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Categoria: As Roma Corner

Rubrica in inglese gestita dagli amici del Roma Club Dublino

0 TIMCup: Parma 0-2 Roma ‘Pelle-goal”

17 gennaio 2020
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

Mission accomplished. Roma reach the quarter finals where we meet Juve in Turin next week.

Pellegrini with the double, and good news from Cristante, Cengiz, Justin, and mighty Bruno Peres with a new look but old habits. All smiling. Even Kalinic had a decent game.

Fonseca put Cristante within the three backline in front of Smalling and Mancini, acting as shield, with excellent results. Experiment or not, it is another possibility. Pellegrini looked like a confident leader, sealing the two goals, one from the penalty spot.

Parma battled in the first half, but Roma looked superior in the long run. So, a deserved victory, with a clean sheet. With this new formation it looks more solid at the back, and Cristante can be the man help defending but also moving the ball upfront.

While we wait for the Politano deal to be resolved, Roma must look for a substitute for Spinazzola, Zaniolo is out long term, Mkhytarian also injured, Justin is back and Cengiz is ready to play, hopefully back to his levels. Next Genoa at the Marassi stadium, then Juve, then Lazio. Crucial days ahead. Daje Roma.

0 Roma 1-2 Juventus ‘Forza Nico’

14 gennaio 2020
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

One of those days where I don’t really fancy writing. Too sad. Today, Nicolò Zaniolo underwent surgery for Anterior Cruciate Ligament rupture of the knee (ACL).

His loss is far bigger than the actual defeat to Juve. We have lost our powerhouse talisman for a few months, we might be able to see him back around July, ready to train for next season.

Paulo Fonseca and Roberto Mancini will need to do without his services. Only a miracle he can make it for Euro 2020. And I hope he won’t play for Italy, not a good idea, for him and for Roma. Big risk. So, Nicolò, don’t rush. Get wel and take it easy. Forza Roma.

0 Roma 0-2 Torino ‘Not so Di Bello’

6 gennaio 2020
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

This game was to catapult Roma towards the very top, the crossroads of the season, with the clashes with Juve and Lazio very near. A defeat that is very bad for the morale and the table. Against a Torino team who had not won in Rome for 13 years, without 5 players, with 5 goals conceded against Spal and Verona. Lots of regrets for yet another stop to the famous leap forward.

And to say that the approach had been good in the first 20 minutes. We had a good start putting pressure on the Granatas without finding the goal. But then Torino took courage, to put the Giallorossi defense in difficulty, risking every time Belotti and co. appeared near Pau Lopez. Roma shot 30 times against 12, true but mostly off target, the quality was lacking, from Dzeko to Zaniolo, to Pellegrini. And the goal opportunity to equalise, Mkhitaryan’s sensational misfire. Defensive, everyone was quite bad, Florenzi in particular on the occasion of the goal of the Gallo Belotti. Diawara and Perotti were Roma’s best.

But if Roma lost mainly because of his own mistakes, the referee is certainly responsible for having “driven” the defeat. Belotti’s goal comes 1 minute after the end of the injury time at the end of the first half. Izzo was sent off for a sensational handball that deserved the second yellow card, with 15 minutes left to play. The Var in favour of Torino clearly breaks a sensational run by Zaniolo directed on goal. Not to mention the other yellow cards.

Roma did not play well but if the referee gave us “ours” maybe we could also talk about another final result. But I don’t give up. As if nothing had happened, we must get up immediately. Head to Juve!

0 Fiorentina 1-4 Roma “Pilgrims”

22 dicembre 2019
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

The shameful 7-1 still in my head. Vendetta. This was a revenge due, the players had to reedem themselves and so they did. They put 4 past Fiorentina on their own ground.

A game that marked the technical gap between the two sides, with Lorenzo Pellegrini – Pilgrims in english – author of some fabulous passes and scoring a surgical goal. Zaniolo thorn in the side, Dzeko warrior, Kolarov sniper. Smalling and Mancini showing how good their work in pair.

In short, Roma played some overwhelming football when pushing forward, as seen especially in the final part of the match with the two goals that secured the result. But I didn’t like everything on the night. And it seems strange to say that after a victory that seems so crystal clear.

Fiorentina started better, Roma with the handbrake on. We didn’t get near their keeper until the 20th min, yet scoring a goal. Two minutes later, doubled the advantage with a deadly free kick. Two shots, two goals. Cynical. Good.

