Christian Pulisic is continuing his hot-form with AC Milan, now adding onto his insane penalty accuracy record.
U.S. men’s national team captain, Christian Pulisic, had perhaps the best performance for any American player abroad this weekend, providing two goal contributions in AC Milan’s 4-0 home win against Venezia on Saturday.
Christian Pulisic goal and assist vs. Venezia
Pulisic took no time to make an impact at the San Siro, providing an assist from a corner kick in just the second minute of the match. French defender, Theo Hernández, put the American’s curling pass into the back of the net.
In the 25th minute and after they had gone up 2-0, Milan were awarded a penalty kick after Venezia goalkeeper, Jesse Joronen, took down Tammy Abraham inside the box. Pulisic, for the first time ever since signing for the Rossoneri (and being named as the club’s official penalty taker) last season, was in charge walking up to the spot.
And, as per usual, the USMNT forward did not disappoint.
16': Christian Pulisic assist from the corner
25': Pulisic goal from the spot ⚽️Captain. America. pic.twitter.com/w9Qjsbrnav
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) September 14, 2024
Christian Pulisic penalty record: USMNT increases career record to 10
Pulisic's goal against Venezia increased the American's perfect record from the spot, making it 10-straight career penalty attempts while hitting the back of the net. He has never missed for either club or country.
Christian Pulisic has NEVER missed a penalty for club or country in his professional career (10/10) pic.twitter.com/3T0KjupxbD
— Golazo America (@GolazoAmerica) September 14, 2024
Pulisic had the opportunity to increase his goal tally and penalty record just four minutes later as Milan were awarded another penalty kick, but the ball was given to Abraham (the club’s latest signing). Pulisic still managed to earn the Player of the Match award.
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— AC Milan (@acmilan) September 15, 2024
️ Tammy Abraham spoke to @SkySport: "Pulisic is the designated penalty taker, but Leao wanted me to score. It’s nice to have teammates who want the best for you." pic.twitter.com/jgl2HLHR4x
— Milan Posts (@MilanPosts) September 14, 2024
The 26-year-old’s goal and assist against Venezia now make it a total of eight goal contributions in his last eight Serie A matches with AC Milan.
Christian Pulisic in his last 8 Serie A matches for AC Milan
— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) September 14, 2024
Pulisic’s Milan will now prepare their first UEFA Champions League match of the season as they host Liverpool FC on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
