Olivier Giroud: Moment AC Milan Striker Forgot He Was Booked Before Picking Red Card in Celebration

• AC Milan vs Spezia saw Olivier Giroud emerge as the man of the match for the hosts as he netted the winner at stoppage time
• However, it was a bittersweet moment for the former Premier League striker as he was red-carded for taking off his shirt
• Apparently, the Frenchman had forgotten he had been yellow-carded earlier on before he was sent off for his celebration for a second yellow

Olivier Giroud was involved in a dramatic night on Saturday, November 5, as he inspired AC Milan to a 2-1 win over Spezia at San Siro.

The Frenchman netted the winning goal for Milan in the 89th minute of the Serie A clash to render Daniel Maldini's equaliser a mere consolation.

Theo Hernandez broke the deadlock for AC Milan in the 21st minute before Maldini restored parity for Spezia by scoring against his parent club.

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The match looked set to end in a 1-1 draw before Giroud found the back of the net with just minutes left on the clock to earn his side a precious win.

However, it was a bittersweet moment for the former Chelsea and Arsenal striker as he was red-carded for a second booking.

Olivier Giroud reacts to red-card

The France international had earlier been booked for a foul, with his decision to take off his shirt in celebration earning him a red card.

Speaking on the stunning sudden turn of events, Giroud revealed that he had forgotten he had been yellow-carded earlier on.

“It’s a very nice goal, a nice pass from Sandro. We wanted to win this match, we stayed energised until the end. It is important that we have 3 more points, but I am angry because I forgot that I was booked," Giroud told Sky Sports via Milan News.

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“I forgot I’d been cautioned, I was excited and I forgot. I think in my head I am young, but the important thing is the three points. Now I will not be make mistakes anymore," he added.

Mourinho trolls Sarri

Elsewhere, Sports Brief also reported on how Jose Mourinho poked fun at his arch-rival Maurizio Sarri after Lazio’s Champions League exit.

Lazio will have to play in the Conference League after they were beaten by Feyenoord to drop to the third-tier competition.

In a recent press conference, Mourinho joked Sarri was now among the favourites to win the Conference League.