Adds Juventus result

Francesco Valiani scored a stunning goal as promoted Bologna beat AC Milan 2-1 at the San Siro to spoil Ronaldinho's Serie A debut.

Midfielder Valiani blasted the ball home from outside the box in the 79th minute after Massimo Ambrosini had cancelled out Marco Di Vaio's goal for Bologna in the first half.

Last year's runners-up AS Roma drew 1-1 with Napoli, who had defender Fabiano Santacroce sent off for a second yellow card in the 54th minute.

Fiorentina drew 1-1 with Juventus in a late equaliser.

Champions Inter were held 1-1 at Sampdoria yesterday in new coach Jose Mourinho's league debut. The results this afternoon were:

Fiorentina 1 Juventus 1

AC Milan 1 Bologna 2
AS Roma 1 Napoli 1
Atalanta 1 Siena 0
Cagliari 1 Lazio 4
Catania 1 Genoa 0
Chievo Verona 2 Reggina 1
Torino 3 Lecce 0

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