Christian Pulisic scores to set up the highly anticipated Milan Derby in the Italian Super Cup final, as AC Milan triumphed over Juventus with a 2-1 victory in the semifinal held in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Juventus opened the scoring in the first half, with Turkish forward Kenan Yıldız skillfully finishing a brilliant pass from Samuel Mbangula. However, AC Milan displayed resilience, turning the tide in the second half.
Pulisic equalized from the penalty spot in the 71st minute, showcasing his composure under pressure. Just five minutes later, a deflected cross from Juventus defender Federico Gatti sealed the match for Milan, sending them to the final.
For his outstanding performance, Pulisic was awarded Player of the Match, solidifying his role as a key player for AC Milan.
AC Milan is set to face their city rivals Inter, who secured their place in the final by defeating Atalanta in the other semifinal on Thursday. The final, scheduled for Monday in Riyadh, will be a significant clash, as Inter has claimed the last three Super Cups.
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