During a first half that Milan fans would rather forget, their trip to Torino took a catastrophic turn that Christian Pulisik Missed the first penalty in their professional career – having a perfect line that stretched over both club and international matches. Rossoneri’s misery was worsened by a comic target from Malick Thiawleaving Sergio Concepticao’s Men drag and desperate after a comeback.
With his Champions League Elimination still fresh in their senses, Milan needs a victory to remain competitive in the race for one Top-four end Serie A.. Still, their hopes began to loosen during the first half with their own goal that seemed to rip from a Blooper roll.
Trying to clear the ball outside his penalty box, goalkeeper Mike Maignan struck the ball directly into teammate Malick ThiawSends it ricoceting in Rossoneri’s net. It was a cruel fate of fate for Thiaw, who had also scored its own goal in the team’s previous 2-2 draw in August in August.
Milan’s ability to equalize came when Torino’s Tori Pedersen committed an obvious handball while trying to block a heading from Rafael Leao—The visitors a penalty. Up stepped PulisianA player who is known for his calm from the place. Before this match, the American Wine had converted all 12 penalties He had taken in his professional career, nine in club measures, including three for milan (two in Serie A. And one in Italian Super Cup) and the remaining three or US men’s national team.
Torino goalkeeper Vanjilinkovic-Savicknown for its punitive ability, guessed correct The fourth rescue of the season From the site, out of a total of five.
What went wrong during the first half?
While the miss was a shock, credit must go to Milinkovic-Savic for his reflexes and expectation. The Serbian Keepers record speaks for itself, and even the most reliable penalties can falter against a specialist on their caliber.
Pulisic, however, will undoubtedly feel the importance of the miss, especially considering its importance in a match there Sergio ConcepticaoPlayers desperately need points. The American has been one of Milan’s prominent artists this season, but this setback will test his resilience as the game progresses.
With Bologna’s loss and Lazio Draw earlier in the day Milan has the perfect opportunity to get land in Serie A. position. Nevertheless, the combination of a bizarre goal risks and Pulisic’s missed punishment now and leaves Rossoneri that is distorted to keep up with the race for Champions League competence.
