What a debut for Sergio Conceicao! His team was disheartened, on the verge of defeat after Juventus took the early lead over Kenan Yildiz. However, the Portuguese managed to motivate his men not to lose faith, and it paid them off in the ultimate 20 minutes when Christian Pulisic’s spot kick and Federico Gatti’s own goal turned the tables – 2-1.##NAJAVA_MECA_8609941##Conversely, Thiago Motta, who opted to defend the lead too early, subbing off his only striker, Dusan Vlahovic, is the first one to blame for the Bianconeri’s unexpected elimination from the Supercoppa Italiana, as Inter Milan and AC Milan will meet in the Derby della Madonnina, fighting for the trophy on Monday.AC Milan complete the comeback against Juventus 🔥 They’ll face Inter in the Italian Super Cup Final 🏆 pic.twitter.com/KwasdWsY6d— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 3, 2025 During the opening 45 minutes, the rivals provided fans with a single (but beautiful) notable moment – Juventus’ opener. Twenty-one minutes into the game, Thiago Motta’s men executed a perfect counterattack over Samuel Mbangula, who sent an ideal pass through Milan’s defence, and Kenan Yildiz, who unleashed a powerful effort, putting it behind Mike Maignan’s back.Yildiz goal vs Milan pic.twitter.com/AEjvmbIbvn— Marcus (@Marcus70672192) January 3, 2025 The remainder of the first half was not worth mentioning, except for highlighting that the Rossoneri failed to make a single attempt on target on Sergio Conceicao’s debut.However, after the break, both teams started showing more passion. The Old Lady created two fair chances through Yildiz and Dusan Vlahovic, while Milan’s Theo Hernandez wasted the game’s best chance in the 55th minute, missing the entire goal from a five-metre distance. The Old Lady and United bargain over the ‘Crying Dutchman’Still, Milan’s attacks paid off twenty minutes before the end when Manuel Locatelli recklessly tackled Christian Pulisic in the box for a penalty, which the American sent home for an equalizer.⚽️ GOAL: Pulisic scores from the spot!🇮🇹 Juventus 1-1 Milanpic.twitter.com/FY5ioWcdY0— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) January 3, 2025 The leveller – as well as Motta’s defence-oriented subs – gave wings to Conceicao’s boys, who continued threatening and eventually made a complete comeback only five minutes later when Yunus Musah’s cross deflected off Juve’s Federico Gatti and caught Michele Di Gregorio unprepared – 2-1!🚨🇮🇹 GOAL | Juventus 1-2 AC Milan | Federico Gatti (OG)OWN GOAL FROM FEDERICO GATTI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/3gzJayYVqt— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) January 3, 2025 Motta’s team was shocked and without a striker in the last quarter of an hour and, of course, failed to avoid defeat. Conceicao completely outsmarted Juve boss and will deservedly lead his team in the Supercoppa Italiana grand finals against the city rivals Inter on Monday.ITALY SUPER CUP – SEMIFINALSThursday Inter – Atalanta 2-0 (0-0)/Dumfries 49, 61/Friday Juventus – Milan 1-2 (1-0)/Yildiz 21 – Pulisic 71 pen, Gatti 76 og/***odds are subject to change***
