Cisse hat-trick leads Milan to 4-0 win over Salzburg

AC Milan beat Red Bull Salzburg 4-0 away in the Europa League on October 15, with 19-year-old Alphadjo Cisse scoring three goals and Gonçalo Ramos adding the fourth. Filippo Terracciano was sent off late, but Milan held on for their first win of the league-phase campaign despite finishing with 10 players. Cisse opened the scoring in the 15th minute, heading in a cross from Omari Hutchinson. He doubled Milan’s lead in the 32nd minute, then completed his hat-trick four minutes after halftime. Ramos scored in the 72nd minute, according to one match report, to complete the result. The victory put Milan on the board after an opening-round defeat to Benfica. The team established control early and created further chances before the break. Salzburg briefly appeared to equalize through Haris Tabakovic, but the goal was disallowed after the ball had crossed the byline during the buildup. Milan continued to threaten after Cisse’s third goal, while Salzburg were unable to recover from the deficit. Terracciano received a straight red card late in the match for a professional foul, leaving Milan to finish with 10 players. The dismissal did not change the result. Cisse said after the match...