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Roma secure second spot with derby success

Monday, May 25, 2015

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AS Roma defeated neighbours SS Lazio 2-1 in the Rome derby to guarantee second place in Serie A and with it a place in the UEFA Champions League group stage.

Francesco Totti celebrates at the end of Roma's victory at Lazio
Francesco Totti celebrates at the end of Roma's victory at Lazio ©Getty Images

• Late drama in the Rome derby sees AS Roma beat SS Lazio 2-1.
• Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa's 85th-minute winner seals second place in Serie A for Giallorossi.
• Juan Manuel Iturbe had put Roma ahead in 73rd minute before Filip Djordjević's equaliser.

• Rudi Garcia's side now four points clear of Lazio in third with one game remaining.
• Result secures Roma's UEFA Champions League participation next season.
• Point at SSC Napoli on Sunday will put Biancocelesti into UEFA Champions League play-off.

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