On Sunday, the fourth round of "Serie A" continues.
In the previous match, the season's well-started teams - Verona's "Chievo" managed to secure 7 points in the first three games, while Milan's "Inter" celebrated three victories out of three possible.
Although the visitors from the "fashion capital" were considered favorites before the match, a fierce battle ensued. Both teams had nine shots on goal, but the only opportunity to capitalize on the opponent's goalkeeper's mistake was taken by "nerazzurri" sniper Mauro Icardi.
With 12 points, Roberto Mancini's team continues to lead the Italian championship.
The defending champions Turin's "Juventus" secured their first victory by defeating Genoa 2-0. Massimiliano Allegri's players stood out with an 11-meter penalty scored by Paul Pogba, while the hosts managed to score the second goal. "Juve" climbed to twelfth place.
Meanwhile, last year's silver medalist "Roma" lost points in a match against "Sassuolo". In a match held in the Italian capital, the "giallorossi" twice had to come from behind but managed to equalize the score both times. However, Rudi Garcia's team failed to achieve victory.
The most anticipated match was the repeat of last season's clash for the third place and a spot in the UEFA Champions League qualification between "Napoli" and Rome's "Lazio". In the spring, after a dramatic battle, the capital team celebrated the victory, but this time everything turned out differently.
Not only did "Lazio" fail to make it to the strongest European tournament, Stefano Pioli's players continue to struggle in the national championships. Napoli's team, also not demonstrating the best form, crushed their opponents at home by an impressive 5-0.
Gonzalo Higuain scored a brace, while Lorenzo Insigne, Allan, and Manolo Gabiaddini also found the back of the net.
Results:
"Chievo" 0 - 1 "Inter" [0-1] 42' Mauro Icardi
"Atalanta" 1 - 1 "Hellas" 79' Bosko Jankovic ("Hellas") sent off [1-0] 89' Maxi Moralez [1-1] 90' Eros Pisano
"Bologna" 1 - 0 "Frosinone" [1-0] 27' Anthony Mounier
"Genoa" 0 - 2 "Juventus" [0-1] 37' Eugenio Lamanna (own goal) 44' Armando Izzo ("Genoa") sent off [0-2] 60' Paul Pogba (from 11-meter penalty)
"Roma" 2 - 2 "Sassuolo" [0-1] 22' Gregoire Defrel [1-1] 36' Francesco Totti [1-2] 45' Matteo Politano [2-2] 49' Mohamed Salah
"Torino" 2 - 0 "Sampdoria" [1-0] 18' Fabio Quagliarella [2-0] 24' Fabio Quagliarella
"Carpi" 0 - 1 "Fiorentina" [0-1] 35' Khouma Babacar
"Napoli" 5 - 0 "Lazio" [1-0] 14' Gonzalo Higuain [2-0] 35' Allan [3-0] 48' Lorenzo Insigne [4-0] 59' Gonzalo Higuain [5-0] 79' Manolo Gabbiadini
