Watch: Maignan Denies Lazio as AC Milan Escape With Narrow Win – The Highligths

Lazio fell short against AC Milan, who only needed one goal to secure a vital win that temporarily lifted them to the top of the Serie A table.

Mike Maignan Impedes Lazio

The Biancocelesti almost took an instant lead through Mario Gila, but his header was miraculously denied by Mike Maignan. While the first half was mostly cagey, the two sides traded blows just before the interval, but Mattia Zaccagni’s shot was stopped by the goalkeeper, while Fikayo Tomori’s volley went wide.

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Rafael Leao Put Milan Ahead

After the break, the Rossoneri showed signs of improvement, and they took the lead after five minutes following a wonderful team play. Tomori played a square ball to the mouth of the goal, and Rafael Leao escaped his marker, latching on to it with venom. The Portuguese attacker almost bagged a brace with a header, but Ivan Provedel held firm to deny him.

Lazio Got the Short End of the Stick in Late VAR Drama at San Siro

Lazio tried to launch a late onslaught, but they were denied a spot-kick after a controversial last-gasp VAR drama. The match official was summoned for on-field review, and while he agreed that the ball struck Strahinja Pavlovic in the arm, he somehow spotted a foul on Adam Marusic. Therefore, the contest ended 1-0.