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Modric became a hero for Milan. |
At the Romeo Anconetani stadium, Milan started the match with the intention of controlling possession and pushing their lines forward. However, Pisa showed they were not easily subdued. The home team defended tightly and were ready to launch sharp counter-attacks.
In the 28th minute, Milan nearly paid the price. From a well-placed pass by Stefano Moreo, Filip Stojilkovic broke through to face the goalkeeper, but Mike Maignan made an excellent save, keeping the net intact. That moment served as a wake-up call for the "Rossoneri".
It wasn't until the 39th minute that the deadlock was broken. Zachary Athekame delivered a precise cross from the right wing, allowing Ruben Loftus-Cheek to leap high and head the ball into Nicolas' net, giving Milan the lead before halftime.
At the start of the second half, the visitors had a chance to seal the game when Pavlovic was fouled in the penalty area. However, Niclas Fullkrug hit the post from the penalty spot, missing the opportunity to double the lead. This wasteful finishing quickly cost Milan dearly. In the 71st minute, Felipe Loyola unleashed a powerful shot to equalize 1-1 for Pisa.
In a tense match, Modric stepped up at the right moment in the 85th minute. Receiving a perfectly placed pass from Ricci, the Croatian midfielder controlled the ball neatly and then delicately flicked it with the tip of his boot to seal a 2-1 victory.
The drama didn't end there, as Adrien Rabiot was sent off in the 90+1 minute for arguing with the referee. Despite this, Milan held firm to secure a hard-fought victory. Milan currently sit second in Serie A, five points behind Inter.
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