Milan and Como Draw in Serie A Clash, Nkunku Scores First Goal for Rossoneri
– AC Milan and Como played to a 1-1 draw in a Serie A match today, with Christopher Nkunku scoring his first goal for Milan from the penalty spot.
The match, played today, was a rescheduled fixture due to the Milano-Cortina Olympic Games. Both teams entered the contest with differing objectives, according to reports.
Como took the lead, but Milan were awarded a penalty after a challenge on Adrien Rabiot. The home side protested, arguing for a foul on Saelemaekers and suggesting a dive, but the referee upheld the decision.
Nkunku stepped up to take the penalty, having scored three goals in his last two appearances. He struck the ball powerfully, though centrally, and it squirmed under the Como goalkeeper, Butez, to equalize the score at 1-1. The goal came in the first half, specifically at the 45+1 minute mark.
Prior to the penalty, Milan had spent much of the first half under pressure from Como. Alexis Saelemaekers won the ball back on the left flank and threaded a pass through to Rabiot, who was challenged by Kempf, leading to the penalty decision.
The match also saw Nico Paz feature for Como, reportedly starting as a false nine. Rafael Leao also started for Milan.
A Reddit user commented on the match, noting that the Milan goalkeeper, Maignan, should have saved Como’s initial goal, but was unable to punch the ball away.
The draw leaves both teams with work to do as the Serie A season progresses. Milan will be looking to build momentum, while Como will aim to continue their competitive form.
Christopher Nkunku celebrated his goal with his trademark balloon celebration, marking a significant moment in his Milan career.
