ROME (Reuters) -Napoli spurned the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Serie A standings when they were held to a 1-1 draw away to AS Roma on Sunday, with Angelino equalising in added time for the hosts.

Leonardo Spinazzola scored against his former club with a delightful lob, allowing Napoli to extend their lead at the top of the table, as Roma were denied by the woodwork.The Giallorossi rotated the

Stadio Olimpico forms the backdrop for the latest edition of the iconic Derby del Sole as eternal Serie A rivals Roma and Napoli lock horns on Sunday night. Both teams desperately need three points to strengthen their seasonal goals amid intense competition for the highest rankings.

The Gli Azzurri were on course for an eighth straight Serie A win in a row, but were dealt a hammer blow to their title hopes in the second minute of second-half stoppage time

Napoli coach Antonio Conte expressed his frustration after his side conceded a last-gasp equaliser to AS Roma on Sunday that left him with a "bitter taste in the mouth".

Napoli put in a statement 2-1 win against Antonio Conte’s former club Juventus last time out, costing the Bianconeri their unbeaten status in the process, and with it being a week since their last game,