1980–81_AC_Milan_season
1980–81 AC Milan season
Milan Associazione Calcio 1980–81 football season
During the 1980–81 season Milan Associazione Calcio competed in Coppa Italia and for the first time ever in Serie B.
Quick Facts Owner, President ...
| 1980–81 season | |||
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| Owner | Felice Colombo | ||
| President | Gaetano Morazzoni | ||
| Manager | Massimo Giacomini (until 15 June 1981) Italo Galbiati | ||
| Stadium | San Siro | ||
| Serie B | 1st (promoted to Serie A) | ||
| Coppa Italia | First round | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Antonelli (15) All: Antonelli (15) | ||
| Average home league attendance | 31,282[1] | ||
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Owing to Totonero sentences and after appeals, owner Felice Colombo appointed Gaetano Morazzoni as new president, but kept the majority of the stakes in the club.[2] For the first time in their history, the club played in the Serie B tournament. Several players were signed, such as Avellino goalkeeper Ottorino Piotti, defender Mauro Tassotti from Lazio[3] and midfielder Stefano Cuoghi from Modena. Other additions to the squad were Sergio Battistini, Alberico Evani and Andrea Icardi from the youth team.[4] Meanwhile, midfielder Alberto Bigon and forward Stefano Chiodi were transferred out to S.S. Lazio, midfielder Fabio Capello retired after injuries and goalkeeper Enrico Albertosi was banned two years after Totonero.[5]
In Coppa Italia, the team was eliminated in the first round finishing fourth in a group including Avellino, Catania, Palermo and Inter.
In 1980-81 Serie B the squad reached the promotion to Serie A, finishing the competition in first place with 50 points, two more than Genoa and Cesena, both also promoted to Serie A. In the league, Milan collected 18 wins, 14 draws, 6 defeats, with 49 goals scored and 29 goals conceded. Right after the achievement of the promotion in the home game against Monza, head coach Massimo Giacomini left the squad, and Italo Galbiati was appointed as caretaker for the last match against Pescara.[6] Roberto Antonelli was the top goalscorer of the Serie B season, with 15 goals.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers
More information In, Pos. ...
| In | |||
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| Pos. | Name | from | Type |
| DF | Mauro Tassotti | Lazio | |
| GK | Ottorino Piotti | Avellino | |
| MF | Stefano Cuoghi | Modena | |
| FW | Francesco Vincenzi | Monza | |
| GK | Roberto Incontri | Livorno | loan ended |
| GK | Antonio Vettore | Forlì | |
| MF | Cesare Maestroni | Modena | |
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More information Out, Pos. ...
| Out | |||
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| Pos. | Name | To | Type |
| MF | Alberto Bigon | Lazio | |
| FW | Stefano Chiodi | Lazio | |
| MF | Fabio Capello | – | retired |
| MF | Giorgio Morini | Pro Patria | |
| GK | Francesco Navazzotti | Reggina | |
| GK | Antonio Rigamonti | Varese | |
| FW | Roberto Mandressi | Como Calcio | loan |
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Serie B
Main article: 1980-81 Serie B
League table
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milan (P, C) | 38 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 49 | 29 | +20 | 50 | Promotion to Serie A |
| 2 | Genoa (P) | 38 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 47 | 29 | +18 | 48 | |
| 3 | Cesena (P) | 38 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 44 | 26 | +18 | 48 | |
| 4 | Lazio | 38 | 13 | 20 | 5 | 50 | 32 | +18 | 46 | |
| 5 | Sampdoria | 38 | 11 | 21 | 6 | 39 | 33 | +6 | 43 |
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Source: Panini
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Results by round
More information Round, Ground ...
| Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |
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| Ground | H | A | H | A | H | H | A | H | A | H | H | A | A | H | A | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | A | H | A | H | A | A | H | H | A | H | H | A | H | A |
| Result | W | D | W | D | W | W | D | D | W | W | D | D | L | D | W | W | W | W | D | D | W | D | W | D | W | L | L | W | W | L | W | W | D | L | D | D | W | L |
| Position | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Source: Competitive matches
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; = Leader, Promoted to 1981–82 Serie A; = Promoted to 1981–82 Serie A; = Relegated to 1981–82 Serie C1
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; = Leader, Promoted to 1981–82 Serie A; = Promoted to 1981–82 Serie A; = Relegated to 1981–82 Serie C1
Matches
Milan v A.S. Bari
| 14 September 1980 1 | Milan | 1–0 | A.S. Bari | Milano |
De Vecchi  66' |
Report | Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 33,763 Referee: Paolo Milan |
Varese v Milan
| 21 September 1980 2 | Varese | 0–0 | Milan | Varese |
| Report | Stadium: Stadio Franco Ossola Attendance: 18,000 Referee: Pierluigi Magni |
Milan v Genoa C.F.C.
| 28 September 1980 3 | Milan | 2–0 | Genoa C.F.C. | Milano |
| Vincenzi 5' Antonelli 46' |
Report | Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 46,653 Referee: Alberto Michelotti |
Catania v Milan
| 5 October 1980 4 | Catania | 2–2 | Milan | Catania |
| Baresi 37' (aut.) Bonesso 86' |
Report | 68' Antonelli 88' (aut.) Ciampoli |
Stadium: Cibali Attendance: 20,000 Referee: Gianfranco Menegali |
Milan v Hellas Verona
| 12 October 1980 5 | Milan | 2–1 | Hellas Verona | Milano |
| Vincenzi 20', 72' |
Report | 22' (pen) Guidolin |
Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 32,689 Referee: Pierluigi Pairetto |
Milan v Lecce
| 19 October 1980 6 | Milan | 2–0 | Lecce | Milano |
| Antonelli 48' De Vecchi 75' |
Report | Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 23,712 Referee: Roberto Bianciardi |
Sampdoria v Milan
| 26 October 1980 7 | Sampdoria | 0–0 | Milan | Genova |
| Report | Stadium: Luigi Ferraris Attendance: 42,921 Referee: Pietro D'Elia |
Milan v Palermo F.C.
| 2 November 1980 8 | Milan | 0–0 | Palermo F.C. | Milano |
| Report | Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 30,052 Referee: Mattei |
Atalanta B.C. v Milan
| 9 November 1980 9 | Atalanta B.C. | 1–3 | Milan | Bergamo |
| Messina 72' |
Report | 30' Cuoghi 56' (pen) Buriani 75' Vincenzi |
Stadium: Comunale Attendance: 27,160 Referee: Ballerini |
Milan v SPAL
| 16 November 1980 10 | Milan | 2–1 | SPAL | Milano |
| Novellino 33' Carotti 86' |
Report | 20' Grop |
Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 39,763 Referee: Barbaresco |
Milan v Foggia
| 23 November 1980 11 | Milan | 1–1 | Foggia | Milano |
| Buriani 12' (pen) |
Report | 40' Tivelli |
Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 28,521 Referee: Terpin |
Lanerossi Vicenza v Milan
| 30 November 1980 12 | Lanerossi Vicenza | 1–1 | Milan | Vicenza |
| Zanini 4' |
Report | 45' (pen) Antonelli |
Stadium: Stadio Romeo Menti Attendance: 26,174 Referee: Patrussi |
Taranto v Milan
| 7 December 1980 13 | Taranto | 3–0 | Milan | Taranto |
| Mutti 44', 85' Cassano 81' |
Report | Stadium: Erasmo Iacovone Attendance: 23,637 Referee: Prati |
Milan v Cesena F.C.
