Italy round-up: Ronaldo back with a bang
Sunday, April 14, 2002
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Ronaldo marked his first start this year by scoring twice in four minutes as Internazionale FC beat Brescia Calcio 2-1 on Sunday.
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Ronaldo marked his first start since 23 December by scoring twice in four second-half minutes as Internazionale FC came from behind to beat Brescia Calcio 2-1 on Sunday.
Guardiola on the spot
Inter trailed to a first-half Josep Guardiola penalty at the San Siro stadium until Ronaldo equalised eleven minutes from time and then struck the winner four minutes later with a wonderful 20-metre drive.
Tight at the top
With three games remaining Inter have 65 points, Roma, who beat Parma AC 3-1, are on 63 and third-placed Juventus FC, who beat Milan AC 1-0, are a further point behind.
Late Juventus winner
Marco Delvecchio, Antonio Cassano and Walter Samuel were on target for Roma in their comfortable victory, while a Jose Chamot own goal 12 minutes from the end handed Juventus a win at the Delle Alpi stadium.
Fiorentina flop
Meanwhile, AC Fiorentina were relegated to Serie B after their 1-0 defeat at home to S.S. Lazio ended their eight-year stay in the top flight.
Chievo come from behind
AC Chievo Verona, fighting for a fourth UEFA Champions' League spot, showed all their character to win 3-2 at US Lecce. Nicola Legrottaglie put the visitors ahead before Ernesto Chevanton scored twice to put Leece in front. Simone Perrotta then drew Chievo level with an angled drive and Eriberto secured the win with a fine solo goal with ten minutes remaining
Bologna hopes dented
Bologna FC's Champions League hopes suffered a massive blow with a shock 2-1 home defeat to Piacenza FC, while Jose Franco cancelled out Daniele Berretta's strike as Atalanta BC drew 1-1 with Torino Calcio.
Valuable Verona victory
Hellas-Verona FC earned a valubale three points in their relegation battle against Udinese Calcio as Mario Frick grabbed the only goal by tapping in a mis-hit Mauro Camoranesi effort from close range on 33 minutes. Davide Baiocco opened the scoring in AC Perugia's 2-0 win at AC Venezia, before turning provider for Fabio Bazzani to condemn the already relegated Venice side to another defeat.
