AC Milan clinched victory with a late Pulisic goal, securing their top spot after Inter Milan’s draw. In a remarkable twist, star striker Olivier Giroud had to take on the goalkeeper’s role after Donnarumma’s dismissal due to five substitutions against Genoa.
Giroud, known for scoring, showcased his versatility with a crucial save in the dying minutes, preventing Genoa’s equalizer. Coach Stefano Pioli said, “I’ve never seen anything like it. Initially, Pulisic wasn’t set to take the gloves, but Giroud stepped up. It was a match with many unusual occurrences.”
Pioli praised his team’s character and hunger for victory, adding, “Today, I saw character and strength. I am very happy with the players.” AC Milan’s rise, notably with five away games out of eight, underscores their determination in the Serie A title race. Pioli acknowledged the competition, saying, “Three or four teams vie for the Scudetto; it’s still early.”
Despite challenges, AC Milan’s belief was evident after their Champions League fixture. Pioli concluded, “We believed until the end.”
Here is the highlight video of Genoa vs. AC Milan, which ended 0-1 victory for Milan.
Olivier Giroud
Olivier Giroud
FranceThis season he played in total 7 times for 445 minutes for Serie A.
Olivier Giroud scored 4 goals for Milan. He procured 3 assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Serie A. In the last match Milan won 1-0 against Genoa.
Milan performance and stats
Milan
Milan is currently 1st in the Serie A with 21 points.
In the last 8 games, it has won 7 times and lost once. In its last match, Milan won 0-1 against Genoa.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 16 goals and conceding 8.
