MILAN, Italy :AC Milan endured the worst possible start to their Serie A campaign, slipping to a 2-1 home defeat against promoted Cremonese on Saturday.

Despite controlling much of the match, Milan’s defensive frailties and costly errors allowed Cremonese to capitalise, securing just their second ever Serie A victory at San Siro.

Santiago Gimenez believed he had opened Milan’s league account early in the match, but his effort was ruled out for offside.

Instead, it was Cremonese who seized the chance to pressure a disorganised Milan, forcing goalkeeper Mike Maignan into a full-stretch save to deny Federico Bonazzoli.

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