In other games, Atalanta won 3-1 at home to Parma, Lazio lost 2-0 at Bari and Cagliari continued early-season leaders Genoa's poor recent run with a 3-2 home win.

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Elsewhere in Serie A, Bari drew 0-0 with Bologna despite substitute Ferdinando Sforzini being sent off for the home side as the game drew to a close.

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