Subdued Inter held by battling Roma
November 10, 2009 00:00:00
ROME, Nov 9 (AFP): Inter Milan's lead at the top of Serie A was cut to five points after their five-game winning streak came to an end following a 1-1 draw against Roma Sunday.
A subdued Inter went behind early on to Mirko Vucinic's header as Roma had the better of the opening period.
Inter coach Jose Mourinho threw caution to the wind at half-time, lining his side with four attackers, but despite Samuel Eto'o's 48th- minute equaliser, there was no grandstand finish for the tired-looking champions.
"I didn't like the game at all- it was pretty awful," admitted Mourinho.
"The only thing we can take from it is a point which is fine as Roma are a quality side. We were there for the taking tonight but fortunately they looked like they were happy with a draw."
Roma coach Claudio Ranieri was pleased with the performance but angry with the tactics of his opponents.
"We played well, created chances but were fouled so much we should have worn armour," he complained.