Serie A 2025-26: Late strike from Athekame helps AC Milan save point against Pisa

AC Milan salvaged a 2-2 draw against struggling Pisa at home on Friday, with a Zachary Athekame goal saving a point for the Serie A leaders.

The hosts were heading for an embarrassing defeat when substitute Athekame fired a low long-range shot that slid in in stoppage time.

Milan remain top with 17 points, two ahead of Inter Milan, Napoli and AS Roma, all of whom are in action later this weekend.

It took just seven minutes for Milan to break the deadlock, as Rafael Leao drifted to the edge of the penalty area and fired a low shot into the net.

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On the hour mark the match took a dramatic turn when Milan’s Koni De Winter handled the ball in the penalty area, allowing Pisa’s Juan Cuadrado to calmly convert from the spot to bring the sides level.

Milan launched a renewed offensive, with Leao beautifully played through in the penalty area just minutes later, but his effort crashed off the top of the crossbar.

Instead, it was Pisa who stunned and silenced San Siro four minutes from time. A long ball found an unmarked M’Bala Nzola on the edge of the box and he calmly slotted it home.

However, Athekame’s attack provided some relief for Milan, forcing the two teams to share the points.

Published on October 25, 2025