AC Milan secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Udinese at San Siro on October 19, 2024, as Samuel Chukwueze’s 13th-minute goal proved enough to separate the sides, Softfootball reports. The match was marred by tension and controversy, highlighted by Tijjani Reijnders’ red card just 16 minutes after the opener.
Chukwueze whose Nigeria’s side Edged Libya 1–0 in Uyo to Strengthen AFCON 2025 Qualification Push opened the scoring with a well-timed finish from a Christian Pulisic assist, giving Milan an early lead.
The Rossoneri then had to weather intense pressure after Reijnders was sent off in the 29th minute following a VAR review, leaving Milan down to ten men for the majority of the game.
Udinese struggled to convert their superior possession into clear-cut chances, managing only a single shot on target out of 11 attempts. Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was called into action on a few occasions, making crucial saves to preserve the lead.
AC Milan, shared the highlight of the match on their youtube channel, watch below;
Massimiliano Allegri made several substitutions to manage his squad, bringing on Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Tammy Abraham, and Fikayo Tomori, while Udinese coach Kosta Runjaic also rotated players in search of an equalizer. Despite their numerical advantage for most of the second half, Udinese could not break through Milan’s resilient defense.
The Rossoneri now take confidence from their hard-fought victory, maintaining momentum in Serie A, while Udinese will reflect on missed opportunities and the impact of disciplinary lapses.
