A dramatic injury-time intervention from substitute Christopher Nkunku rescued a 1-1 draw for AC Milan away at Fiorentina on Sunday, but the result did little to aid their Serie A title ambitions.
Late Drama at the Artemio Franchi
With the clock ticking into the 90th minute and Milan trailing, a well-worked move culminated in Youssouf Fofana sliding a precise pass into the path of the French forward. Nkunku made no mistake, firing a clinical finish past goalkeeper David de Gea to spark wild celebrations amongst the travelling supporters and his teammates.
This late reprieve cancelled out Pietro Comuzzo's 66th-minute opener for the hosts. The Fiorentina defender had risen highest to power a header home from a corner, putting his side on course for a crucial victory in their battle against relegation.
Unbeaten But Stalling in the Title Race
While the point extends Milan's impressive unbeaten league run to 18 matches, it represents another stumble in their pursuit of leaders Inter. This was their second 1-1 draw in just four days, following a similar comeback result against Genoa on Thursday.
The Rossoneri remain second in the table with 40 points, but are now two points behind city rivals Inter, who had a chance to extend their lead later on Sunday. For Fiorentina, the late heartbreak leaves them mired in the bottom three with just 14 points.
Consequences and Context
Milan's only defeat this season came on the opening day, showcasing remarkable consistency. However, their recent inability to turn draws into wins is proving costly in a tightly contested title race.
Elsewhere in European football, the focus shifted to Spain where the Madrid derby unfolded in the Super Cup, while in Germany, Bayern Munich prepared to resume their Bundesliga campaign.
