Antonio Nocerino is delighted for new AC Milan teammate Giampaolo Pazzini over his goal rush.

Pazzini struck a hat-trick in the 3-1 victory away to Bologna.

"He was smart and sneaky to redirect my shot into the net," smiled Nocerino of the third goal.

"The important thing was to win. I still have in my mind games like this that we drew or lost last season. It's positive to win even when struggling.

"Don't give us up for dead, as that would be a big mistake. At the same time, we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves, as we haven't just become phenomenons overnight.

"We will improve and you'll see the intensity increase on the field."