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AC Milan were held to a 3-3 draw by AS Roma earlier today in a Serie A match that was largely dominated by a series of controversial refereeing decisions in the second half. The Rossoneri took the lead on three occasions but were unable to keep a determined AS Roma side quiet at the San Siro.
AC Milan have dropped the first two points of their Serie A campaign but have managed to keep a hold of their unbeaten streak. Stefano Pioli has overseen a resurgence at the San Siro and will want the Rossoneri to bounce back with a victory next weekend.
AC Milan started the game in the best possible as the talismanic Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave the Rossoneri the lead with a goal in the second minute. The home side dominated the early stages of the game before an error in judgement by AC Milan goalkeeper Tatarusanu allowed Edin Dzeko to score Roma's equaliser.
AS Roma grew into the game after the goal and took it up a notch as an intense midfield battle saw both sides lose possession on several occasions. AC Milan hit the post in the first half and were marginally the better side before the half-time whistle.
The Rossoneri's start to the second half was a carbon copy of the first as Alexis Saelemaekers fired AC Milan into the lead yet again with an excellent goal. Roma clawed their way back into the game after a controversial decision saw Jordan Veretout score his side's second goal from the penalty spot.
The opposite end of the pitch saw chaos erupt yet again as the referee evened the playing field with yet another dubious penalty decision that gave Zlatan Ibrahimovic his second goal of the game. The Swedish striker went on to make an error in his own penalty area only minutes later to give AS Roma their third equaliser of the game.
The game saw a frantic end as AC Milan created two excellent chances to restore their lead. AS Roma held their nerve, however, and stole a point from their opposition at the San Siro.
AC Milan Player Ratings
Ciprian Tatarusanu - 6/10
Ciprian Tatarusanu made his debut in AC Milan's goal today and was largely at fault for Edin Dzeko's goal in the first half. The shot-stopper did make amends with a few saves as the game progressed but will have to work much harder to force his way into Stefano Pioli's starting eleven.
Simon Kjaer - 6.5/10
Simon Kjaer made some vital interceptions in the first half against AS Roma and also directed his header on to the post at the opposite end of the pitch. The Danish centre-back marshalled the back-line well and had a positive outing.
Alessio Romagnoli - 6/10
Alessio Romagnoli could have done more to impede Edin Dzeko for AS Roma's first goal. The AC Milan captain had an excellent opportunity to score a late winner for his side but failed to direct his header into the back of the net.
Davide Calabria - 6.5/10
Davide Calabria had a deal with a few nervous moments on the left flank but was largely reliable for AC Milan. The Italian full-back made some crucial blocks in the second half and remains an important part of Pioli's set-up.
Theo Hernandez - 5/10
Theo Hernandez was uncharacteristically quiet at the start of the game and his struggles worsened as the game progressed. The left-back gave the ball away on numerous occasions and will need to improve as AC Milan navigate a hectic schedule in the coming weeks.
Franck Kessie - 6/10
Franck Kessie was well below his best today and was unable to effectively orchestrate AC Milan's passing moves in the middle of the pitch. Kessie was uncomfortable against AS Roma's tenacious midfielders but improved towards the end of the game.
Ismael Bennacer - 6.5/10
Ismael Bennacer was one of the most comfortable players on the ball during the game and was unfortunate to give away a penalty in the second half. The talented youngster continues to grow at AC Milan and did have his moments against AS Roma today.
Hakan Calhanoglu - 6.5/10
Hakan Calhanoglu was guilty of a few misplaced passes in the first half but nearly made up for it with a free-kick that drew an excellent save from the AS Roma shot-stopper. The Turkish international's influence diminished in the second half as both sides lost control of their midfield.
Alexis Saelemaekers - 7/10
Alexis Saelemaekers had a difficult first half for AC Milan and was unable to unlock the Roman defence. The Belgian international made an instant impact in the second half and gave the Rossoneri the lead with a composed finish.
