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0 Roma-Cagliari 1-0 “Cardio-Fazio”

  • 17 Dicembre 2017
  • Stefano Sale
  • · AS Roma Corner

Six minutes of injury time and two more of the VAR. A heart-stopping ending, Roma could not unlock the Cagliari defense, a penalty badly wasted by Perotti after the VAR intervention. Then, so much effort but Roma could not create decent chances, a sterile maneuvering, so much confusion, a game plan that did not work.

When it seemed too late here it came, the last gasp of Commander Fazio in full injury time. So muhj joy that quickly disappeared with another VAR intervention. The referee stops the stadium’s enthusiasm. Suspense, like in a movie. “Now they will find a foul, a push, an arm ..” Then the confirmation: goal validated, the stadium jubilant again for the second time, a liberating scream, stuff not really suitable for the faint-hearted..

The danger of another draw dismissed. But Roma did not look good during construction phase, from midfield upwards. Instead, well the defense that does not concede goals, almost never in gtrouble, Cagliari has never even come close to our half. Midfield and attack, not a good display. The Dzeko-Schick pair did not work, Edin is not in shape, Patrik is not ready yet tactically. So much confusion between the twos.

If the three points had not arrived there would be an open trial and a lot of criticism for yet another draw and the team that does not perform as good as up until recently. But the three points have arrived, thank goodness, no controversy then, now we need to stay cool and be patient, continue to support this group that is doing very well. Now head to Torino in the Italian Cup. We must win to go though, winning the Italian Cup must be a real objective. Then we will think about Juventus..Daje and Forza Roma!

0 Roma-Qarabag 1-0 “Double winners”

  • 6 Dicembre 2017
  • Stefano Sale
  • · AS Roma Corner

Miracle. Not only do we go to the knockout stages of the Champions League but we win the group surprisingly, at the expense of Chelsea and Atletico, the group of death, at the beginning prohibitive, we were all pessimistic and instead the strength of this group has made the difference, thanks to Eusebio Di Francesco who managed to get into the players’ heads and turn this team into a solid reality.

With the celebrations going into the next round here comes another news at the same time that changes the fate of AS Roma. The new stadium project has been approved and will be built in Tor di Valle racecourse area. In short, a historic double for all the Roma fans. There are all the conditions to grow as a club and finally become a big team in European football.

Last night Roma struggled a lot to beat Qarabag, the team seemed a bit tired, and lacked brilliance and Qarabag defended tighly, so we were all a bit apprehensive, especially after Atletico taking the lead in London against Chelsea, then Perotti eventually scoring the winner with Chelsea drawing consolidated Roma as group winner.

Eusebio Di Francesco deserves all the credit here, brushed away all the initial skepticism, the debates over Szcezsny-Allison, Kolarov, Perotti, El Sharaawy, Fazio, Gerson and so on. Now, head and mind on the league, all united, ready for the next adventure in the Champions League, and look forward to the new Stadio Della Roma!  #DublinRomanista

Stefano @ASROMA.IE

0 Fiorentina-Roma 2-4 “War Machine”

  • 6 Novembre 2017
  • Stefano Sale
  • · AS Roma Corner

Power of heavy pressing, compact and crush. Roma is a war machine, all fighters at the service for one common goal. All equal. One worth one. The players might change but not the result: yesterday El Shaarawy, today Gerson. It is not so much about the the type of formation, but the work of EDF on the head of the players. All working for a common cause, ready to run, ready to sweat and get the results.

Contrary to his predecessor, Eusebio has brought these values ​​into the team and made all the players feel equally important.  El Sharaawy was not just thrown onto the pitch to save the shack when things did not work. Gerson this time has not been sent into an unknown ground, they believed and waited until he was ready phisically and mentally to deliver. But not just these two players. Let’s take Diego Perotti, another emblem of this cultural revolution labelled EDF.  Sublime technique, one of the few to go past players like skittles, when he finds the goal he becomes a phenomenal player.

