November 11, (THEWILL) – AC Milan were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw away to Lecce on Saturday, temporarily denting the Rossoneri’s Serie A title challenge. Goals from Olivier Giroud and Tijjani Reijnders had put Milan in control, but Lecce fought back valiantly in the second half.
The visitors took the lead on 28 minutes when Giroud finished off a slick team move. Reijnders then doubled Milan’s advantage with his first goal for the club. However, Lecce came roaring back after the break, with Nicola Sansone and Lameck Banda netting in quick succession to level the match.
Milan looked shocked by Lecce’s fightback, having dominated the first half. Yet, the home side showed great spirit to battle their way back into the game when it looked lost. Sansone and Banda’s goals in the space of just four minutes gave Lecce renewed belief.
In a dramatic finale, Lecce were denied a winner when Roberto Piccoli’s last-gasp goal was ruled out by VAR for a foul. Milan also had Olivier Giroud sent off late on for dissent as emotions boiled over.
The draw leaves Milan still adrift in the title race, while Lecce halt their own poor run of form. However, the match will be remembered for the home side’s stirring comeback to earn a point.
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