Parma have beaten Chievo 3-2 away from home to pick up their first win of the new Serie A season.

The home side made the breakthrough with just five minutes on the clock when Mariano Izco powered in from close range following a patient passing move.

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It took Parma until 65 minutes to make it 1-1, with Antonio Cassano showing quick feet inside the box before smashing the ball past the goalkeeper.

Massimo Coda gave Parma the lead on 76 minutes when he collected a long ball over the top to fire in, and it was 3-1 just two minutes later as Coda fed Cassano to slot home.

Chievo reduced the deficit seven minutes from time thanks to Alberto Paloschi, but Parma held firm during the remainder of the match to seal the win.

Written by
Jack Prescott