In a thrilling encounter at San Siro, AC Milan has celebrated their first victory of the Serie A season by defeating Cagliari 2-1. The opening goal came from Assane Diao, who scored in the 23rd minute, sending shockwaves through the enthusiastic home crowd. A moment of brilliance unfolded as Diao dribbled past three defenders before unleashing a stunning shot into the bottom corner. ‘I can’t explain what I felt at that moment, scoring at home is a dream come true,’ said Diao. Cagliari struck back just before halftime with a goal from Marco Rog in the 44th minute, leveling the score. However, the Rossoneri’s persistence paid off when Rafael Leão found the net in the 73rd minute with a precise shot from inside the box, giving AC Milan the lead once again. After the match, Milan’s coach Stefano Pioli expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, ‘We needed this win, and I am proud of how the squad fought today.’ This victory marks a crucial moment for AC Milan as they aim to regain their title ambition this season. The win lifts them off the bottom of the table, providing a much-needed morale boost ahead of upcoming fixtures.
