Roma salvage draw at Napoli as Serie A title race intensifies
Leonardo Balerdi's late goal secures 3-3 draw for Roma, while Como continue impressive form with win over Sassuolo.
At a glance
- Balerdi's 89th-minute goal secured Roma's 3-3 draw at Napoli and extended their unbeaten run to eight matches
- McTominay scored twice for Napoli, including the goal that put them ahead in the 83rd minute
- Como defeated Sassuolo 2-0 with Douvikas scoring twice, climbing to fourth place in Serie A
Roma preserved their unbeaten record in Serie A with a dramatic 3-3 draw at Napoli, as Leonardo Balerdi scored in the 89th minute to complete a double. Scott McTominay had put Napoli ahead with his second goal of the match in the 83rd minute, but Roma's comeback ensured they extended their undefeated start to eight matches.
Como continued their strong form with a 2-0 victory over Sassuolo, with Anastasios Douvikas scoring twice in 11 minutes. The result lifted Como to fourth place in the table, two points behind Inter, who play Fiorentina on Sunday. Lazio will host Parma later on Saturday.
Why it matters
Roma remain unbeaten but missed the chance to move top of Serie A, while Como's continued success keeps them in contention near the top of the table.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — SportEuropean football: Roma snatch late draw in 3-3 thriller as Como win again
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