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62% Ball Possession AC MILAN and 38% Ball Possession LIVORNO
AC Milan 3 – 0 Livorno 
43′ Mario Balotelli
51′ Adel Taarabt
83′ Giampaolo Pazzini
Serie A Standing AFTER the game:
AC Milan, 7th position with 48 points and a positive goal difference of +6
Livorno, 18th position with 25 points and a negative goal difference of -28
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Diff. | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Milan | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 53:44 | 9 | 51 |
| 18 | Livorno | 34 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 36:67 | -31 | 25 |
Disciplinary Situation. No suspended players for FIORENTINA
1 suspended player for AS ROMA: Destro (3)
Mission accomplished for AC Milan. It’s the 5th consecutive victory for Milan coach Clarence Seedorf keeping alive the hope to reach a spot in the European Zone while Livorno needed a victory to see the light at the end of the tunnel to leave the relegation zone. Surely, AC Milan gaining momentum after winning 5 consecutive games against Fiorentina, Chievo, Genoa, Catania, and now Livorno. The last time this happened was back on October 2011 when Milan defeated Palermo 3-0 (Serie A), Bate Borisov 2-0 (Champions League), Lecce 4-3 (Serie A), Parma 4-1 (Serie A) and Roma 3-2 (Serie A).
AC Milan opening the score in the 43rd minute. The assist by defender Kevin Constant towards the center finding forward Mario Balotelli ready for the headed goal defeating Livorno goalkeeper Francesco Bardi in the top right corner. It’s the 14th goal this season for Balotelli.
First half ending 67% ball possession AC Milan and 37% ball possession Livorno.
Milan midfielder Adel Taarabt increasing the score in the 51st minute. Taarabt defeating goalkeeper Bardi with a right footed shot in the center.
Total joy for Milan while the fans embrace the squad. The happy smile by coach Seedorf after the third goal of the match in the 83rd minute. The assist by forward Balotelli towards the center to forward Giampaolo Pazzini defeating goalkeeper Bardi with a left footed shot in the bottom right corner.
Here is AC MILAN official starting lineup by coach Clarence Seedorf:
AC MILAN (4-2-3-1): Abbiati; Abate, Rami, Mexès, Constant; De Jong, Montolivo; Robinho, Kaká, Taarabt; Balotelli.
Here is LIVORNO official starting lineup by coach Domenico Di Carlo:
LIVORNO (5-3-2): Bardi; Piccini,Valentini, Rinaudo, Castellini, Mesbah; Benassi, Duncan, Greco; Paulinho, Emeghara.
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Stats AFTER the game. Top scorer for AC MILAN: Forward Mario Balotelli with 14 goals
Top scorer for LIVORNO: Forward Paulinho with 13 goals
| AC Milan | Goals | Goals | Livorno |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balotelli, Mario | 14 | 13 | Paulinho |
| Kaka | 7 | 5 | Siligardi, Luca |
| Muntari, Sulley | 4 | 4 | Emeghara, Innocent |
| Rami, Adil | 3 | 4 | Greco, Leandro |
| Montolivo, Riccardo | 3 | 2 | Benassi, Marco |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of AC MILAN: 3 wins
| 13/04/14 | SA | Milan – Catania |
1:0 | Round 33 |
| 07/04/14 | SA | Genoa – Milan |
1:2 | Round 32 |
| 29/03/14 | SA | Milan – Chievo |
3:0 | Round 31 |
Here are the last 3 games of LIVORNO: 1 draw, 2 lost
| 13/04/14 | SA | Livorno – Chievo |
2:4 | Round 33 |
| 07/04/14 | SA | Juventus – Livorno |
2:0 | Round 32 |
| 31/03/14 | SA | Livorno – Inter |
2:2 | Round 31 |
Click the video to watch the highlights of the game, AC Milan vs Livorno, Saturday 19 April 2014, San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy, Serie A Week 34
Click the video to watch the commentaries from DIRETTA STADIO by Tiziano Crudelli on Milan – Livorno
Photo acmilan.com
Three Bologna players attempting to stop Balotelli
AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli thanking defender Kevin Constant for his assist
AC Milan forward Giampaolo Pazzini scoring the third goal of the match delighting the fans in San Siro
AC Milan coach Clarence Seedorf thanking the fans for their support
Italian Serie A Week 34
AC Milan 3 – 0 Livorno
Sunday 19 April 2014
San Siro Stadium
Milan, Italy
15:00
Referee: IRRATI
Assistants: LONGO – DI FIORE
Fourth Official: LA ROCCA
ADD1: DOVERI
ADD2: CERVELLERA
Goals: 43′ Mario Balotelli (M), 51′ Adel Taarabt (M), 83′ Giampaolo Pazzini (M)
Official formations – lineups:
AC MILAN (4-2-3-1): Abbiati; Abate, Rami, Mexès, Constant; De Jong, Montolivo; Robinho, Kaká, Taarabt; Balotelli.
Subs. Amelia, Gabriel, Bonera, De Sciglio, Zaccardo, Silvestre, Zapata, Pazzini, Poli, Saponara, Emanuelson, Muntari.
Coach: Clarence Seedorf
LIVORNO (5-3-2): Bardi; Piccini,Valentini, Rinaudo, Castellini, Mesbah; Benassi, Duncan, Greco; Paulinho, Emeghara.
Subs. Bardi; Piccini, Ceccherini, Emerson, Castellini, Mesbah; Benassi, Duncan, Greco; Paulinho, Siligardi.
Coach: Domenico Di Carlo
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15:00 Referee: IRRATI |
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| AC Milan |
Match Stats |
Livorno |
| 3 | Goals | 0 |
| 20(4) | Shots (on goal) | 13(1) |
| 17 | Fouls | 13 |
| 8 | Corner kicks | 6 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 62% | TBall Possession | 38% |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 1 |
What do you think of the results? Which players surprised you or disappointed you and why?