AS Roma's grip on the Coppa Italia is looking precarious after a 3-1 defeat at Torino FC in the first leg of their last-16 tie but Serie A leaders FC Internazionale Milano retain their hopes of a domestic double after a 4-1 triumph at Reggina Calcio.
Recoba double
Álvaro Recoba was the star of Torino's victory against the holders. His long-range effort gave them an early lead and although Mancini equalised for Luciano Spalletti's side just before the break, the Uruguayan scored again for the dominant hosts after a fine run and shot. Late on Recoba set up Gianluca Comotto to give Torino a comfortable advantage ahead of next month's return.
Inter cruise
Inter are in an even better position after they earned a three-goal cushion against Reggina. Hernán Crespo set them on their way with a 14th-minute goal and 17-year-old Mario Balotelli celebrated his first Inter start by scoring the second just before the half-hour. Leonardo Pettinari pulled one back early in the second half but Santiago Solari swiftly responded and Balotelli struck again four minutes from time.
Lazio win
In Wednesday's other games, S.S. Lazio beat SSC Napoli 2-1, with second-half efforts from Lorenzo De Silvestri and Roberto Baronio overturning Samuele Dalla Bona's opener for the visitors, while US Città di Palermo drew 0-0 at Udinese Calcio. In the first-leg matches already played, Empoli FC overcame Juventus 2-1, Cagliari Calcio edged past UC Sampdoria 1-0 and Serie B outfit Ascoli Calcio 1898 held ACF Fiorentina 1-1. AC Milan welcome Calcio Catania on Thursday.
Recoba double
Álvaro Recoba was the star of Torino's victory against the holders. His long-range effort gave them an early lead and although Mancini equalised for Luciano Spalletti's side just before the break, the Uruguayan scored again for the dominant hosts after a fine run and shot. Late on Recoba set up Gianluca Comotto to give Torino a comfortable advantage ahead of next month's return.
Inter cruise
Inter are in an even better position after they earned a three-goal cushion against Reggina. Hernán Crespo set them on their way with a 14th-minute goal and 17-year-old Mario Balotelli celebrated his first Inter start by scoring the second just before the half-hour. Leonardo Pettinari pulled one back early in the second half but Santiago Solari swiftly responded and Balotelli struck again four minutes from time.
Lazio win
In Wednesday's other games, S.S. Lazio beat SSC Napoli 2-1, with second-half efforts from Lorenzo De Silvestri and Roberto Baronio overturning Samuele Dalla Bona's opener for the visitors, while US Città di Palermo drew 0-0 at Udinese Calcio. In the first-leg matches already played, Empoli FC overcame Juventus 2-1, Cagliari Calcio edged past UC Sampdoria 1-0 and Serie B outfit Ascoli Calcio 1898 held ACF Fiorentina 1-1. AC Milan welcome Calcio Catania on Thursday.
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