With first-choice penalty takers Adrian Mutu and Stevan Jovetic both injured, Vargas took responsibility to score his first goal ofthe season atthe Stadio Artemio Franchi, placing his penalty into the top left-hand cornerofthe goal.
The ever-threatening Boral fired a shot at Lehmann in the 71st minute before former Hitzlsperger saw his left-footed effort go just wide ofthe top corner.