Malen sent off as 10-man Roma hold Como 0-0, Inter stay top
Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma remain unbeaten in Serie A but missed the chance to return to the top. Donyell Malen was shown a straight red card in the 53rd minute at Como.
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Roma drew 0-0 at Como in Serie A on Sunday, holding out for more than half an hour with 10 men. Referee Fabbri sent off forward Donyell Malen in the 53rd minute for a challenge on Kaiki. Paulo Dybala immediately shouted “È giallo” (“It's a yellow”) at the referee, Corriere dello Sport reported, and coach Gian Piero Gasperini protested to the fourth official.
Both sides had chances. Lorenzo Pellegrini hit the post for Roma in the 11th minute, and goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini made several saves to deny Nico Paz. Cesc Fàbregas' Como also appealed in vain for a foul when Wesley challenged Diao, who was through on goal.
Roma are still unbeaten after six games but sit two points behind leaders Inter Milan. Como are three points behind Roma.