Fiorentina substitute Luka Jovic scored late to seal a 2-1 win over AC Milan in Serie A, ending the defending champions’ four-game successful run.
Nicolas Gonzalez, who broke the impasse with a penalty within the 49th minute, floated in an ideal cross for the in-flying Jovic to go the winner within the 87th.
Milan left again Theo Hernandez rifled the guests’ comfort contained in the left publish in damage time.
The penalty was awarded after Jonathan Ikone surged previous Fikayo Tomori and was introduced down by the Milan defender.
Milan pushed exhausting for a response and coach Stefano Pioli made three adjustments directly within the 66th, sending on Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the Swedish star’s second league look since his operation on his left knee final Could.
It was one other substitute who grabbed the plaudits.
Milan go to Tottenham on Wednesday with a 1-Zero lead from the primary leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie.
Atalanta hopes of qualifying for the Champions League took one other blow after drawing with Udinese at house 0-0.
Atalanta have gained solely certainly one of their previous 5 matches in all competitions – dropping the opposite 4 – and their newest disappointment left them sixth in Serie A, 5 factors behind fourth-placed Milan.
Atalanta face runaway league leaders Napoli subsequent weekend and can virtually definitely be with out midfielder Teun Koopmeiners after he went off shortly earlier than halftime with what seemed like a hamstring damage.
The house facet improved after the break and pressured Udinese however there was a dearth of clear goal-scoring alternatives.
Nevertheless, Udinese goalkeeper Marco Silvestri was made to drag off a shocking cease within the last minute to disclaim Rafael Toloi.
Monza recorded their first house win of the 12 months by 2-1 over Empoli. Monza moved to 10th, 4 factors forward of Empoli.
