Alvaro Morata and Noah Okafor scored within the dying phases for Milan as they salvaged a 2-2 draw of their Serie A opener towards Torino on Saturday.

The guests had been moments away from a memorable victory at San Siro due to a Malick Thiaw personal objective and a header from Duvan Zapata, just for Milan to combat again with objectives within the 89th and ninety fifth minutes.

The guests took the lead on the half-hour mark when Raoul Bellanova’s header hit the submit and Thiaw’s tried clearance resulted in an personal objective.

Torino then doubled their benefit within the 68th minute with Zapata heading in Valentino Lazaro’s cross from shut vary.

With the clock about to tick into stoppage time, Morata gave Paulo Fonseca’s aspect hope by deflecting Tijjani Reijnders’ long-range shot into the online.

Milan then launched a frantic closing push for a leveller and Okafor smashed in a volley deep into stoppage time to spare their blushes.

Noah to the rescue #MilanTorino #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/bXf248qyLH

— AC Milan (@acmilan) August 17, 2024

Knowledge Debrief: Stuttering begin for Rossoneri

Whereas Fonseca prevented a humiliating defeat in his first aggressive recreation answerable for Milan, some lax defending ensured his reign wouldn’t begin with a victory.

That is the primary time Milan have began a Serie A marketing campaign with a draw since 2011-12, after they drew 2-2 with Lazio below Massimiliano Allegri.

They went on to complete second to Juventus that season, however enhancements shall be required if they’re to push for a twentieth Scudetto in 2024-25.