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Juventus maintain perfect start, Milan lose
ROME, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Juventus maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with a 2-1 win over Ascoli as AC Milan suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at Sampdoria on Sunday. Champions Juventus moved on to nine points from three matches, two ahead of Fiorentina who beat Udinese 4-2. Lazio and Palermo also have seven points after wins over Treviso and Siena. AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini equalled Dino Zoff's record of 570 Serie A appearances but had little else to celebrate after a defeat that left his side five points behind Juventus. Juve's victory marked a return to form for their captain Alessandro Del Piero. The diminutive forward, who has struggled to earn a starting place since Zlatan Ibrahimovic's arrival last season, produced an inspired performance, putting his team ahead with a 13th-minute penalty after midfielder Domenico Cristiano handled in the area. Juventus dominated possession but a deflected shot by Serie A debutant Alfredo Cariello shortly after the half hour drew Ascoli level. Del Piero re-established Juve's lead with a well struck free kick just before
the break and they could have extended their lead in the second half if
Ibrahimovic's finishing had been more precise.
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