体坛英语资讯：AC Milan edge Parma thanks to Pirlos goal

 Andrea Pirlo scored a superb goal to take AC Milan to the top of Serie A on Saturday as they claimed a 1-0 win over Parma at the Stadio Tardini.

The Italy midfielder sent in a stunning long-range effort in the 25th minute, as Milan wasted a hatful of chances in the first half, and Parma goalkeeper Antonio Mirante deserved credit for keeping them at bay.

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri fielded Robinho, Ronaldinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in his starting eleven for the first time this season.

With such an array of attacking talent on the field, it was hardly a surprise that Parma goalkeeper Mirante had such a busy night.

Parma's one and only chance of a one-sided first half came in the 12th minute when Angelo's low cross was inviting for Hernan Crespo, but he tried to head the ball rather than volley it and fell to the ground claiming he had been shoved in the back by Alessandro Nesta.

Ibrahimovic had two more chances as the Rossoneri attacked incessantly, but Mirante denied him both times.

But there was nothing the Parma goalkeeper could do about the goal which decided the match in the 25th minute, as Pirlo's extraordinary 35-yard shot flew into the top left-hand corner of the net.

Ronaldinho missed the chance to seal the win on the counter- attack after the break when he shot wide with just Mirante to beat.

The result means Milan is top of the Serie A overnight on 11 points. Inter Milan and Lazio are second and third with 10 and play on Sunday.