For the Rossoneri goals in the first half by Gabbia
(first career center in the Champions League), then
in the second half Leao
(second in career) and
Giroud on a penalty shoot out , an
own goal by Ljubicic
closes the scores
.
With the victory of 'Maksimir', Pioli's team
rises to 7 points
, overtaking Salzburg in second place in group E, while Cacic's team remains at 4 points.
On the last day, the Rossoneri will only need a draw at San Siro against Salzburg to reach the round of 16 nine years after the last time.
A slow-moving AC Milan, but which with the passing of the minutes has grown, asserting its greater quality against the Croatian team.
In addition to the four goals, there were many opportunities created by the Rossoneri that could have spread further.
Ketelaere's performance was fair, on the pitch for about an hour but which only showed flashes of the qualities for which it was purchased.
But time is on his side.
Dinamo fall at home after 31 consecutive useful results at home.
"
It's a great victory
. We prepared this match well. We could have scored even more, but I'm happy with the result."
These are the words of Olivier Giroud after the victory on the field of Dinamo Zagreb.
"
It was the right time to make this kind of performance and to show our qualities and determination to try to go through"
- added the French forward.