AC Milan was staring one other disappointing Serie A loss within the race till Christian Pulisic helped spark a comeback victory.
Pulisic scored twice together with the successful aim because the Rossoneri defeated Lecce 3-2 away from house. It was Pulisic’s first goalscoring efficiency since January 29 in all competitions.
Nikola Krstovic scored twice for Lecce to provide the hosts a 2-0 lead early within the second half earlier than AC Milan started its rally.
An Antonino Gallo personal aim reduce AC Milan’s deficit in half earlier than Pulisic equalized from the penalty spot within the 73rd minute. The U.S. males’s nationwide crew star winger was hauled down within the field to earn the spot kick earlier than calling his personal quantity for the tying aim.
Rafael Leao arrange Pulisic for the eventual successful aim within the 81st minute. Leao’s lethal go allowed Pulisic to attain into a large open internet for a 3-2 remaining scoreline.
It was Pulisic’s first brace since Could 14, 2024.
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AC Milan moved to eighth place following the end result, snapping a four-match winless run in all competitions.
“It was a troublesome second for everybody, together with me,” Pulisic mentioned postmatch. “I all the time need to rating however that’s not been the case recently. I’m very completely happy to attain at the moment and assist earn the win.”
AC Milan subsequent hosts Como on March 15 earlier than concluding the month’s schedule at Napoli on March 30.