ROME, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Italian Serie A continued on the 10th with a 1-1 draw at home to Fiorentina in a highly dramatic match in which Roma, who had been sent off by two players.
Roma's Azmoun (right) and Fiorentina's Cayode fight during a match on December 10. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Alberto Lingria) Before this clash between the "Red Wolves" and the "Purple Lily", the two teams were only one point apart in the standings. The home side broke the deadlock five minutes into the game when Romelu Lukaku headed home from the right side of the Dybala box. Both sides created some good chances on goal after that. Fiorentina intensified their attack as the game progressed and dominated possession, keeping Roma at bay in their own half, but the visitors were never able to find a breakthrough and convert their attacks into goals.
Rome Roma Romelu Lukaku (second from right) and Fiorentina Lucas Martinez (first from left) fight during a match on December 10. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Alberto Lingria) In the rematch, Zalewski was sent off with two yellows and one red, resulting in only ten players left in the Roma team from the 64th minute. Two minutes later, Fiorentina equalised with a header from Lucas Martinez. Towards the end of the game, Romelu Lukaku received a red card for a flying tackle on Kwame. Facing the nine-man "Red Wolves", Fiorentina attacked more fiercely, but ultimately failed to score a goal of reversal.
In the standings, Inter Milan, Juventus, AC Milan and Roma are in the top four.
In other matches, Bologna won 2-1 away at Salernitana, Monza won 1-0 at home to Genoa, and Frosinone drew a goalless draw with Torino.