Soccer: Higuain ban cut by one match

(ANSA) - Rome, April 15 - Gonzalo Higuain's four-match ban for laying hands on the ref in Napoli's 3-1 loss at Udinese has been cut by one match and the Argentina striker will return against AS Roma on April 25, Italian soccer's appeals court ruled Friday. Higuain, who has scored nearly a goal a game in Napoli's title tilt, put his hands on the referee's chest after being sent off last weekend. Napoli are six points behind champions and leaders Juventus with seevn games ot go.