Liquigas has doubled up in the Settimana Lombarda, and in the process recorded its eighth win of the season. Following on the win in Thursday's team time trial to Bergamo Alta, 20 year-old Roman Kreuziger won the first road stage (Vertova to Vertova, 146 km) thanks to a powerful punch with 1500 metres to go.
The move allowed the Czech to anticipate the final sprint and take the leader's jersey from teammate Francesco Failli.
