Jay Idzes: AC Milan vs Sassuolo 2-2 – Performance Report

KOMPAS.com – Indonesian National Team player’s report card, Jay Idzes, after the AC Milan vs Sassuolo match in the 2025-2026 Italian League (Serie A), Sunday (14/12/2025).

Jay Idzes started the match in Week 15 of the 2025-2026 Italian League between AC Milan vs Sassuolo which was held at the San Siro Stadium.

The match ended with a score of 2-2. AC Milan’s goals were scored by Davide Bartesaghi (34′ and 47′), while Sassuolo’s two goals were contributed by Ismael Kone (13′) and Armand Lauriente (77′).

High Tension in the First Half

AC Milan immediately took the initiative in the game from the early minutes by relying on attacks from the wings and crosses into the Sassuolo defense area.

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Even though they were under pressure, Sassuolo’s back line led by Jay Idzes appeared quite disciplined in repelling the hosts’ attacks.

In fact, Sassuolo managed to steal the opening goal in the 13th minute. Ismael Kone maximized his one-two collaboration in midfield before beating goalkeeper Mike Maignan and giving Sassuolo an early lead.

Behind one goal, AC Milan increased the tempo of the attack. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Adrien Rabiot were the driving force of the game in midfield.

Rabiot had a golden opportunity, but Arijanet Muric appeared alert in goal for Sassuolo.

Successive pressure finally paid off in the 34th minute. Davide Bartessaghi successfully completed Loftus-Cheek’s pass to equalize.

The 1-1 score lasted until halftime in the AC Milan vs Sassuolo results match in the first half.

Sassuolo’s response after 2 AC Milan goals were disallowed

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Entering the second round of the 2025-2026 Italian League, AC Milan immediately pressed again.

Davide Bartessaghi scored his second goal in the 47th minute after exploiting narrow space from Christopher Nkunku’s pass, giving the Rossoneri the lead.

AC Milan added goals through Christian Pulisic and Adrien Rabiot. However, the referee disallowed both goals due to violations and offside positions during the goal.

When AC Milan was too focused on attacking, Sassuolo found momentum.

In the 77th minute, Armand Lauriente maximized his quick collaboration with Andrea Pinamonti before firing a placing shot that shook Maignan’s goal and changed the score to 2-2.