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AC Milan Defeats Genoa 1-0, Ascends to Serie A Summit
Christian Pulisic's Goal and Olivier Giroud's Save Seal Victory
AC Milan secured a crucial victory against Genoa on Wednesday, moving to the top of the Serie A standings despite playing the final seven minutes with only ten players. Christian Pulisic opened the scoring for Milan in the first half, while Olivier Giroud played a heroic role in preserving the lead after Genoa's Mohamed Fares was sent off.
Pulisic's Opener and Fares' Red Card
Pulisic broke the deadlock in the 20th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Genoa. The American forward found himself unmarked inside the box and slotted the ball past goalkeeper Radu Dragusin. The match took a dramatic turn in the 83rd minute when Fares was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Theo Hernandez.
Giroud's Goalkeeping Heroics
With Milan playing a man down, Genoa pressed relentlessly for an equalizer. In the 87th minute, substitute Manolo Portanova found himself in a golden scoring opportunity but was denied by Giroud, who pulled off an incredible save despite being out of position due to Genoa's attacking corner.
Milan Stays Top
Despite the nervy finish, Milan held on to secure three points and move to the top of the Serie A table. Napoli, who previously occupied the summit, face Roma on Thursday and have the opportunity to reclaim the lead with a victory.
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