Roma cruise past Sassuolo as Bologna win Parma derby in Serie A

Roma continued their impressive Serie A campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Sassuolo, while Bologna claimed an important 2-1 away win against Parma in Saturday's fixtures.

Mario Hermoso opened the scoring for Roma in the 27th minute before Sebastian Walukiewicz turned the ball into his own net three minutes later. Rodrigo Mora added a third goal after the break to complete a comfortable evening for the Giallorossi.

Bologna also collected three points in a dramatic regional derby against Parma. Arthur Theate and Riccardo Orsolini, who converted a penalty, scored for the visitors despite Parma taking the lead through Vincent Sierro. The hosts had to play with ten men for most of the match following an early red card.

Cagliari ended their difficult run of results with a narrow 1-0 victory over Frosinone. Michel Adopo scored the decisive goal in the 38th minute.

Torino and Lecce shared the points in a 1-1 draw. Both goals came in unusual circumstances, with Kialonda Gaspar scoring an own goal before Kialonda N'Dri equalised for Lecce.

Friday's action saw Venezia defeat Udinese 2-1 to get the round underway.

Serie A results:

• Roma 3-0 Sassuolo

• Parma 1-2 Bologna

• Cagliari 1-0 Frosinone

• Torino 1-1 Lecce

• Venezia 2-1 Udinese