AC Milan secured a vital victory in the Italian League, triumphing over Pisa with a narrow 2-1 scoreline. The Rossoneri traveled to Stadio Romeo Anconetani, Pisa’s home ground, on an early Saturday morning on February 14th to clinch the crucial three points.
This hard-fought win significantly impacts the Serie A standings, propelling AC Milan into second place with an impressive 53 points. Conversely, AC Pisa 1909 remains entrenched in 19th position, holding 15 points after the encounter.
The match saw Milan take the initiative, breaking the deadlock in the 39th minute. Former Chelsea midfielder, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, showcased his scoring prowess by finding the back of the net, giving Milan a 1-0 lead that stood through halftime.
However, Pisa mounted a spirited comeback in the second half. They successfully leveled the score in the 71st minute, courtesy of a well-taken goal by Felipe Loyola, igniting hopes of an upset among the home fans as the score became 1-1.
Undeterred, Milan pushed for a winner, and their persistence paid off late in the game. In the 85th minute, veteran player Luka Modric, displayed his clinical finishing to net the decisive goal, restoring Milan’s lead and ultimately securing their 2-1 victory.
The closing moments of the match were not without drama. Deep into second-half injury time, AC Milan was reduced to ten men after midfielder Adrien Rabiot received a red card, adding a tense finish to an eventful encounter.