PATO PLEASED TO BE OFF THE MARK

AC Milan youngster Alexandre Pato is delighted to have scored his first goal for the Rossoneri, albeit in a friendly.

The 17-year-old Brazilian, who joined the European champions in the summer, netted in his side's 2-2 draw with Dynamo Kiev in a match to mark the 80th birthday of the Ukrainian club.

Pato, who scored in the 44th minute, told www.acmilan.com from the Dynamo training camp: "It's not the first time I have scored with my head.

"I got a similar goal for the Brazil Under-20 side. I remain at the disposition of the team. I can play as an out and out striker and I also like to communicate with my team-mates in midfield."