Nainggolan stunner settles Rome derby
Radja Nainggolan's stunning strike claimed a 2-1 victory for Roma in its Derby della Capitale clash against Lazio in Serie A.
Roma moved to within two points of Serie A leader Napoli as goals from Diego Perotti and a superb effort from Radja Nainggolan claimed a 2-1 win over rival Lazio in the Derby della Capitale.
Eusebio Di Francesco's side was dominant for much of the clash at Stadio Olimpico, with Lazio unable to replicate the form that has seen it win nine consecutive games in all competitions.
After Edin Dzeko had gone close on three occasions prior to the interval, Roma finally got a deserved breakthrough four minutes after the restart, Perotti keeping his cool from 12 yards after Bastos's foul on former Lazio defender Aleksandar Kolarov in the box.
Roma doubled its tally four minutes later when Nainggolan drove forward with purpose before planting an unerringly accurate finish into the bottom-left corner, giving Thomas Strakosha no chance.
Lazio was given a lifeline with 20 minutes remaining. After utilising the video review system, the referee awarded a penalty for Kostas Manolas's handball.
Ciro Immobile stepped up to thump home and set up a grandstand finish, but Roma held firm despite late pressure from the visitors, with Marco Parolo going closest for Lazio.
The victory lifts the Giallorossi above Lazio and Inter Milan into third place, as Serie A's title race intensifies.
