Milan beat Celtic at the San Siro

AC Milan beat Celtic 2-0 in the first game of qualifying Group H Champions League at the San Siro on Wednesday (09/18/2013). Rossoneri win thanks to an own goal by Emilio Izaguierre (82) and Sulley Muntari (86).

Milan is quite difficult to develop his game and often depressed, but was able to close the space well. Amid pressure from opponents, Milan attack and created chances. However, the Celtic goalkeeper, Forster, break the threat.

Alessandro Matri almost broke into the Celtic goal through a header in the 20th minute. However, Forster managed to block the header from the Italian. After that, Milan again depressed. However, a series of threats from the visitors' camp did not produce a goal so it was safe Milan goalkeeper until halftime.

Milan still struggling to develop his game. In fact, they almost conceded a goal through hard shot that is released Samaras in the 50th minute. Luckily for Milan, Samaras still shot the ball hit the post. After that, Milan remained under pressure. Practically, the home team just rely on counterattacks. Milan releasing dangerous enough threat through Muntari header in the 62nd minute.

Coach Massimiliano Allegri did change a minute later. He put Urby Emanuelson to replace Valter Birsa. Milan efforts finally paid off an own goal by Emilio Izaguierre in the 82nd minute. Once the ball from Balotelli, Zapata fired hard. Kick the legs Emilio Zapata released Izaguierre before the ball nestled into the right side of the Celtic goal.

Four minutes later, the public rejoiced at San Siro goals from Muntari. The Ghanaian scored by using the ball rebound from Balotelli free kick that hit the bar. The goal sealed the victory as well as Milan.