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Roma defeat Lazio in Rome derby to secure Champions League qualification Roma defeat Lazio in derby to secure Champions League qualification
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Roma secured an automatic place in the Champions League group phase with a 2-1 win over Lazio in a heated Rome derby on Monday night.Roma secured an automatic place in the Champions League group phase with a 2-1 win over Lazio in a heated Rome derby on Monday night.
Roma’s French centre-back Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, the former Newcastle player, decided the match with his first goal of the season when he headed home an 85th-minute free-kick.Roma’s French centre-back Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, the former Newcastle player, decided the match with his first goal of the season when he headed home an 85th-minute free-kick.
Roma had taken the lead after 73 minutes when Juan Iturbe chipped in, but Lazio substitute Filip Djordjevic equalised on 82 minutes with a header. Roma had taken the lead after 73 minutes when Juan Iturbe chipped in but the Lazio substitute Filip Djordjevic equalised on 82 minutes with a header.
With one round of matches remaining, second-placed Roma moved four points clear of their city rivals, who hold a three-point advantage over Napoli who they face next weekend. With one round of matches remaining, second-placed Roma moved four points clear of their city rivals, who hold a three-point advantage over Napoli, whom they face next weekend.
Lazio need at least a draw at Napoli to secure third and qualify for the Champions League play-off round in August, as only the top three qualify in Italy.Lazio need at least a draw at Napoli to secure third and qualify for the Champions League play-off round in August, as only the top three qualify in Italy.
Juventus have already secured their fourth straight title, and also defeated Lazio 2-1 in the Italian Cup final last week. Juventus have already secured their fourth straight title and also defeated Lazio 2-1 in the Italian Cup final last week.
“In [five] days we’ve lost two matches that we shouldn’t have,” Lazio’s coach, Stefano Pioli, said. “These are tough losses and we’ve got to show our professionalism and bounce back and do what’s required.”“In [five] days we’ve lost two matches that we shouldn’t have,” Lazio’s coach, Stefano Pioli, said. “These are tough losses and we’ve got to show our professionalism and bounce back and do what’s required.”
Roma celebrated as if they had won the league, piling on top of each other with captain Francesco Totti putting on a celebratory T-shirt. Roma celebrated as if they had won the league, piling on top of each other with the captain, Francesco Totti, putting on a celebratory T-shirt.
“This was a huge achievement,” Roma’s midfielder Daniele De Rossi said. “This success should be a starting point for us.”“This was a huge achievement,” Roma’s midfielder Daniele De Rossi said. “This success should be a starting point for us.”
Despite the presence of 1,700 police officers in and around the stadium, two fans were hurt outside the stadium in trouble that flared before kick-off, the ANSA news agency reported.Despite the presence of 1,700 police officers in and around the stadium, two fans were hurt outside the stadium in trouble that flared before kick-off, the ANSA news agency reported.
There were also reports of clashes between Lazio supporters and police outside the stadium after the match, with tear gas used.There were also reports of clashes between Lazio supporters and police outside the stadium after the match, with tear gas used.