TURIN, Italy — Juventus rescued a dramatic point against AC Milan after Federico Gatti came off the bench to score a late equaliser in a tense 1-1 Serie A clash at the Allianz Stadium.
Just when AC Milan appeared to be heading for a statement victory in Turin, substitute Gatti delivered the decisive moment for Juventus, rising above the defence to power home a header deep into the closing stages.
The dramatic finish cancelled out another impressive performance from Milan teenager Alphadjo Cisse, whose second goal of the Serie A season had put the visitors within touching distance of all three points.
Cisse Gives Milan the Breakthrough
After a tightly contested opening hour, AC Milan finally broke the deadlock in the 68th minute through 19-year-old Cisse.
The young forward showed composure beyond his years after receiving the ball following Milan’s attacking move. He created space for himself before firing a low shot beyond Juventus goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
Cisse’s goal was another major moment for the teenager, who had already scored on his Serie A debut against Torino earlier in the season.
His growing influence could become one of the biggest talking points for Milan as the campaign develops.
Juventus Push Hard but Milan Hold Firm
Juventus had created several dangerous moments throughout the match and appeared to have the greater attacking initiative for long periods.
Mike Maignan was called into action as Juventus searched for a breakthrough, while the home side continued to press after falling behind.
The Bianconeri introduced Federico Gatti late in the match as they desperately chased an equaliser.
It proved to be a decisive move.
Gatti Delivers at the Death
With Milan defending their narrow advantage, Teun Koopmeiners sent a dangerous cross into the penalty area.
Gatti rose highest and produced a powerful header to beat Maignan and send the Allianz Stadium into celebration.
The goal came in stoppage time, with Juventus officially recording the equaliser in the 92nd minute.
According to Juventus’ official match report, Gatti had only entered the game shortly before scoring, making his impact even more remarkable. The defender was brought on in the 89th minute and quickly became the unlikely hero of the night.
The late goal ensured Juventus avoided their first defeat of the Serie A season.
Both Juventus and Milan Remain on Seven Points
The result leaves both Juventus and AC Milan with seven points from their opening three Serie A matches.
Milan sit above Juventus in the standings based on the relevant tie-breaker, but neither side was able to secure what would have been an important early-season victory.
The match also continued a weekend of late drama in Serie A, with Juventus showing resilience to recover from a difficult position against one of their biggest rivals.
What Other Reports Are Saying
Reports from multiple outlets highlighted just how quickly the match changed in the final minutes.
Reuters and Channel News Asia focused on Gatti’s role as Juventus’ late saviour after Cisse had given Milan the lead, noting that both clubs finished the match on seven points.
Juventus’ official report said the Bianconeri had the edge for much of the match and had created several opportunities before finally finding their breakthrough through Gatti’s header.
ANSA confirmed the timing of the two crucial goals, with Cisse opening the scoring before Gatti struck in the 92nd minute to deny Milan victory.
Flashscore described the result as Juventus snatching a draw at the death, noting that Gatti scored only minutes after coming on as a substitute.
The Bigger Picture
For Juventus, the comeback will provide encouragement, particularly after the team continued to push until the final whistle.
However, questions remain over the Bianconeri’s ability to convert their periods of dominance into goals. A late set-piece rescue earned them a point, but Juventus will know that consistently relying on last-minute heroics is not a sustainable formula over a long Serie A season.
For Milan, the draw will feel like a missed opportunity.
Cisse’s breakthrough moment had put the Rossoneri in control, and they were moments away from leaving Turin with a major victory. Instead, Gatti’s late intervention ensured the points were shared.
The result may only be an early-season draw, but the dramatic ending and the emergence of young talents such as Cisse could make this one of the more memorable Juventus-Milan meetings of the campaign.
Juventus showed they refuse to surrender. Milan discovered how quickly a victory can disappear. And for Federico Gatti, just a few minutes on the pitch were enough to turn the entire night upside down.
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