AC Milan defeat Parma 3-2 at San Siro

AC Milan delivered a stunning comeback at San Siro on Sunday, defeating Parma 3-2 in a dramatic Serie A clash. The Rossoneri overturned the result with two injury-time goals, securing a historic victory that left fans captivated.

Trailing twice during the match, Milan demonstrated resilience as Tijjani Reijnders and Samuel Chukwueze scored in stoppage time. This marked the first time in Serie A history that Milan came from behind to win with two goals scored after the 90th minute.

Match Highlights

Parma took the lead in the 24th minute through Matteo Cancellieri, who capitalized on a precise assist from Valeri to silence the home crowd. Despite Milan’s efforts, they struggled to break down Parma’s defense until the 38th minute, when a foul on Pavlović resulted in a penalty. Christian Pulisic calmly converted, leveling the score at 1-1.

The second half remained tightly contested until the 80th minute when Parma regained the lead. Enrico Delprato finished a swift counterattack, leaving Milan with little time to respond. However, the Rossoneri launched a spirited fightback.

In the 92nd minute, Tijjani Reijnders struck a crucial equalizer after a well-placed pass from Musah. Just three minutes later, Samuel Chukwueze clinched the victory with a clinical finish following an assist from Pavlović.

Post-Match Reactions

AC Milan coach Sérgio Conceição praised his team’s character and determination.

“This match was a testament to the grit of this team. We kept pushing, kept believing, and in the end, we were rewarded,” he said.

Chukwueze, who scored his first Serie A goal of the season, described the moment as “unbelievable.” Reijnders, now the league’s leading goalscorer among central midfielders with six goals, continued to impress with his consistency.

Key Milestones

The win moved AC Milan to 34 points, solidifying their position among Serie A’s top teams and bolstering their title hopes.Tammy Abraham marked his 100th Serie A appearance.

Christian Pulisic ended a nine-game goal drought, scoring his first goal since October. The dramatic victory highlighted Milan’s potential as serious title contenders and reaffirmed their ability to thrive under pressure.

Writing by Jennifer Ogor; Editing by Daniel Adejo