Juventus stretch lead, Napoli hurdle Lazio
Sunday, January 18, 2015
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Juventus have lifted themselves five points clear in Serie A after Carlos Tévez struck twice in a 4-0 defeat of Hellas Verona FC, while SSC Napoli got the better of SS Lazio.
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• Juventus now stand five points clear in Serie A following a 4-0 defeat of Hellas Verona FC.
• Paul Pogba gets the ball rolling for champions after three minutes.
• Carlos Tévez quickly adds second and rounds off scoring with 13th league effort this term.
• Roberto Pereyra also on target for Juve with his first Serie A goal for the club.
• Massimiliano Allegri's side take advantage after AS Roma drop points on Saturday.
• SSC Napoli secure consecutive away wins for first time this term, prevailing 1-0 at SS Lazio.
• Gonzalo Higuaín hits seventh goal in four games against Lazio to settle the encounter.
• Napoli hurdle the Biancocelesti into third place in Serie A.
• UC Sampdoria move up to fourth spot with a 2-0 victory at Parma FC.
• Blucerchiati triumph through second-half strikes from Gonzalo Bergessio and Roberto Soriano.
• Elhadji Babacar's added-time effort gives ACF Fiorentina a 2-1 win at AC Chievo Verona.
• Genoa CFC also score beyond the 90-minute mark to secure 3-3 draw with US Sassuolo Calcio.
• AC Milan slip to a second successive home loss as Atalanta BC defeat them 1-0.
• Torino FC record a 3-2 victory at struggling AC Cesena.
• Cagliari Calcio remain in relegation zone after 2-2 draw at Udinese Calcio.
Elsewhere
Premier League: Resilient Arsenal sink City
Liga: Madrid stay clear of Barça
Ligue 1: Marseille and Paris win