AC Milan held to 3-3 draw at Cagliari despite Leao double

CAGLIARI: AC Milan had to settle for a 3-3 draw at Cagliari after Rafael Leao’s first-half brace was matched by Gabriele Zappa’s double for the hosts after the break in a Serie A thriller on Saturday.

Nadir Zortea sparked celebrations from the home fans after 65 seconds by volleying the ball into the net after a corner to give Cagliari the lead before Leao struck twice.

The Portuguese forward equalised after 15 minutes before putting AC Milan ahead five minutes before the break with a composed finish after slipping past the defence.

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Cagliari’s Zappa levelled eight minutes into the second half but Tammy Abraham then restored Milan’s lead before Zappa scored again with a stunning volley a minute from time.

The result leaves Milan in seventh place with 18 points, seven adrift of leaders Napoli. Cagliari are 16th with 10.