Result: Bologna 1-0 Novara

Bologna have edged away from the relegation zone in Serie A after a 1-0 win at home to fellow strugglers Novara.

The hosts could have taken the lead in the 18th minute, but Marco Di Vaio missed his spot kick following Santiago Garcia's foul.

The only goal of the game came seven minutes from time as Robert Acquafresca struck to send the home fans delirious.

The victory has pulled Stefano Pioli's side six points away from the drop zone, while Novara remain 19th in the table.
Tables
TeamPGDPTS
1Juventus384787
2Napoli383778
3AC Milan382872
4Fiorentina382870
5Udinese381466
6Roma381562
7Lazio38961
8Catania38456
9Inter Milan38-254
10Parma38-149
11Cagliari38-1247
12Chievo38-1545
13Bologna38-644
14Sampdoria38-842
15Atalanta BC38-1740
16Torino38-939
17Genoa38-1438
RPalermo38-2032
RSiena38-2130
RPescara38-5722