Uphill match for Cagliari who ended the first half 2-0 down against Milan at San Siro, in the round of 16 match of the Italian Cup.

Ranieri confirms the choices announced after the match against Empoli, fielding a lineup full of second rows, where the only starters are Makoumbou (absent last Saturday due to suspension) and Luvumbo (who after the match will reach Angola to play the Cup 'Africa).

And it was Cagliari who started strong and, after 4', Petagna came close to taking the lead with a header from a Mancosu corner, but Mirante saved himself with a half-miracle. Milan's reply arrives in the 8th minute, with Adli setting Jovic in motion, Radunovic is ready for the close-range shot. Cagliari again, in the 16th minute, with a too central shot from Makoumbou, Mirante saved easily.

The rossoblù slow down the pace and the hosts pass in the 29th minute, with Jovic taking advantage of Hernandez's assist and Hatzidiakos' hole. Cagliari tries to shake themselves off, but in the 42nd minute the encore arrives: the ball is lost by Jankto, Theo Hernandez escapes on the counterattack and serves Jovic, whose not irresistible shot does not find the best opposition from Radunovic. The first half thus ends with 2-0 for Milan.