MILAN – The Rossoneri edged out 10-man Bologna 1-0 on Saturday night at the Dall’Ara thanks to a 40th minute penalty from Carlos Bacca.
Bologna made a bright start to the contest but went down to 10-men after only 12 minutes when Diawara was sent-off for a second bookable offence on 12 minutes.
Boosted by their man advantage, the Rossoneri began to take control and took the lead on the cusp of half-time thanks to a Bacca penalty after Luiz Adriano had been brought down by Da Costa.
Milan were unable to add to their lead in the second-half despite enjoying plenty of possession although Luiz Adriano went close on two occasions from distance.
CLICK HERE for the minute by minute match-report while here below are the stats to emerge from the team’s victory at the Dall’Ara:
17 – league goals this season by Bacca.
22 – players used by Brocchi in his five matches in charge.
7 – penalties awarded in Milan’s favour this season. The team have converted 6 of them.
9 December 1979 – the last time Milan ran out 1-0 winners at Bologna in Serie A.