Goals: Paloschi 71' - Maggio 12', Delvecchio 25'

Milan’s defence watched as Christian Maggio fired the visitors in front from close range.

Midfielder Gennaro Delvecchio wriggled past Alessandro Nesta and coolly slipped the ball home at the end of a counter-attack to double Samp’s lead.

Alberto Paloschi headed in a cross from fellow 18-year-old Alexandre Pato to deservedly pull one back for Milan in the 71st. The visitors had defender Stefano Lucchini sent off for a second yellow in the closing stages.