Milan Held to 0-0 Draw by Genoa at San Siro

AC Milan were left frustrated at San Siro as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Genoa in a lackluster encounter that offered little in terms of attacking quality. Despite dominating possession and creating a flurry of chances, Milan were wasteful in front of goal, failing to find the net after 20 attempts, only one-fifth of which were on target.

The hosts controlled proceedings for much of the match, with their playmaker, Rade Krunić, trying to orchestrate an attack through midfield. However, Genoa’s defensive resilience stifled Milan’s efforts, with central defenders Bani, Vasquez, and Badelj keeping the Rossoneri’s dangerous forwards, Rafael Leão and Tammy Abraham, relatively quiet throughout the 90 minutes.

The closest Milan came to breaking the deadlock was in the 79th minute when Alvaro Morata powered a header against the underside of the crossbar from a well-delivered cross by Salvatore Reijdners. The ball bounced down into the box, but Genoa goalkeeper Ionut Radu was alert to smother the loose ball, with the woodwork ultimately keeping the visitors’ goal intact.

Milan’s frustration was evident as they continued to test Radu, but despite their attacking dominance, they were unable to carve out clear-cut opportunities. Their expected goals (xG) stood at 1.0, yet their inability to convert chances reflected a frustrating evening for Paulo Fonseca’s side.

On the other hand, Genoa, who struggled to create any real attacking threat, had an expected goals tally of just 0.23. Their lack of offensive potency was clear, but their solid defensive display, with goalkeeper Radu playing a crucial role, kept them in the contest. Despite having little possession and only a few half-chances, Genoa held firm and managed to claim a valuable point on the road.

Milan, now in eighth place in Serie A, will be hoping to bounce back when they host Verona next Friday. Meanwhile, Genoa, currently in 13th place, will look to build on this hard-earned draw when they take on Napoli in six days.

Player of the Match
While neither side could claim victory, Genoa’s defense was the standout feature. The trio of Bani, Vasquez, and Badelj deserves special mention for their organization and ability to nullify Milan's offensive threats, with Ionut Radu also pulling off key saves to preserve the draw.

Key Stats:

• Shots: Milan 20 – Genoa 7
• Shots on Target: Milan 4 – Genoa 1
• Possession: Milan 69% – Genoa 31%
• Expected Goals (xG): Milan 1.0 – Genoa 0.23

The game ends in a stalemate, with Milan’s failure to capitalize on their superior play allowing Genoa to walk away with a point they will likely view as a positive result given the circumstances.