Vidal brace fells Lazio, moves Juve 11 points clear
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April 17, 2013, Wednesday
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JUVENTUS maintained its march to a 29th Serie A title as it beat Lazio 2-0 on Monday to move 11 points clear at the top of the table, with Arturo Vidal scoring both goals to end his drought.
Vidal opened the scoring after just eight minutes, converting from the penalty spot after Lorik Cana brought down Claudio Marchisio. The Chile international hadn't scored since November, but doubled his tally in the 28th.
As it stands, Juventus can clinch the title on May 5, at home to Palermo.
"This win is a very, very important win which allows us to put another huge brick on the road to the title," Juventus coach Antonio Conte said. "I have a really great affection for these lads, to whom I will always be very grateful."
The loss also put a dent on Lazio's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. It is eight points behind AC Milan, which currently occupies the last qualifying spot for Europe's elite competition.
"We gifted a penalty to Juve, but I didn't see so much difference," Lazio coach Vladimir Petkovic said. "We gave away two goals. They were good to take advantage of their two chances, so congratulations to them.
"We need to be more cynical. We looked tired today, but I think that's normal after playing five games in so few days."
Second-placed Napoli could only draw 1-1 with third-placed Milan on Sunday.
Vidal opened the scoring after just eight minutes, converting from the penalty spot after Lorik Cana brought down Claudio Marchisio. The Chile international hadn't scored since November, but doubled his tally in the 28th.
As it stands, Juventus can clinch the title on May 5, at home to Palermo.
"This win is a very, very important win which allows us to put another huge brick on the road to the title," Juventus coach Antonio Conte said. "I have a really great affection for these lads, to whom I will always be very grateful."
The loss also put a dent on Lazio's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. It is eight points behind AC Milan, which currently occupies the last qualifying spot for Europe's elite competition.
"We gifted a penalty to Juve, but I didn't see so much difference," Lazio coach Vladimir Petkovic said. "We gave away two goals. They were good to take advantage of their two chances, so congratulations to them.
"We need to be more cynical. We looked tired today, but I think that's normal after playing five games in so few days."
Second-placed Napoli could only draw 1-1 with third-placed Milan on Sunday.
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