Crazy scene in Genoa: Milan wins thanks to emergency goalkeeper Giroud

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We write the 87th minute. Milan, with Noah Okafor in the starting line-up, took the lead through substitute Christian Pulisic in a heated match against Genoa. The newcomer does not want to give in without a fight. It’s the start of a crazy final phase.

In the penultimate minute of extra time (96′), Ekuban is launched with a high ball. The striker is through, but is roughly knocked down by Milan keeper Maignan in front of the penalty area. Red for the Frenchman.

Giroud takes Milan to the top of the table

Because the Lombards had used up their last substitution a few minutes earlier, striker Olivier Giroud had to play the last seconds between the posts. Gudmundsson’s subsequent free kick ends up on the crossbar, as Tomori still sticks his foot out. Good luck to Milan.

Genoa goalkeeper Leali also enters Milan’s penalty area for the corner. And because he picked up his second yellow card shortly afterwards, he also had to take an early shower. However, Genoa has not yet used up its substitution quota and can still replace a real goalkeeper.

But that is not enough. With the very last action, the home team gets another great opportunity. But fireman Giroud is there, throws himself into the ball and holds on to the three points for Milan. And because city rivals Inter made a mistake against Bologna, the Rossoneri say goodbye to the international breakthrough as the new leader of Serie A. (mab)

Source : Blick