AC Milan's Resilient Victory Against Udinese
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AC Milan Victory: A Resilient Win Over Udinese

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AC Milan victory over Udinese was a testament to their resilience. Playing with 10 men for over an hour, they secured a 1-0 win on Saturday. This dramatic triumph moved the seven-time European champions within two points of Serie A leaders Napoli.

AC Milan Victory: A Hard-Fought Battle

Paulo Fonseca’s side now sits third in the league. They are level on 14 points with second-placed Inter Milan. The match was intense, with Milan surviving two offside scares. One of these occurred deep into stoppage time, ensuring a hard-fought win at the San Siro.

Early Lead and Challenges

Samuel Chukwueze scored in the 13th minute. His strike seemed to promise a comfortable win. However, it ended up being the decisive goal as Milan held on for the points. The task became more challenging when Tijjani Reijnders was sent off in the 29th minute. His clumsy foul on Sandi Lovric, who was clean through on goal, left Milan with 10 men.

Missed Opportunities and VAR Drama

Tammy Abraham had a chance to seal the win with 15 minutes left. After replacing Alvaro Morata, he missed a golden opportunity and injured his shoulder. The drama continued when Christian Kabasele scored for Udinese in stoppage time. However, a lengthy VAR check ruled the goal out due to offside, much to the relief of Milan fans.

AC Milan Victory Amidst Fan Protests

The victory came in front of a subdued San Siro. Milan’s hardcore “ultras” supporters remained silent for most of the match. They protested against what they claim is a campaign by law enforcement and the Italian media targeting them. Leading ultras from both Milan and local rivals Inter were arrested last month. They face accusations ranging from criminal conspiracy to assault.

Ultras’ Protest and Support

Earlier this week, Milan’s ultras denied involvement in ticket touting and other allegations. Police banned their large “Curva Sud Milano” banner, leading to a unique protest. Fans across the stadium left their banners and flags at home. Instead, supporters in the Curva Sud held up a banner supporting their arrested allies, which read, “Stay strong, boys.”

Looking Ahead in Serie A

Later, Juventus had the chance to move level with Napoli. They faced in-form Lazio, although Thiago Motta’s side has been hit by injuries. AC Milan victory over Udinese was crucial. It not only kept them in the title race but also demonstrated their ability to overcome adversity.

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