In a dramatic twist during Sunday’s 15th round of Serie A, AC Milan let a vital win slip through their fingers, drawing 2-2 away to bottom-of-the-table Benevento. The result was nothing short of shocking, as it handed Benevento their very first point after 14 consecutive defeats—a streak that had fans wondering if they’d ever see a light at the end of the tunnel.
What made this draw even more painful for Milan supporters was the fact that it marked the managerial debut of club legend Gennaro Gattuso, who had just replaced Vincenzo Montella. Facing the league’s weakest side, Gattuso had a golden chance to make a strong first impression. Instead, he left the pitch in disbelief, watching his team concede an injury-time equalizer in the most unexpected way possible.
The hero—or perhaps the heartbreaker—was Benevento goalkeeper Alberto Brignoli, who charged forward in the 95th minute and headed in the equalizing goal. His late strike not only snatched a historic point for his team but also etched his name into Serie A history as the first goalkeeper to score in Italy’s top flight since April 1, 2001, when Massimo Taibi achieved a similar feat. Gattuso, on the other hand, became the first Milan coach in 16 years to fail to win his debut match, with the last being Fatih Terim back in 2001.
Earlier in the match, Milan looked poised for victory. Nikola Kalinić scored in the 57th minute to give the Rossoneri a 2-1 lead. However, their momentum was halted when Alessio Romagnoli received a second yellow card in the 75th minute and was sent off. Reduced to ten men, Milan was forced to defend desperately until the very last second, when Brignoli’s flying header turned the match on its head.
After the final whistle, Brignoli couldn’t contain his excitement, saying, “It was the 95th minute, and we were trailing 2-1. I figured we had nothing to lose, so I ran into the box, closed my eyes, jumped up, and the ball went in. It was a typical goalkeeper’s leap.”
The surreal finish reminded fans around the world that in football, just like in a Bangladesh Cricket Match, the game isn’t over until the final whistle. Unpredictable endings, last-second heroics, and moments of sheer drama are what make sports so captivating. Whether it’s a diving save in a football match or a boundary off the final ball in a Bangladesh Cricket Match, the magic lies in never giving up. As Milan regroups and Benevento celebrates, fans continue to follow each Bangladesh Cricket Match with that same passion for the unexpected.