Sampdoria 2 AC Milan 0: Duvan Zapata and Ricky Alvarez ensure visitors lose ground on title rivals
After a goalless first-half, the Colombian striker pounced after some poor defending to smash the ball into the roof of the net
DUVAN ZAPATA and Ricky Alvarez's second-half strikes ensured AC Milan lost pace on their Serie A rivals.
After a goalless first-half, the Colombian striker pounced after a mistake from cousin Cristian Zapata to smash the ball into the roof of the net.
And he turned provider soon later as he teed-up substitute Alvarez seal victory within seconds of coming off the bench.
The hosts were awarded an early penalty after the ball struck Franck Kessie on the arm.
But after a furious reaction from the Milan players, the official overturned his decision using VAR.
Sampdoria's breakthrough almost came before the break as centre-back Alessio Romagnoli saw a header trickle wide after beating his own keeper.
Goalscorer Zapata said: "We deserved this victory, we fought to the end and must build on this performance.
"It's important for us to keep a clean sheet too, now we need to rest and prepare for another important match."
