Amantino Mancini's brace ensured Roma saw off Lecce, although Alex Pinardi did miss a penalty for the visitors.

Both sides were desperate for points, as the Giallorossi were chasing a Champions League spot and Lecce hoped for a near-miraculous comeback from the brink of relegation. Last week's shock win over Milan was their second on the trot, so Franco Paleari's men were getting into the mood for causing upsets. This club had a history of that at the Olimpico, where a 3-2 victory in 1986 effectively lost Roma the Scudetto. [ more ]

Luca Toni made history with a club record 26th goal of the season, but Leandro Cufre' ensured the race for fourth spot will continue until the bitter end.

This was a showdown for the fourth and final Champions League berth and just one point separated the two sides going into this game. The Viola were also looking for a club record 15th home win and had a full squad to choose from, while the Giallorossi were missing Francesco Totti, Vincenzo Montella, Shabani Nonda and Edgar Alvarez, but welcomed Daniele De Rossi back on to the bench from an ankle injury. [more]
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