AC Milan secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against a free-flowing Fiorentina side at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in matchday six of Serie A.
In a match with few highlights, the Viola would go on to rue Josip Illicic’s first-half squandered penalty, after Paulo Sousa’s men controlled proceedings for the majority of the clash.
Milan were resolute in defence with the San Siro club registering its third successive clean sheet.
The match began at a frenetic tempo with both sides committing men forward on attacks.
Although, the home side gradually exerted its influence on proceedings by dominating possession and attempting to breach Gianluigi Donnarumma from distance.
Milan youngster Davide Calabria gave away a penalty for holding Borja Valero in the box, Josip Illicic would miss the ensuing penalty, striking the post.
It appeared a case of justice served after the somewhat harsh decision by referee Daniele Orsato.
However, it did not deter Fiorentina who continued to pressurise the Rossoneri rear guard, though the inexperienced back four managed to keep the hosts scoreless heading into the half-time break.
After the restart, the visitors made a couple of forays into the Fiorentina box, but failed to create any clear-cut chances during a dominant 15-minute period.
Suso saw his goal-bound shot expertly blocked by the Viola defence virtually on the line after it beat the outstretched Ciprian Tatarusanu.
Milan had a great chance to steal all three points, but Luiz Adriano was controversially brought down outside the area just before pulling the trigger as he was one-on-one with the keeper.
The result means Fiorentina and Milan lie in 12th and sixth respectively on the league table.
Here are some of the best reactions from Twitter:
#Niang is a typical dude. By that I mean a talented player that has no clue how to be consistent or important for his team #FiorentinaMilan
— Vince Van Genechten (@VVGenechten) September 25, 2016
Bernardeschi looks unstoppable tonight. #FiorentinaMilan
— DevilWearsRossonero (@SBNRossonero) September 25, 2016
Paletta is out of this world. Air couldn’t even get past him
— Sellvio Berlu$coni (@Pure_Milanista) September 25, 2016
Love hurts. #FiorentinaMilan pic.twitter.com/D3PN7txr4O
— delinquentweet (@delinquentweet) September 25, 2016
Ilicic misses the penalty! Donnarumma remains unbeaten on spot kicks this season. #FiorentinaMilan https://t.co/xzsJLp3D0N
— Stereo Serie A Radio (@StereoSerieA) September 25, 2016
Are Milan’s fullbacks drunk or what? #FiorentinaMilan
— Luan Morina (@morinaluan) September 25, 2016
Oh ffs Paletta #FiorentinaMilan
— Patrik Ćelap ® (@Pa3kCelap) September 25, 2016
Fiorentina gets a penalty and misses, hahahaha. Justice done
— AC Milan – NewsFlash (@ACMilanSydney) September 25, 2016
Half time #FiorentinaMilan 0-0, a draw for Milan would be good after this kind of performance. Not so good
— AC Milan – NewsFlash (@ACMilanSydney) September 25, 2016
How is that not a free? Adriano through on goal, brought down but ref waves play on… #FiorentinaMilan
— John Iannantuono (@johniannantuono) September 25, 2016
Maybe outside the box but… pic.twitter.com/lq9eWG4Znw
— PjanicMode (@m1897) September 25, 2016
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