TOUR EVENT
“Messina” and “Ascoli” lost the chance to escape. The main outsiders, having suffered minimal defeats and bade farewell to Serie A., the Sicilians three-quarters of the home match against Inter desperately resisted the champion, but Hernan Crespo's goal sent them to Serie B. Messina didn’t help the third-season change of coach. Re-firing Bruno Giordano, club president Pietro Franz turned to Bruno Bolka, but his efforts were in vain.
HEROES OF THE TOUR
Christian Vieri, Atalanta. Replacing in the second half of the Atalanta - Siena match, the famous striker scored his first goal of the season only ten minutes later. Having struck the gates of Alex Manninger with a fantastic shot from 38 meters, Bobo turned the tide of the meeting and secured the victory for the Bergamasks.
TOUR FAILURE
"Sienna". Having departed as guests of Atalante (1: 3), Mario Beretta's team joined the inconsolable Messina and Ascoli. The situation of the Tuscans is complicated by the fact that in a week they will receive neighbors from Empoli, who are struggling to get into the UEFA Cup.
In fact, the situation with the third “fly-out” was shrouded in fog more than ever. Each new round gives rise to rumors about the imminent death of one of the clubs, but they now and then turn out to be greatly exaggerated. The end of these perturbations is not expected until the last instant of the 38th round.
TOUR SENSATION
The victory of Chievo over Parma (1-0). A week ago, we noted the magic rise of the Parmesans in the middle of the table. However, their duel with the team of Luigi del Neri again radically changed the situation. Some clarification is planned in the next round, when Chievo again catches up with a direct competitor - this time with Regina Walter Mazzarri. Success in Reggio Calabria will allow the Veronians to breathe calmly.
TREND
Leaders don't play the fool. “Inter” and “Roma” securing the top two lines, contrary to expectations, did not present points to the remaining rivals and won guest victories in anticipation of a hot fight in the cup finals. Especially important were the "Nerazzurri." In a bitter struggle, the Milanese defeated Messina and pushed the Sicilians into Serie B.
CM. ALSO
The incredible goal of Christian Vieri is the highlight of the tour.
TOUR DIGIT
Immediately 8 teams can not be sure of the deployment in Serie A. The third from the end of the “Siena” behind the 11th “Cagliari” is only 3 points behind. Two teams flown out, plus eight actively fighting for survival, are exactly half of the A series ...