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A win made in CONCACAF: Mexico's Santi Gimenez bags first goal for AC Milan, USMNT's Christian Pulisic assists twice in 2-0 victory

U.S. international Christian Pulisic played hero for AC Milan once again, providing two assists in a 2-0 win over Empoli, a game in which Mexican international Santi Gimenez also got his first goal for the club. The Rossoneri were far from convincing in the first half, but Pulisic's introduction turned things around. He came off the bench at the break and turned in a masterful 45 minutes First, he assisted Rafa Leao with a floated cross to the pack post.Then, he set up Gimenez for his first Milan goal, a lovely delayed pass - which Gimenez dutifully dispatched into the top corner to open his account for the Serie A side. It was, despite the scoreline, a rather chaotic fixture. Both teams had men sent off in the second half. While some cleaner finishing from Milan might have seen them run away with the fixture.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Pulisic provided the first assist with a neat back-post dink.The second came on the break, his well-timed feed allowing Gimenez to create the perfect angle for a wonderful strike. That now puts his assist tally at six on the season -- just two off of his career-high of eight set last season. Fellow U.S. international Yunus Musah also got his 10th Serie A start of the campaign, playing a full 90 minutes in the win.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

It was a significant day for Gimenez, in particular. The Mexican striker arrived from Feyenoord on transfer deadline day in a deal worth $35 million transfer - a move facilitated by Alvaro Morata's departure. He assisted on his debut and has now opened his account.

DID YOU KNOW?

The win sets Milan up nicely for their next fixture - a midweek clash with Gimenez's former club Feyenoord in the Champions League knockout phase playoff. After that, they will face Verona in Serie A on Feb. 15.

WHAT NEXT FOR MILAN?

A win made in CONCACAF: Mexico's Santi Gimenez bags first goal for AC Milan, USMNT's Christian Pulisic assists twice in 2-0 victory | Goal.com

The USMNT star assistsed the first goal before setting up a second for Santi Gimenez in a comfortable win for the Rossoneri