Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Montella hailed their spirit after victory over AC Milan.

Mattia Destro gave Milan the lead before late goals from Gonzalo Rodriguez (82) and Joaquin (89) earned Fiorentina the three points.

Montella said: "We suffered Milan's counter-attacks and they could've taken the lead earlier. After the break we dominated only to concede against the run of play.

"That goal gave the team an important mental strength, the right spirit, the spirit that can aim for the Champions League.

"Joaquin came on well, but I liked the whole team. Everyone sacrificed themselves and Josip Ilicic was excellent. Aleandro Rosi played on through cramp, Alberto Gilardino was exhausted. We played like a mature team and deserved this victory."