Even for a rapid player like Rafael Leao, this is fast.
The AC Milan forward scored 6.2 seconds off the opening kickoff at Sassuolo on Sunday, the fastest goal in Serie A history.
It came in a 2-1 win over Sassuolo that keeps Milan atop the table. Alexis Saelemaekers also scored for Milan before Domenico Berardi pulled one back in the 89th minute.
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The kickoff is touched to Hakan Calhanoglu, who dribbles into the heart of the Sassuolo half and lays a pass through several bodies to Leao.
A few strides later, it’s 1-0.
Leao, 21, now has three league goals this season to go with three assists. He has nine Serie A goals in his two seasons since arriving from Lille.
WILD!
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 20, 2020
Rafael Leão scored SEVEN seconds into the match 😱 pic.twitter.com/fsgBP3g6CD
Leao goal is clocked at 6.2 seconds. That’s a Serie A record. Beats Poggi’s which was 8.1 in 2001
— James Horncastle (@JamesHorncastle) December 20, 2020
