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Serie A: Third-generation Maldini Daniels scores in AC Milan’s win at Spezia

September 25, 2021
Henry Club

Like grandfather, like father, like son.

Saturday was the third generation in the Maldini family to score in Serie A as Daniele Maldini helped AC Milan to a 2-1 win at Spezia.

Daniel Maldini scored his first Serie A goal 13 years, 179 days after his father Paolo’s last league goal against Atalanta in 2008 – and 60 years, 22 days after his grandfather Cesare scored against Catania in 1961 Was.

Paolo Maldini, now a technical director at the club, where he made over 900 appearances as a player, jumped from his seat in celebration on goal shortly after the restart.

Daniel Verde equalized for Spezia in 10 minutes from time but substitute Brahim Diaz restored Milan’s lead six minutes later.

Milan move to the top of the league, one point ahead of Napoli, who play Cagliari on Sunday.

Defending champions Inter Milan are three points behind their city rivals and play Atalanta in an eagerly-awaited match later on Saturday.

Also later, Genoa hosts Hellas Verona in their first game as being sold to new American owners.

It was Daniil Maldini’s first start for Milan and the 19-year-old broke the deadlock three minutes into the second half as he advanced in a cross from Pierre Calulu and it was too powerful for Spezia goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet to stay out.

Shortly after, Milan nearly doubled their lead but Rafael Leo’s convoluted effort went off the post.

Spezia appeared to have snatched a point when Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali deflected in an attempt at Verde, but once again Rossneri’s replacement for coach Stefano Pioli was paid off in the form of Diaz – who only Were on the field for five minutes – went into the winner after a great move by Alexis Selemakers.

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