Group A’s runaway leaders Fiorentina, extended their lead at the top to eight points after an impressive 3-0 home win over Siena.
The Viola’s task was made a lot easier after the visitors were reduced to nine men 18 minutes into the second half.
Second place Juventus, who lead the chasing pack, secured a 2-0 victory over Novara, as they clocked up their fourth consecutive win.
The Bianconeri’s local rivals, Torino slipped to third as they were defeated 1-0 away to Parma. Riccardo Cocuzza scored his third goal in as many games and his sixth of the season.
Empoli retained their hopes for a play off place with a 2-0 win against rock bottom Grosseto. While Genoa fell to sixth as they could only manage a 2-2 draw at home to Livorno. The Grifone haven’t won a game in their last six outings.
Meanwhile seventh placed Pro Verecelli and Sampdoria played out a goalless draw.
Cagliari’s poor form continued as they were beaten 3-1 at home by Spezia.
In Group B Atalanta were fortunate to scrape a 2-1 win over Padova to record their tenth straight win. Doudou Mangni picked up his fourth goal in five appearances.
Second place Chievo hammered Cittadella 5-0. The Flying Donkeys will be hoping to carry their momentum over to next week when they travel to Zingonia to face Atalanta in a proverbial six pointer.
Bologna’s 2-0 win over Hellas Verona was made all the sweeter as they were lifted into third place, when Inter could only manage a 1-1 draw with AC Milan in the derby match.
Cesena took advantage of the draw in the Milan derby with 2-1 away win at Brescia. The three points for the Cavallucci Marini means they climb to fifth in the table, sandwiched between Inter and Milan respectively.
Modena drew 2-2 with Sassuolo for their second draw on the bounce, they also haven’t won a game in their last nine attempts.
Varese came from a goal down to beat Udinese 2-1 with goals from Jadilson and Luca Forte. The Zebrette’s fourth consecutive defeat leaves them just two points off the bottom of the table.
Napoli’s 3-0 victory over Juve Stabia puts them four points clear at the top of Group C. Two goals from Giuseppe Fornito and one from Roberto Insigne secured the three points for the Partenopei.
Roma jumped into second place with a 3-0 win at home against Pescara. Marco Frediani scoring either side of a goal from Mattia Rosato.
Third placed Palermo destroyed Crotone with a 6-1 away win. Cephas Malele scored a hat-trick, while it was also the third time this season the Rosanero have scored five or more goals in a single game.
Lazio slipped to fourth as they shared a goalless draw with Reggina. Vicenza and Catania also ended 0-0.
Ascoli completed the run of Group C draws as they threw away a two goal lead over Virtus Lanciano to end the game 2-2.
Bari picked three points at home to bottom side Ternana with a 1-0 win, the only goal of the game coming from Idriz Toskic.
