The exciting comeback victory for Rossoneri, with a score of 3-2 against Udinese, was unfortunately tainted by reported incidents of racist abuse towards Mike Maignan.
Noah Okafor became the hero for Milan as he scored a last-minute winner to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Udinese. However, the game was overshadowed by allegations of racist abuse towards Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
In a shocking incident during the first half, Maignan was subjected to racist abuse, prompting him to walk off the pitch after consulting with the referee. The game was temporarily suspended due to this unfortunate incident. After discussions in the tunnel, Maignan returned to the field and the match resumed.
Milan took the lead in the 31st minute when Theo Hernandez delivered a low cross that found Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Loftus-Cheek’s deflected first-time shot found the back of the net, giving him his second goal in three games.
Udinese, however, responded just before half-time when Lazar Samardzic scored from 20 yards out. The game took a dramatic turn in the 62nd minute when Florian Thauvin unleashed a powerful shot from a tight angle, beating Maignan and putting Udinese in the lead.
But Milan had other plans and denied their opponents a third league win of the season in a thrilling fashion. Two of their substitutes made a significant impact on the game. Luka Jovic headed home the equalizer with only seven minutes remaining, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish.
And it was Okafor who stole the show in stoppage time. In the third minute of added time, a deep corner found Okafor unmarked, and he made no mistake as he lashed the ball into the net, securing the victory for Milan. This win narrowed the gap between Milan and the top two teams in Serie A to just four points.
It was a dramatic and emotional game, marred by the alleged racist abuse towards Maignan. However, Milan showed great resilience and character to come from behind and snatch the victory. Okafor’s late heroics will undoubtedly be remembered as a crucial moment in Milan’s season.