Last minute equalizer rescues Milan from embarrassment in stalemate against struggling Pisa

A stunning long range effort from Zachary Athekame deep into added time rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw for the Serie A frontrunners, with newly promoted Pisa coming perilously close to securing a shock victory on Friday evening.

Milan sit atop the Serie A standings with 17 points, yet Inter, Napoli and Roma linger just two points behind on 15 each prior to their weekend fixtures.

Pisa, who kicked off the match rooted to the foot of the table, squandered a golden chance for an historic triumph after conceding an early opener to Rafael Leao in the seventh minute.

Nonetheless, Pisa fought back to parity through a spot kick slotted home by the veteran 37 year old Juan Cuadrado ahead of the interval, then clung on defiantly before Mbala Nzola evaded his defender to fire the challengers into a 2-1 lead at the 86 minute mark, silencing the San Siro.

Yet Pisas maiden seasonal success evaded them when Athekames urgent final effort dragged Milan even at 2-2.

That result nonetheless lifted Pisa off the basement spot up to 18th place.

Reigning champions Napoli welcome Inter Milan to their fortress on Saturday, as Roma head to Sassuolo the following day.