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Buffon sees red as Juve draw at Lazio

Gianluigi Buffon was sent off and Juventus was held to 1-1 at Lazio on Saturday, ending the two-time defending champion’s 12-match winning streak in Serie A.

The veteran goalkeeper  was shown the red card for taking down Lazio center forward Miroslav Klose in the 24th minute and Antonio Candreva converted the ensuing penalty kick.

Fernando Llorente equalized for Juventus in the 60th with a header following a cross from Stephan Lichtsteiner.

Earlier, Napoli was held to 1-1 at home by Chievo Verona and remained third, 12 points back at Naples’ San Paolo stadium