,” he stated.
This victory marks a critically important milestone for AC Milan, who have been striving to recapture their former glory. Currently sitting eighth in Serie A, 17 points adrift of the leaders but with two games in hand, this Super Cup triumph provides a much-needed boost and signals their intent to challenge for major honors once again.
Comeback Kings: An Interview wiht Alessandro Costacurta
The roar of the riyadh crowd still echoes in our ears following AC Milan’s breathtaking comeback victory against Inter Milan in the 2024 Italian Super Cup. To dissect this exhilarating match, we’re joined by legendary AC Milan defender Alessandro Costacurta.
Alessandro,what were your thoughts as Inter raced to a commanding 2-0 lead?
Costacurta: Honestly,I was starting to worry. Inter looked incredibly sharp, and Lautaro Martinez finally seemed to have rediscovered his scoring touch. Taremi’s goal was a real weapon for them. It looked bleak for Milan.
Did Milan’s semi-final comeback against juventus give you any hope they could repeat the feat?
Costacurta: Absolutely. That Juventus game proved this Milan team has immense character.You could see the belief building in their eyes even when they were down.
And then came the turnaround. Was Théo Hernandez’s free-kick the turning point?
Costacurta: Absolutely. it wholly changed the momentum.hernandez has that ability to produce something special, and that goal was truly world-class. It swung the pendulum decisively in Milan’s favor.
pulisic’s equalizer and Tammy Abraham’s late winner were equally crucial. How notable is this victory for AC Milan’s long-term ambitions?
Costacurta: This Super Cup win is massive. Milan have been on the rise, but they needed a statement victory like this to truly believe they’re back among the elite. This could be the catalyst for a sustained challenge for major honors.
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi was full of praise for Mike Maignan. How crucial was his performance?
Costacurta: Maignan was grand. He pulled off several crucial saves, especially in the first half. He’s a top goalkeeper, and Milan are lucky to have him.
Do you think this win will spark a rivalry revival between Milan and Inter?
Costacurta: The rivalry never truly died,but this match certainly added fuel to the fire. We can expect some truly epic battles between these two titans in the years to come.
what message do you have for AC Milan fans after such an incredible victory?
Costacurta: Be proud! This team has heart,talent,and a will to win. The future is bright for the Rossoneri
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