Mon May 05 23:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Milan Edges Out Genoa in Rain-Soaked Thriller, Secures Crucial Victory
**Milan, Italy** – AC Milan snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Genoa in a rain-soaked Serie A encounter on Monday, overcoming a sluggish performance to secure three crucial points. A late second-half surge, fueled by Rafael Leão’s equalizer and a Genoa own goal, propelled Milan to victory, leaving them clinging to their hopes of a top-four finish.
Genoa took the lead in the 61st minute through Vitinha, capitalizing on Milan’s lackluster first-half performance. Mike Maignan, the Milan goalkeeper, was instrumental in keeping the score level before the break, producing several key saves against a dominant Genoa side.
Milan’s turnaround began in the 76th minute when Leão’s deflected shot found the back of the net. Just moments later, Morten Frendrup inadvertently deflected a cross into his own goal, handing Milan the lead. Leão nearly added a third in stoppage time, but his powerful shot was expertly saved by Genoa’s goalkeeper.
Despite the win, Milan manager Sergio Conceição admitted his team’s performance could have been better, highlighting a lack of possession and depth in the first half. He praised his team’s resilience and belief, however, pointing to their ability to turn the game around. The victory keeps Milan in ninth place with 57 points, six points behind fourth-placed Juventus with three matches remaining in the season. The win comes as Milan prepares for crucial back-to-back clashes against Bologna – first in the league, then in the Coppa Italia final.
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