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Dumfries Passes Milan's First Goal in Serie A History
Title: Dumfries Passes Milan's First Goal in Serie A History
The Italian Football Association (FIGC) has announced the first goal scored by a player from Scotland at Serie A club Milan on Saturday, January 14th.
It was a spectacular display of skill and determination from Derry City winger Scott Brown who made history as he broke through for his first goal for the Serie A club in the league's historic match against AC Milan at Stadio San Paolo, Rome.
Brown's strike came just moments after Milan's goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon, saved a penalty kick from Alessandro Del Piero to secure a narrow draw. The 22-year-old Scottish international was playing for Milan's youth setup before being invited to join the senior team during the summer transfer window.
In the 79th minute, Brown had already shown that he could score with his head. He flicked the ball over the crossbar from a corner, leaving the goal open for a potential winner from which he eventually converted.
Brown is now one step closer to becoming the youngest player ever to score in Serie A, having been born in 1995 but signed for Milan in June 2016. His goal also ties him with Milan's all-time leading scorer, Paulo Di Canio, who scored 18 goals in 42 appearances for the club.
Despite missing out on a place in the starting line-up for Milan's next fixture due to injury,Saudi Pro League Highlights Brown has clearly established himself as a key member of the squad and will be hoping to replicate his form in Serie A this season. With the likes of Thiago Alcantara, Fabio Capello, and Marco Materazzi among other young talents, it remains to be seen whether Brown can cement his place in the Milan squad or if he will need to settle for a more modest role.
This achievement marks another significant milestone for the Scottish international, who has previously featured for the Scottish national team, England, and Australia. It is clear that Brown has achieved much more than just scoring goals for his country, and his future success in Serie A is sure to be a major boost to the Scottish football community.
The story of Scott Brown's remarkable goal is not only about a talented young player making history, but it is also a testament to the resilience and dedication of those who have supported him throughout his career. As the club prepares for their next game, they will undoubtedly look forward to seeing what the future holds for this talented Scottish international.