Genoa, considered heavy underdogs before the match, produced a gritty performance to secure a 0-0 draw against AC Milan at the San Siro, leaving the Rossoneri eight points behind the Serie A top four just before the club’s 125th anniversary.
Milan dominated early, with Emerson Royal and Samuel Chukwueze coming close to scoring. However, Genoa defended well, and despite a clumsy challenge from Mattia Liberali on Fabio Miretti, they were fortunate not to concede a penalty.
Milan made changes, bringing on Álvaro Morata, but Genoa continued to hold firm. Milan grew increasingly frustrated, with Morata missing two good chances, including hitting the bar with the goal open.
While Genoa never looked likely to win, they will consider this a moral victory, especially against a side they’ve only beaten once in 14 league meetings. For Milan, the result could be a serious blow to their hopes of securing Champions League football through the league, although they remain unbeaten in their last 10 matches.
