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Fiorentina 2-1 AC Milan – Rossoneri’s win streak ended

Theo Hernandez’s late consolation is not enough for the Rossoneri as goals from Nicolas Gonzalez and Luka Jovic secure three points for Viola.

Fiorentina 2-1 AC Milan – Rossoneri’s win streak ended as Vincenzo Italiano’s side secure three points at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.

Milan saw their Serie A top-four hopes dealt a blow with this defeat.

Fiorentina 2-1 AC Milan – Games Highlights

• Nicolas Gonzalez penalty after the interval as Viola took the lead
• Milan were awarded a penalty but the referee’s decision was overturned by VAR
• Luka Jovic scored an inch-perfect header to secure a home win for Fiorentina
• Theo Hernandez rocketed in injury-time but Milan couldn’t find an equaliser 

Stefano Pioli’s side had enjoyed three straight league wins but at Stadio Artemio Franchi, it was an underwhelming display.

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The first half was dominant for Viola, but the home team struggled to find the way to Mike Maignan’s net.

Giacomo Bonaventura was a constant threat against his former side with his free-kick pushed away by the French keeper and Fikayo Tomori clearing the midfielder’s close-range finish off the line.

Meanwhile, Milan offered little in response yet with Olivier Giroud’s inventive left-footed volley was the most significant by the visitors.

The breakthrough came after the break before the interval, thanks to a cool spot kick taken by Nico Gonzalez after Tomori dragged down Jonathan Ikone inside the area.

Rossoneri thought they would have the chance to level the game from the spot after the referee judged Brazilian forward Arthur Cabral to have handled the ball in the box, but upon review by VAR the decision was overturned.

Substitute Luka Jovic then doubled the lead with an inch-perfect header to put the game beyond Milan. The Serbian striker found Dodo cross and headed home at the 87th minute.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic made a late cameo for Milan after returning from a long injury absence against Atalanta last week, but the 41-year-old failed to register a shot on target.

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Theo Hernandez gave Milan slight hope with his late goal as the the referee signalled for five additional minutes.

However, the goal was too late for Milan as Stefano Pioli’s side could not have the fourth league wins and accepted that their top four race would be in troubles.

Milan’s situation and what’s next?

Milan now sit fourth in Serie A, having missed out on an opportunity to leapfrog rivals Inter who now have a game in hand.

Il Diavolo woulve love to find their joys back as they are travelling to London to face Tottenham on Wednesday, with the 1-0 Champions League last-16 lead.