Everything Christian Pulisic touches seems to find the back of the net.
Pulisic scored his sixth goal of the season across all competitions as AC Milan defeated Belgian visitors Club Brugge 3-1 in UEFA Champions League action Tuesday. The U.S. men’s national team star has either scored or assisted in 11 of his 13 appearances for club and country.
The Rossoneri grabbed a first-half lead in the 34th minute thanks to Pulisic’s olimpico goal from the left corner. Pulisic swung in a corner kick which found its way to the back of the net, giving AC Milan a 1-0 advantage.
Despite Club Brugge tying the match up in the 51st minute, AC Milan used a brace from Tijani Reijnders to pull away and claim all three points. Reijnders propelled the hosts in front after the hour mark before sealing the victory 10 minutes later.
Pulisic logged 90 minutes in the result as AC Milan made it back-to-back wins in two separate competitions.
The Rossoneri next visits Bologna on Saturday in Serie A play.
Haji Wright
Coventry City earned one point from its trip to London on Tuesday thanks to Haji Wright’s fourth goal of the EFL Championship season.
Wright scored the opening goal in the Sky Blues’ 1-1 draw with QPR. The USMNT forward played 84 minutes in the match as well.
Wright followed up a frantic play in the box for Coventry City, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead. It was Wright’s first goal since October 1.
However, Kieran Morgan came off the bench to score QPR’s equalizing goal, giving them a share of the spoils.
Coventry City will return home to face Luton Town on Saturday.
Brenden Aaronson
Leeds United continued its unbeaten run in the EFL Championship after picking up three points at Elland Road on Tuesday.
Brenden Aaronson scored his third goal of the season in Leeds’ 2-1 triumph over Watford. The USMNT midfielder earned Man of the Match honors after logging a strong 90 minutes.
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Author : Larry Henry Jr
Publish date : 2024-10-22 21:03:18
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