Roma's 2-1 win at home to Fiorentina reduced the gap on Serie A leaders Juventus to three points.

The 22-year-old AS Roma striker maintained his superb form as he scored twice in a 3-2 win against Inter Milan, to set up an Italian Cup final clash against Lazio.

Mattia Destro's maiden international goal and an own-goal from Andrew Cohen made the difference as Italy kickstarted their stuttering 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign with an unconvincing 2-0 win over Malta in Modena.

Inter Milan centre-back Andrea Ranocchia and Siena forward Mattia Destro have been dropped from the Italy squad as coach Cesare Prandelli named his 23-man Euro 2012 list on Tuesday.

Inter Milan crushed Parma 5-0 at the San Siro on Saturday to keep their slim Serie A title hopes alive while Lazio's championship challenge took a hit when they crashed 4-0 to a vibrant and adenturous Siena.