BEYOND THE RESULT

MILAN – Not an easy match for AC Milan who picked up another three points courtesy of a 1-0 win over Catania. Riccardo Montolivo scored a memorable strike for the home team as they continue to make up ground on the top six. Here are some numbers from the match:
12: The points picked up in the last four matches. From the trip to Florence to tonight at the San Siro, four consecutive wins for the Rossoneri.
180: Minutes played by Cristian Abbitati in the last two matches at the San Siro against Catania and Chievo without letting in a goal. Only two goals have been scored against the Rossoneri in the last five matches.
4: Assist this season from Mario Balotelli who made the pass to Montolivo for the match’s only goal. The same number have been supplied by Kakà.
2: Goals scored by Riccardo Montolivo this season.