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– A late goal by striker Olivier Giroud helped defending champions AC Milan to earn a home 2-1 win over Spezia on Saturday and move up to second in Serie A.
– Theo Hernandez put Milan ahead in the 21st minute when he converted a stunning cross by Ismael Bennacer, sending it inside the near post.
– Spezia drew level just before the hour mark through forward Daniel Maldini who fired home a curled shot from the corner of the box.
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– Milan thought they had retaken the lead in the 65th minute when Divock Origi set up Sandro Tonali for a beautiful strike from outside the box but the goal was ruled out by the VAR for a foul in the build-up.
– Giroud got the winner with a superb first-time shot from a tight angle after getting a cross from Tonali in the 89th minute but moments later the Frenchman collected a second yellow card, for taking off his shirt, and was sent off.
– Milan moved up to 29 points, two ahead of Atalanta who were beaten 2-1 by leaders Napoli earlier on Saturday. Spezia are 17th on nine points, three above the relegation zone.
It was tough, it was tense but our boys got the job done! 🙌#MilanSpezia #SempreMilan @Acqua_Lete pic.twitter.com/f3qiDA8x9X
— AC Milan (@acmilan) November 5, 2022
