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