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(From The Statesman (India))
Associated Press ROME, March 15. - Clarence Seedorf scored two goals and set up another for Andriy Shevchenko as AC Milan beat defending champion Juventus 3-1 and stretched their lead atop the Serie A to seven points. Veteran striker Roberto Baggio scored his 200th career goal in the Serie A, rallying Brescia to a 2-2 draw at Parma. Baggio, one of the most popular Italian players ever, received a standing ovation, also from rival fans, when he was substituted in the closing minutes. The 20th win of the season in 25 matches gave the Milan powerhouse a huge lead over second-place AS Roma, which was unexpectedly held to a 0-0 draw by lowly Reggina. Juventus, coming off a bitter elimination from the Champions League by Deportivo de La Coruna, slipped nine points behind, its hopes to retain the title severely hurt. With nine rounds to go to the end of the season, Milan must also engage in the Champions League. The Italian side was drawn to play Deportivo de La Coruna in the quarter-finals. "Sheva" headed in the opening goal in the 25th minute off a perfect cross from Seedorf. It was the 18th goal of ...