Chukwueze with two assists as AC Milan edges Man City in USA

Chukwueze with two assists as AC Milan edges Man City in USA

Two dazzling runs by Nigeria international, Samuel Chukwueze saw Lorenzo Colombo scored two first-half goals as AC Milan beat English champion, Manchester City 3-2 in a pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium, USA.

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland opened the scoring for Manchester City in the 19th minute, but Italian forward Colombo answered for AC Milan in the 30th and 34th minutes to lift the Italian side ahead 2-1 at half-time. The two goals were assisted by Chukwueze.

City equalised in the 55th minute when Manchester hometown winger, Micah Hamilton crossed the ball from the left side into the box.

English striker, James McAtee headed the ball into the net, setting the stage for Marco Nasti's decider.

Nasti lifted Milan ahead to stay in the 78th minute, the 20-year-old Italian striker taking a centering pass from Belgian right wing, Alexis Saelemaekers and firing an inside right foot blast into the goal.