How Pulisic helped AC Milan to the top of the league table as Giroud did the goalkeeping work
Pulisic’s Heroic Propels AC Milan to the Top of Serie A, While Giroud Shines in an Unusual Goalkeeping Role
Christian Pulisic, the American soccer sensation, played a pivotal role in AC Milan’s ascent to the top of the Serie A table in a dramatic match against Genoa just before the international break.
Christian Pulisic (born September 18, 1998) is a dynamic American professional soccer player renowned for his skills as a right-winger or attacking midfielder.
He currently captains the United States national team and plies his trade with Serie A giants AC Milan. Widely known as “Captain America,” Pulisic is celebrated for his electrifying dribbling, explosive speed, and clinical finishing.
In a nail-biting encounter, Pulisic secured victory for AC Milan with a late 87th-minute goal (the only goal scored in the match), propelling them to a commanding position in Serie A.
However, the thrilling encounter held more surprises as veteran striker Olivier Giroud found himself donning the goalkeeper’s gloves for the Rossoneri.
This unusual twist came after AC Milan’s regular goalkeeper, Mike Maignan, received a red card in stoppage time.
Giroud’s emergency goalkeeping stint included a remarkable double save, thwarting Genoa’s George Puscas and denying them an equalizer.
In an extraordinary turn of events, Genoa’s goalkeeper, Josep Martinez, was also sent off in the 103rd minute.
Pulisic’s late heroics, often referred to as ‘Made in America,’ proved decisive as Milan clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Genoa, creating a two-point gap at the top of Serie A.
Pulisic’s winning goal, crafted in partnership with his United States teammate Yunus Musah, epitomized the teamwork and resilience of AC Milan.
The first time Olivier Giroud did goalkeeping work for AC Milan
Giroud, primarily a forward, found himself thrust into a new role during this match, and his contributions were nothing short of extraordinary.
Reflecting on his unexpected turn as a goalkeeper, Giroud remarked with a smile, “I didn’t expect to experience these kinds of emotions at the other end of the field.”
“But it’s very important to have made these saves. I think I’m one of the tallest in the squad, so naturally, I went in goal.
“I liked going in goal when I was a kid too. But it was a really special emotion when I made the save, almost like a goal.”
The extraordinary events of the match extended to Genoa as well, with their goalkeeper also being sent off in a separate incident.
As the international break unfolds, AC Milan stands atop the Serie A table, two points clear of arch-rivals Inter Milan.
Milan’s upcoming fixtures include a highly anticipated clash against Juventus at home in the league, followed by an exciting UEFA Champions League encounter against PSG.
Serie A League Table After Eight (8) Games Played
Beyond domestic competitions, the United States national team, led by Pulisic, is set to participate in international friendlies.
They will face Germany on October 14, 2023, at the Pratt & Whitney Stadium, followed by a match against Ghana on October 17, 2023, at GEODIS Park in Nashville, TN, United States.
