Fakayejo Paul
In a match that encapsulated the drama and unpredictability of Serie A, Samuel Chukwueze emerged as AC Milan’s savior, scoring a 95th-minute winner to secure a breathtaking 3-2 comeback victory over Parma at San Siro.
The Nigerian winger, returning from a hamstring injury, etched his name into Milan folklore with a goal that marked both personal redemption and a historic milestone for the club .
Parma stunned the home crowd early, taking the lead in the 24th minute through Matteo Cancellieri, who capitalized on a defensive error by Theo Hernández.
Milan leveled via a Christian Pulisic penalty (38’) after Strahinja Pavlović was fouled in the box, but Parma struck again in the 80th minute when Enrico Delprato finished a swift counterattack .
With the clock ticking, Milan’s resolve shone through. Tijjani Reijnders equalized in the 92nd minute, slotting home Yunus Musah’s precise pass.
But the drama peaked moments later: Pavlović, deployed as an emergency striker, flicked on a cross for Chukwueze, who bundled the ball past goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to seal an unforgettable win .
The goal was a cathartic moment for the 25-year-old, who had struggled for form and fitness since joining Milan in 2023.
Returning from a month-long injury layoff, Chukwueze’s impact off the bench—scoring just his second league goal of the season—silenced critics and reignited his connection with fans .
The win propelled Milan to 6th place (34 points), reigniting their Champions League qualification hopes. For Parma, the defeat deepened relegation fears, leaving them 17th