Late drama reshapes the Serie A title race
AC Milan snatched a dramatic 90th-minute leveller against Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, with Christopher Nkunku firing home to cancel out Pietro Comuzzo’s opener for the hosts. The late strike preserved Milan’s fragile pursuit of the league crown and left Fiorentina grappling with a troubled campaign that has yielded just a handful of wins so far this season.
The match swung on a set of fine margins. Fiorentina had looked set to secure all three points after Comuzzo headed in a corner in the 66th minute, sealing a lead that would have tightened the gaps at the top of Serie A. For long spells, the Viola looked the more dangerous side, pressing with tempo and exploiting spaces behind Milan’s back line. Yet as the clock ticked down, Milan found their footing and belief, culminating in Nkunku’s late moment of quality that kept their title ambitions alive.
Nkunku’s leveller and Milan’s resilience
Nkunku has been tasked with delivering the spark Milan need in a season where consistency has occasionally evaded them. His goal, delivered with composure in the dying seconds, capped off a determined comeback that reflected Milan’s never-say-die attitude. The French forward’s finish not only earned a valuable point but also sent a message to their rivals that Milan will fight to the final whistle.
Inter, still very much in the hunt for the Scudetto, turn their attention to a high-stakes clash with Napoli in what promises to be another defining weekend in the title race. Napoli’s status as a challenger remains clear, and Milan’s draw at Florence will be measured against the results from the other title contenders as the season nears its final act.
What the result means for Fiorentina
For Fiorentina, the disappointment of conceding so late will sting. After a promising start to the second half and Comuzzo’s header giving them the lead, the home fans would have hoped for a win to boost momentum. Instead, the final whistle denied them three points and extended a season that has struggled to find consistency. The match underscored the fine line between success and setback in Serie A, where small margins can redefine outcomes and ambitions alike.
Looking ahead: a pivotal weekend in Italy
The league’s complexion is shifting with each fixture as Milan, Inter, Napoli, and other challengers jockey for position. Milan’s resilience in Florence will be remembered as a turning point of sorts, a moment when character manifested in the face of pressure and potential disappointment. For supporters, the focus now shifts to how the team translates late-game grit into a sustained push for silverware.
Meanwhile, Inter’s path to the title remains contingent on performances against high-calibre opponents. Napoli, chasing their own glory, will be watching closely as two of Italy’s most storied clubs dispute every point available, knowing that a single result can redefine the trajectory of the table.
Key takeaways
- Nkunku’s late goal secured a point for Milan in a tense encounter.
- Fiorentina’s early lead was undone by a spirited late rally from Milan.
- Inter and Napoli prepare for a critical phase of the season, with the title on the line.
