By Anna Italia

             Milan Qualifies for the Direct Qualifications of the UEFA Champions League
          An emotional farewell for Captain Paolo Maldini and he enjoyed it very much
        all 22 players in the pitch make a pause to allow the standing ovation for Maldini

                  42% Ball Possession Fiorentina and 58% Ball Possession AC Milan
                  Fiorentina 0 - 2 AC Milan
                                                                       55' Kaka
                                                                       76' Alexandre Pato

   It's the last game from AC Milan Captain Paolo Maldini on Sunday, May 31, 2009 in the Artemio Franchi Stadium

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Substitutes: 65' Juan Vargas out, Massimo Gobbi in                    69' Filippo Inzaghi out, Pato in
                       65' Stevan Jovetic out,  Martin Jorgensen in           77' Giuseppe Favalli out, Alessandro Nesta in
                       70' Manuel Pasqual out, Zdravko Kuzmanovic in   81' David Beckham out, Gennaro Gattuso in

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FIORENTINA - AC MILAN (before the match)
Artemio Franchi Stadium
2008 - 2009 Serie A Standing -AC Milan 3rd position, 71  points
                                           - Fiorentina 4th position, 68 points

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Oh my gosh, guys, I am mentally preparing to see the last match from my capitano AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini.  wow, it will be so emotional, difficult...

Guys, just seeing the images on RAI ITALIA with the attention on Maldini, melts my heart.  Both teams getting ready to make their entrance.  Wow, guys, the face of Maldini is all smiles. 

Can you imagine the joy of Maldini watching how not only AC Milan fans welcome him, but also Fiorentina fans!  Just outstanding!  

 

Milssion accomplished for AC Milan!!!!  Milan getting the 3 points and saying "Thank You" to beloved Captain Paolo Maldini.

Fiorentina failed to win in front of their fans. Yet, the great gesture from all 11 Fiorentina players before the end of the match to join the 11 Milanisti to say Good Bye to Maldini was O U T S T A N D I N G. 

All players united embracing Maldini and guys, the face of Maldini was all joy!   I was crying seeing him as a happy boy while receiving the acknowledgment of his teammates and opponents.  I was like hypotized in front of the TV waving good bye to Maldini and watching the images from his wife and shildren saluting him too. What an emotional moment. THAT'S MY CAPITANO MALDINIIIIII

I am so happy Maldini retires with a victory just as he deserves. Bravo Maldini.

Also, it is the last game from AC Milan midfielder David Beckham who is returning to Los Angeles to play with L.A. Galaxy.


  

Here is the official starting eleven formation for FIORENTINA by Coach Cesare Prandelli:

FIORENTINA: Sebastien Frey; Comotto, Alessandro Gamberini, Zauri, Pasqual; Donadel, Montolivo; Semioli, Jovetic, Vargas; Alberto Gilardino.

Here is the official starting eleven formation for AC MILAN by coach Carlo Ancelotti:

AC MILAN:  Dida; Gianluca Zambrotta, Paolo Maldini, Giuseppe Favalli, Marek Jankulovski; David Beckham, Andrea Pirlo,  Mathieu Flamini, Clarence Seedorf; Kakà, Filippo Inzaghi.

Hey guys, Ancelotti finally decided for Inzaghi instead of Pato and Beckham instead fo Gattuso.  Maldini is in the starting lineup, hip hip hurrah! 

Wow, guys, ex AC Milan forward Alberto Gilardino in the starting line up for Fiorentina.. so it is a battle.

Super Pippo Inzaghi practically must be hold to stop him from scoring.  Inzaghi keeping busy Fiorentina's defense.   It is just amazing to see Inzaghi  with  his over 30 years running like a young kid and younger defenders struggling to dominate him.



AC Milan midfielder and Sleepy Prince Andrea Pirlo creating goal opportunities for Kaka and Inzahgi.




Awesome guys, here is AC Milan forward Clarence Seedorf battling to get the victory for his buddy Maldini. Forza Seedorf.
 
