Yesterday was one of those days in Serie A when a lot of clubs decided to deviate from the script. Not a good day for betting, in other words.
League leaders AC Milan needed a 90th minute Ibrahimović equaliser to force a 4-4 draw with Udinese at the San Siro. This was Udinese's first point on the road since they beat Bari 2-0 at the Stadio San Nicola on October 31st, and it was only the 20th 4-4 draw in Serie A history.
League leaders AC Milan needed a 90th minute Ibrahimović equaliser to force a 4-4 draw with Udinese at the San Siro. This was Udinese's first point on the road since they beat Bari 2-0 at the Stadio San Nicola on October 31st, and it was only the 20th 4-4 draw in Serie A history.
Another team with an unconvincing away record is Cagliari, and they upset our main tip of the day by claiming only their second away win of the season at Parma. Cagliari led 2-0 at half time, and though Parma's Giovinco attempted to spark a comeback by scoring within eight minutes of the restart, his goal turned out to be the last of the game.
A lacklustre Lazio display at home against Lecce ensured that they lost ground on Milan, when they really should have reduced the gap. The Romans were one-dimensional and predictable throughout, and were lucky not to concede a third during a frantic goal-mouth scramble ten minutes before the final whistle. Lecce were full value for what may prove to be three vital points come the end of the season.
A lacklustre Lazio display at home against Lecce ensured that they lost ground on Milan, when they really should have reduced the gap. The Romans were one-dimensional and predictable throughout, and were lucky not to concede a third during a frantic goal-mouth scramble ten minutes before the final whistle. Lecce were full value for what may prove to be three vital points come the end of the season.
Lazio coach Eddy Reja announced before the game that his target is now to finish second in Serie A this season. They haven’t impressed since the winter break however, and they will need to re-discover their early season form soon if Reja’s goal is to prove realistic.
Napoli last night replaced Lazio in second place, their highest league position since the 1989/90 season. A fantastic hat-trick from Edinson Cavani inflicted a second straight defeat upon Juventus, and brought Napoli within 4 points of the top spot. Cavani has already proved to be a very useful signing for Napoli – can he help bring them the Scudetto?
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| Edinson Cavani sometimes celebrates his goals by attempting to fly |
Serie A: Week 19 Results
Sampdoria 2 - 1 AS Roma
AC Milan 4 - 4 Udinese
Bari 0 - 2 Bologna
Catania 1 - 2 Internazionale
Cesena 0 - 0 Genoa
Chievo Verona 0 - 0 Palermo
Fiorentina 3 - 2 Brescia
Lazio 1 - 2 Lecce
Parma 1 - 2 Cagliari
Napoli 3 - 0 Juventus
