Lazio and Roma share spoils in heated derby draw

Lazio and AS Roma played out a 0-0 draw in Serie A on Sunday as both sides missed opportunities in a heated derby clash.

Lazio had the best chance following Roma’s aggressive start, with Luis Alberto unleashing a powerful shot from outside the box that struck the woodwork midway through the first half.

There were eight yellow cards, including one shown to Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri for dissent in what proved to be another intense battle in Serie A’s 159th ‘Derby della Capitale’.

Roma are in seventh place on 18 points, three points off the top four, while Lazio are 10th with 17.