"Napoli" and "Milan" clubs secured victories at home, "Lazio" defeated "Inter" (VIDEO) © EuroFootball.com

On Monday, the matches of the XVIII round of the "Serie A" championship were played in Italy.

In the previous match, the players of "Napoli" coached by Rafael Benitez defeated the "Sampdoria" team at home.

Safety Dries Mertens from Belgium scored two goals in the first ten minutes of the second half.

This victory allowed the Neapolitans to reduce the gap from the second-placed "Roma" players to two points.

In a later match, the "Milan" club also celebrated a victory. Massimiliano Allegri's players crushed the "Atalanta" players at home 3-0.

Two goals for the winners were scored by safety Kaka, with young Bryan Cristante adding one.

In the evening match between Rome's "Lazio" and Milan's "Inter" clubs, the capital team secured a narrow victory.

Forward Miroslav Klose sent the ball into the opponent's net in the 81st minute, and Edoardo Reja marked his return to the team's helm with a victory.

Results / Table / Video:

"Milan" 3 - 0 "Atalanta"

"Napoli" 2 - 0 "Sampdoria"

"Lazio" 1 - 0 "Inter"