Milan advanced with a goal by Theo Hernandez, after meeting a wonderful cross from Ismail Bennacer in the 21st minute.
But Spezia equalized before the hour of play, by Daniel Maldini, son and grandson of historical Milan defenders Paolo Maldini and Cesare Maldini, on loan to Spezia, thanks to a neat shot from outside the penalty area.
Milan believed that it regained the lead when Divock Origi passed to Sandro Tonali and hit the net with a powerful shot, but the video assistant referee canceled the goal due to an error in the construction of the attack.
Giroud scored the winning goal from a narrow angle after a cross from Tonali in the 89th minute, but he celebrated loudly and took off his shirt and received the second yellow card, to be expelled from the match.
Milan’s tally of 29 points is two points ahead of Atlanta, who lost 2-1 to leaders Napoli earlier on Saturday, and Spezia is 17th, 3 points behind the relegation zone.
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