Chievo Verona 0 - 0 Bologna
Lecce 1 - 1 Fiorentina
Torino 2 - 3 Genoa
Cagliari 2 - 1 Inter Milan
Siena 0 - 3 Juventus
Catania 3 - 1 Napoli
Atalanta Bergamo 2 - 2 Palermo
AC Milan 2 - 3 AS Roma
Sampdoria 2 - 2 Udinese
It was supposed to be so perfect; The home ground farewall of one of AC Milan's most loyal servants, the end of a glittering 25-year career for Paolo Maldini. Unfortunately, it didn't work out quite as planned, firstly because the Rossoneri, in keeping with their sub-par season, suffered stage fright, and secondly with some sections of the crowd displaying derogatory banners of Maldini, rebuking him for criticism of fans made earlier in the year. Maldini was visibly annoyed afterwards. Things got off to a bad start when John Arne Riise gave Roma, the visitors, the lead, before Ambrosini drew Milan level with 15 minutes to go. Substitute Jeremy Menez then produced a smart finish to set up a thrilling finale - first Ambrosini equalised within a minute, then got himself sent off. Amidst the chaos, Francesco Totti popped up with a superb free kick to win the match and spoil Milan's big day.
That result means Milan are just above Juventus on goal difference after the Gobbini, fresh under new management, coasted past Siena. Del Piero scored twice either side of a Claudio Marchisio goal that keeps Juve in the hunt for second. Juventus fans have also been boosted by today's news that they have completed the protracted signing of Brazilian playmaker Diego for 24 million euros.
Inter have of course already secured the Scudetto so their defeat at Cagliari, who are out of the European running, meant little in the scheme of things. Ibrahimovic gave the nerazzuri an early lead before Robert Acquafresca, still technically an Inter player, and Andrea Cossu scored in the second half for a victory for the Sardinians who can congratulate themselves on a successful season.
Fiorentina drew 1-1 at Lecce, a result that sees the Southerners slip back into Serie B. Lecce thought they had bought themselves a stay of execution when Simone Tribocchi scored after 50 minutes but a late Martin Jorgensen equaliser dashed their survival hopes and kept Fiorentina in that 4th spot, where they will remain barring an insane final day. Genoa beat Torino to cement their UEFA Cup spot, Diego Milito scoring twice and Ruben Oliveira also getting on the scoresheet.
So, Lecce and Reggina are down but Torino can still save themselves, seperated as they are just by goal difference from Bologna. Chievo are now safe after drawing with Bologna at the weekend.
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