Late strike seals dramatic derby win for Milan
Matteo Gabbia's dramatic late winner secured AC Milan a valuable three points against rival Inter Milan at San Siro, the Rossoneri claiming its first win in the Derby della Madonnina for two years.
Gabbia planted a bullet header from Tijjani Reijnders's free-kick beyond the grasp of Yann Sommer in the 89th minute to end a run of six straight Milan derby defeats for his side.
AC Milan's bright start was rewarded in the 10th minute when Christian Pulisic drove at the Inter defence before prodding the ball home, becoming the first player from the United States to score in the history of the Milan derby.
But the lead was short-lived as Federico Dimarco's left-footed strike nestled into the bottom corner 17 minutes later, with Inter heading into the interval in the ascendency.
Milan was awarded a penalty 20 minutes into the second half for a handball by Lautaro Martinez, but the decision was swiftly overturned by VAR as replays showed the ball hit the Argentine's shoulder.
With both teams pushing for a winner, Milan's best chance appeared to have gone when Tammy Abraham fired wide with the goal at his mercy.
However, there was to be a late twist, with Gabbia rising highest to secure a much-needed win for under pressure head coach Paulo Fonseca.
Pulisic's opener for Milan saw it score the first goal of a derby against Inter for the first time since Zlatan Ibrahimovic did so back in October 2020.
The American continued his impressive form for the Rossoneri, netting his eighth Serie A goal since March, more than any other player in that period.
Gabbia's late winner also saw Milan win a Serie A derby when drawing in the 89th minute for the first time since 1999, when George Weah scored.
For Inter, Dimarco's leveller saw the Italian become the first Milan-born player to score a Serie A goal in the Derby della Madonnina since Paolo Maldini in November 2004.
