2008-09 Serie A concluded today with one relegation place still not sorted and the champions league places not sorted either.
First-of all the Champions league final place was up for grabs between Genoa and Fiorentina. While the 2nd automatic place was also up for grabs between Juventus and AC Milan. Juventus faced Lazio while AC Milan travelled to Fiorentina in what was a tough game. But two goals from Vicenzo Iaquinta secured Juventus a 2-0 win while AC Milan had Kaká and Alexandre Pato to thank for a 2-0 win that secure AC Milan the 2nd place and condemn Fiorentina to Europa League next season.
Genoa secured 4th place in style by easily beating Lecce 4-1. Bosko Jankovic, Domenico Criscito and a double from Diego Milito securing the win with Simone Tiribocchi getting one back for Lecce.
Champions Inter Milan were made to work for a final win of the season by Atalanta. Sully Muntari and Esteban Cambiasso were among the scorers with Zlatan Ibrahimovic getting a brace that secured the Golden Boot for him aswell. Cristiano Doni hit a brace with Luca Cigarini also scoring for the visitors.
The final relegation spot was between Torino and Bologna. Torino knew nothing less than a win would do while Bologna needed a win also. Torino faced a trip to Roma while Bologna were at home to Catania. Torino lost 3-2 while Bologna got a 3-1 win to send Torino into Serie B.
Elsewhere Udinese finished the season in style by thumping Cagliari 6-2 at the Friuli. Napoli recorded a 3-0 win over Chievo, Palermo were held to a 2-2 draw by Sampdoria and Reggina ended a poor season with a 1-1 draw at home to Siena.
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