"For me, when a player steps up and does that in such a difficult situation, the MOTM award is pretty much a given. Milan were dead in the water after the first 38-39 minutes and the No.10's great run changed everything. This is what everyone means when they say he can decide games on his own."
"Pure grinta. As with Gabbia, his main strengths were certainly highlighted today as he was able to engage in many duels, while also having space to run into at the other end. It was a tidy finish on the goal as well, it must be said, and the run was just fantastic. He could definitely have been the MOTM, but let me explain later."
"In the first half, especially when towards the centre, his ability to stay in possession with some trickery was absolutely crucial for Milan. He was also involved in the build-up for the goal. In the second half, he continued to shine on the ball"
AC Milan beat AS Roma 1-0 at San Siro to move one point behind Napoli. Strahinja Pavlovic scored after a brilliant assist from Rafael Leao following a darting run. Milan weathered heavy Roma pressure before the breakthrough. A late penalty was awarded for a Youssouf Fofana handball, but Mike Maignan saved Paulo Dybala's spot-kick, ending Dybala's run of 19 consecutive penalties scored. Rafael Leao earned Man of the Match honors and an 8/10 rating for the decisive run and assist. Pavlovic received an 8 for his grinta and tidy finish. Saelemaekers earned 7.5 for possession and involvement in the goal build-up.
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