Rome, Italy – Napoli looked destined to claim three points at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, but Fabio Simplicio rescued Roma by notching a late equalizer in a 2-2 draw.
Marquinho capped an otherwise tame opening period with the first goal of the match, putting Roma in front three minutes before the break.
Napoli got on equal terms shortly after halftime as Juan Zuniga sent a rocket into the far side netting in the 49th minute.
Edinson Cavani gave the visitors the lead with a similar strike, latching on to a through ball before cutting it back onto his right foot and curling a brilliant effort to the far post.
Napoli thought it had done enough to get a vital win, but Simplicio's later heroics saw the two sides take a point apiece.
The draw sees Roma avoid a third straight defeat while helping Napoli move into third place it sits tied on 55 points with Lazio.
Palermo 1, Catania 1
Palermo, Italy - Palermo and Catania played to a 1-1 draw to split the points in the Sicilian derby at the Stadio Renzo Barbera on Saturday.
Nicola Legrottaglie put the visitors in front in the 25th minute, but it was canceled out by Fabrizio Miccoli shortly after the break.
Catania improves to 47 points on the year as it looks to break into a European spot. Palermo has drawn three of its last four Serie A contests, sitting seven points clear of the relegation zone.
Cagliari 0, Chievo 0
Cagliari, Italy - Chievo failed to score for the fourth consecutive match as it was held to a 0-0 draw at Cagliari on Saturday.
The Verona club, which has managed just two points from its last four matches, sits midtable on 44 points, two points better than Cagliari.
Receive your weekly recap of all the happenings around the world of sports.