Juan Cuadrado failed to justify his £27million price tag as Fiorentina threw away a first half lead to draw 1-1 with Roma at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Mario Gomez opened the scoring but the hosts couldn't hold on and former Viola forward Adem Ljajic equalised shortly after the break. While Colombian midfielder Cuadrado showed moments of talent, some of his decision making at key moments could leave Chelsea scouts wondering if he's really worth his considerable release clause. Mario Gomez deflects David Pizarro's shot past Morgan de Sanctis to open the scoring on Sunday night Roma defender Kostas Manolas calls for offside as Gomez's shot hits the back of the net
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Fiorentina's Mario Gomez scored the opening goal of the game
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Kevin Strootman picked up an injury and was substituted in the first half
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Roma forward Adem Ljajic equalised shortly after the break
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Ashley Cole and Micah Richards were both unused substitutes
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Roma are seven points behind Serie A leaders Juventus
As the @placeholder players called for offside, Gomez soaked up applause from the home fans with a bravado that belied his woeful early-season form.