Jeremy Menez scored twice to help beleaguered AC Milan beat Cagliari 3-1 in front of a sparse San Siro crowd on Saturday as fans responded to a request to boycott the match in protest at the club 's leadership . The Curva Sud section , which usually hosts the hardcore supporters , was almost deserted while banners , written in English , read 'Game Over ' and 'Insert Coin To Save AC Milan . ' The Curva Sud had called on fans to stay away because the hierarchy , they say , have undermined coach Filippo Inzaghi with their rudderless leadership and confused transfer policy . Jeremy Menez ( right ) scored an impressive double at an empty San Siro to help AC Milan to victory . Menez put Milan ahead in the 21st minute with a curling shot from the edge of the penalty area . Diego Farias levelled for relegation candidates Cagliari two minutes after halftime but French defender Philippe Mexes volleyed Milan back in front almost immediately . Menez completed the win by converting a penalty , controversially awarded after Alessio Cerci appeared to fall under Luca Ceppitelli 's sliding tackle just outside the area . AC Milan fans boycotted the game in protest over the leadership of the Serie A giants this season . The Frenchman took his tally to 15 this season , making him joint Serie A top scorer alongside Argentines Carlos Tevez of Juventus and Mauro Icardi of Inter Milan . It was only Milan 's third victory since Christmas and all have been against teams in the bottom three . Milan moved up to seventh with 38 points from 28 games while Cagliari are joint 18th in the 20-team table . Earlier , Chievo eased relegation fears by beating Palermo 1-0 to climb to 15th , 11 points clear of the drop zone . The Frenchman is congratulated by on-loan Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel after his second goal . Philippe Mexes ( right ) fires in his goal during AC Milan 's comfortable victory over Cagliari at the San Siro .
AC Milan fans boycotted the game in protest at leadership at the club . The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has been criticised for its handling of the situation and it is understood that a meeting between FIGC president Blatter and his counterpart from Uefa will take place Phillipe Menez also found the net with a thumping effort .