Sport · Singapore Bureau
Milan stages dramatic comeback to draw with Lazio in Serie A
AC Milan salvaged a 2-2 draw at Lazio on Saturday after substitute Diego Moreira scored twice in quick succession to overturn a deficit at Rome's Olympic Stadium.
LSN Singapore ·
ROME — AC Milan fought back from behind to secure a crucial away point against Lazio in Serie A action on Saturday, with substitute Diego Moreira proving the catalyst for the Rossoneri's second-half resurgence at the Olympic Stadium.
Moreira's clinical finishing in consecutive minutes provided the turnaround Milan needed after falling behind, allowing the visitors to hold firm for a 2-2 result. The draw caps a hard-fought encounter in which both sides had opportunities to claim all three points.
The result extends Milan's unbeaten run and demonstrates their capacity to recover from adversity, a trait that could prove valuable as the Serie A season gathers pace. Lazio, meanwhile, will view the dropped points as a missed opportunity against one of the league's traditional powerhouses.
The match underscored the value of fresh legs and tactical adjustments in Serie A, where depth in the squad increasingly determines success. For Milan, Moreira's impact off the bench provided a timely reminder of the quality available on their substitutes' bench.