Bottom of the table Chievo are so far holding out against Roma, ready to ruin a new Serie A record.
The Giallorossi had the opportunity to make history, as no team had ever won the opening 10 Serie A games of the season. Rudi Garcia’s men had already matched the nine in a row set by Juventus in 2005-06, but Francesco Totti, Gervinho and the suspended Douglas Maicon missed out. Chievo were bottom of the table after five straight defeats, Bostjan Cesar sat out a ban and Cyril Thereau wasn’t even on the bench due to a last-minute injury. However, they beat Roma twice last season.
Gennaro Sardo was just returning from suspension, but was booked for a very high foot that caught Dodo in the head.
Christian Puggioni punched away a fierce Kevin Strootman strike from distance, though Leandro Castan was booked and will be suspended for the next match with Torino.
Daniele De Rossi couldn’t keep his header on target, while Marquinho’s angled drive flashged wide and an Adem Ljajic cross-shot was charged down by Claiton dos Santos.
Roma 0-0 Chievo (Half-Time)
Roma: De Sanctis; Torosidis, Benatia, Castan, Dodò; Pjanic, De Rossi, Strootman; Ljajic, Borriello, Marquinho
Chievo: Puggioni; Frey, Dainelli, Claiton; Sardo, L Rigoni, Hetemaj, Bentivoglio, Drame; Pellissier, Paloschi
Ref: Peruzzo
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