DBasia.news – AC Milan won 2-1 over Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium, Sunday (20/12). In this match, AC Milan’s young striker Rafael Leao broke the record for the fastest goal in the Italian League.
Rafael Leao scored a goal in the game 6.7 seconds. This record broke the record for the fastest goals previously held by Udinese striker Paolo Poggi in 2001. At that time, Possi scored a goal after eight seconds of action.
In the match played at the Mapei Stadium, Hakan Calhanoglu kicked off and sent the ball to Leao, who in one-on-one with goalkeeper Andrea Consigli was able to beat it perfectly.
It was Leao’s third goal in Serie A this season and his fourth in all competitions.
Leao is in his second season in the red and black uniform. Prior to defending Milan, Leao played for Portuguese clubs Sporting Lisbon and French Lille.
Calhanoglu doubled Milan’s lead in the ninth minute, but the Turkey international’s goal was denied for offside following a VAR review.
Milan were only able to score their second goal through Alexis Saelemaekers’ strike utilizing Theo Hernandez’s pass in the 26th minute. Meanwhile Sassuolo scored a consolation goal in the 89th minute through Domenico Berardi.