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31. Ep. 4.31 - Bologna blow the title race open & the relegation battle heats up
27:36||Season 4, Ep. 31Orsolini's 94th minute goal v Inter has blown the title race wide open - are Napoli now favourites? And at the other end, Venezia are frustrated not to hang on to beat Empoli, but it looks like relegation could go down to the wire. Plus, we look back at the mixed European results.30. Ep. 4.30 - A Rare Venezia Win - but is it enough?
28:08||Season 4, Ep. 30Venezia finally notch up a win, and with a goal from Daniel Fila no less! But as we discuss, it is only the start of what they need to pull of a miracle... Elsewhere, the Rome derby ends in a draw, Milan run riot and Inter win to put pressure on Napoli's game v Empoli (which also has big repercussions for the relegation battle).29. Ep. 4.29 - Many draws, no real winners
29:27||Season 4, Ep. 29Many draws in Serie A this weekend, but who was left the happiest? Not Venezia, who probably needed a win v Lecce, but if you cant score goals... Plus, are Atalanta cooked? Is it Gasperini's fault? And is Daniel Fila actually a professional footballer?28. Ep 4.28 - A Two-Horse Title Race and the Two Faces of the Azzurri
33:30||Season 4, Ep. 28It's Napoli v Inter at the top of the table as we head into the final weeks, with Atalanta's challenge well and truly snuffed-out by Fiorentina. Venezia meanwhile put in another decent performance, but fail to score one more, meaning next week's clash v Lecce becomes make or break. Plus, we look back on the two faces of Italy in their defeat against Germany, and spare a thought for Sampdoria down in Serie B (and soon to be Serie C?)27. Ep. 4.27 - Fiorentina rout Juve, Inter break away, and Venezia hold Napoli - is there still hope?
31:42||Season 4, Ep. 27It's all smiles on the pod this week as Fiorentina humble Juve - can Motta survive? While Inter break away at the top with a victory over Atalanta, while Napoli are held by Venezia. Can the lagunari still save themselves?26. Ep. 4.26 - Juve humbled and last gasp Venezia - and a tribute to Bruno Pizzul
24:57||Season 4, Ep. 26Atalanta humiliate Juve in their home to make sure the scudetto is a proper 3-way race, while Marco is very satisfied by Gytkjaer's last minute equaliser for Venezia against the dreaded Como - a result that still gives the Lagunari some hope... Plus, a tribute to the great Bruno Pizzul.