Serie A: Super Eagles’ Lookman bags brace in Atalanta’s 3-2 win against Milan
Super Eagles’ star Ademola Lookman bagged a brace for Atalanta in a 3-2 win against AC Milan on Saturday’s Serie A clash.
Lookman opened scoring for his side in the 38 minute, but was leveled by Olivier Giroud, just before halftime.
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Controversy surrounded Milan’s equalizer, with Yunus Musah’s challenge on Lookman ignored, leading to a corner that Giroud converted with a powerful header.
Meanwhile, Giroud, returning from a suspension, aimed to make an impact in the game, but Atalanta’s defense proved resilient.
Lookman had a chance to give Atalanta the lead at halftime, but a glaring miss kept the score level.
The second half got intensified, with Lookman restoring Atalanta’s lead after a brilliant buildup with De Ketelaere.
A vital moment came when Maignan’s crucial saves denied Atalanta a two-goal lead. However, Milan responded with a well-worked goal, as Pulisic assisted Luka Jovic to level the score at 2-2.
Davide Calabria’s late red card reduced Milan to 10 men, setting the stage for a dramatic win for the host.
In stoppage time, Luis Muriel’s audacious back-heel flick secured Atalanta all three points in the frantic encounter.