AC Milan's search for a first away win in Serie A this season is currently being frustrated by AC Chievo Verona, with the scrappy clash between the struggling sides goalless at the interval.

The Rossoneri were without Mario Balotelli through suspension but Kaka looked lively early on, floating a dangerous free kick into the box that Philippe Mexes headed over the target.

Chievo were content to wait for chances to break on the counter, a tactic that nearly paid dividends on 17 minutes when Marcelo Estigarribia forced Christian Abbitati to make a fine stop with a powerful drive from distance.

The Flying Donkeys were presented with a glorious chance to break the deadlock soon after, but Bostjan Cesar could not direct his header towards goal despite being left unmarked at the far post.

Milan struggled to create clear-cut chances despite controlling possession and territory, with Andrea Poli flashing wide just before the break for a frustrated visiting side.