Lecce down: Lecce 1-1 Fiorentina
So Lecce finally bite the dust after a hard fought performance, and season in general, against Fiorentina. They lead for much of the second half thanks to a well taken goal by Simone Tiribocchi but Martin Jorgensen came on and scored his first goal of the season to guarantee them a top four place and also relegated the Southern side. Its been a great season for Fiorentina, but what do they need to get closer to a title challenge. Consistency for starters throughout the season would help, as 11 defeats is six to many for a side wanting to win the title. Maybe next year with a few additions they can be closer to the top three, but with Roma, Genoa, Lazio and perhaps Palermo also looking to take it to the next level it will be even harder for them.
Maldini's last game: AC Milan 2-3 AS Roma
AS Roma showed why they cannot be discounted as a fading force by playing a very good game to take three points from the San Siro. Riise gave Roma the lead through a stunning freekick and they held the lead for some time despite constant Milan pressure. Ambrosini equalised in the 76 minute from close range only for Jeremy Menez to show why he is considered so talented by slaloming through the Milan defence to give il Lupi the lead. Again though it didnt last as Ambrosini was determined for Maldini to go out in a blaze of glory in front of a packed San Siro and leveled the tie after Kaka placed him in first time. However, Roma attacked again and Francesco Totti gave Roma the lead through a right foot missile from all of 25 yards. It was a shame for Maldini, as at the end several of the Curva sud fans held up banners stating that they only had one captin, Franco Baresi. Disgraceful, after what he has done for this club.
Siena 0-3 Juventus
Ciro Ferrara got Juventus back to winning ways in Siena on Sunday, thanks to a brace from Ale Del Piero and a Marcisio effort. Juventus fans will no doubt be frustrated at a another season without winning a trophy, but answer me this, how many other clubs in the world could go through the traumer, although self inflicted, that they have and bounce back to be almost at the top again? Not many. With rumours that th brilliant Brazilian Diego is on the verge of signing for Juve optimism should be rife in Turin this summer. This guy is world class, exactly the type of player they need to give some balance to the midfield. With Nedved stepping down, a midfield with Diego and Giovinco will be a fine one capable of challenging anyone next year. But to be sure of this the defence must be looked at as well.
Elsewhere in Serie A
Torino lost to Genoa, giving Bologna the upper hand in the relegation battle as a win for Bologna against Catania next week will ensure survival as Bologna took a point away to Chievo, who also ensured their survival for next season. Champions Inter lost away at a tough Cagliari side, a credible result for them as both had little to play for. Catania hoped further misery on a season Napoli will want to forget as they lost 3-1, although Catania fans may be miserable themselves after manager Walter Zenga announced his departure at the end of the season. Atalanta and Palermo played out an entertaining 2-2 draw as the islanders saw their hopes of Europe next season fade away. Sampdoria and Udinese also drew 2-2, and both will have time this summer to refect on a season that could have been better but for a few momments in respective cup competitions.
Atalanta 2-2 Palermo
Cagliari 2-1 Inter Milan
Catania 3-1 Napoli
Chievo 0-0 Bologna
Lazio 1-0 Reggina
Lecce 1-1 Fiorentina
AC Milan 2-3 Roma
Sampdoria 2-2 Udinese
Siena 0-3 Juventus
Torino 2-3 Genoa
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