Pioli’s men were pegged back twice in the game after taking the lead on two occasions with goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alexis Saelemaekers respectively.
AC Milan were coasting home with another victory when Ibrahimovic restored their lead on the 79th minute mark from the penalty spot, but Albania defender Marash Kumbulla made sure the points were shared.
Speaking to the media after the game, Pioli admitted his side wanted more than a draw and defended goalkeeper Ciprian Tatarusanu, who made a costly mistake leading up to Roma’s first goal.
"I go home satisfied with the performance but we do not have to look at the table. We can’t hide it, at the end of the game the players were not satisfied,” Pioli told Sky Sport.
“We played against a strong opponent. They used set pieces better than us but this is the right way, this performance gives us further convictions.
“We give our best every single day. I like to emphasize the spirit of the team, it is a generous group. We are second to no one in terms of determination. We must continue with this attitude.”
“Mistakes are part of football, Tatarusanu missed the ball,” Pioli added.
“He is a strong goalkeeper, it was at his debut, a little something that may have had an impact."