Rafael Leao - 8/10
Rafael Leao started the game with a moment of magic and played a wonderful ball to his strike partner for AC Milan's opening goal. The Portuguese winger also bagged an assist for the second goal and had an excellent outing.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - 7/10
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored in the second minute of the game and bagged his third brace of the season with a near-flawless penalty. The veteran striker was partly at fault for AS Roma's third goal but did torment the away side's defence with his movement in the final third.
Substitutes
Samu Castillejo - 7/10
Samu Castillejo was a livewire on the right flank after his introduction in the second half and troubled AS Roma with his dribbling prowess. The Spaniard was accurate with his crosses and is likely to feature in the Rossoneri's midweek game
Rade Krunic - 6/10
Rade Krunic replaced Alexis Saelemaekers in the second half but did not have much of an impact as both sides drove into the final third in search of the winning goal.
AS Roma Player Ratings
Antonio Mirante - 7/10
Antonio Mirante did have a few tense moments in AS Roma's goals but made an excellent save in stoppage-time to steal a point for his side. The shot-stopper could not have done much about AC Milan's goals and will improve as the season progresses.
Gianluca Mancini - 6/10
Gianluca Manzini gave away the penalty that led to AC Milan's third goal and did not have a comfortable night against the Rossoneri attack. The Italian defender did make a few clearances but has plenty of room for improvement.
Roger Ibanez - 7/10
Roger Ibanez kept up with the enigmatic Zlatan Ibrahimovic and did well to thwart the striker on several occasions. The centre-back did struggle in the first half but played a few positive passes and gave a good account of himself.
Marash Kumbulla - 7/10
Marash Kumbulla did have his fair share of problems against Rafael Leao and was not particularly comfortable in AS Roma's three-man defence. The centre-back did score his side's equaliser and has effectively stolen a point for his side at the San Siro.
Rick Karsdorp - 6/10
Rick Karsdorp had a difficult game on the right flank against Theo Hernandez and spent most of his time trying to contain his opposite number. AS Roma's Dutch full-back was taken off for Bruno Peres after the hour-mark.
Leonardo Spinazzola - 7/10
Leonardo Spinazzola gave AC Milan defender Davide Calabria plenty to think about on the flank and made some excellent runs into he final third. The Italian left-back created a few chances in the second half and was impressive tonight.
Jordan Veretout - 6.5/10
Jordan Veretout did not have a particularly productive first-half but did well to win possession for his side on a few occasions. The Frenchman placed his penalty perfectly in the second half to score AS Roma's second goal of the game.
Lorenzo Pellegrini - 7/10
Lorenzo Pellegrini had a good game for AS Roma and won the ball back for his side on several occasions in the midfield. The Italian midfielder was confident with his passing and will be happy with his performance against AC Milan today.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan - 5.5/10
Henrikh Mkhitaryan was well below his standards against AC Milan and was not creative in the final third. The AS Roma midfielder was involved in his side's second goal but will need to improve to keep his place in the team.
Pedro Rodriguez - 6.5/10
Pedro displayed plenty of work-rate and added an element of speed to the AS Roma front-line. The former Barcelona midfielder was unable to deliver the final product for his side but did win a dubious penalty in the second half.
Edin Dzeko - 7.5/10
Edin Dzeko was an imposing presence in AS Roma's forward line and scored a brilliant header to open the floodgates for his side. The Bosnian striker offers a unique set of skills and will play an important role in AS Roma's season.
Substitutes
Bruno Peres - 7/10
Bruno Peres was brought on to galvanise the right flank and the full-back did manage to drill a few crosses into the box. The wing-back played a good game against AC Milan but will want to go a step further next week.
Bryan Cristante - 6/10
Bryan Cristante did not offer much to AS Roma and was booked for dissent against AC Milan after protesting against the referee's decision.
Gonzalo Villar - 6/10
Gonzalo Villar was brought on as a late substitute and did not have enough time to make an impact against AC Milan.
