Pulisic misses penalty as AC Milan held by Juventus

Italian Serie A

Juventus 0 – 0 AC Milan FT

Christian Pulisic (left) had scored 4 targets in his earlier three video games for AC Milan [Reuters]

Christian Pulisic missed a penalty as AC Milan did not take the chance to return to the highest of Serie A with a goalless draw at Juventus.

The stalemate left Massimiliano Allegri’s aspect on 13 factors, and second-placed Roma, whereas Juventus are a degree additional again together with Inter Milan.

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Juventus ahead Jonathan David and Milan’s Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez had been each responsible of losing first-half alternatives, whereas Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan made an outstanding point-blank save to disclaim Federico Gatti.

Nonetheless, the guests’ greatest alternative got here from 12 yards out when Pulisic blazed his spot-kick over after former Newcastle defender Lloyd Kelly introduced down Gimenez within the field.

The end result ended Milan’s run of 5 successive victories, whereas Juventus have now drawn 5 consecutive matches in all competitions – final attaining the feat in April 2006.

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