Thanks for joining us today, it has been a riveting afternoon of Italian football, with an incredible 42 goals being scored! Pavel Nedved, Luis Figo and Paolo Maldini all enjoy tumultuous ovations following the full-time whistles at their respective games: a fitting finale to three fine careers.
The full-time whistle has gone at every ground in Serie A, and the big news is that Torino have been relegated, losing 3-2 at Roma, while Milan have clinched the third automatic Champions League spot!
Paolo Maldini is hugged by every member of the Milan side as the game reaches full-time, the legendary captain and defender is clearly quite taken aback by the adoration!
90'’ Pavel Nedved receives a raptuous ovation as he departs the scene, with Juventus winning 2-0 against Lazio: the Czech waits in the tunnel to acknowledge the applause.
88'’
Nicola Ventola pulls a goal back for Torino, but it is too little too late, as Roma look to have this game sealed at this late stage.
83'’
Francesco Totti puts away a penalty with real flair, sending Matteo Sereni the wrong way, with Ivan Franceschini receiving a second yellow for his rash challenge on Vucinic.
89'’
Odion Ighalo makes Udinese's lead look even more emphatic: 6-2 is the score now at Stadio Friuli, with Cagliari's defence capitulating.
81'’
Quagliarella extends Udinese's lead to 5-2 against Cagliari, whose shambolic defence lets in the forward, who collects Pepe's pass to finish.
81'’
Inter have turned this match around! Hernan Crespo feeds Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who produces an audacious backheel to put the hosts in front - exquisite finish!
80'’
Cambiasso produces a clinical strike from the edge of the area to level things up at 3-3 for Inter, with Atalanta switching off temporarily.
75'’
Milan double their lead, and that could seal the Champions League third spot for Carlo Ancelotti's side! Kaka slides a lovely ball through to Pato, who finishes with aplomb to double their lead. Meanwhile, Massimo Maccarone scores for Siena, collecting Jarolim's pass to finish clinically.
59'’
Sampdoria equalise at 2-2, with Stankevicius getting the goal to level things up Renzo Barbera.
68'’
Marco Di Vaio scores for Bologna, who look to be cementing their Serie A status at the expense of Torino now!
67'’
Genoa have their fourth of the afternoon, and crucially, as it stands they would move above Fiorentina into fourth spot! Milito is again the man who gets the goal from Borre's through ball.
59'’
GOAL!!! Juventus double their lead against Lazio, and it is that man Pavel Nedved who supplies the through ball which Iaquinta rolls past Juan Pablo Carrizo.
58'’
Giovanni Pasquale restores Udinese's two-goal cushion, and the home side should hold off Cagliari now. Gokhan Inler roled the ball across for an easy tap in.
57'’
Andrea Parola further reduces Udinese's lead, with Cagliari staging a dramatic comeback at Stadio Friuli.
57'’
Diego Milito extends Genoa's lead against Lecce, and the hosts' goal difference is crucially improving Giuseppe Sculli providing a neat assist.
55'’
Domenico Criscito scores for Genoa, who could be looking good with Fiorentina drawing if they can score a few more!
56'’
The deadlock is finally broken at Artemio Franchi after Kaka stole in to the area and stroked home an easy finish from a fine ball out on the right by David Beckham. That goal could put Fiorentina in trouble with Genoa winning.
54'’
Atalanta take the lead against Inter! Cristiano Doni scores direct from a free kick to potentially dampen the mood on the final day for Jose Mourinho's side.
55'’
Robert Acquafresca narrows Cagliari's deficit from the penalty spot against Udinese, who had previously looked imperious. Christian Zapata had conceded the penalty and the striker made no mistake.
56'’
Takayuki Morimoto pulls a goal back for Catania, who are making life tense for relegation-battling Bologna at present: the Renato Dall'Ara holds its breath.
46'’
The second half is underway at every ground in Serie A, and if we have nearly as many goals as the first, we will be very happy.
So as it stands at half time, Fiorentina will hold on to the fourth Champions League spot, ahead of Genoa, while Bologna are looking as if their safety will be secured at the expense of Torino.
Pavel Nedved was also handed a start in his final game for Juventus, who lead Lazio through Vincenzo Iaquinta's early strike. Click here to read about the Czech star's exit
As we mourn the departure of Luis Figo at half time, have a read of this tribute to the Portugese legend by clicking here
It is half time around the grounds in Serie A, and the only match without a goal is between Fiorentina and Milan, with all of 21 strikes elsewhere - now that is what is known as a goal frenzy!
