Parma and Lazio played out an enthralling 1-1 draw at the Stadio Ennio Tardini.
The hosts took the lead against the run of play thanks to a Hernan Crespo header after 20 minutes, but on the stroke of half-time Sergio Floccari restored parity with a flicked header of his own that looped over a helpless goalkeeper.
The away side started with much more intent and had a number of early chances with Mauro Zarate blasting over and Sergio Floccari having a shot blocked by Massimo Paci.
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