AC Milan fell 3-0 to Chelsea in an exhibition match at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, according to match reports from Italian news agency Italpress. The pre-season fixture, marketed locally as the Indonesian Super Cup, highlighted early struggles for the Rossoneri under management configurations featuring Ruben Amorim, while Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso deployed a mix of established stars and emerging talent.
The decisive blow came primarily from Chelsea forward Joao Pedro, who netted a brace alongside a long-range strike from midfielder Moisés Caicedo.
Match Summary: Joao Pedro and Caicedo Secure Chelsea Victory
Chelsea controlled the tempo of the Jakarta friendly, breaking the deadlock just before halftime. Unmarked in the center of the penalty area, Joao Pedro headed past Milan goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani to put the Blues ahead 1-0. The sequence followed an early test from the Brazilian striker in the 12th minute that required a sharp save from Torriani, according to Italpress.
Following a prolonged halftime interval, Milan introduced a wave of substitutions, including forward Gonçalo Ramos. The tactical shift failed to stem Chelsea’s momentum. Joao Pedro quickly capitalized from close range to double the lead before Caicedo added a third with a blistering volley from outside the box four minutes later.
Tactical Lineups and Roster Rotations in Jakarta
Milan lined up in an initial 3-4-2-1 formation that featured midfielder Luka Modrić in the starting XI. Modrić recently returned to club training following his World Cup campaign with Croatia and a subsequent rest period, having started on the bench during the recent Derby della Madonnina against Inter Milan, as reported by Italpress.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where was the match played? The friendly took place at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Who scored the goals for Chelsea? Joao Pedro scored two goals, and Moisés Caicedo added the third.
- Which managers directed the teams? Ruben Amorim managed Milan, while Xabi Alonso led Chelsea.