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Hat-trick ace 'Pippo' hails Milan team-mates
International Football, 09:17, April 20, 2009 ,
Filippo Inzaghi was quick to praise his Milan team-mates after his hat-trick helped them beat Torino 5-1 and jump into second spot.
Inzaghi handed the Rossoneri a two-goal half-time lead before completing his treble on the hour mark when he was played in by an exceptional Ronaldinho through ball. Kaka made it four when he scored from the penalty spot after Massimo Ambrosini was brought down by Torino keeper Matteo Sereni.
Torino did pull one back through Ivan Franceschini on 80 minutes, before Ambrosini completed the rout in the last minute.
The win, coupled with Juventus' 1-1 draw with runaway Serie A leaders Inter Milan, means Carlo Anccelotti's men are now in second spot on 64 points by virtue of a better goal difference.
Inzaghi said: "This is my tenth hat-trick in the league. (David) Beckham was very good to serve me those crosses.
"Even (Mathieu) Flamini played very well in a new position for him. He was ready for this role and his physical condition is wonderful right now.
"The only regret we have for this season are the injuries which we had because this Milan side can still be competitive with anyone, especially in Italy."