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Pre-Match
With both teams looking to move up the table. This match is crucial for both AC Milan and Fiorentina. With a win each team would move closer to a Europa league spot for next year. Fiorentina missed Federico Bernardeschi tonight because of suspension.
First Half
Juraj Kucka leads off the scoring for Milan.
Nikola Kalinic with the equalizer in the 20’ off a beautiful cross from Chiesa.
Gerard Deulofeu comes up big to give Milan the lead in the 31 minute. He complete ran through the Fiorentina defense for the winner.
It was a pretty open first half, both sides had plenty of chances, but Milan led at the half 2-1 over Fiorentina.
Second Half
Tatarusanu actually makes an amazing save in the 85 minute on an Abate challenge.
85' Tatarusanu does well to keep out the effort by Abate / Abate vicino al 3-1, ma Tatarusanu si supera #MilanFiorentina 2-1
— AC Milan (@acmilan) February 19, 2017
Fiorentina controlled possession the whole second half, but Milan’s defense was too strong to overcome.
Full Time
Goals: Kucka 16’ (ass. Sosa), Kalinic 20’ (ass. Chiesa), Deulofeu 31’ (ass. Pasalic)
Bookings: Salcedo 45’, Vangioni 45+1’, Gomez 51’, Vecino 51’, Suso 74’