Milan triumphed over Sampdoria in a close win on Saturday, 1x2, on to matchday 6 of the Serie A. In this competition, Marco Giampaolo's team came from a defeat, and Stefano Pioli's team came from a win. Sergiño Dest didn't leave the bench.
The opening goal was scored by Júnior Messias in the 6th minute.
After 47 minutes, Milan saw Rafael Leão get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. With 57 minutes on the clock, Filip Djuricic fired home for Sampdoria, assisted by Tommaso Augello. Olivier Giroud scored the winner in the 67th minute from the penalty spot.
After the result Milan are 2nd in the table, with 14 points, while Sampdoria sit 18th place, with 2 points. In their next fixture, Stefano Pioli's team will play at home against Napoli. Meanwhile, Marco Giampaolo's team will play away against Spezia.
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Filip Djuricic 57' | Júnior Messias 6' Olivier Giroud 67' (pen.) |