Allegri sees red as AC Milan's title hopes stunted
AC Milan missed an opportunity to close some ground on Serie A leader Inter after it could only salvage a 1-1 draw at home to Como.
Milan, which saw manager Massimiliano Allegri sent off in the second half, was left seven points behind leader Inter, despite extending its unbeaten streak in the competition to 24 games.
A timid opening from both teams was somewhat brought to life when Mergim Vojvoda saw his 25th-minute strike ruled out for offside, having latched onto Nico Paz's flick inside the Milan area.
Rafael Leao was denied down the other end soon after, before Paz intercepted Mike Maignan's poor pass and slotted through the stranded goalkeeper's legs with 32 minutes on the clock.
Leao saw another effort tipped over by Jean Butez, but the Como goalkeeper was caught out in the 64th minute when the Milan forward lobbed him to level following Ardon Jashari's lofted pass.
Como was saved by the woodwork as Leao headed against the crossbar, while Allegri saw red with 10 minutes remaining for his reaction on the touchline.
Jesus Rodriguez then tested Maignan's nerves with a late free-kick, but neither team could find a decisive second goal.
