Stunning Roma leaves top spot

 Roma surrendered top spot in Serie A on Monday evening after a 0-0 draw with Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico.

The home side's third successive draw sees them maintain their unbeaten record in the league but means they are now one point behind Juventus who beat Livorno 2-0 on Sunday.

Rudi Garcia's men had plenty of chances to win the match against a Cagliari side who haven't won away from home all season, but were denied all three points thanks to a combination of sloppy finishing and some sturdy goalkeeping from Vlada Avramov.

The Serb denied Gervinho first with a save at the near post in the fifth minute and was on hand five minutes later to deny Brazilian defender Maicon.

Gervinho, who was returning after a month out with a hamstring strain, went closest in the half heading against the post from close range just before the break.

The frustration continued for home supporters in the second half as Avramov repelled all that Roma threw at him, including a late save from Leandro Castan's header.

The result means Roma now have 33 points from 13 games while Cagliari have 14 points and remain in 14th place.


/CNN/