Milan Completes the Comeback Against Bologna, the Appetizer for the Coppa Italia Final
Christian Pulisic delivered yet another clutch performance for AC Milan, scoring the go-ahead goal in their 3-1 comeback victory over Bologna on Friday night. The American star, who wore his mother Kelley's maiden name "Harlow" on his jersey as part of Milan's Mother's Day tribute, celebrated his 17th goal of the season by pointing to her name and making a heart gesture toward the San Siro faithful.
The USMNT captain's 79th-minute strike proved decisive when he pounced on a blocked João Félix shot to fire home, putting Milan ahead after falling behind to Riccardo Orsolini's second-half opener. Pulisic also contributed an assist on Santiago Gimenez's equalizer, showing quick feet to thread a perfect pass to the Mexican striker, who finished through goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski's legs.
"We've found some consistency now, which is important for us," Pulisic told Sky Sport Italia after the match. "We know that we have a great spirit, but we're playing really good games at the moment."
The victory marks Milan's fourth consecutive win across all competitions and provides perfect momentum heading into Wednesday's Coppa Italia Final - a rematch against Bologna at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on May 14. While Milan sits 17 points behind league leaders Napoli and currently eighth in the Serie A table, a Coppa Italia triumph would secure European football next season and give them their second trophy of the campaign after January's Supercoppa Italiana.
"If we win two trophies in one season, you cannot say that is a normal campaign," Pulisic added. "Of course, we're not satisfied with where we are in Serie A, but we're doing well right now, and it is important that we end the season well."
With Pulisic just one goal away from matching his personal best scoring season, the Rossoneri will look to their American talisman to lead them to glory on Wednesday night.
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