Ruben Amorim Maintains Perfect Start as AC Milan Defeats Venezia 2-0

Gonçalo Ramos scored his first goal for AC Milan in the 69th minute to help Ruben Amorim secure a 2-0 victory over Venezia.

AC Milan secured a 2-0 victory over Venezia at the San Siro on Friday as Ruben Amorim maintained a perfect start to his Serie A tenure. Gonçalo Ramos broke the deadlock in the 69th minute with a clinical finish into the bottom corner following an assist from Alexis Saelemaekers. The result was finalized late in the match when Redouane Halhal scored an own goal after Ardon Jashari’s shot deflected off goalkeeper Filip Stankovic and into the Venezia defender. This win follows Milan's opening-day triumph at Torino, keeping the former Manchester United manager’s record unblemished in Italy.

Christian Pulisic remained an unused substitute throughout the contest despite returning to the squad for the first time since July 6. The United States international had been sidelined with a bone bruise and microfracture in his lower leg, injuries sustained during a round-of-16 World Cup defeat against Belgium. Before kickoff, Pulisic was seen greeting fellow American international Gianluca Busio. The club also observed a minute of silence prior to the match to honor the memory of legendary former defender Franco Baresi.

Ramos Opens Milan Account

Summer signing Gonçalo Ramos, who joined the club from Paris Saint-Germain for a €74 million fee, was a constant threat throughout the evening. In the 12th minute, the Portuguese forward nearly opened the scoring after a solo run into the penalty area, but his effort was denied by Stankovic. Later in the match, Ramos saw a header brilliantly saved by the Venezia goalkeeper as Milan sought to capitalize on their early dominance. His eventual strike in the second half marked his first goal since arriving from the French champions.

Venezia Threats and Woodwork Strikes

While the hosts controlled much of the possession, Venezia created several opportunities before the halftime whistle. Akor Adams and John Yeboah both had chances to put the visitors ahead. Milan also came close to scoring through Yunus Musah, as the U.S. international struck the crossbar with a close-range attempt. Stankovic remained busy for the visitors, making multiple saves to keep the scoreline tight until the final twenty minutes of play.

Final Scoring Sequences

The breakthrough arrived when Saelemaekers played Ramos into space, allowing the striker to find the net. The second goal featured a sequence where Jashari was sent through on goal; his initial shot was blocked by Stankovic, only for the ball to rebound off Halhal and cross the line. This victory ensures Amorim has won both of his first two matches in charge of the Rossoneri. The match concluded with Milan securing all three points while Pulisic watched from the bench, marking his first involvement in a matchday squad since his injury in the United States' exit from the World Cup.