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ROME - INTER Milan moved seven points clear at the top of Serie A on Wednesday despite drawing 1-1 at Genoa, after second-placed AS Roma lost 3-2 to Lazio in a thrilling city derby.
A late Marco Borriello goal earned Genoa a point after Honduran striker David Suazo scored in the 12th minute for Inter, who had Portuguese midfielder Pele sent off for a second yellow just before halftime.
Roma were sunk by a stoppage-time winner from Lazio's Swiss midfielder Valon Behrami. Goran Pandev and Tommaso Rocchi also scored for Lazio with Rodrigo Taddei and Simone Perrotta on target for Roma.
Third-placed Juventus have 55 points from 29 games, 13 fewer than Inter, after being held to a goalless draw at struggling Empoli.
Fiorentina stay fourth and in control of Italy's final Champions League qualification slot despite losing 2-0 at Napoli, where Argentine striker Ezequiel Lavezzi hit a double.
Fifth-placed Milan remain four points behind the Florence side after losing 2-1 to Sampdoria at the San Siro. -- REUTERS
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