Cagliari 1-3 Roma

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Mattia Destro (right) of Roma scores the opening goalImage source, Getty Images

Roma cut Juventus's lead in Serie A to five points as Mattia Destro's hat-trick gave them victory at Cagliari.

Roma, who led the league this season after winning their first 10 games, went 1-0 up in the 32nd minute when Destro tapped in from Gervinho's pass.

He added a second with a low strike before slotting in the third following more good work from Gervinho.

Chile striker Mauricio Pinilla scored Cagliari's goal from the spot after he was fouled by Mehdi Benatia.

Destro has now taken his tally to 13 for the season, five behind Juventus striker Carlos Tevez and Torino's Ciro Immobile, who are tied on 18.

Sunday's victory moves Rudi Garcia's side to 76 points from 32 games, with six games of the season remaining.

Juve, who have a game in hand, host Livorno on Monday at 18:00 BST.

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