AC Milan turned in a five star performance at the San Siro last night hitting 5 against a travel sick Genoa side, including a stunning Marco Boriello scissor kick. Guiseppe Sculli gave Genoa the lead early on but a Ronaldinho penalty, Thiago Silva tap in, Boriello brace and a Huntelaar penalty gave Milan the three points. Juve however were far more fortunate to pick up three points earlier in the afternoon. Despite going ahead against Parma through a Salihamidzic header Juve were on the back foot for a large chunk of the game, and it didnt help that Trezeguet limped off after 20 minutes. Parma deservedly leveled through Amoruso and Del Piero's brother in law nearly gave Parma the lead with a stunning long range volley. After the break it took an own goal to put Juve in front, and despite going down to ten men they managed to hold on. Still, neither Milan or Juve could make up ground on Inter as their lunch time kick off in Verona yielded three points against Chievo. Mario Balotelli gave them the lead after 11 minutes and that was enough for them to move up to 42 points.
Elsewhere
Roma lost two points in injury time as Cagliari again came back from the brink, as they did against Napoli at home before Christmas, to score twice in injury time to take a 2-2 draw against Roma. Rivals Lazio managed to win for the second time in three games as they mauled Livorno 4-1, with two goals from new signing Sergio Floccari. However, today star Mauro Zarate has been linked with a move to English side Arsenal and that will be of concern to the Lazio faithful so soon after loosing Goran Pandev. Further instability is certainly not needed there.
Napoli notched up another win under Walter Mazzari, and they still remain unbeaten under his guidance, as they beat Atalanta 2-0 in Bergamo. Fabio Quagliarella was on the mark for his beloved Napoli. Bari, another southern side, also continued their fine form as they beat a downbeat Udinese 2-0 as well to move up to 8th in the tight Serie A table. Fiorentina join Bari on 27 points but in 7th place, after an outstanding 5-1 win away to Siena. The Tuscan derby yielded goals from Gilardino, Mutu, Santana and Per Kroldrup. However, neither Sampdoria or Palermo could find a way to three points as they played out a 1-1 draw in Genoa.
In the relegation battle Catania showed signs of life once again. After beating Juventus away in the last round, the won a crucial home match against Bologna thanks to an 80th minute goal from Nicola Spolli.
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