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Leaders Inter rally to draw 3-3 with Roma
(Agencies)
Updated: 2009-03-02 13:53


Inter Milan's Hernan Crespo (R, in blue) reacts after scoring a third goal past AS Roma's goalkeeper Doni (C) during their Italian Serie A soccer match at the San Siro stadium in Milan March 1, 2009. [Agencies] 

Ancelotti had already called an end to Milan's title hopes, saying a top three finish for direct entry into next season's Champions League was the target.

Even that modest objective now looks in peril, though fourth-placed Fiorentina missed the chance to join Milan in third when they were held 1-1 at bottom side Reggina.

"We are conceding goals too easily," Ancelotti said. "We found ourselves 2-0 down even though we had played more or less as well as Sampdoria.

"It is a delicate moment that must pass and we must make it pass with the least damage possible."

Giuseppe Mascara scored the goal of the day with a remarkable hoof from just beyond half way for the third goal in Catania's 4-0 demolition job at Sicilian rivals Palermo, who had Mark Bresciano sent off early on.