Serie A: AC Milan 1-0 Udinese - 10-Men Rossoneri Win

Rossoneri Survive Red Card Scare to Claim Crucial Win

Milan took an early lead when Chukwueze found the bottom-left corner...

AC Milan secured a gritty 1-0 win over Udinese despite playing with 10 men for over an hour, thanks to Samuel Chukwueze's early goal and VAR's crucial interventions.

AC Milan showcased resilience to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Udinese, despite playing with 10 men for over an hour. Samuel Chukwueze's early strike proved decisive, moving the Rossoneri into third place in Serie A.

Milan took an early lead when Chukwueze found the bottom-left corner with a precise finish from Christian Pulisic's pass. However, their momentum was disrupted when Tijjani Reijnders received a straight red card for a contentious foul on Sandi Lovric.

Replays suggested minimal contact, sparking Udinese's frustration. The visitors thought they had equalized just before halftime, but Kingsley Ehizibue's goal was disallowed due to a marginal offside call.

In the second half, Milan came close to doubling their lead through Pulisic and Tammy Abraham, but Maduka Okoye's saves denied them. Udinese pushed for an equalizer, and in added time, Christian Kabasele's header seemed to have secured a draw.

However, VAR intervened once more, disallowing the goal due to Jurgen Ekkelenkamp's offside position. AC Milan's victory was sealed, cementing their third-place position in Serie A.

Highlights:

• Samuel Chukwueze scores first goal of the season
• Tijjani Reijnders receives contentious red card
• Udinese's Kingsley Ehizibue and Christian Kabasele have goals disallowed by VAR
• Maduka Okoye makes crucial saves for Udinese
• AC Milan moves into third place in Serie A

Player of the Match:

Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan)