Milan secured a narrow win in Serie A against Sampdoria on Sunday with Mario Mandžukić scoring the decisive goal. The match was played at the San Siro Stadium and saw Milan come from behind to secure the victory.
The game started with both teams showing promise, but it wasn't until the 48th minute that Milan finally broke through. Mario Mandžukić, who had been playing well for the club, scored his first goal for Milan in the match. This gave Milan a 1-0 lead over Sampdoria.
Despite their early lead, Sampdoria continued to press hard and tried to find a way back into the game. However, Milan's defense held firm and kept the scoreline at 1-0 until the end of the match.
In the second half, Milan continued to dominate the midfield and create chances. However, they couldn't convert any of these opportunities into goals. In the 72nd minute, Milan made a change to their lineup, bringing on Leonardo Bonucci in place of Andrea Pirlo. This move proved to be crucial as it allowed Milan to control the tempo of the game and continue to put pressure on Sampdoria.
In the final minutes of the match, Milan had several chances to score, but none of them came to fruition. Ultimately, Milan secured a narrow 1-0 win over Sampdoria in Serie A.
This win is important for Milan as they continue to build momentum heading into the rest of the season. It also gives them a boost in confidence going forward, knowing that they can still compete with some of the top teams in Serie A.