Pulisic and Hutchinson Deliver 2-0 Away Victory for AC Milan at Udinese
AC Milan secured a 2-0 away victory against Udinese at the Stadio Friuli on October 25, 2026, extending the hosts’ losing run to six consecutive Serie A matches. The result provided an immediate response for the Rossoneri following a midweek European defeat and a severe squad depletion.
Tactical Execution and Early Breakthrough at Stadio Friuli
Milan seized the initiative early through direct positional exploitation. In the sixth minute, Luka Modric executed a quick free kick over the defensive line, catching Mergim Vojvoda playing Christian Pulisic onside to finish one-on-one against Maduka Okoye.
AC Milan
clubDespite missing several key personnel due to injuries, Milan maintained structural control through the midfield zones. Ardon Jashari and Omari Hutchinson engineered the second breakthrough on 65 minutes, when Hutchinson laid off for Jashari’s low strike from the edge of the penalty area, allowing the winger to turn home the parried rebound for his first official club goal.
During the first half, a physical challenge saw Matteo Palma strike Goncalo Ramos in the face, though the incident did not trigger a formal review from the Video Assistant Referee team. Later in the contest, Ruben Loftus-Cheek sustained an injury during a defensive block by Palma near the goal line as Milan successfully managed the closing stages.
Christian Pulisic
player- 6': Christian Pulisic opens the scoring for AC Milan following a quick free kick from Luka Modric.
- 65': Omari Hutchinson doubles the lead, capitalizing on a parried shot from Ardon Jashari's attempt.