Suso's goal lifts AC Milan to 1st win under Pioli
Posted October 31, 2019 7:00 am
MILAN (AP) - New AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli earned his first win with the club as the Rossoneri beat Spal 1-0 in Serie A on Thursday.
Suso came off the bench to score with a free kick shortly after the hour mark, ending a scoreless streak stretching back to last season.
Milan's fourth win in 10 matches moved the Rossoneri up to 10th place while Spal remained in 19th place.
Samu Castillejo also hit the crossbar for Milan early on.
Suso, who had been heavily criticized for his performances this season, scored six minutes after coming on for Castillejo.
The Spaniard's free kick spun over Spal's wall then dipped down in under the bar.
Suso's previous goal came on May 19.
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AC Milan's Suso, top left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Spal at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
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AC Milan's manager Stefano Pioli, left, gives instructions as AC Milan's Suso walks during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Spal at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
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AC Milan's Lucas Paqueta, right, challenges for the ball with Spal's Jasmin Kurtic during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Spal at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
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