Dybala's Dramatic Volley Secures Draw for Roma against AC Milan
Roma drew a crucial 1-1 match against arch-rivals AC Milan in Serie A, with Paulo Dybala scoring a stunning volley to equalize and sending the Giallorossi up to 10th place in the league table.
The visitors took the lead through Tijjani Reijnders' first-time finish after a swift counter-attacking move, but Milan's advantage was short-lived as Alvaro Morata missed a close-range shot moments later. However, Dybala then scored his 150th league goal in the process of equalizing, sending the Roma fans into delight.
Milan coach Paulo Fonseca's frustration turned to catastrophe just before halftime when he was sent off for reacting angrily to Theo Hernandez being shown a yellow card. The decision dealt a significant blow to Milan's morale and momentum.
In a concerning turn of events, Roma midfielder Samuel Chukwueze suffered what appeared to be a serious hamstring injury on his left foot after hitting a shot that seemed destined for the top corner before Mile Svilar made a spectacular flying save. The extent of Chukwueze's injury remains unclear, but he was forced to depart the field momentarily.
The draw leaves Milan in eighth place, while Roma move crucially up to 10th.