There was an emotional moment just before half time in AC Milan’s win over Dinamo Zagreb last night as Matteo Gabbia finally got his first senior goal.
MilanNews recalls how Gabbia’s header from Sandro Tonali’s free-kick was the first of four goals that brought home three fundamental points and that also means Stefano Pioli’s side will need just a draw against Red Bull Salzburg to secure qualification for the Champions League round of 16.
It was not only the joy of a first goal of the season for Gabbia and breaking the deadlock in a big game, but also because it was his goal ever with the Milan shirt. Having come through the Rossoneri’s youth academy passing from age group to age group, this success is a source of pride.
The fact that he also won man of the match in the fan vote is also a testament to the defensive performance that the young Italian put in at the other end too, with Gabbia having found consistency in his performance after the encouraging display against Chelsea.
Gabbia is the perfect example of those who can achieve their goals with determination and work as he has not always being near the top of the hierarchy but has always persevered and now he hopes to give Pioli some selection dilemmas.
