Football: Pogba’s goal boosts Juventus lead

MILAN: Former Manchester United forward Paul Pogba struck in injury time to hand Juventus a 2-1 win over Bologna as the champions opened up a six-point gap on Napoli. The Turin-based giant’s ninth win in 10 games extended their unbeaten run to 49 games and stretched their lead over Napoli to six points after Walter Mazzarri’s side suffered a shock 1-0 defeat away to Atalanta. Elsewhere, Inter Milan moved into second – four points adrift of Juve – with a come-from-behind 3-2 win over Sampdoria, while Roma suffered a shock 3-2 defeat away to Parma and Lazio had to settle for a draw at home to Torino. In another mid-table battle Udinese drew 2-2 with Catania. AC Milan battled to a 2-2 draw away to Palermo on Tuesday.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 2^nd, 2012.