AC Milan cemented third position in Serie A with a 1-0 victory over Fiorentina at the San Siro, but the result was overshadowed by protests from the home fans against the possible sale of Kaka to Manchester City.
But while all of the attention was on Kaka, it was another Brazilian who shone.
Alexandre Pato's goal in the seventh minute was his sixth in the Rossoneri's last four Serie A fixtures, and it took his side to within six points of league leaders Inter Milan, who travel to Atalanta tomorrow.
Fiorentina went close several times in the second half, but not even a red card for Milan defender Marek Jankulovski in stoppage time could alter the outcome.
Reggina remain deep in the relegation mire after suffering a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Siena.
Mario Frick's goal 15 minutes from time was enough to give the Bianconeri three points which sees them leapfrog Sampdoria and move up to the relative comfort of 14th spot.
The Amaranto, in contrast, stay second from bottom and could slip to the foot of the standings if Chievo beat Napoli tomorrow.
Alexandre Pato's goal in the seventh minute was his sixth in the Rossoneri's last four Serie A fixtures, and it took his side to within six points of league leaders Inter Milan, who travel to Atalanta tomorrow.
Fiorentina went close several times in the second half, but not even a red card for Milan defender Marek Jankulovski in stoppage time could alter the outcome.
Reggina remain deep in the relegation mire after suffering a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Siena.
Mario Frick's goal 15 minutes from time was enough to give the Bianconeri three points which sees them leapfrog Sampdoria and move up to the relative comfort of 14th spot.
The Amaranto, in contrast, stay second from bottom and could slip to the foot of the standings if Chievo beat Napoli tomorrow.
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