Internazionale 1-2 AC Milan: A late powerful header by Matteo Gabbia secures victory in the derby, relieving some pressure on Paulo Fonseca.

In a thrilling encounter at the San Siro, AC Milan emerged victorious over their city rivals Internazionale, clinching a 2-1 win in the latest edition of the Derby della Madonnina. The match was a showcase of passion and skill, culminating in a dramatic late winner from Matteo Gabbia.

The Rossoneri wasted no time in asserting their dominance, with Christian Pulisic opening the scoring just 11 minutes into the match. The American winger showcased his dribbling prowess, weaving through several Inter defenders before calmly slotting the ball past goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

However, Inter refused to be cowed by an early setback. They gradually found their rhythm and were rewarded with an equaliser just before the half-hour mark. Lautaro Martinez played a perfectly weighted pass to Federico Dimarco, who made no mistake, firing a low shot into the corner of the net, leaving Milan’s keeper Mike Maignan with no chance.

The second half saw Milan create a flurry of opportunities to regain the lead. Rafael Leao came close with a powerful strike that was parried away by Sommer, while Tammy Abraham squandered a golden chance, firing wide from close range. With each missed opportunity, it seemed as though the Rossoneri might be left to rue their profligacy.

Just when it appeared that Milan’s efforts would go unrewarded, Tijjani Reijnders stepped up to take a free-kick. His delivery found Gabbia, a lifelong Milan supporter, who rose above the defenders to power a header into the back of the net. The San Siro erupted as Gabbia’s late goal secured all three points for Milan, sending their fans into raptures.

This victory not only boosts Milan’s confidence but also adds another chapter to the storied rivalry between these two giants of Italian football. More updates and analysis will follow as the dust settles on this exhilarating derby clash.