25 years

Milan patron Silvio Berlusconi

Chievo 1 Milan 2

25 years ago, A man stepped out of a helicopter and changed the future for a club in distress. Riches, fame and honor followed this club which is now recognized as one of the most powerful footballing institutes in the world. The players stepped out on the pitch with special jerseys to acknowledge what this man has done for this club and for the love affair that has lasted 25 years. After a torrid showing at home against Spurs a few days ago, Milan would give their all to secure a result for the man, for Berlusconi.

Chievo very rarely get battered at home. But Milan did just that to them. This game marked the return of Boatang into the team who would be given a run in to find his fitness after a long injury lay-off. Sorrentino is one of those few keepers who consistently frustrates Milan. On this day, Ibrahimovic would feel just that for 90 minutes. The goals had to come from elsewhere and they were provided by the Brazilian pair of Robinho and Pato. The second especially from Pato was a peach of a goal. If someone maintained a scrap book of Pato's finest goals, this one would surely make it. Do google it, it's worth the effort. Ibrahimovic hasn't been finding the net but he sure is helping others find it. February was turning out to be a lean month for the Catalan loanee. But he still continues to set up his mates. And of course, he sets up Pato too.

Constant is a Chievo player who regularly performs for the 'Flying Donkeys' and it was he who made the left flank his while also setting up the equalizer. He is well and truly one of the finds of the Serie A this season. A fantastic young prospect with bundles of energy and with more than sufficient intelligence to read and understand the game. Of course he isn't the type to dance around defenses but graft and craft he does possess. Keep an eye out for him. He might not be wearing yellow come the summer.

Not a vintage performance by Milan, no. But just the sort of result needed to keep Eto'o frenzy alive and kicking in front of goal and Inter ticking. I would hate for the title race to end soon. Inter are notching up results too and remain two points adrift. But more than the race, this win is testament to one Silvio Berlusconi.

Chievo - Fernandes 63'
Milan - Robinho 25', Pato 82'