 



Way to go for Fiorentina midfielder Juan Manuel "EL LOCO" Vargas in a fierce battle with Milan midfielder David Beckham. . Guys, it was not an easy match.  The drive to win was a key ingredient and among the Viola, Vargas battled constantly until he was substituted in the 51st minute by Massimo Gobbi.




Musica and Magia KAKA.. oh my gosh guys... I don't know how can Kaka resists so many fouls!!!!




Hey, hey, hey... look who is back in town!!!!  YEP!  It is AC Milan defender Alessandro Nesta PO PO PO PO.  Guys, Nesta after his back injury returning to play in the last game of Maldini.  Coach Carlo Ancelotti substitutes in teh 77th minute Giuseppe Favalli and bring Nesta getting an outstanding ovation from Fiorentina and Milan fans.   I am so happy for Nesta!!!!!

 



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In the 81st minute, it is the time for MIlan roaring lion GENNARO GATTUSO!!!!!! 

Ancelotti decides to substitute David Beckham bringing back Gattuso.  Wow, awesome for  Beckham. It is his last farewell or "until see you soon" saluting all the fans.  Beckham returns to Los Angeles and leave a positive mark in the heart of AC Milan fans.

 

Wow guys, here is our beloved Capitano Paolo Maldini saying good bye to the fans.  I was crying when watching the game and following all his actions.  You have no idea guys how much my AC Milan means to me and especially Maldini.
 Bravo Capitano.

Grazie Paolo Maldini

Thanks Maldini for being a role model and a great Captain for AC Milan.

Thanks for the joy given to Italian footballer fans.

You will always be in our hearts Maldini.

 Maldini playing for Milan since his debut on January 20, 1985 until May 31, 2009 with a total of 902 appearances.
 

Click the video to watch the last minutes of Paolo Maldini as a footballer, the standing ovation, the good bye at the end of the match.
Wow, I cry every time I see Maldini saying good bye......



Another post match video saluting Paolo Maldini, the living legend saying good bye to professional football.



Click the video to watch the highlights of the Italian Serie A Week 38 match FIORENTINA - AC MILAN on Sunday, May 31, 2009 in the Artemio Franchi Stadium.

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Italian Serie A  Week 38 - Italian Serie A TIM Thirty-Eighth Round

FIORENTINA - AC MILAN
Artemio Franchi Stadium
Sunday, May 31, 2009
6:00 a.m. USA Pacific time
 
Referee:  Nicola Rizzoli
Assistants: Stefano Ayroldi, Paolo Calcago
Fourth official: Andrea Gervasoni.

Attendance: 41,839

Scorers: 55' Kaka and 76' Alexandre Pato

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Italian Serie A  Week 38 - Italian Serie A TIM Thirty-Eighth Round FIORENTINA - AC MILAN Artemio Franchi Stadium Sunday, May 31, 2009 6:00 a.m. USA Pacific time   Referee:  Nicola Rizzoli
Fiorentina		AC Milan
0	Goals		2
17(3)	Shots (on Goal)		16(3)
11	Fouls		11
5	Corner Kicks		5
2	Offsides		6
42%	Ball Possession		48%
0	Yellow Cards		1
0	Red Cards		0
1	Saves		3

FIORENTINA: Sebastien Frey; Comotto, Alessandro Gamberini, Zauri, Pasqual; Donadel, Montolivo; Semioli, Jovetic, Vargas; Alberto Gilardino.

Substitutes:Luciano Zauri, Martin Jorgensen, Marco Storari, Massimo Gobbi, Zdravko Kuzmanovic, Ondrej Mazuch, Piergiuseppe Maritato.

Coach: Cesare Prandelli

AC MILAN:  Dida; Gianluca Zambrotta, Paolo Maldini, Giuseppe Favalli, Marek Jankulovski; David Beckham, Andrea Pirlo,  Mathieu Flamini, Clarence Seedorf; Kakà, Filippo Inzaghi.

Substitutes: Zeljko Kalac, Gennaro Gattuso, Andriy Shevchenko, Luca Antonini, Philippe Senderos, Ronaldinho, Pato

Coach: Carlo Ancelotti

What do you think of the result? Was it fair? Which players surprised you or disappointed you and why?
How about the referee?



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