45'’
Giampaolo Pazzini pulls a goal back on the stroke of half time for Sampdoria, with Palermo's lead reduced to one. Stankevicius provided an excellent assist.
45'’
Luis Figo, who was given a starting role in his final game, is subsituted before half-time by Davide Santon, and the Portguese receives an emotional standing ovation from fans and players alike...touching stuff!
45'’
Christian Stuani converts a penalty with aplomb for already relegated Reggina, with Siena defender Vincenzo Camilleri conceding it with a rash challenge.
42'’
A dreadful mistake from Vincenzo Fiorillo allows Palermo to double their lead, with the keeper dwelling in possession inside his box and being punished by Davide Succi.
36'’
Roma equalise through Jeremy Menez, and that is a disaster for Torino, who need to win, while Bologna are looking comfortable in their game. It was a fine goal from the edge of the area by Menez, who struck the ball very cleanly.
32’
GOAL!! Simone Tiribocchi equalises for Lecce, who fell behind early against Genoa, and after Giuseppe Vives fed him the ball, the bottom corner was the only target.
30'’ It remains goalless at Artemio Franchi, with David Beckham starting in midfield alongside Mathieu Flamini for Milan against Champions League-chasing Fiorentina.
26'’
Claudio Terzi doubles Bologna's lead against Catania, and the win could well sink Torino! It was a very well-directed header from the imposing defender.
25'’
Luca Cigarini equalises for Atalanta, who again level against the Serie A champions Inter, who are not defending as they would be expected to this afternoon.
22'’
Bosko Jankovic breaks the deadlock at Luigi Ferraris, stealing in to the six-yard box to tap home and give Genoa the lead. That puts real pressure on Fiorentina now!
18'’
Napoli further stretch their advantage at San Paolo, with Joao Inacio Pia converting Ligui Vitale's cross from the right wing.
12'’
GOAL!! Zlatan Ibrahimovic regains Inter's lead, latching on to Cambiasso's pass to beat Consigli in the Atalanta goal.
10'’
Cristiano Doni equalises for Atalanta, and that goal has shocked the San Siro, with Inter looking to have been coasting.
15'’
Antonio Floro Flores drills a fierce right-footed shot from inside the area to give Udinese a three-goal cushion, and this threatens to be a rout now!
11'’
Simone Pepe doubles Udinese's lead a minute later, and the hosts are absolutely flying! Pepe found the bottom corner from inside the box.
10'’
Kwadwo Asamoah has given Udinese a deserved early lead against Cagliari at Ciampi, and he found the top corner from the edge of the area - superb stuff.
9'’
Tommaso Vailatti stuns Roma, giving Torino the lead, and the visitors join Bologna in setting themselves on course for a crucial win!
8'’
Mariano Bogliacino doubles Napoli's lead with a left-footed strike into the top corner - what a start for the hosts, Chievo look inept.
8'’
Fabrizio Miccoli gives Palermo an early lead with a crisp finish, but the keeper really should have done better, diving down low to his right.
6'’
Sulley Muntari scores for Internazionale with a fine drive from the edge of the penalty area, running on to the ball with a sweet strike to finish.
5'’
Bologna take the lead through Nicola Mingazzini, who blasts the ball into the net emphatically from 25 yards out - superb strike from the midfielder!
4'’
Francesco Montervino scores for Napoli in the fourth minute, and it is a very well taken goal from the left back, sliding the ball past Aldegani.
3'’
Vincenzo Iaquinta breaks the deadlock in just the third minute for Juventus, who are hosting Lazio, and it was a very clinical right-footed finish from the tall striker.
1'’
The matches are all underway, and we await the impending flurry of goals!
Elsewhere, 18th-placed Torino have a goal difference which is two better than Bologna, who are perilously close to falling into the relegation zone, level on points.
Fiorentina are clinging on to the fourth Champions League spot, with Genoa three points behind, including a goal-difference three goals inferior to Milan's opponents.
Luis Figo is playing his final game as he brings a glittering career to a close, with Internazionale facing Atalanta, while Pavel Nedved is representing Juventus for the final time against Lazio.
It is the final day of the Serie A season, and there is a lot to play for, including the retirements of some legendary players from the game.
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It was not really an entertaining Serie A as used to be,generally.There's a few big signing slighly shine during their debut with respective teams that they represent.Promoted teams show some encouragement action even though their 1st game appearance.
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