Christian Pulisic did all he could to help AC Milan to victory on Sunday, but a shaky defensive display from the Rossoneri meant they had to settle for a 3-3 draw with Genoa.
Playing as a No. 10, the U.S. men’s national team star nearly scored in the first half before assisting what appeared to be a late winner from Olivier Giroud.
But a mix-up in Milan’s defense resulted in an own goal from Malick Thiaw that gave the visitors a share of the spoils.
It was an inauspicious beginning for the home side at San Siro, as a poor challenge from Fikayo Tomori gave Genoa a chance from the penalty spot within five minutes. Mateo Retegui made no mistake, giving Genoa an early lead.
Pulisic nearly equalized right away, curling a shot off the far post after some nice work inside the box to open up space.
CHRISTIAN PULISIC OFF THE POST FOR MILAN 😱 pic.twitter.com/4Ou13zsOgb
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The USMNT star nearly scored again before the break, drawing a great save from Genoa goalkeeper Josep Martínez with a drive from distance.
Christian Pulisic keeps peppering Genoa's goal 👀 pic.twitter.com/5w7LenW8lF
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Pulisic would eventually get on the scoresheet after Milan fought back to tie the match 2-2, playing an inch-perfect cross to the back post for an unmarked Giroud to volley home.
CHRISTIAN PULISIC ➡️ OLIVIER GIROUD ⚽
MILAN WITH A THREE-MINUTE COMEBACK 💪 pic.twitter.com/LJMVe1SySL
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There would be one more twist, however, as Tomori’s attempted clearance ricocheted off Thiaw and in for an 87th-minute equalizer.
Pulisic now has a career-high seven league assists this season to go along with a career-high 13 goals in all competitions.
For Milan, the club still maintained a five-point lead in second place after second-place Juventus drew Roma 1-1 later on Sunday.
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