Napoli held to a draw by Roma after late Abraham header

Napoli held to a draw by Roma after late Abraham header

Napoli are eighth in the standings with 50 points, while Roma are fifth with 59.

Roma’s Tammy Abraham (front) and Bologna’s Jhon Lucumi jump for the ball during their Serie A match. (AP pic)
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A wasteful Napoli were held to a 2-2 draw at home by AS Roma in Serie A on Sunday, with a late Tammy Abraham header securing a point for the visitors.

Napoli are eighth in the standings with 50 points, while Roma are fifth with 59 with four matches remaining.

Roma took the lead from the penalty spot a minute before the hour mark, with Paulo Dybala converting. Napoli equalised six minutes later with a deflected shot from Mathias Olivera.

Six minutes before time, Roma’s Renato Sanches fouled Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the box, leading to a penalty converted by Victor Osimhen. Roma drew level just before stoppage time, with Abraham heading in following a corner kick.

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