Noah Okafor’s late goal secures a draw for Rossoneri in Serie A.
Noah Okafor of AC Milan was in jubilant spirits as he celebrated scoring his team’s third goal during the Serie A TIM match against US Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on April 14, 2024 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy.
In an action-packed game affected by scorching temperatures, Armand Lauriente shone for Sassuolo, netting two goals to hold AC Milan to a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Mapei Stadium.
Sassuolo started the match strongly, taking a two-goal lead within the first 10 minutes. Thanks to the heroic efforts of their experienced goalkeeper Andrea Consigli, they came close to securing a victory. However, luck was not on their side.
Despite the draw, Sassuolo can take solace in the fact that this result pushes them further away from the relegation zone and solidifies their position in the Serie A table.
On the other hand, AC Milan had to fight back twice to level the score but were unable to find a winning goal in the dying minutes. This result brings their arch rivals, Inter Milan, closer to clinching another Serie A title.
With their hopes of winning the domestic league fading, AC Milan’s attention now turns to their UEFA Europa League second-leg clash against Roma on Thursday night. This match is now crucial for AC Milan as it represents their final opportunity to secure silverware this season.