Soccer: Milan beat Napoli to continue hot streak

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 12 - AC Milan continued their hot form on Sunday, beating champions Napoli 1-0 thanks to a coolly taken Theo Hernandez goal in the first half after a clever pass from Rafael Leao.
    Stefano Pioli's side, who have won seven of their last nine games, are third in Serie A with 52 points from 24 games, eight points behind leaders Inter and one behind second-placed Juventus, who take on Udinese in Turin later on Monday.
    Atalanta thrashed Genoa 4-1 away from home to consolidate fourth place, which is good for Italy's last slot in next year's Champions League.
    The Bergamo side have 42 points, three more than fifth-placed Bologna, who continued their surprise bid for a place in European soccer's big time with a 4-0 drubbing of Lecce.
    Napoli, whose title defence has effectively been over for some time, are ninth with 35 points. (ANSA).