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Match Concludes with Milan Edging Past Cagliari 1-0, thanks to Bacca's Goal

Following the winter break, football resumes as Milan commences 2017 with a game at San Siro against Cagliari. The initiation of the game favored Allegri's squad, as Abate made an early push for the lead, only for his shot to veer off course. At the 10-minute mark, Milan had a chance with...

Match between Milan and Cagliari in Serie A ends with a 1-0 scoreline, thanks to a goal from Bacca
Match between Milan and Cagliari in Serie A ends with a 1-0 scoreline, thanks to a goal from Bacca

Match Concludes with Milan Edging Past Cagliari 1-0, thanks to Bacca's Goal

AC Milan Secures Home Victory Against Cagliari

AC Milan kicked off 2017 with a home match against Cagliari at the San Siro. The match started positively for Milan, with Abate attempting an early goal that went wide. However, the first half ended goalless, with Milan struggling to convert their chances into goals.

Cagliari, coached by Fabio Pisacane, struggled to control the game and was on the defensive against Milan's attacks. Barella tried his luck for Cagliari at the 25th minute, but Donnarumma saved it. Isla's goal for Cagliari was disallowed due to a questionable offside at the 22nd minute.

In the second half, Suso had a chance for Milan in the 4th minute, but he couldn't find any teammates in the box. Milan finally broke the deadlock with a goal from Bacca at the 43rd minute, following a rebound. No new opportunities for scoring by Cagliari were mentioned in the second half.

Cagliari's starting lineup included Rafael, Pisacane, Ceppitelli, Bruno Alves, Capuano, Isla, Di Gennaro, Dessena, Barella, Sau, and Farias. Milan ended 2016 with a Supercoppa win against Juventus and started 2017 with a home victory.

No new information about Cagliari's previous or future matches was provided. The game ended with a 1-0 score in favor of AC Milan, maintaining the scoreline that was previously mentioned. No new information about Cagliari's goal being disallowed due to an offside was provided in the second half.

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