MILAN, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri insisted his side "did not throw away points" in their 0-0 draw with Sampdoria on Sunday.

"We did not throw away points, as don' t forget we were facing a side that was capable of beating Juventus last week," he said.

"In the first half they pressed us more, then my players started to push and we should' ve done better in the final third.

"We kept a clean sheet and that is important. We moved the ball around fairly well, but had to pick up the pace and do it quicker," he added.