Italian Serie A
Inter Milan 0 – 1 AC Milan FT
Christian Pulisic joined AC Milan from Chelsea in 2023 [Getty Images]
Christian Pulisic hit the winner and Mike Maignan saved a second penalty as AC Milan beat rivals Inter to maneuver into second place in Serie A.
After a lacklustre opening 45 minutes, the American discovered the opener from shut vary by capitalising on a Yann Sommer spill from an Alexis Saelemaekers shot.
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However Inter got the proper alternative to equalise once they have been awarded a penalty kick 17 minutes from time when Strahinja Pavlovic was adjudged to have fouled Marcus Thuram after a VAR overview.
Turkish midfielder Hakan Çalhanoglu stepped up from 12 yards towards his former membership however Frenchman Maignan guessed accurately to get a powerful hand on a low effort to the underside left-hand nook.
The 30-year-old ensured Milan have been degree at half-time by making a surprising save to disclaim Lautaro Martinez.
The victory takes Milan into second place, two factors behind leaders Roma after their 3-1 win towards Cremonese earlier on Sunday.
Inter are fourth, one level behind Milan and two behind Roma.