April 14, (THEWILL)- Sassuolo were forced to settle for a 3-3 draw with AC Milan at the Mapei Stadium, having earlier taken a commanding two-goal lead.
The Neroverdi, seeking to bounce back from squandering a similar advantage in their previous outing, made the perfect start, racing into a 2-0 lead within the opening four minutes. Andrea Pinamonti and Armand Lauriente were the architects of Sassuolo’s dream start, putting the hosts firmly in the ascendancy.
However, the Rossoneri refused to capitulate, and Rafael Leao’s strike just before the interval ensured a nervy finish to the first half. Lauriente’s second goal early in the second period seemingly put Sassuolo in the driving seat, but Milan’s tenacity was rewarded as Luka Jovic and Noah Okafor netted in quick succession to salvage a point for the visitors.
The result leaves Sassuolo still languishing below the Serie A safety line, with six matches remaining in their bid to avoid relegation. Meanwhile, Milan’s unbeaten streak at the Mapei Stadium now extends to eight games, as they continue their pursuit of a top-four finish.
The thrilling conclusion to this encounter will undoubtedly leave both sets of supporters with a range of emotions, as the battle for Serie A supremacy continues to enthral.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
