AC Milan Defeated By Torino 2-1 Despite Pulisic's Penalty Opportunity

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AC Milan faced a setback as they lost 2-1 to Torino, missing a chance to close in on the top four. The game started unfavorably for Milan when Mike Maignan's clearance bounced off Malick Thiaw into their own net just five minutes in. Despite being awarded a penalty in the 32nd minute due to Marcus Pedersen's handball, Christian Pulisic's attempt was saved by Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.

Milinkovic-Savic showcased his skills with several crucial saves, keeping Milan at bay until Tijjani Reijnders finally broke through in the 74th minute with a powerful shot into the top corner. However, Torino quickly regained the lead two minutes later when Gvidas Gineitis capitalised on a free-kick, sending a low shot past Maignan to secure victory.

Thiaw's unfortunate own goal marked him as only the second Milan player to score two own goals against one team in a Serie A season, following Franco Baresi's record against Pescara in 1992-93. This defeat also marked Torino's third consecutive home league win over Milan, a feat last achieved between 1976 and 1977.

Milinkovic-Savic's penalty save against Pulisic added to his impressive record this season. He has now stopped four penalties in Serie A, more than any other goalkeeper across Europe's top five leagues. His save percentage of 80% is unmatched among those who have faced at least four penalties since the 2005-06 season.

Torino's victory was sealed by Gineitis' decisive strike after latching onto a free-kick opportunity. This win further solidifies their strong home performance against AC Milan, continuing their winning streak from previous seasons. The match highlighted both Torino’s resilience and Milan’s missed opportunities.