Stefano Pioli’s Milan debut was going well with Hakan Calhanoglu’s goal and assist for Krzysztof Piatek, but Marco Calderoni’s stoppage-time scorcher gave Lecce a 2-2 draw.
Match Reports
Stefano Pioli's reign as AC Milan coach got off to an underwhelming start as Marco Calderoni's stunning late equaliser secured struggling Lecce a 2-2 draw in San Siro.
Krzysztof Piatek had seemingly secured former Inter boss Pioli – who replaced Marco Giampaolo during the international break – a debut win with his 81st-minute goal, but Calderoni struck in stoppage time to ensure Milan dropped points for the fifth time in eight games this season.
The impressive Hakan Calhanoglu powered Milan ahead with a fine strike following Lucas Biglia's pass, but they struggled to maintain their lively start and faded towards half-time.
Khouma Babacar found the net from close range after Gianluigi Donnarumma saved his penalty in the second half, and then Piatek's strike was cancelled out by Calderoni's long-range drive to prevent Milan from moving back into the top half of the table.
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Match Events
1' CHANCE! Leao's shot saved
Leao gets through on goal in an almost carbon copy of the chance just a moment ago, but this time fires his left-footed shot into the side netting. The Portuguese striker's looking lively.
20' GOAL! Milan 1-0 Lecce (Calhanoglu)
GOAL! 1-0 MILAN! Calhanoglu takes the ball down in the box, turns, and curls a fantastic effort past Gabriel from a tight angle!
62' GOAL! Milan 1-1 Lecce (Babacar)
PENALTY FOR LECCE! That seems extraordinarily harsh. Looking at the replay, Conti accidentally headed the ball onto his arm, but surely he didn't mean it. Babacar steps up to take the penalty...
Babacar's initial effort was poor as the Senegalese striker fired low to Donnarumma's left. Donnarumma kept it out, but could only push it as far as Babacar who rifled it in on the second attempt.
81' GOAL! Milan 2-1 Lecce (Piatek)
GOAL! 2-1 MILAN! Piatek sweeps the ball into the far bottom corner to give Milan the lead again!
91' GOAL! Milan 2-2 Lecce (Calderoni)
GOAL! 2-2 LECCE! WHAT A GOAL BY CALDERONI! Lecce's left-back unleashes a piledriver from outside the box with his left foot. It flies clean and true into the net near the far post. Lecce have equalised again!
JamesWalker
1593
New Coach same old Milan
JamesWalker
886
The 'Goal Getter' Didn't Start what was Polio expecting
justice12345
822
I'm wondering if man united and ac Milan were sharing the same Hotspot connection
Mesballer
786
Even Tottenham would boast of a Better Winning percentage than Ac Milan.....
JamesWalker
770
It Was a really Good game, if you compare it with the Others in Giampaolo Era
Jim2win
615
I can't blame the coach for this match...the first half alone should have been 4-0... the players messed up
VanishPrasad
528
Manchester United = AC Milan
Justilo
527
Manchester United=13 position with 10 point A C Milan = 12 position with 10 point fighting for the first person to be religated[Crylaugh]
famacekr
488
The entire Milan team is really limited in talent but what pains me more is how ridiculously lazy they are. Kessie just walking around, Suso very off position wise just like the rest of his teamates
Dickson-
468
Milan need a new coach to be back on top. I think Pochetinho would do better than this current one.
Mesballer
388
If Ac Milan Captained the Titanic,it would Sink even before it Sails...... [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Nicholassimoonga
326
These players are not fit both mentally and physically. Can't the physical coach see that these players are not fit
JamesWalker
271
"M" Vs "L" = Draw "Milan" "Man utd" Vs "Lecce" "Liverpool" = SHIT
Akechandy
270
Wait a minute...Milan is still in Serie A??
DaMhztourage
130
Calderoni spoiled the party for AC Milan , despite Calhanoglu and Piatek's efforts , and former coach be like : they think am the problem
hioailopst
86
really want new good defender like a VVD..... and one defense middle man...... NO joking signing make a good investment please we want like a old AC MILAN
Nicholassimoonga
83
Ac milan problem is the player's not the coach. These guys can't do basic thing in the field. These players are too lazy can't even fight for the ball