UCL: Chukwueze's goal enough to keep Milan in Europe

Published on: 14 December 2023

Nigeria's Samuel Chukwueze scored the deciding goal for Italian side, AC Milan in their 2-1 win over English side, Newcastle in UEFA Champions League match day 6 encounter, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Super Eagles attacking midfielder came off the bench to score the winner with a fine finish, in AC Milan’s hard-earned away UCL victory over Newcastle.

Joelinton put the hosts in the lead 33 minutes into the game as the first half ended 1-0 in favour of Newcastle who with the result

However, Pulisic restored parity for Milan in the 59 minutes to give the Italians the opportunity for a comeback.

Chukwueze came in the 83rd minute and in less than a minute gave the desired effect through the fine displays of fellow substitutes Okafor and Jovic.

Okafor drove forward, supported by Jovi?, and played in Chukwueze who curled a superb finish high past Martin Dubravka for AC Milan’s 2-1 win at Newcastle.

Samuel Chukwueze wraps his left foot around the ball, curling it high into the top corner.

His winner ensured Milan finish third in Group F and drop into the Europa League.

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