After the 2nd round, Chievo leads the Serie A standings after clinching its 2nd consecutive win at Genoa (1-3) led by Pellissier (photo). Behind the leader, 5 teams starting with current champion Inter which defeated Udinese (2-1) led by Eto’o. Cesena stunned Milan easily beating the heavily favored opponent (2-0) while Cagliari severely punished Roma (5-1) led by Matri who scored 2 goals. Cassano-inspired Sampdoria held Juventus to a frustrating tie for DelNeri squad (3-3) while Bari did the same with Napoli (2-2) in 2 of the most entertaining matches of the day. In other results, Brescia edged over Palermo (3-2) while Lazio defeated Bologna (3-1). Home wins also for Lecce over a struggling Fiorentina (1-0) while Catania leverage 2 penalty kicks to defeat Parma (2-1).
Results: Brescia-Palermo 3-2; Catania – Parma 2-1; Cesena-Milan 2-0; Cagliari-Roma 5-1; Genoa – Chievo 1-3; Inter-Udinese 2-1; Juventus – Sampdoria 3-3; Lazio – Bologna 3-1; Lecce – Fiorentina 1-0; Napoli – Bari 2-2.
Serie A Standings:
- Chievo 6; Cagliari, Sampdoria, Cesena, Inter, Bari 4;
- Milan, Parma, Catania, Lazio, Brescia, Genoa, Lecce 3; Napoli 2;
- Juventus, Palermo, Fiorentina, Bologna e Roma 1; Udinese 0.
