Roma suffer shock defeat at the hands of relegation threatened Palermo.
As Roma were expected to keep pace with rivals Fiorentina for a Europa League spot, but they left Palermo red faced, as it was the home side who took the comfortable win.
The Rosaneros are fighting for their Serie A lives, and they gave themselves a huge boost today as they took a superb win in which they were two goals ahead before the break.
Josep llicic and Fabrizio Miccoli gave the home side the first half lead, before defending the lead superbly under sustained Roma pressure during the second half.
The win moves Palermo to within five points from safety, whereas Roma lose valuable points in their aim for a European spot.
Watch official Serie A video highlights of the game below.
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