Serie B: Obi Scores In Chievo Defeat

  Serie B: Obi Scores In Chievo Defeat By Sampson Adedeji It was a mixed feelings for Nigeria's Super Eagles midfielder, Joel Obi, as his goal counted for little in the Italia Serie B game played on Saturday, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Chievo played away to Lecce on Saturday but suffered 4-2 in a fiercely played game. It was Italia star, Maggio that opened the scoring in the 9th minute before Nigeria international leveled the game in the 22nd minute. Coda restored the home team lead in the 25th and 38th minute before Pettinari netted the 4th goal in the 42nd minute. Obi was replaced in the 46th minute by Palmiero after he was booked earlier in the game. Mogos reduced the tally for Chievo in the 53rd minute and ended the game 4-2 in favour of home team. Obi has now scored 4 goals for Chievo who remained in 7th position with 42 points in 28 matches.