Dovbyk’s Goal Not Enough: Roma Loses to Milan in the Coppa Italia Semifinals
In a dramatic Coppa Italia quarterfinal, AC Milan defeated Roma to secure a spot in the semifinals. By the time Artem Dovbyk entered the match in the 46th minute, Roma was already trailing 0-2. The Ukrainian striker managed to pull one back in the 55th minute, but Roma failed to capitalize on their momentum.
The match was sealed by João Félix, whose recent loan move from Chelsea to Milan has sparked mixed reactions among fans. His goal ensured Milan’s victory and progression in the tournament.
2024-25, Coppa Italia
AC Milan - AS Roma 3:1 (2:0)
Goals: Abraham T., 17 (1:0); Abraham T., 43 (2:0); Dovbyk, 55 (2:1); Félix J., 70 (3:1)
AC Milan: Maignan; Theo Hernández; Jiménez Al. (Rafael Leão, 70); Tomori; Pavlović S.; Walker; Fofana Y.; Reijnders; Musah Y. (Sottil, 90); Pulisic (Félix J., 59); Abraham T. (Gimenez S., 59)
Bench: Sportiello; Torriani; Bartesaghi; Thiaw; Terracciano F.; Gabbia; Chukwueze; Jovic; Camarda
AS Roma: Svilar; Angelino; Ndicka; Hummels (Nelsson V., 79); Çelik (Rensch, 46); Paredes L. (Pellegrini Lo., 46); Kone Ko.; Saelemaekers (El Shaarawy, 80); Pisilli; Shomurodov (Dovbyk, 46); Dybala
Bench: Gollini; Abdulhamid; Traore A-r; Salah-Eddine; Cristante; Gourna-Douath; Baldanzi; Soule M.
Yellow Cards: Kone Ko. 70