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01/11 10:35 CST AC Milan extends unbeaten run to 18 matches with late equalizer
at relegation-threatened Fiorentina
AC Milan extends unbeaten run to 18 matches with late equalizer at
relegation-threatened Fiorentina
MILAN (AP) --- Christopher Nkunku scored a 90th-minute equalizer and AC Milan
extended its unbeaten run in Serie A to 18 matches with a 1-1 draw at
relegation-threatened Fiorentina on Sunday.
Milan moved within two points of leader Inter Milan, which hosted defending
champion Napoli later Sunday at the San Siro in a match that could have a big
impact on the standings.
Milan seemed headed to its first loss since August before Nkunku took a through
ball from Youssouf Fofana and smashed the ball into the back of the net with an
angled shot.
It was Nkunku's third goal in four matches. A brace against Verona last month
ended his drought after transferring from Chelsea in August.
Pietro Comuzzo had headed Fiorentina ahead from a corner midway through the
second half.
And the Viola still nearly won it but a shot from Marco Brescianini hit the
crossbar deep into stoppage time.
Milan forward Christian Pulisic didn't take advantage of two early chances.
Fiorentina moved one point above Hellas Verona and last-place Pisa at the
bottom of the standings.
Earlier, Parma won 2-1 at Lecce with an own-goal from Tiago Gabriel and a score
from Matteo Pellegrino. Parma moved seven points clear of the drop zone, while
Lecce was left only three points above Fiorentina.
Verona was hosting Lazio later.
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