Cagliari hero Zappa makes revelation after brace: “As a child I supported Milan” | OneFootball

Gabriele Zappa was the hero for Cagliari last night against AC Milan as his brace earned them a draw, and he has revealed that the goals came against his boyhood club.

Zortea put the home side ahead early on but Rafael Leao’s brace seemed to have the Rossoneri in command. Zappa got his first to level things at 2-2 before Tammy Abraham restored the advantage, yet the Cagliari full-back would net again in the 89th minute to earn a 3-3 draw for the hosts.

It is a draw that probably feels like a defeat for Milan given that they led so late on and were unable to convert it into a win. It is a stark contrast to a few nights ago, when the team defended so resolutely against Real Madrid and emerged deserved winners.

Zappa spoke to DAZN after collecting the man of the match award and he reacted to what was a rollercoaster game with an ideal ending for the home side. MilanNews relayed his comments.

Will you remember it for the rest of your life?

“I think so, it’s hard to explain. It’s important to have brought home a point for the team.”

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How much is this game worth?

“It’s worth a lot. To tell the truth, during the match we even thought we could win. The coach prepared it well, then unfortunately we were losing and luckily we managed to draw.”

It must be a special match for you, given you were in the Inter youth sector…

“As a child I supported Milan, today I showed Augello a photo of me with my brother wearing the Milan shirt. So a really special match for me.”