Olivier Giroud stars as emergency goalkeeper in AC Milan victory against Genoa

The Metro says A late goal by Christian Pulisic earned AC Milan a 1-0 win at Genoa that put them top of Serie A on Saturday as striker Olivier Giroud went in goal after keeper Mike Maignan was sent off in stoppage time.

The game took a chaotic turn when Milan goalkeeper Maignan saw red for a foul on Caleb Ekuban late in stoppage time.

Former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Giroud donned the gloves with Genoa’s Albert Gudmundsson then crashing a free kick against the bar from the edge of the box.

Giroud, renowned for his goalscoring exploits, showed imense bravery and impressive dexterity to thwart George Puscas just before the final whistle when he rushed from his line and punched the ball to safety.