AC Milan, irresistible since the start of the season, gave up their first Serie A points on Monday after a spectacular draw against AS Rome (3-3), at the end of the 5th day.
At 39, the indestructible Zlatan Ibrahimovic has nevertheless continued to lead the way with a third brace in three league games played.
A first goal after less than two minutes, on a nice serve from Leao, then a penalty that we thought was decisive for the 3-2 (79th), allow him to take the lead in the scorers standings alone.
In the meantime, Leao had offered another caviar to Saelemaekers (47th), but that was not enough to secure a fifth victory in five games for the leaders Rossoneri, because the defense, so far very solid, has failed this time.
The absence of damaging Donnarumma
The Romans, three times behind, thus returned each time by taking advantage of some approximations of the Milan goalkeeper Tatarusanu, called to replace Donnarumma, tested positive for Covid-19 and last-minute package.
For his first appearance in the Milan jersey, the former Lyonnais probably paid a lack of rhythm, he who has only played with Romania since February.
"Mistakes are part of football", absolved his coach Stefano Pioli.
Dzeko took advantage of a missed aerial exit on a corner from the Romanian international to equalize for the first time in the first half, then Veretout brought his own to 2-2 on a disputed penalty (71st), after a ball released by Tatarusanu, before Kumbulla snatched 3-3 six minutes from time.
"The goal before the match was to win, but it remains a positive result, given that we have been led three times," Roman coach Paulo Fonseca stressed on Sky Sport, who also considered that the referee s 'was mistaken on the two evening penalties.
Milan, with 13 points, remains at the top of the standings, with 2 points ahead of Napoli and Sassuolo, at the end of this match played without a spectator due to the return of full camera in the Italian stadiums.
The Rossoneri will undoubtedly regret the missed opportunities, especially on a header from Kjaer pushed back by the post or a powerful free kick from Calhanoglu deflected by Roman goalkeeper Mirante.
"It's a shame, we had the opportunities to win, we did everything for, but it's football", commented Rafael Leao.
The only consolation for Milan: he stretches his invincibility series a little further since the resumption of matches in June after confinement: 22 matches now without defeat, in all competitions.
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