AC Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari, left, of Ghana, celebrates with his teammates after scoring during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Roma at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Monday, Dec. 16, 2013 (Photo: AP)
Roma was held to a 2-2 draw at AC Milan on Monday as it lost more ground on Serie A leader and reigning champion Juventus.
Mattia Destro opened the scoring for Roma in the 13th minute with his second goal in as many matches but Cristian Zapata leveled on the half-hour mark.
Kevin Strootman restored Roma's lead in the 52nd minute from the penalty spot after substitute goalkeeper Gabriel had needlessly fouled Gervinho.
Tensions began to fray at San Siro and Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri was sent to the stands, while captain Riccardo Montolivo was booked for dissent and will miss Sunday's derby match against Inter Milan.
Sulley Muntari rescued a point for Milan 13 minutes from time.
Roma remained second but is five points behind Juventus.
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