Milan - Udinese: AC Milan Triumphs in a Tense Serie A Showdown
Milan - Udinese Match Overview
In the 8th round of Serie A, AC Milan needed to secure a win against Udinese to keep pace with Inter Milan and reclaim their position on the podium. The match started positively for the Rossoneri with a quick goal from Chukwueze (1-0, 13th minute). However, the game shifted when Reijnders received a controversial red card after a collision with Lovric (30th minute).
Playing with Ten Men
Despite the setback of being one player down, Milan managed to maintain their lead and were saved by the VAR just before halftime when Ehizibue was ruled offside (45th minute). In the second half, AC Milan held their ground until the very last minute, where Kabasele appeared to score an equalizer, only to be flagged offside (1-1, 90+5).
Impact on Serie A Standings
In a perfect outcome for Paulo Fonseca, the Milan victory allows them to rise to the third position, relegating Udinese to sixth place.
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