Gialorosi seals victory at San Siros

Roma defeated Inter's scudetto hopes for the first time since 2017.

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Federico DeMarco's opening goal was reversed by a Paulo Dybala volley and a Chris Smalling header.

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When Jose Mourinho's Roma returned to the San Siro, Rick Karsdorp, Georginio Wijnaldum and Ebrima Darbo were all injured,

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But Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini were able to overcome their physical problems, and Tammy Abraham was unexpectedly on the bench.

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Kristjan Aslani and Edin Dzeko replaced Romelu Lukaku and Marcelo Brozovic, who were absent for more than a month.

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Remaining in the Scudetto race was a crucial battle as both teams were coming off losses going into the break for international duty.

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A chaotic move resulted in Edin Dzeko putting the ball into the net from 12 yards away,

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But VAR denied him what would have been his 100th Serie A goal for offside.

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Lautaro Martinez's opening header was straight on Rui Patricio.

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