advertisement

Dzeko scores as Roma beats Carpi 3-1 to move 3rd in Serie A

MODENA, Italy (AP) - Edin Dzeko broke his goalscoring drought to help Roma win 3-1 at relegation-threatened Carpi and move provisionally third in Serie A on Friday.

It was a fourth successive win for Roma and sent the capital side a point above Fiorentina, which hosts fifth-placed Inter Milan on Sunday.

Roma appeared to be heading for a draw before Dzeko slotted in Mohamed Salah's cross six minutes from time for his first goal since November.

Salah sealed the win moments later, tapping in the rebound after Carpi goalkeeper Vid Belec had denied Radja Nainggolan.

The Egypt international also hit the crossbar shortly before halftime.

Substitute Kevin Lasagna scored for Carpi on the hour, minutes after Lucas Digne fired a perfectly-placed effort into the far side of the net for the opener.

Roma’s Lucas Digne scores against Carpi during their Serie A soccer match at Modena's Braglia stadium, Italy, Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Marco Vasini) The Associated Press
Roma's Radja Nainggolan reacts during their Serie A soccer match against Carpi, at Modena's Braglia stadium, Italy, Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Marco Vasini) The Associated Press
Roma's Mohamed Salah reacts after his shot hit the post during their Serie A soccer match against Carpi, at Modena's Braglia stadium, Italy, Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Marco Vasini) The Associated Press
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.