In a thrilling matchup, AC Milan staged an epic return opposite Inter Milan to secure the Italian Super Cup title. With a remarkable performance, adding purpose and an assist, USMNT star Christian Pulisic celebrated his first trophy with the Rossoneri.
Inter struck the first end of the first half when Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring, followed by Mehdi Taremi by doubling his header just two minutes into the moment. However, Milan bounced back when coach Sergio Concicao made decisive tactical adjustments to replace the game.
A surprising free kick by Theo Hernandez brought Milan into contention in the 52nd minute. -The strike with legs to point out the score at 2-2.
Just when the game seemed destined for a penalty shootout, Pulisic withdrew timeout. He presented a better ball in the box for Rafael Leao, who set up Tammy Abraham to score into an open net, sealing a dramatic 3-2 victory in the 93rd minute.
The monumental triumph for AC Milan, breaking the streak of 3 consecutive Italian Super Cup titles and handing their rivals their first defeat to an Italian aspect since September.
Doubts have surrounded AC Milan and Christian Pulisic on their way to the Italian Super Cup. The team had recently parted ways with Paulo Fonseca, leaving new coach Sergio Concicao with days to prepare. Still, the Portuguese manager defied expectations, securing his first trophy with the club in just one week.
Pulisic has also faced questions about his fitness after suffering an ankle injury last December. However, he returned in more sensible form and played a pivotal role in Milan’s quest to the title, whether in the semi-finals or final.
In the semi-crop opposite Juventus, Pulisic kept Milan’s hopes alive by converting a high-pressure penalty in the 71st minute to equalise. In the last thing he opposed Inter, he repeated his heroics, scoring the equalizer and delivering a wonderful ball that ended with the winning goal.