Leão Strike Gives Milan Victory Over Lazio at San Siro
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- Rafael Leão scored the only goal in the 51st minute
- League-leaders Milan extended their advantage with narrow home victory
- Lazio created chances but couldn't find equalizer against Milan defense
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Leão Strike Gives Milan Victory Over Lazio at San Siro
League-leaders AC Milan defeated eighth-placed Lazio 1-0 at San Siro in a hard-fought Serie A encounter. The victory extended Milan's lead at the top of the table, moving them to 28 points from 13 matches.
Rafael Leão provided the decisive moment in the 51st minute, converting from very close range with a right-footed shot to the center of the goal. Fikayo Tomori delivered the crucial cross that set up Leão's match-winner.
Lazio controlled 53.5% of possession compared to Milan's 46.5%, with both teams registering four shots on target. Ivan Provedel made several important saves for Lazio, denying Rafael Leão with a header in the 63rd minute and stopping Strahinja Pavlović's effort in the 85th minute. Mike Maignan answered for Milan, saving Toma Bašić's long-range attempt in the 84th minute and Valentín Castellanos' effort in the 71st minute.
The match remained competitive throughout, with Lazio pushing for an equalizer in the final stages. VAR reviewed a potential penalty for Lazio in stoppage time but found no infringement. Milan managed the closing minutes effectively despite late pressure from the visitors, with several players receiving yellow cards as tensions rose.
AC Milan will next host Torino on December 8, while Lazio host Bologna on December 7.