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SHODDY MUMBAI

SHODDY MUMBAIIt took only one moment of indecision by Mumbai FC goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey to allow a rusty Air India to snatch a point and keep themselves floating above the relegation zone after a 17th round I-League encounter at Cooperage on Saturday.

Mumbai FC were cruising 1-0 until the 63rd minute when Chaubey failed to commit himself to Michael Tayo's ball from long range. The cross into the Mumbai FC box caught him in double minds and Emanuelle Ovieghara's soft header put the ball past Chaubey to restore parity for the airmen.

ROUNDUP: Lacklustre Juventus edge Napoli through own goal

ROUNDUP: Lacklustre Juventus edge Napoli through own goalRome - A dull Juventus needed an own goal to edge struggling Napoli 1-0 late Saturday for a win that pushed them to within six points of Serie A leaders Inter Milan.

Juve captain Alessandro Del Piero fired a first drive before David Trezeguet had a volley saved on 15 minutes by goalkeeper Nicolas Navarro, who then saw Sebastian Giovinco fire the rebound above the bar.

The Argentine made another great dive two minutes later to slap a nasty Del Piero free kick above the bar.

Zarate brace helps Lazio beat Bologna

Zarate brace helps Lazio beat BolognaRome  - Mauro Zarate scored a brace for Lazio Saturday as the Rome side beat visiting Bologna 2-0 in a Serie A weekend opener.

The young Argentine stunned Francesco Antonioli on 36 minutes curling a free kick above the wall into the corner by the closest post.

Throughout the first half, Pasquale Foggia was a major worry for Bologna down the left flank as the Rome hosts dominated the game.

2ND ROUNDUP: Liverpool's title bid looks over after Boro defeat

Liverpool's title bid looks over after Boro defeatLondon  - Liverpool's title hopes look well and truly over after they were beaten 2-0 at Middlesbrough in the English Premier League on Saturday.

An own goal from Xabi Alonso and a second-half strike by Tuncay Sanli sealed victory for the home side and dealt Rafael Benitez's side what is surely a fatal blow.

Liverpool are still seven points behind leaders Manchester United, who have a game in hand, but they are now third after Chelsea beat Wigan Athletic 2-1.

Santander striker Tchite out for up to six weeks

Santander striker Tchite out for up to six weeks Madrid - Spani

ROUNDUP: Liverpool's title hopes look over after Middlesbrough loss

Liverpool's title hopes look over after Middlesbrough lossLondon  - Liverpool's title hopes look well and truly over after they were beaten 2-0 at Middlesbrough in the English Premier League on Saturday.

An own goal from Xabi Alonso and a second-half strike by Tuncay Sanli sealed victory for the home side and dealt Rafael Benitez's side a fatal blow.

Liverpool are still seven points behind leaders Manchester United, who have a game in hand, but they are now third after Chelsea beat Wigan Athletic 2-1.

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