Two nil up but suddenly we lost balance and concentration. Fiorentina looked flat and disorientated but instead of looking for the killer we allowed them back in the game. Too many mistakes, silly passes and smudges, leaving our penalty area exposed, errors that could have cost us dearly.

And in fact, the Viola went on to score for a trivial misunderstanding in defense. All stopped waiting for the ref to call the offside. Wrong. You must always keep playing, regardless.

More silly is chasing and commit some dangerous fouls when you lead 4-1 with a yellow card and with only a few minutes left to play. The red card escape. Fonseca must emphasize the importance of managing certain situations, no need to take risks like that. Players must control better these type of situations.

Roma certainly got a well deserved win, showing great unity and resilience but we were also cynical to score on the first two opportunities while Fiorentina did not. Not really Roma’s style. Hope to see more of this.

The important thing now is that we are in 4th place, not far from the top. A great Christmas present. Now, sit back and relax. Happy Christmas. Enjoy the break. Torino next in the year to come. Best wishes to you all. Forza Roma.

0 Roma 3-1 Spal “Bouncing”

18 dicembre 2019
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

A convincing victory. The 3-1 leaves no doubt about Roma’s performance, but at the end of the first half we were kind of frightened.

Down by a goal for Kolarov’s silly foul, here is the inevitable penalty by Petagna, of course, just after the rumours during the week of a possible move. Roma goes to half time missing opportunities, and Spal takes advantage of it.

Last year did not go very well, so we all had the feeling of having to put things back quickly to hope to reverse the situation, and so fortunately it happened.

The goal is fortunate, of those that do not often happen to Roma, the own goal that you do not expect. Luckily, so the perspective and the game change. Perotti and Michi then close the encounter. Roma brings the three points home.

Good performance by Alessandro Florenzi, subject to much criticisms. He is available to the technician who decides how and when to play him, rightly, like all the others, if he were not the Captain of the team. Normal that you keep asking the reasons why you hardly play, now the last choice, behind Santon and all the others.

It is no mystery that Fonseca “does not see him”, and there is no need to clarify his playing time, but at this point would it not be logical to give the captain armband to another one? Plausible that in January we will have the answer. Forza Roma.

0 Roma 2-2 Wolfsberger ‘Euro-Second’

13 dicembre 2019
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

An unexpected twist. Borussia out of the Europa League in the 90th min. at the hands of Istanbul Basashkir, a team that got stuffed 7 times by Roma but now qualifies as top of the group.

Roma qualifies as a second with tons of regrets. Another draw against a very poor team. Wrong approach, superficial attitude, already admitted by Perotti, Veretout and Diawara after the game.

Fonseca is very angry but above all we fans. Unacceptable not to commit oneself fully at these levels. Unacceptable not to win this game against the little Austrians. Unacceptable not to win the group at this point.

It was enough to do ours, to win the game, precisely. Obviously Roma were robbed twice against Borussia, we would be top otherwise, but this does not justify the bad performance and the missed opportunity.

Now you risk a big opponent in the next round. But if you want to win the cup, sooner or later you have to face them all. Now head to Serie A, Spal next. A swerve is needed immediately, players need to behave professionally, always. Forza Roma!

0 Inter 0-0 Roma “Point blank”

8 dicembre 2019
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

Dzeko, Kluivert and Pau Lopez out at the last minute for fitness problems. On top of that, we lost Santon only after 15 mins of play. Then, Flaco, Cristante and Zapp, the other long term absenteees.

Yet, Roma managed quite well against the league leaders, a great display in defense by Small-dini and Mancini, with Mirante showing he’s still a reliable keeper. The Lu-La duo, Lukaku and Lautaro, were kept at bay for most of the match.

It was real pity we didn’t have Dzeko from the start. Roma gave the impression to be able to hurt the nerazzurri with a proper no. 9, but neither Zaniolo or Miki are real centreforwards. Maybe Kalinic should have played instead, keep the pair on the wings, and leave Perotti on the bench. Not an easy one.

The first half was a missed opportunity to get in front, Roma were up for it but hardly got Handanovic busy. On the other end, however, Inter had their golden chances, and only for some silly mistakes from our side.

In the end, a valuable point. Diawara was man of the match, labouring and directing the midfield, while Veretout did not have a good game this time. Spinazzola failed systematically to slot crosses in the 6-yard box, while Perotti, Zaniolo and Miki did not impress. As mentioned, Smalling and Mancini were just perfect at the back. And Mirante was decisive with 2 or 3 great saves.

