Zanetti saves Inter in draw with Roma

Captain Javier Zanetti scored two minutes from time to salvage a 1-1 home draw for Serie A leaders Inter against second-placed AS Roma on Wednesday.

The strike kept Inter nine points clear and took them a step closer to retaining their title as they maintained their unbeaten record in the league this season.

Roma, the last side to beat Inter in the league last April, took the lead through Francesco Totti in the first half but conceded after French defender Philippe Mexes was sent off six minutes from time for a second yellow card.

Fiorentina moved above AC Milan into fourth after they beat Livorno 1-0 and the European champions drew 1-1 at Catania.

Third-placed Juventus, who drew 0-0 with Torino on Tuesday, are four points behind Roma and four above the Florence club.

Picture: Totti scores for Roma