The French striker Olivier Giroud bade farewell to AC Milan in a low-key manner as they were defeated 5-2 by AS Roma in an entertaining post-season friendly held in Perth. This match took place just days after the Serie A season ended, with Roma emerging victorious before a crowd of 56,522 at Optus Stadium. Despite his farewell game not going as planned, Giroud’s impact on the team and his younger teammates was evident.
Before departing for Los Angeles FC next season, Giroud scored a goal in his final league game for Milan against Salernitana and almost found the net again in the match against Roma, hitting the post in the 30th minute before being substituted at half-time. Noah Okafor shared his respect for the legendary striker and spoke about how much he had learned from him during their time together.
The game was dominated by goals, with Roma midfielder Tommaso Baldanzi opening the scoring in the 27th minute. Theo Hernandez equalized for Milan just ten minutes later, but Tammy Abraham put Roma back into a commanding 3-1 lead at halftime. In the second half, Angelino scored another goal for Rome before Okafor and Paulo Dybala added two more goals to make it 5-2.
Despite being disappointed by their performance, both teams enjoyed their time in Perth and thanked their fans for their support. After the match concluded, both sides departed shortly and headed back to Europe to prepare for their respective seasons ahead.
In conclusion, despite not winning the game against AS Roma, Olivier Giroud’s impact on AC Milan was undeniable during his time with them. His contribution to the team will always be remembered fondly by his teammates and fans alike as he embarks on a new chapter of his career with Los Angeles FC next season.
