Serie A: AC Milan earn dramatic victory over Fiorentina to put pressure on Inter in Scudetto race

Sun, May 1, 2022
Soccer News (AP)

With not long to go in the Serie A season, AC Milan have delivered when it mattered most in back-to-back weeks. A week after their stunning 2-1 win at Lazio where they scored twice in the second half, Milan beat Fiorentina on Sunday, 1-0, to put all the pressure on rival Inter.

With Rafael Leao scoring in the 82nd minute off a silly error from the visitors, Milan were able to increase their lead at the summit of the Scudetto race to five points. Inter play Udinese on Sunday and need a win to avoid seeing their city rivals become the heavy favorites to win the title.

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Milan's performance against La Viola was far from perfect, and they struggled mightily to put their shots on frame, but Leao came through with a clutch finish just eight minutes on time to give the Rossoneri three golden points.

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