Club Friendly: AC Milan outclass Liverpool in 4-2 thriller
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However, Okafor struck again late in the game to secure a deserved win for Milan, his second goal capping off a standout individual performance.
AC Milan stunned reigning Premier League champions Liverpool with a commanding 4–2 win in an international friendly held in Hong Kong on Saturday afternoon.
The result marks a strong bounce-back for the Italian giants, who had suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Arsenal earlier this week in Singapore.
Milan took control early through a well-taken goal by Portuguese forward Rafael Leão, setting the tone for a dominant display.
Although Liverpool responded with an equalizer from Dominik Szoboszlai, Milan quickly regained their momentum.
Within minutes, Rúben Loftus‑Cheek restored the lead with a calm finish, and Noah Okafor added a third to send the Rossoneri into halftime with a 3–1 advantage.
Liverpool showed signs of life in the second half, narrowing the deficit to 3–2 thanks to a well-placed header by Cody Gakpo.
However, Okafor struck again late in the game to secure a deserved win for Milan, his second goal capping off a standout individual performance.
The match was part of both clubs’ summer pre-season tours in Asia, drawing a packed international crowd at the Hong Kong Stadium.
Liverpool will now look to regroup as they head to Japan, where they face Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday. AC Milan, meanwhile, return to Europe with renewed confidence and attacking sharpness on full display.
Final Score: AC Milan 4 – 2 Liverpool
Goals:
- Milan: Leão (12’), Loftus-Cheek (22’), Okafor (28’, 85’)
- Liverpool: Szoboszlai (19’), Gakpo (61’)
Venue: Hong Kong Stadium
Attendance: Approx. 38,000
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