Oliver Giroud scored winner and gets sent off for his wild celebration as AC Milan snatched 2-1 win over Spezia (Photos)

Oliver Giroud scored the winner Nad he was sent off during AC Milan win over Spezia on Saturday night.

The French international got his second yellow card for his wild celebration as Milan snatched a late winner at the San Siro.

Stefano Pioli side have been challenging to defend their Scudetto which they won last season, and three points moved them closer to Napoli who are still unbeaten.

AC Milan took the lead after 20 minutes when Theo Hernandez grabbed the opening goal for the home team after receiving a delightful pass from Bennacer.

But Spezia drew level just before the hour mark through forward Daniel Maldini who fired home a curled shot from the corner of the box.

With the game heading for a draw, former Arsenal and Chelsea striker bagged the winning goal in style.

Giroud connected to a cross from Tonali in the 89th minute and he volley with acrobatic style into the net. 

The Frenchman pulled off his shirt during his goal celebration leaving the ref with no option but to show him the second yellow.

Recall that Giroud received his first yellow card in the 77th minute before the second came in the 89 minutes.

The victory for the Rossoneri moved them up to 29 points, two ahead of Atalanta who were beaten 2-1 by leaders Napoli earlier on Saturday evening.