Gabbia's Late Header Earns Milan Derby Triumph

In a thrilling Derby della Madonnina, AC Milan secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Inter Milan, thanks to a last-minute header by Matteo Gabbia. The decisive moment came in the 89th minute when Gabbia expertly connected with Tijjani Reijnders' free-kick, sending his header past Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer and breaking a six-match losing streak for Milan in the derby.

The match began with an explosive start as Christian Pulisic put Milan ahead in the 10th minute, making history as the first American to score in this iconic fixture. However, Inter quickly responded, with Federico Dimarco leveling the score with a precise strike in the 27th minute. Despite a controversial VAR decision overturning a penalty awarded to Milan for a handball by Lautaro Martinez, both teams continued to push for a winner.

As the game seemed destined for a draw, Gabbia's late intervention provided a much-needed boost for Milan and their under-pressure coach Paulo Fonseca. The victory not only ended Milan's derby woes but also highlighted the contributions of key players like Pulisic and Gabbia, setting a positive tone for the Rossoneri's season moving forward.