Franck Kessie scored a 97th-minute penalty to rescue a 1-1 draw for AC Milan at home to Udinese on Wednesday, giving Serie A leaders Inter Milan the chance to pull six points clear at the top.
Rodrigo Becao’s second-half header at the San Siro completely deceived Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and Stefano Pioli’s faltering side looked destined for a third defeat in four games.
But a needless handball from Udinese substitute Jens Stryger Larsen offered Milan a lifeline, with Ivorian international Kessie converting the penalty with the final kick of the match.
🗣️ The post-#MilanUdinese reactions from the Coach and Calabria
🗣️ Le dchiarazioni del Mister e @davidecalabria2 al termine del pari con l'Udinese#SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/5ANqWl4cHt
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“Penalties are not easy,” Kessie told broadcaster DAZ…
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