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AC Milan defeat Juve in 16th Luigi Berlusconi trophy

Juventus forward David Trezeguet heads the ball during the Luigi Berlusconi match between AC Milan and Juventus at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, on Saturday. AC Milan won 3-2. PHOTO: AP

French teen Willy Aubameyang headed an 86th minute winner as AC Milan beat fierce rivals Juventus 3-2 in Milan on Saturday to win the 16th edition of the Luigi Berlusconi trophy.

The 19-year-old Parisian of Gabonese descent rose above his marker to meet Andrea Pirlo's cross and nod in his first goal for the Italian club.

Fillipo Inzaghi gave Milan the lead in the 29th minute, but Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved equalized just before half time.

Slack marking

Alessandro Del Piero capitalized on some slack marking to put the visitors ahead in the 67th minute, only for Clarence Seedorf to restore parity less than sixty seconds later.

The Berlusconi trophy was created by Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi to honor his late father and started in 1991.

It usually takes place before the start of the season, but this time was put back due to Milan's involvement in the preliminary rounds of the Champions League and Juventus' participation in the early rounds of the Italian Cup.

Milan deservedly went ahead in the 29th minute.

Cristian Brocchi drove a low, left-wing cross into the 18-yard box and Inzaghi, who was leaning back and off balance, managed to steer a left-footed shot past Gianluigi Buffon.

Juventus equalized in the 40th minute.

Del Piero crossed for David Trezeguet whose shot was blocked by Milan keeper Zeljko Kalac, and Nedved pounced on the loose ball, took one touch to set himself up, and fired a right-footed shot into the net.

Del Piero's flicked header from Nedved's crossed free-kick put Juve in front, but their joy quickly vanished as Seedorf met Brocchi's center with a firm header.

Showstopper

Aubameyang, who has been an unused substitute for Milan in Serie A but has never played in a match, stole the show four minutes from a time with a goal he will never forget.

Juventus are currently residing in the second division after they were relegated for match-fixing, while Milan, who were also involved in the "Calciopoli" scandal to a lesser degree, were allowed to stay in Serie A with an eight-point handicap.
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