Milan secures second win, Modrić plays 70 minutes in Croatian duel

AC Milan secured their second victory of the new Serie A season, defeating Venezia 2-0 and maintaining a flawless start. The match saw Croatian midfielder Luka Modrić feature prominently for Milan, playing until the 74th minute.

The breakthrough came in the 69th minute when Goncalo Ramos found the back of the net, breaking Venezia's resistance. The lead was doubled in the closing minutes of the game, with Venezia's Halhal scoring an own goal in the 89th minute, ultimately sealing the 2-0 scoreline.

For Venezia, Croatian players Toma Bašić and Bartol Franjić were also involved in the action. Bašić played until the 65th minute, while Franjić featured in the first half. The defeat leaves Venezia without any points after two rounds of the season.

With this win, Milan accumulates six points from their opening two matches, positioning them strongly early in the campaign. Venezia, conversely, faces an uphill battle after failing to secure any points.