Milan 1 - Empoli 0
A Andrea Pirlo goal from the penalty spot allowed AC Milan to keep their advantage at the top of the Italian Serie A. After their surprise defeat in the Champions League a few days ago, this win shows them yet again setting the pace in Italy.
MILAN (4-3-1-2): Dida; Cafu, Nesta, Maldini, Costacurta (32' 2H, Serginho); Gattuso (18' 2H, Ambrosini), Pirlo, Seedorf; Rui Costa (18' 2HTomasson); Kakà, Shevchenko.
Coach: Ancelotti
EMPOLI (4-2-3-1): Balli; Belleri, Cribari, Lucchini, Cupi; Grella (40' 2H, Cassano), Ficini; Buscè, Vannucchi (22' 2H, Cappellini), Tavano (33' 2H, Foggia); Rocchi.
Scorer: Pirlo (41' 2H)
Referee: Paparesta
Yellow cards: 5' 1H, Belleri; 12' 1H, Costacurta, 45' 1H, Maldini; 43' 2H, Rocchi e Foggia. Red card: 39' 2H, Balli.
Photo: acmilan.com.
