Explained: Why Inter fans threw plastic cups at Christian Pulisic after seeing USMNT star register another goal for AC Milan in Serie A derby

The United States international, who has been in impressive form at club level of late, opened the scoring for the Rossoneri against their ground-share rivals inside 10 minutes. A smart finish was drilled low into the bottom corner after he displayed impressive strength to battle his way into the box.

Pulisic’s girlfriend, golf pro Alexa Melton, was among those to enjoy wild celebrations as Pulisic wheeled away. Not everybody in the San Siro, though, took kindly to seeing the American hit the back of the net.

The contest was technically a home date for Inter, meaning that Nerazzurri followers made up the vast majority of those in attendance. Pulisic was eager to make a point of how he had silenced them after finding the target, as he took to shushing those in the stands.

That is considered to be the reason for Pulisic seeing the odd projectile aimed in his direction. He has shared an image of his goal celebration on social media, with Milan having the last word on an eventful evening as they snatched an 89th-minute winner through Matteo Gabbia.