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Rafael Leao (R) celebrates after opening the scoring during the
Italian Serie A football match Sassuolo vs AC Milan on December 20,
2020 at the Mapei stadium in Sassuolo. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI /
AFP)
AC Milan forward Rafael Leao scored after just six
seconds for the fastest-ever goal in Serie A history on Sunday at
Sassuolo.
Milan launched straight into an attack from kick-off, with
Turkish midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu setting up Leao to slot
home.
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The previous fastest goal had been Paolo Poggi’s for Piacenza
against Fiorentina in December 2001 after eight seconds of
play.
Portuguese Leao, who usually plays on the left wing, started at
centre-forward with star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic still out with
a leg muscle problem and his replacement Ante Rebic also
injured.
It was the 21-year-old’s third league goal this season and
fourth in all competitions.