| Marcio Amoroso's stoppage-time penalty gave Milan the win, but both these teams end the season in disappointment, as they miss out on the Scudetto and Roma lose fourth place. It was Mission: Impossible for both these sides, as there was only a slender hope they could achieve their objectives. Milan could take the Scudetto if they won here and Juventus lost at Reggina, while Roma needed a victory and for Fiorentina to stumble away to Chievo.
The Giallorossi were also smarting from Thursday's Coppa Italia Final defeat in this stadium, albeit against Inter, with Cristian Chivu, Alberto Aquilani and Samuel Kuffour out of action. Francesco Totti made his comeback from a fractured ankle in that game, but was not ready to start. Italy Coach Marcello Lippi was in the stands to view Totti's progress.
Milan were missing Andriy Shevchenko - who this week confessed he's considering a move to Chelsea - Paolo Maldini, Jaap Stam, Billy Costacurta and Johann Vogel. Sheva watched the match from the stands with his fans and was clearly moved at the warmth of this reception.
After just four minutes the referee pointed to the spot when Leandro Cufre' was judged to have held back Alberto Gilardino in the area. Kaka stepped up to beat his fellow Brazilian, Alexander Doni.
Roma also had a penalty appeal, but it was rejected for Alessandro Nesta's tussle with Daniele De Rossi.
Gilardino ballooned over from a promising position, then Pippo Inzaghi had a goal disallowed for an offside flag and Simone Perrotta's header was just wide. Amantino Mancini was left dazed by a clash of heads with Dario Simic, but was able to continue after treatment.
Roma drew level in curious circumstances, as a free kick went to the back post, where a Philippe Mexes header seemed to be straight at Dida, but the goalkeeper fumbled the ball horribly.
Francesco Totti made his first Serie A appearance since fracturing his ankle on February 19, as he continues to seek match fitness ahead of the World Cup.
Inzaghi couldn't get enough power or accuracy behind his volley, but the Roma defence just about managed to clear from a dangerous counter-attack in first half stoppages.
Cesare Bovo charged down an Inzaghi volley after the restart, then Kaka charged up the field and his shot was deflected just past the post, again by Bovo.
Simone Perrotta's first time strike skimmed the upright, but Kaka burst through the middle and slipped at the crucial moment, allowing Doni to smother the shot.
Milan were pouring forward with Kaka on particularly impressive form, but the Roma defence was attentive. The Brazilian chested down a poor clearance on the edge of the area and ballooned it over the bar.
Totti had penalty appeals when his cross struck Nesta's arm, but the two were so close together that it could not be considered voluntary. On the counter-attack, Kaka was closed down at the last moment.
Roma had a great chance to win it with Rodrigo Taddei, but Dida was able to fingertip it round the post at full stretch.
Milan sprinted down the other end on the counter-attack with Gennaro Gattuso. Gilardino was clearly hauled back by Bovo and the referee dubbed it to be a clear goal-scoring opportunity, as goalkeeper Doni was already out of the running. Marcio Amoroso took the responsibility and scored his first Serie A goal in a Rossoneri jersey.
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