INJURY‑TIME TURNAROUND: AC MILAN 3‑2 PARMA
Serie A
AC Milan secured a thrilling victory over Parma on matchday 22 of Serie A, winning 3-2 at San Siro. The match was defined by an extraordinary comeback with the Rossoneri scoring two goals in injury time. Parma took the lead in the 24th minute through Cancellieri but AC Milan responded with a penalty converted by Pulisic in the 38th minute. In the second half, Parma regained the lead with Delprato in the 80th minute, but the Rossoneri found the strength to react with Reijnders in the 90'+2' and Chukwueze in the 90'+5'. With this victory, AC Milan move to 34 points in the standings, consolidating their position in the upper part of the table.
The Rossoneri showed great character and determination, despite the challenges faced during the match. Coach Conceição fielded a 4-3-3 formation, aiming to exploit the speed of the wingers. After a balanced first half, AC Milan increased the pressure in the second 45, making tactical changes that proved decisive. The introduction of Chukwueze and Abraham injected new energy into the attack, allowing Milan to overturn the result in the final minutes. The team demonstrated a great ability to react, maintaining high concentration until the last moment. Fans can look forward to the rest of the season with confidence, aware of the team's potential and the possibility of further improvement.
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MATCH REPORT
The first half began with an aggressive Parma who took the lead in the 24th minute thanks to Cancellieri, who capitalised on an assist from Valeri. AC Milan tried to respond immediately but struggled to find spaces in the opponent's defence. In the 38th minute, a key episode changed the momentum of the match: a foul in the area on Pavlović led to a penalty converted by Pulisic, bringing the score level. Before the break, AC Milan continued to push but failed to capitalise on the chances created. The first half ended 1-1 with both teams having shown great intensity and a desire to win.
In the second half, Parma surprised AC Milan in the 80th minute with a goal from Delprato, who took advantage of a counterattack to put the visitors ahead. However, the Rossoneri did not give up and continued to fight, persistently seeking the equaliser. In the 90'+2', Reijnders found the goal to make it 2-2, finishing off a move orchestrated by Musah. In injury time, AC Milan completed the comeback with Chukwueze who scored the winner in the 90'+5', assisted by Pavlović. The match concluded with an exhilarating victory for the Rossoneri, who demonstrated great character and determination.
MATCH DETAILS
AC MILAN 3-2 PARMA
AC MILAN (4-3-3): Maignan; Calabria (77' Jović), Gabbia, Pavlović, Hernández (46' Bartesaghi); Musah, Fofana (57' Chukwueze), Reijnders; Pulisic, Morata (57' Abraham), Leão (46' Bennacer). Subs: Sportiello; Jiménez, Terracciano, Tomori; Zeroli; Camarda, Okafor. Coach: Conceição.
PARMA (4-2-3-1): Suzuki; Delprato, Vogliacco, Valenti, Valeri; Hernani (70' Haj), Sohm; Man (69' Almqvist), Cancellieri (83' Hainaut), Mihăilă (77' Løvik); Djurić (70' Camara). Subs: Corvi, Moretta; Leoni, Trabucchi; Estévez, Keita, Plicco; Ondrejka. Coach: Pecchia.
Referee: Abisso from Palermo.
Goals: 24' Cancellieri (P), 38' pen. Pulisic (M), 80' Delprato (P), 90'+2 Reijnders (M), 90'+5 Chukwueze (M).
Booked: 12' Pavlović (M), 33' Vogliacco (P), 37' Sohm (P), 43' Fofana (M), 45'+1 Delprato (P), 74' Haj (P), 85' Hainaut (P).
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