In a thrilling encounter at San Siro, AC Milan snatched an exhilarating 3-2 victory over Parma, completing a heart-stopping comeback that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. Despite trailing 2-1 late in the match, Milan’s resilience shone through, showcasing their fighting spirit, especially with Strahinja Pavlovic stepping into an unconventional role as a makeshift striker to assist Samuel Chukwueze's dramatic winner.

Having previously shown promise by clinching the Supercoppa Italiana and securing a narrow 1-0 win against Girona in the Champions League, Milan's Serie A campaign had faced challenges with a disappointing draw against Cagliari followed by a defeat at the hands of Juventus. The team was further hindered by injuries, with key players Emerson Royal, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Malick Thiaw, and Alessandro Florenzi sidelined, while new signing Kyle Walker was not available for selection.

Meanwhile, Parma entered the match with a handful of absentees themselves, including Ange-Yoan Bonny and several others, but fielded new additions Milan Djuric and Alessandro Vogliacco as part of their plan to upset the Rossoneri.

The game was electric from the start. Djuric had a chance to score early on but opted to assist a teammate instead, a decision that would haunt Parma later in the match. Milan's Christian Pulisic had a close call and was involved in a sequence where Matteo Gabbia squandered a golden opportunity with a fresh-air shot.

Parma took the lead in a moment that rattled the home side. After a slip by Theo Hernandez, Matteo Cancellieri took advantage, expertly curling the ball into the far corner. Milan's equalizer came from the penalty spot when a reckless shove by Zion Suzuki on Pavlovic gifted Pulisic the chance to convert, which he did confidently.

As the match progressed, both teams created chances but struggled to capitalize. Milan's Tijjani Reijnders had several close attempts, with one requiring a fingertip save from Suzuki, Parma's goalkeeper. However, Parma reasserted their dominance with a well-executed counter-attack, leading to Delprato's goal that seemed to put the game out of Milan's reach.

Just as gloom began to settle over the stands, Milan's persistence paid off. In a dramatic twist of events, Reijnders equalized in injury time, taking advantage of a lapse in Parma's defense. Pavlovic’s aggressive play in the dying minutes exemplified the team's determination.

The climax of the match came just moments later when Pavlovic’s clever strategic shift paid dividends; he assisted Chukwueze, who managed to bundle the ball over the line amidst chaos in the box, sealing Milan's stunning comeback.

With this victory, Milan reaffirmed their status as contenders in Serie A, but they will need to address their inconsistencies and injury woes if they hope to maintain their title challenge. The Rossoneri's thrilling comeback against Parma serves as a potent reminder of their resilience, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the season.

Final Score: Milan 3-2 Parma

Goals: Cancellieri (24' - P), Pulisic (pen 38' - M), Delprato (80' - P), Reijnders (92' - M), Chukwueze (95' - M)