AC Milan’s 3-0 victory against Monza

In Sunday's 3-0 victory against Monza at the San Siro, 18-year-old centre defender Jan-Carlo Simic had a memorable debut for AC Milan, scoring 17 minutes after replacing an injured colleague. Additional Football News After Simic, who had been thrown into action suddenly due to Tommaso Pobega's injury, turned in a cross from Rafael Leão late in the first half, he was surrounded by his teammates.

Third-place Milan, who drew within five points of second-place Juventus after the latter was held to a 1-1 draw at Genoa on Friday, also had goals from Tijjani Reijnders and Noah Okafor. Later, Inter Milan, the top team in Serie A and one spot ahead of Juventus, travels to Lazio. United States international Christian Pulisic also struck the post with a long-range effort in a strong showing for the Rossoneri following their elimination from the Champions League, and goalie Mike Maignan made a tough stop on a shot from Monza star Andrea Colpani.