December 04, (THEWILL) – AC Milan advanced to the Italian Cup quarter-finals with a resounding 6-1 victory over Sassuolo at the San Siro on Tuesday evening. Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze, led the offensive onslaught, scoring two decisive goals that underscored Milan’s dominant performance under new coach, Paulo Fonseca.
The match erupted early, with Chukwueze opening the scoring in the 12th minute after striking the post before bundling the ball home. Tijjani Reijnders quickly doubled Milan’s advantage with a spectacular strike from outside the box.
This onslaught set the tone for a comprehensive victory that saw the seven-time European champions overwhelm their Serie B opponents. Chukwueze completed his brace in the 21st minute, expertly sweeping a shot into the far corner after being set up by Tammy Abraham.
Rafael Leao extended Milan’s lead moments later, drilling the ball into the bottom corner following a powerful run by Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Davide Calabria and Abraham added further goals, while Samuele Mulattieri managed a consolation for Sassuolo.
The comprehensive win marks a significant moment for Milan, who have now established an impressive seven-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. The team demonstrated remarkable form and tactical precision, signalling their serious intent in the Italian Cup competition, where they aim to claim their first trophy since 2003.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
