Serie A Roundup: Lazio loses to Torino and could be overtaken by Juventus
MILAN (AP) — Lazio did not consolidate second spot in Serie A after it was crushed by mid-table Torino 1-0 on Saturday to finish a run of 4 straight wins.
Ivan Ilić netted the one objective two minutes earlier than halftime to assist Torino to its first win in 5 matches.
The consequence left Lazio two factors above third-placed Juventus, which might cap a unbelievable week with a win over runaway chief Napoli on Sunday. Juventus noticed its 15-point penalty suspended on Thursday and in addition reached the Europa League semifinals.
Lazio struggled to search out its rhythm on the Stadio Olimpico. It did have an opportunity within the thirty eighth minute with a free kick from a harmful place however Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinković-Savić comfortably saved the try from his brother Sergej Milinković-Savić.
Moments later, Torino broke the impasse when Ilić steered the ball by way of Sergej Milinković-Savić and previous the diving Ivan Provedel.
Lazio elevated its urgent after the interval and even despatched on Ciro Immobile. It was thought the ahead would miss the match after breaking a rib when a tram collided together with his automobile final weekend.
RELEGATION BATTLE
Salernitana boosted its hopes of avoiding relegation by beating Sassuolo 3-0 for its first win in six matches.
Lorenzo Pirola and Boulaye Dia netted within the first half and Lassana Coulibaly sealed the win within the sixty fifth minute.
Salernitana moved seven factors above 18th-placed Hellas Verona, which beat Bologna 2-1 on Friday.
Spezia was above Verona because of a greater head-to-head file, and performed at backside membership Sampdoria late.
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