AC Milan’s struggles in Serie A continued as they suffered a devastating 1-2 defeat to Lazio at the San Siro on Sunday. The Rossoneri’s woes were compounded by a late penalty conceded by goalkeeper Mike Maignan, which Pedro duly converted to seal the win for Lazio.
The defeat marked AC Milan’s ninth league loss of the season, leaving them languishing in ninth place, 19 points adrift of leaders Inter Milan. The team’s poor form has sparked widespread discontent among fans, who expressed their frustration by delaying their entry into the stadium until the 15th minute.
Lazio, on the other hand, were ecstatic with their hard-fought victory, which propelled them to fourth place in the Serie A standings. The win was a testament to the team’s resilience and determination, as they battled back from a goal down to snatch all three points.
The match was marked by controversy, with AC Milan’s Strahinja Pavlovic receiving a red card in the 64th minute for a foul on Lazio’s Gustav Isaksen. The incident sparked heated debates among fans and pundits, with some arguing that the decision was harsh.
Despite being a man down, AC Milan managed to equalize through Samuel Chukwueze’s 85th-minute strike, sending the match into a frenetic finale. However, Lazio’s Pedro had the final say, converting a penalty in the eighth minute of stoppage time to seal the win for his team.
The defeat was a bitter pill for AC Milan to swallow, and it has raised further questions about the team’s prospects for the remainder of the season. With the Rossoneri struggling to find consistency, it remains to be seen whether they can turn their fortunes around and make a late push for European qualification.
Lazio’s victory, on the other hand, has given them a significant boost in their pursuit of Champions League qualification. The team’s manager, Maurizio Sarri, was ecstatic with the win, praising his players for their determination and resilience.
The match was also marked by a protest from AC Milan’s fans, who expressed their discontent with the team’s management and ownership. The fans’ frustration is understandable, given the team’s poor form and lack of investment in the squad.
