Monday 27 February 2017 10:07, UK
Roma closed the gap on Serie A leaders Juventus to seven points with a 3-1 win away to Inter Milan at San Siro.
Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan scored twice and Diego Perotti added a late penalty to seal victory for Luciano Spalletti's side.
Inter's consolation came from Mauro Icardi, who marked his return from suspension with a goal, although defeat leaves Stefano Pioli's team in sixth - two points below Lazio in the Europa League qualifying spot.
Earlier in the day, Lazio boosted their hopes of European qualification with a 1-0 victory at home to Udinese.
Italy international striker Ciro Immobile grabbed the only goal of the game from the penalty spot after Brazilian defender Samir was adjudged to have handled in the box.
AC Milan also had to rely on a goal from the penalty spot as they finished 1-0 winners at Sassuolo. Colombia international Carlos Bacca converted the spot-kick midway through the first half after Andrea Bertolacci went down as he was challenged by Federico Peluso and Alberto Aquilani.
In the first game of the day, Fabio Quagliarella struck a last-minute equaliser as mid-table Sampdoria dented Palermo's survival hopes by snatching a 1-1 draw.
The third-bottom hosts had looked on course for just a third win from 21 league matches thanks to Ilija Nestorovski's first-half penalty.
Second-bottom Crotone also had a disappointing afternoon as they surrendered the lead to lose 2-1 at home to Cagliari.
Elsewhere, bottom club Pescara were beaten 2-0 at Chievo, while Manchester City loanee Olivier Ntcham struck in added time to earn Genoa a 1-1 draw with 10-man Bologna.
Watch live coverage of the Coppa Italia semi-finals on Sky Sports 4 HD this week - Juventus v Napoli (Tuesday, 7.40pm) and Lazio v Roma (Wednesday, 7.40pm).
