Super sub Rebic scores brace to extend AC Milan's run of form
Milan, Jan 19, 2020 (AFP) - Ante Rebic hit a brace to snatch a late 3-2 win as troubled AC Milan took back-to-back Serie A wins on Sunday against Udinese and close in on the Europa League berths.
Star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic got his first start in the San Siro after scoring last weekend against Cagliari.
The 38-year-old Swede did not get to celebrate in front of the home crowd but he has provided a confidence-boost for the northern giants who have taken seven points in three matches since his return.
However, Stefano Pioli's side needed to fight back after conceding a goal after just seven minutes to Udinese, who were coming off a run of three consecutive wins.
Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma left his line, allowing Jens Stryger Larsen to finish off into an empty net.
But the hosts upped the pace in the second half, with former Eintracht Frankfurt player Rebic coming on after the break to equalise three minutes later.
Theo Hernandez put Milan ahead with a powerful volley on 72 minutes to take his tally to five league goals this season.
Kevin Lasagna got Udinese back level five minutes from time but Rebic had the final word three minutes into injury time to lift Milan to eighth, one point off the Europa League berths.
Udinese are in 13th position.
Serie A leaders Juventus host later on Sunday with second-placed Inter Milan travelling south to Lecce to keep the pressure on the champions.
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