Pisa vs AC Milan Result
Serie A · Italy
Pisa
Full Time
AC Milan
📍 Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani, Pisa
🗓️ Friday, 13 Feb 2026 at 19:45
Late Nkunku Strike Seals 2-1 Milan Win as Pisa Push Giants to the Limit
AC Milan edged past Pisa 2-1 at the Arena Garibaldi in a match that saw the visitors reduced to ten men but ultimately claim all three points thanks to a late winner from Christopher Nkunku. Milan dominated possession (66%) and matched Pisa in shots on target (2 apiece), but the hosts showed resilience, equalizing in the second half before succumbing to a decisive late blow. The first half was a cagey affair, with Milan’s superior passing and midfield control eventually paying dividends as they broke the deadlock in the 39th minute. Pisa, undeterred, fought back and leveled in the 71st minute, setting up a tense finale. Despite Milan going down to ten men after a red card, the Rossoneri found a winner in the 85th minute, breaking Pisa hearts and maintaining their push near the top of Serie A.
Pisa
Pisa battled valiantly against the Serie A giants, showing tactical discipline in their 3-4-2-1 formation and making the most of their limited possession (34%). Despite conceding first, their resilience was rewarded with a 71st-minute equalizer, sparking belief among the home crowd. However, their inability to capitalize on Milan’s numerical disadvantage after the red card proved costly. Their attacking forays were limited but effective, with 7 shots and 2 on target, matching Milan’s output. Pisa’s midfield worked tirelessly, but ultimately they struggled to create clear chances in the closing stages.
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AC Milan
AC Milan controlled the tempo from the outset, dictating play with 66% possession and a midfield anchored by Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot. Their 3-5-2 system allowed them to overload central areas and stretch Pisa’s back line. Milan struck first in the 39th minute, but were pegged back after the break as Pisa capitalized on a rare chance. Despite a setback with a red card, Milan showed championship mettle, regrouping and pushing forward to find a late winner through Nkunku. Their ability to manage the game and strike at crucial moments was decisive.
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Key Moments
39' — Goal
AC Milan take the lead, capping off a period of sustained pressure.
71' — Goal
F. Stojilkovic equalizes for Pisa, igniting the home support.
85' — Goal
C. Nkunku scores the decisive goal for Milan, capitalizing on a late opportunity.
Late second half' — Red Card
Milan reduced to ten men, setting up a tense finale.
Tactical Analysis
Pisa lined up in a compact 3-4-2-1, focusing on defensive solidity and quick transitions through the flanks, with S. Angori and I. Toure providing width. Their shape frustrated Milan for long spells, but their lack of ball retention limited attacking options. Milan’s 3-5-2 saw them dominate central areas, with Modric orchestrating play and Rabiot providing box-to-box energy. The wingbacks pushed high, pinning Pisa back and creating overloads. After the red card, Milan shifted to a more conservative approach, but retained enough attacking impetus to snatch the winner. Pisa, meanwhile, struggled to adjust and failed to exploit the extra man, lacking the creativity to break Milan down in the closing stages.
Turning Point
Nkunku’s 85th-minute winner, moments after Milan went down to ten men, swung the contest decisively in the visitors’ favor.
Man of the Match
C. Nkunku
Delivered the match-winning goal under pressure and was a constant threat in attack.