LONDON: Seven-time European champion AC Milan eased some of the pressure on coach Carlo Ancelotti with a 3-1 UEFA Cup win at home to FC Zurich on Thursday.

Milan, which missed out on the Champions League after finishing fifth in Serie A last season and has lost its opening two league matches, gave its fans something to cheer at the San Siro in the first round, first leg game.

Czech Republic defender Marek Jankulovski netted with a deflected shot just before halftime, Brazilian teenager Alexandre Pato doubled the advantage with a free kick and substitute Marco Borriello made it 3-0.