after losing 3-1 at Udinese to leave it six points behind Serie A leader Juventus with only seven rounds remaining. To add to Napoli's misery Sunday, top goalscorer Gonzalo Higuain was sent off following two bookings. The Argentina international was visibly agitated and had to be dragged off the pitch by fellow players. Second spot is also in jeopardy as third-place Roma moved to within four points of Napoli after winning the derby match against Lazio 4-1. Bruno Fernandes gave Udinese the lead from the penalty spot in the 14th minute and although Higuain leveled with his 30th goal in 31 matches, Fernandes scored again on the stroke of halftime, then Cyril Thereau sealed the result. It could have been worse for Napoli as goalkeeper Gabriel saved another Fernandes penalty in the 26th minute. Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri was sent to the stands for his resulting protests. "I only told the referee that he was doing very badly, but that's just an opinion, if you can't even say this...," Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri said. "Higuain told me that he didn't do anything and he got a second yellow card, he was very upset because he is very attached to these colors. "I want to finish this season at the same very high level that we have had. We must be able to put today's disappointment behind us and to use the anger at this defeat to start again with a group of highly motivated players." Fiorentina's chances of third spot and the final Champions League spot also diminished as it was held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Sampdoria. It is seven points behind Roma and just one above Inter Milan, which hosts Torino later. Elsewhere, relegation-threatened sides Frosinone and Palermo are further in trouble after losing 4-0 and 3-1 at Genoa and Chievo Verona, respectively. Gladbach reclaims 4th spot Thorgan Hazard scored twice as Borussia Moenchengladbach routed Hertha Berlin 5-0 in the Bundesliga Sunday to boost its chances of Champions League football next season. moved three points behind Hertha into fourth place, ahead of Bayer Leverkusen on goal difference with six games remaining. Hertha's defeat ensured Borussia Dortmund is assured of at least second place. Dortmund trails Bayern Munich by five points. Kevin Volland scored in injury time to salvage a 1-1 draw for relegation-troubled Hoffenheim against Cologne in Sunday's late game. — Agencies
