Half-Time Report: Sassuolo holding AC Milan at break

AC Milan are being held to a 1-1 draw by Sassuolo at the interval of their Serie A clash on Tuesday afternoon.

It was Milan that made the brighter start to proceedings, with Jeremy Menez, Stephan El Shaarawy and Giacomo Bonaventura all having half-chances inside the opening eight minutes.

The hosts' early pressure paid off and they took the lead after nine minutes when Andrea Poli converted from close range following a mix-up inside the Sassuolo box.

The away side were level moments before the 30-minute mark, however, when Nicola Sansone converted a lofted cross from Domenico Berardi.

Alex had an opportunity to regain the lead for Milan three minutes later, but his powerful header was just diverted wide of the post.

Sassulo remained a constant threat down the other end, however, with Berardi firing just wide after finding space on the edge of the box.

As it stands, Milan would move sixth in the table, while Sassuolo would remain 12th.