, Sept. 21 -- Roma emerged victorious in a fiery Derby della Capitale on Sunday, defeating Lazio 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in a clash defined by relentless fouls, missed chances, and two red cards for the home side.

The highly intense encounter showcased the depth of rivalry between the two city-giants. Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma capitalized on their opportunities, while Maurizio Sarri's Lazio paid the price for indiscipline, ending the match with only nine men on the field.

Lazio created the first scoring chance in the game, when Mattia Zaccagni shifted the ball onto his right foot from just inside the 18-yard box before curling an effort looking for the top corner, but Roma keeper Mile Svilar produced a sharp diving save to deny him...