TEN-MAN Inter Milan was held to a 1-1 draw at Genoa on Wednesday but still extended its lead at the top of Serie A to seven points on a night when all of the top five failed to win.

Second-placed AS Roma lost 3-2 to Lazio in a thrilling city derby.

A late Marco Borriello goal earned Genoa a point after Honduran striker David Suazo scored in the 12th minute for Inter, which had Portuguese midfielder Pele sent off for a second yellow just before halftime.

Third-placed Juventus has 55 points from 29 games, 13 fewer than Inter, after being held to a goalless draw at struggling Empoli.

Fiorentina stays fourth and in control of Italy’s final Champions League qualification slot despite losing 2-0 at Napoli.

Fifth-placed AC Milan remained four points behind the Florence side after losing 2-1 to Sampdoria at the San Siro.(SD-Agencies)