Francesco Totti [ Images ] scored a late penalty in AS Roma's 2-1 win over Cagliari to deny Inter Milan [ Images ] the chance to win the Serie A title with a game to spare on Sunday.

Leaders Inter did their job by beating Chievo 4-3 at home but the win for second-placed AS Roma keeps them two points behind ahead of next Sunday's final round of matches.

The battle for the fourth Champions League [ Images ] qualifying place will also go to the wire after Sampdoria in fourth drew 1-1 at fifth-placed Palermo.

Atalanta joined Siena and Livorno in being relegated to Serie B after a 2-0 defeat at Napoli.