| 14 December 1980 14 | Milan | 1–1 | Cesena F.C. | Milano |
| Antonelli 9' |
Report | 80' Garlini |
Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 21,380 Referee: Angelelli |
Pisa v Milan
| 21 December 1980 15 | Pisa | 0–1 | Milan | Pisa |
| Report | 37' Antonelli |
Stadium: Arena Garibaldi Attendance: 26,892 Referee: Pieri |
S.S. Lazio v Milan
| 4 January 1981 16 | S.S. Lazio | 0–2 | Milan | Roma |
| Report | 51', 56' Antonelli |
Stadium: Olimpico Attendance: 45,894 Referee: D'Elia |
Milan v Rimini
| 11 January 1981 17 | Milan | 3–1 | Rimini | Milano |
| Buriani 16' (pen) Cuoghi 75'Vincenzi 80' |
Report | 63' Traini |
Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 26,689 Referee: Lo Bello |
Monza v Milan
| 18 January 1981 18 | Monza | 1–2 | Milan | Monza |
| Monelli 50' |
Report | 25' Antonelli 30' Battistini |
Stadium: Gino Alfonso Sada Attendance: 9,618 Referee: Altobelli |
Milan v Pescara
| 25 January 1981 19 | Milan | 0–0 | Pescara | Milano |
| Report | Stadium: San Siro
attendance = 29,340 Referee: Pirandola |
A.S. Bari v Milan
| 8 February 1981 20 | A.S. Bari | 1–1 | Milan | Bari |
| Canestrari 55' |
Report | 36' Maldera |
Stadium: della Vittoria Attendance: 38,515 Referee: Renzo Vitali |
Milan v Varese
| 15 February 1981 21 | Milan | 1–0 | Varese | Milano |
| Cerantola 74' (o.g.) |
Report | Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 25,491 Referee: Magni |
Genoa C.F.C v Milan
| 22 February 1981 22 | Genoa C.F.C | 0–0 | Milan | Genova |
| Report | Stadium: Stadio Luigi Ferraris Attendance: 31,891 Referee: Mario Facchin |
Milan v Catania
| 1 March 1981 23 | Milan | 4–1 | Catania | Milano |
| Buriani 8' (pen ), 26' Maldera 42'Battistini 87' |
Report | 65' Piga |
Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 23,981 Referee: Paolo Milan |
Hellas Verona v Milan
| 8 March 1981 24 | Hellas Verona | 1–1 | Milan | Verona |
| Tricella 11' |
Report | 88' Battistini |
Stadium: Marcantonio Bentegodi Attendance: 34,055 Referee: Pierluigi Pairetto |
Lecce v Milan
| 15 March 1981 25 | Lecce | 2–3 | Milan | Lecce |
| Re 6' Improta 30' (rig.) |
Report | 4', 75' Vincenzi 89' Antonelli |
Stadium: Comunale Attendance: 25,332 Referee: Ciulli |
Milan v Sampdoria
| 22 March 1981 26 | Milan | 0–1 | Sampdoria | Milano |
| Report | 62' Chiorri |
Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 46,715 Referee: Barbaresco |
Palermo F.C. v Milan
| 29 March 1981 27 | Palermo F.C. | 3–1 | Milan | Palermo |
| Calloni 5', 22' (pen), 38' |
Report | 33' (pen) Buriani |
Stadium: La Favorita Attendance: 28,098 Referee: Angelelli |
Milan v Atalanta B.C.
| 5 April 1981 28 | Milan | 1–0 | Atalanta B.C. | Milano |
| Maldera 77' |
Report | Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 37,828 Referee: Luigi Altobelli |
S.P.A.L. v Milan
| 12 April 1981 29 | S.P.A.L. | 1–2 | Milan | Ferrara |
| Tagliaferri 20' |
Report | 17', 69' Antonelli |
Stadium: Comunale Attendance: 22,000 Referee: Domenico Lops |
Foggia v Milan
| 18 April 1981 30 | Foggia | 1–0 | Milan | Foggia |
| Tivelli 53' (pen) |
Report | Stadium: Pino Zaccheria Attendance: 18,838 Referee: Domenico Falzier |
Milan v Lanerossi Vicenza
| 26 April 1981 31 | Milan | 2–0 | Lanerossi Vicenza | Milano |
| Collovati 31' Battistini 70' |
Report | Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 17,868 Referee: Tullio Lanese |
Milan v Taranto
| 10 May 1981 32 | Milan | 4–0 | Taranto | Milano |
| Antonelli 22', 52' (rig.) Cuoghi 49'Battistini 61' |
Report | Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 23,173 Referee: Renzo Vitali |
Cesena F.C. v Milan
| 17 May 1981 33 | Cesena F.C. | 0–0 | Milan | Cesena |
| Report | Stadium: La Fiorita Attendance: 28,602 Referee: Gino Menicucci |
Milan v Pisa
| 24 May 1981 34 | Milan | 0–1 | Pisa | Milano |
| Report | 22' Chierico |
Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 29,963 Referee: Lanese |
Milan v S.S. Lazio
| 31 May 1981 35 | Milan | 1–1 | S.S. Lazio | Milano |
| Novellino 16' |
Report | 68' Bigon |
Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 49,257 Referee: Agnolin |
Rimini v Milan
| 7 June 1981 36 | Rimini | 2–2 | Milan | Rimini |
| Saltutti 18' Baldoni 59' |
