Welcome to our live coverage of tonight`s Coppa Italia second round clash between AC Milan and Lecce at the San Siro stadium. Kick-off is set for 8:00 PM BST.
AC Milan enter this match after defeating Bari 2-0 in the first round, which marked Max Allegri`s first competitive game back in charge of the Rossoneri. Lecce qualified by beating Juve Stabia 2-0 in August.
The winner of tonight`s match will advance to face Lazio in the round of 16 on December 3rd.
Match Updates
20` – GOAL! Milan 1-0 Lecce (Gimenez)
The Mexican striker finally finds the back of the net! Bartesaghi bursts down the left wing and delivers a low cross for Gimenez, who finishes clinically with his first touch.
18` – Red Card for Lecce
Siebert is sent off for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity after fouling Nkunku on the edge of the box.
9` – Nkunku Hits the Post
Milan come agonizingly close as Nkunku strikes the outside of the post from close range after good work by Rabiot to keep the ball in play.
2` – Early Milan Chances
Gimenez and Loftus-Cheek both go close in the opening minutes. Fruchtl makes a good save to deny Gimenez one-on-one.
1` – Kick-off
The match is underway at the San Siro!
Starting Lineups
AC Milan (3-5-2):
Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Ricci, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Gimenez, Nkunku
Lecce (4-3-3):
Fruchtl; Veiga, Tiago Gabriel, Siebert, Ndaba; Helgason, Berisha, Dramé; Morente, Camarda, N`Dri