But Antonio Di Natale's free-kick levelled matters 11 minutes later and neither side could find a second.

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Antonio di Natale scored twice and Luis Muriel was also on target as Udinese eased to victory.

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Monday's 2-0 win at Sampdoria lifted the team into the top half of the table, with captain Antonio Di Natale among the scorers.

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In Saturday's other game, top scorer Antonio Di Natale returned from suspension to inspire Udinese to a 2-0 win at home to struggling Livorno.

CNN: Three sent off as Genoa win fiery derby

Spanish captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas saved penalties by Daniele de Rossi and Antonio Di Natale to leave Cesc Fabregas to beat Gianluigi Buffon with the deciding kick.

CNN: Spain beat Italy in Euro penalty shoot out

Udinese stayed fifth with a 2-1 win over Atalanta as Antonio Di Natale scored both goals to take his total this season to 22, keeping the striker second behind Cavani.

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Substitute Antonio Di Natale wasted another golden chance eight minutes from time when he ran clear but fired into the side netting, but at the other end Italy's defending was outstanding.

CNN: Balotelli double sends Italy through to Euro 2012 final

Facing a two-goal deficit, Italy gambled on a more offensive approach after halftime, throwing on Antonio Di Natale, who had scored in the first meeting between the teams three weeks earlier, and later Thiago Motta.

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Three Scotland players were drawn towards the throw-in taker and Antonio Di Natale had plenty of time to gather in the box and drive it low to the front post, where Toni finished from five yards.

BBC: Scotland 1-2 Italy

Italy ended the first half in the ascendency but Lippi - knowing a win was of paramount importance - was still proactive at the break, bringing on Antonio di Natale and Mauro Camoranesi for Alberto Gilardino and Simone Pepe.

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