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 ]