Roma reinvigorated the Serie A title race by beating Catania 1-0 today and cutting the gap with leaders Inter to five points.
Champions Inter suffered their third straight draw when they were held 0-0 by Sampdoria yesterday after having two players sent off and second-placed Roma made sure they took advantage despite some late nerves.
Montenegro striker Mirko Vucinic, up front alone with Francesco Totti suspended and Luca Toni injured, prodded in an 18th minute corner to overcome the lowly visitors.
Milan, 10 behind Inter in third with two games in hand, visit Bari in the late game. Juventus moved up to fourth after a patchy 2-1 victory at Bologna, their third win in a row under Alberto Zaccheroni.