TURIN: Cristiano Ronaldo kept Juventus within sight of the Serie A summit on Monday with a headed brace which helped the champions to a 3-0 win over bottom club Crotone. Portugal forward Ronaldo struck twice late in the first half to break the resistance of lowly Crotone and keep Juve 8 points behind league leaders Inter Milan. Andear Pirlo’s side climbed to third with the win thanks also to Roma, who are a point back in fourth, only managing a goalless draw at Benevento on Sunday night. Juve, chasing their 10th straight league title, have a game in hand on both Milan clubs and play Inter in the penultimate round of league games in Turin. Crotone meanwhile remain rooted to the bottom of the division thanks to their fifth defeat on the bounce.

Source: Manila Times February 23, 2021 16:18 UTC