article_snippet.sent: A fortunate deflection from an audacious Nigel de Jong overhed kick saw AC Milan salvage a draw and frustrate European hopefuls Sampdoria at the San Siro on Sunday night.
article_snippet.sent: AC Milan were back level on 74 minutes when Nigel de Jong spectacular effort which was headed straight for keeper Emiliano Viviano but found the back of the net off Alfred Duncan's leg.
article_snippet.sent: Nigel de Jong spectacular overhead kick that levelled for AC Milan against Sampdoria on Sunday night .
article_snippet.sent: Nigel de Jong celebrates with Luca Antonelli after Nigel de Jong strike took a massive deflection off Alfred Duncan's leg .
article_snippet.sent: Goal: Nigel de Jong .
article_snippet.sent: Nigel de Jong was lucky to be on the pitch after a late and dangerous sliding tackle went unpunished in the first half before Nigel de Jong finally made it into the referee's book for leading with Nigel de Jong elbow, an action that could have seen Nigel de Jong sent off.
article_snippet.sent: But they couldn't hold onto the lead as De Jong's tried De Jong's luck to become the unlikely hero.
article_snippet.sent: And substitute Suso could have snatched the points late when substitute Suso curling shot clattered into the post about fives minutes from the final whistle.
highlights_snippet.sent: A deflected overhead kick from Nigel de Jong levelled for AC Milan .
  