AC Milan faced off against Salernitana, resulting in a 3-3 draw that provided plenty of drama and excitement. Let’s delve into the details of this captivating match.Portuguese winger Rafael Leao found himself in the right place at the right time, capitalizing on a goalkeeping blunder by Salernitana’s Vincenzo Fiorillo. A mishandled looping ball gifted Leao an open net , allowing him to slot home Milan's first goal just 22 minutes into the game . It was an easy finish for Leao, but it set the tone for an eventful match. Olivier Giroud bid farewell to AC Milan in style. The French striker, who is set to join LAFC in the summer, fired home a corner kick delivered by Alessandro Florenzi. This goal marked Giroud 15th goal of the Serie A season His contribution ensured that Milan went into halftime with a comfortable 2-0 lead.
Despite being rooted to the bottom of the table, Salernitana didn’t give up. Nigerian forward Simy pulled one back for the visitors in the 64th minute, narrowing the deficit to 2-1. However, Milan responded swiftly.America midfielder Christian Pulisic turned asisst provider , setting up Davide Calabaria to restore the two goals for the Rosseneri
The match took another twist as Salernitana refused to go down quietly. Junior Sambia scored in the 87th minute, bringing the scoreline to 3-2. Then, in stoppage time, Simi equalized for the underdogs, securing a hard-fought 3-3 draw. Although the result didn’t impact either team’s position in the standings, the players gave their all until the final whistle. Stefano Pioli, Milan’s manager, experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. Before the game, the club announced that Pioli’s tenure would end after this match. The players paid tribute to thier departing coach by celebrating Leao's opener with him on the sidelines . Pioli leaves Milan after five years, having guided them to a Serie A title in 2022.American sensation Christian Pulisic had an impressive Serie A season. He made his 36th appearance, starting 32 of those games. Although he didn’t find the net in the season finale, Pulisic contributed with an assist – his eighth of the campaign. His overall performance showcase his and potential in Italian football
Milan’s clash with Salernitana was a fitting end to the season, filled with goals, drama, and farewells. As the players left the pitch, they knew that their efforts had entertained fans and left lasting memories. Serie A may have its champions, but moments like these remind us why we love the beautiful game.