On another note, the mystery of Florenzi continues, he came on as sub only with 2 mins to go. He’s obviously not in Fonseca’s top pecking order, yet we feel he could have been used much earlier to replace Santon or Perotti. His crosses are better than Spina. He runs and fight. So, why. Perhaps there isn’t a why. Just the way it is at the moment. But for how much longer will the Captain stay quiet? Next stop: Wolfsberger and SPAL. Let’s qualify first, then forward we go. Forza Roma.

0 Verona 1-3 Roma “Rome & Juliet”

3 dicembre 2019
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner · Rubriche

An impressive win against an impressive team. Roma showed the right character and resilience to grab 3 points at the Bentegodi stadium. Verona run all over the place for 90 mins, they have some good players like Amrabat, Faraoni and Di Carmine, glimpses of a team that will give hardtime to anyone.

Roma didn’t play sparkling football but went on to build a solid performance in the end, showing superiority when needed. Pellegrini’s passes keep getting better and better, Kluivert is growing with confidence, Pau Lopez eventually with some good savings. Mkhytaryan is back with a good goal.

On the downside, Diawara needs to step up with pace and Cengiz was so awful hard to describe. Looks overweight and out of touch, hopefully he’ll be back to a decent form again. Perotti scored the penalty but he’s needs to sharpen, too.

Next: top of the league Inter on Friday evening at the San Siro. Massive game. A great chance to show our ambitions. The Nerazzurri are on form with Conte constantly putting pressure around him. Lautaro and Lukaku are on fire. Smalling and Mancini have tough clients. But also Skrniar and De Vryi need to tackle Dzeko and co. Inter start favourites but Roma can hurt them. It will be a great game. Daje Roma.

0 Istanbul 0-3 Roma “Turkish delight – part 2”

29 novembre 2019
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

Easier than expected. Roma beat Istanbul and even President Erdogan. A game never in discussion, Roma in full control with the Turks not even making a shot on goal. Are they poor or it us too good? a little both, I would say. Three goals in the first half that put the result in the safe, second half fairly relaxed, keeping the turks at bay. A round of applause goes to Pellegrini, hit by a coin but not making a scene. Carry on and play.

All is well, as Fonseca says, a good performance in the land of Under and Cetin, especially the good plays of Pellegrini, the verve of Kluivert, Veretout the plunger, and a sharp Dzeko. Diawara has touched many balls but still misses too many passes, even trivial ones, he has to pay more attention, speed up and verticalize more. Thank goodness that some players like Mkytaryan and Kalinic are back from injury and are available again for the league.

In short, a beautiful victory. Now job is nearly done, the turn is one step away despite the referees. At home with the Wolfsbuger a draw will suffice, but even losing we could pass the round, presumably together with Gladbach, already victorious in Austria. But back to the championship, we expect a tricky trip to Verona against the Gialloblù. Let’s take the three points. If Roma does Roma, there is no tripe for cats! Meaning, we can beat anyone. Daje.

0 Roma 3-0 Brescia “Small-Big”

24 novembre 2019
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

Chris Smalling showed what great buy he’s been so far. Scored, nearly scored again, provided the assist for another goal, impeccable defending. Roma now need to close a deal for a permanent move as soon as possible. The price tag is on the increase as time goes by.

On the pitch, Roma started kind of sloppy, quite normal after the international break, yet the fans were expecting a reaction after defeat at Parma. Brescia looked composed in defense, hard to break, the kind of games you need to break the deadlock or might get tricky.

At the end it worked out fine, with a sound second half with some good goals and others disallowed by the VAR for a few inches. Beside Smalling, Mancini had a good game back in defense but even better upfront, scoring from a nice volley.

Good to see Dzeko back on the scoresheet, and Zaniolo as sharp as ever. Needless to mention, the return by Florenzi, he looked fresh and regenerated, hopefully he put an end to the recent rumours. With Cengiz and Pellegrini, who also had a good game, back in the frame at last.

Spinazzola, Mkhytarian and Pastore are also due back for the next match, meaning Fonseca is now missing only Kalinic and Zappacosta, long term inujries, who we probably never going to see again in a Roma shirt. Pity, especially for Zap, very unlucky indeed. Roma will need to operate again in the January transfer market, a reliable full back and Dzeko’s alter ego.

But for the moment our thoughts are in Istanbul. After the referee shambles, Roma will now need to get the result on Thursday against Erdogan’s team, the military fanfare and the hostile environment. Nearly 1000 Roma fans will travel to Turkey. A round of applause to them. In Fonseca we trust. Forza Roma!

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