AC Milan held to another draw by lower-half opponent

MILAN (AP) — Serie A leader AC Milan was held to a draw by an opponent in the lower half of the standings for a second consecutive match.

Italy Under-21 left back Destiny Udogie equalized with his first Italian league goal as Udinese secured a 1-1 draw at the San Siro on Friday — less than a week after Milan was held at last-placed Salernitana to 2-2.

Milan moved three points ahead of Inter Milan and Napoli, with Inter in action later at relegation-threatened Genoa.

Rafael Leao put Milan ahead near the half-hour mark from a sharp angle after taking a cross from Sandro Tonali.

Then Udogie finished from close range in the 66th following a long throw-in and an overhead effort from Roberto Pereyra.

Udinese moved up to 14th place.

All Serie A matches are starting five minutes late this weekend accompanied by a peace message following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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