Juventus restored their 3 point advantage over Napoli in the early kick off in Serie A today, with a 2-1 win away at Chievo. Alessandro Matri gave the league leaders the perfect start, when he scored inside 10 minutes. Stephan Lichsteiner made it 2 just before half time, as Juventus looked to have had the game won already. However, Chievo got a goal back through Cyril Thereau just after the break to scare the away side, but an equaliser wasn't to arrive, as Chievo remain 12th in Serie A on 28 points from their 23 games.
Fiorentina eased to victory this afternoon against 10th placed Parma. Luca Toni gave the home side the lead half an hour into the game, and from there on in, they never looked like giving up all 3 points. Stevan Jovetic doubled Fiorentina's advantage just after half time, and even though they couldn't get the 3rd goal, Fiorentina won comfortably.
Lazio's second half comeback wasn't enough, as they lost 3-2 away at Genoa, but remain in 3rd place in Serie A. Marco Borriello gave the home side an early lead, which was quickly doubled by Andrea Bertolacci. Sergio Floccari got one back for Lazio just after half time, and with 12 minutes remaining, Stefano Mauri expertly slotted home a penalty to draw level. However, Marco Rigoni popped up in stoppage time with the winner for Genoa to move out of the relegation zone.
Atalanta moved up to 13th with a 2-1 win away at struggling Palermo. The first half was a scrappy affair, with both sides failing to open the scoring, but the deadlock was broken not long after half time by Carlos Carmona. German Denis doubled Atalanta's lead with 20 minutes remaining, as they looked as if they would ease to victory. Nelson struck for the home side late on, but Atalanta held on for the victory, as Palermo slipped to bottom of Serie A.
Bologna came out on top in a thriller this afternoon, winning away at Pescara 3-2. Former Manchester City winger Vladimir Weiss opened the scoring from the penalty spot for the home side, but 4 minutes later Alessandro Diamanti did the same to equalise for Bologna. However, Pescara were awarded another penalty just before half time, which Gaetano D'Agostino slotted home to restore the lead. Alberto Gilardino immediately brought Bologna level straight after half time, before Panagiotis Kone put them into the lead for the first time in the 65th minute. Bologna held out for the win, moving up to 14th, with Pescara falling into the relegation zone.
Bottom side Siena produced the shock of the day, by beating Inter Milan 3-1. Innocent Emeghara gave Siena the lead in the 21st minute, before Antonio Cassano equalised less than 60 seconds later for Inter. However, Siena restored their lead just 3 minutes later, when Alessio Sestu scored. Inter defender Christian Chivu was sent off early into the second half, giving away a penalty, in which Alessandro Rosin coolly slotted home to double their advantage. Inter couldn't get back into the game, which meant they fell to 4th in Serie A, but Siena's 6th win of the season meant that they moved up to 19th.
Mario Balotelli marked his Milan debut in dramatic fashion scoring a 93rd minute penalty to give his side the 3 points. The new signing opened his Milan account after 25 minutes with a fine finish but the scores were level just before the hour when Pizzi deflected shot found its way in the net. But it was Balotelli who kept his calm from the spot late on to earn the victory
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