ROSSONERI COME FROM BEHIND TO WIN AWAY IN TURIN
Serie A
A feverish Monday night. He almost didn't play, but instead, Christian Pulisic was decisive. His brace saw the Rossoneri come from behind to beat Torino 3-2 on matchday 14. It was a display of resilience, heart and courage. After a tricky start, with the Granata taking a two-goal lead inside 20 minutes thanks to a Vlašić penalty and Zapata's goal, the Rossoneri reacted with determination, especially in the wake of the injury that forced Leão off the field of play. Rabiot halved the deficit in the first half, and Pulisic came off the bench in the second to score the decisive brace.
The win takes AC Milan to 31 points, as they sit top of the league, just ahead of Napoli. It was also the end of a hoodoo away at Torino, where we hadn't won since 2021. Despite falling two goals behind, Landucci's men (with Allegri suspended) didn't lose faith. Rather, they showed excellent character. The introduction of Pulisic proved pivotal, as the American scored just 39 seconds after coming on. In the 77th minute, he made it 3-2. This away win is a big show of force as the season really heats up. Forza Milan!
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MATCH REPORT
The first half began with Torino taking the lead thanks to a penalty from Vlašić, conceded due to a handball from Tomori. The Granata soon doubled their lead shortly after through Zapata, who made the most of Vlašić's assist. AC Milan didn't quit and pulled one back with a great strike from Rabiot, assisted by Tomori. The Rossoneri continued to push, but had to put up with the loss of Leão who exited the field in the 31st minute. The first half ended 2-1 to the home side.
In the second half, AC Milan entered the field with a renewed sense of determination. Pulisic, who came on in the 66th minute to replace Bartesaghi, scored the equaliser right away. The Rossoneri continued to push, following a chance from Loftus-Cheek, Pulisic scored again, completing the comeback in the 77th minute with a left-footed volley from Ricci's cross. Torino tried to react but the AC Milan defence performed well, meaning Maignan wasn't forced into making any important saves. In the end, the Granata threw everything they had at AC Milan, but the Rossoneri controlled the play and brought an important win home.
MATCH DETAILS
TORINO 2-3 AC MILAN
TORINO (3-5-2): Israel; Coco, Maripán, Tamèze (78' Masina); Lazaro (84' Ngonge), Anjorin (59' Casadei), Asllani, Vlašić, Pedersen (84' Nkounkou); Adams (84' Aboukhlal), Zapata. Subs.: Paleari, Popa; Biraghi, Dembélé, Gineitis, Njie, Simeone, İlkhan. Coach: Baroni.
AC MILAN (3-5-2): Maignan; Pavlović, Gabbia, Tomori; Bartesaghi (66' Pulisic), Rabiot, Modrić, Loftus-Cheek, Saelemaekers (88' Estupiñan); Leão (31' Ricci), Nkunku. Subs.: Terracciano, Torriani; De Winter, Jashari, Odogu. Coach: Landucci.
Referee: Chiffi from Padova.
Goals: 10' Vlašić (T), 17' Zapata (T), 24' Rabiot (M), 67' Pulisic (M), 77' Pulisic (M).
Booked: 19' Maignan (M), 53' Lazaro (T), 56' Anjorin (T).
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