Lazio on course for Champions League spot

Lazio and Chievo Verona both enjoyed comfortable wins in Serie A today as they kept up the battle for the fourth qualification…

Lazio and Chievo Verona both enjoyed comfortable wins in Serie A today as they kept up the battle for the fourth qualification spot for the Champions League.

Goals from Stefano Fiore and Bernardo Corradi gave fourth-placed Lazio, under pressure after Parma's win over AC Milan yesterday, a two goal lead at the break over lowly Como.

A second half penalty from Argentine Claudio Lopez completed the 3-0 win for Roberto Mancini's side.

Chievo kept in touch with a 3-0 win at home to Udinese but remain in sixth place, four points behind Lazio.

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Former European player of the year Roberto Baggio was on target for Brescia in their 3-0 Lombardian derby win over struggling Atalanta who had midfielder Damiano Zenoni sent off in the first half.

Second-placed Inter Milan face AS Roma later today and hope to keep in touch with leaders Juventus who gained a six point advantage with their 2-0 Turin derby victory over Torino yesterday.