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AC Milan took a big step in their bid to qualify for European football next season with a victory over relegation-threatened Venezia.
Christian Pulisic scored early, and Santiago Gimenez fired late, as AC Milan dug deep to clinch maximum points against a determined Venezia side fighting against the drop.
Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze was an unused substitute for the second consecutive game, and fellow struggling Joao Felix came on in the closing minutes to replace the Pulisic.
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Udinese were handed a thorough beating by AC Milan on Friday night, without the help of Samuel Chukwueze.
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Milan struck early, with Christian Pulisic scoring the opening goal after a swift counter-attack. Youssouf Fofana's defence-splitting pass found the American, who calmly slotted the ball home. Venezia responded by dominating possession, but their efforts were fruitless.
The hosts thought they had equalised 10 minutes before halftime when John Yeboah scored, but VAR intervened, ruling him offside. Mike Maignan made a crucial save from a Hans Nicolussi Caviglia free-kick just before halftime, keeping Milan's lead intact.
After the break, Milan had a chance to double their lead, but Rafael Leao’s shot sailed over the bar. Venezia pushed forward, introducing four changes in search of an equaliser. However, Milan sealed the win with a late goal from Santiago Gimenez, who lobbed the ball over Ionut Radu to secure the three points.
The win moves Milan within five points of sixth-placed Lazio, although they have played one more game. Meanwhile, Venezia remain 19th, but are just one point behind Lecce in 17th.
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