Milan-Pisa: Nzola stuns, Athekame rescues Rossoneri late | OneFootball

A true football thriller unfolded at San Siro. Milan and Pisa shared the spoils with a spectacular 2-2 draw that came only in injury time, at the end of a match that offered continuous excitement and twists until the very last moment.

Milan saved at the last breath: Athekame answers Nzola, spectacular draw with Pisa

Milan started off on the right foot: in the 7th minute, Rafael Leão scored the lead with one of his splendid plays, starting from the left and slotting a precise right-footed shot into the corner past Šemper. The Portuguese celebrated with an ironic gesture, mimicking a surfer to the applause of the crowd. After a long VAR check, the goal was confirmed despite Pavlović's suspicious position. However, the game truly ignited in the second half. In the 57th minute, a handball by De Winter in the area led to a penalty for Pisa: from the spot, Cuadrado did not miss, scoring his first goal in a black and blue shirt and his seventh consecutive penalty goal in his career. From there, the match became a seesaw of chances: Šemper performed two miracles on Gabbia and Saelemaekers, while Leão unsuccessfully claimed a penalty for contact with Calabresi. In the 85th minute, the blow that stunned the stadium arrived: Akinsanmiro found Nzola with a perfect through ball, and the striker beat Maignan with ice-cold composure. VAR confirmed the legitimacy of the action, but Milan did not give up. In the 94th minute, young Athekame pulled a joker from outside the area, scoring the final 2-2 with a shot that kissed the post before going in. The Rossoneri's assaults were in vain in the end: in the 97th minute, Saelemaekers nearly scored an incredible goal that would have shaken San Siro.

Now, after the draw that leaves Allegri's team at 17 points, either Napoli or Inter can take advantage of the Rossoneri's setback. Both teams, along with Roma, are currently at 15 points: it could be tomorrow's big match at 6 PM between Napoli and Inter that launches the new league leader.

Andrea Alati

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