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Florence (Italy): AC Milan gained a point after a 1-1 away draw against Fiorentina in the Serie A 19th round here on Saturday.

After a scoreless first half, Giovanni Simeone netted the opening goal in the 71st minute, reports Efe.

Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu slotted in the equaliser just three minutes later to secure the draw.

The draw comes after two consecutive defeats in the league. Though before the match, Milan got a 1-0 victory over cross-town rivals Inter in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.

With this draw, Milan provisionally occupy the ninth position with 25 points, two points behind eighth-placed Fiorentina.

Napoli, who gained a 1-0 away win over Crotone on Friday, lead the Serie A table with 48 points, four points ahead of defending champions Juventus, who are set to visit Verona later on Saturday.

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Update: 31-December-2017