The result compounds what is already a sobering beginning to the 2026-27 campaign for Venezia. Two defeats, four goals conceded, none scored: the arithmetic of a side yet to find its footing. For Halhal, 23, the own goal is the defining moment of a personal start to the season that his average rating of 5.70 across his one league appearance already reflected poorly. Contributing to a defeat in the manner he did makes the task of rebuilding confidence more pressing.
Milan's opener came from Ramos before Halhal's own goal completed the scoring. The 2-0 scoreline was comfortable for the hosts and left Stroppa's Venezia rooted to the foot of the Serie A table with zero points from two games. The defensive unit has yet to keep a clean sheet, and the manner of the second goal — turned in by one of their own — will sting beyond the mere statistic.
Halhal carries an AI overall rating of 70 out of 100, with a potential of 78, figures that suggest a player with room to develop but one who must first establish reliability at this level. An own goal in only his first Serie A appearance of the season is not the evidence of that reliability Stroppa needs. Venezia's next fixture offers Halhal the clearest possible opportunity to respond — but only if the defensive structure around him gives him the platform to do so.