Report | 20' Antonelli 73' Collovati |
Stadium: Romeo Neri Attendance: 11,931 Referee: Pieri |
Coppa Italia
Main article: 1980–81 Coppa Italia
First round
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| 1 | Avellino | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| 2 | Palermo | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 | Internazionale | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Milan | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 3 |
| 5 | Catania | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 1 |
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Matches
Avellino v Milan
| 20 August 1980 1 | Avellino | 1–1 | Milan | Avellino |
| Criscimanni 11' |
48' Baresi |
Stadium: Stadio Partenio Attendance: 21,063 Referee: Gianfranco Menegali |
Milan v Catania
| 24 August 1980 2 | Milan | 1–0 | Catania | Milano |
| Chiavaro 25' (o.g.) |
Stadium: San Siro Attendance: 20,003 Referee: Tani |
Palermo F.C. v Milan
| 3 September 1980 3 | Palermo F.C. | 1–0 | Milan | Palermo |
| Calloni 65' |
Stadium: La Favorita Attendance: 35,791 Referee: Vittorio Benedetti |
Squad statistics
More information Competition, Points ...
| Competition[7] | Points | Home | Away | Total | GD | |||||||||||||||
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| G | W | D | L | Gs | Ga | G | W | D | L | Gs | Ga | G | W | D | L | Gs | Ga | |||
| 1980-81 Serie B | 50 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 9 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 21 | 20 | 38 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 49 | 29 | +20 |
 1980-81 Coppa Italia | – | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | −1 |
| Total | – | 21 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 29 | 10 | 21 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 42 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 51 | 32 | +19 |
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Players statistics
More information No., Pos ...
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | 1980-81 Serie B | 1980-81 Coppa Italia | |||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| GK |  ITA |
Piotti | 40 | -28 | 37 | -26 | 3 | -2 | |
| DF | ITA |
Tassotti | 36 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| DF | ITA |
Baresi | 35 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
| DF | ITA |
Collovati | 39 | 2 | 36 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| DF | ITA |
Maldera | 31 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 0 | |
| MF | ITA |
Novellino | 40 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 0 | |
| MF | ITA |
De Vecchi | 39 | 2 | 35+1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| MF | ITA |
Battistini | 40 | 5 | 34+3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | |
| FW | ITA |
Buriani | 42 | 6 | 38 | 6 | 4 | 0 | |
| FW | ITA |
Antonelli | 35 | 15 | 32 | 15 | 3 | 0 | |
| FW | ITA |
Cuoghi | 27 | 3 | 22+5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| GK | ITA |
Vettore | 2 | -3 | 1+1 | -3 | 0 | -0 | |
| FW | ITA |
Vincenzi | 28 | 7 | 17+8 | 7 | 3 | 0 | |
| MF | ITA |
Romano | 23 | 0 | 14+5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| DF | ITA |
Minoia | 24 | 0 | 11+11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| MF | ITA |
Carotti | 21 | 1 | 4+13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| FW | ITA |
Galluzzo | 11 | 0 | 4+5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| MF | ITA |
Icardi | 5 | 0 | 4+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ITA |
Bet | 5 | 0 | 1+4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| MF | ITA |
Bolis | 2 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| MF | ITA |
Evani | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| GK | ITA |
Incontri | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | |
| MF | ITA |
Monzani | 4 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| MF | ITA |
Cambiaghi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| MF | ITA |
Maestroni | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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