Roma beat Fiorentina because it has never give up, despite Fiorentina creating some problems in some stretches of the match, we have always felt that this team would bring the three points home in some ways. And so it was. After the home defeat agaist Napoli something happened. The team got up and started to believe again. This is another big maturity test. Meanwhile, we gnawed two points right at Napoli and Inter. The championship is long, and will see in January what’s on the table. The important thing is to stay right behind the train.

Now it’s International duties break, then we will re-start with fireworks:  the Derby della Capitale. To crash Lazio we need this team, exactly as it is now. ALL UNITED TO REACH OUR GOAL. DAJE ROMA!

Stefano @ASROMA.IE

0 Match Review: Benevento-Roma 0-4 “Good Wind”

  • 21 Settembre 2017
  • Stefano Sale
  • · AS Roma Corner

Roma buried minnow Benevento without much effort. A predictable storyline, given the fact Napoli put 6 past them only 3 days ago. From the wings came most of the chances for Dzeko who easily put the ball in the back of the net, also with some help from the opposition. Benevento literally means “good wind”. Barely a football club that can survive at this kind of level. In four matches they scored one goal while conceding 14, two of which they scored themselves tonight. The good outcome is to bag andother 3 points and build that confidence to keep chase the pack.

Nothing much to say about the match, ordinary stuff.  No much effort from a Roma side who featured from the satrt Gonalons, Pellegrini, Cengiz and gave some more minutes to Florenzi.  What is more worrying from Serie A match 4 is that Napoli continues to score goals and win games emphatically.  On-form Lazio the latest victim on their own ground. Juve beat Fiorentina narrowly and Milan still don’t convince fully, but still grabbing 3 points.  Inter are struggling on the pitch, they don’t convince but they are there, until one day the luck might run out.

Roma must believe they can compete. Once the squad will be at full potential with Schick and Karsdorp then we will see the potentials.  In the meantime, let’s grab points, it’s our chance to capitalise, but they at home against Udinese first then away to Qarabag in the Champions League.  October will a tough month with tough fixtures. Be ready for that.  So that’s it for now, always Forza Roma!

0 Champions League: Roma-Atletico 0-0 “Square Point”

  • 13 Settembre 2017
  • Stefano Sale
  • · AS Roma Corner

Good point or bad point?  Roma and Atletico start their CL campaign with a nil-nil draw. We are at the beginning of the season, Roma are still at a development stage, Atletico are already massive team in Europe, so we really did not know what to expect.  Roma started well in thew first half challenging the spaniards, a couple of chances wasted, then a couple of dubious penalties not given by the referee. Atletico came back stronger especially in the second half, expressing a clear superiority in team play. Roma still lacks fitness, quite evident by the way the spanish side led the game in the last half-hour, missing some incredible chances. We can argue that with more stamina Roma could have done better, even to win the game, but instead decided to settle for a point.  And rightly so. Atletico could have put game beyon doubt, even in the dying seconds. keeper Alisson was just superb to deny them victory.

Clearly, there is work to be done. It will take time to be at 100% for 90 minutes. Dzeko and Strootman did not impress. The defense looked a bit better.  Some positives from Nainggolan and Perotti.  At least, Roma showed resilience. Di Francesco understood was important to start the campaign with no defeat. And yes, one could argue that like the Inter game, denied penalties could have swing the game in our favour.  But here, let’s face it, it’s not really applicable. Atletico are just a superior side, and Roma need to catch up, maybe the return of Schick, Florenzi and Karsdorp will bring that extra stamina and class we need to compete at this level.  So, we take the point. Now let’s catch up in Serie A.  Daje Roma!

0 Match Review: Roma-Inter 1-3 ” The Great Robbery”

  • 27 Agosto 2017
  • Stefano Sale
  • · AS Roma Corner

Good morning Roma and rest of the world. We have woken up thinking about what happened last night. Was it just a bad dream? The reality this morning is that we just cannot comprehend how Roma lost a match dominated for at least 70 minutes, hitting the internal side of the post 3 times, so unlucky not to be able to put a second goal against an Inter side that did not exist up to that point. We cannot comprehend why a clear penalty was denied, and why the new VAR technology was not applied for a circumstance like that. Why didn’t the referee asks for the VAR assistance , instead asking the officials “Who do I do now?” when he should be the one asking for the VAR replay. Why did the officials deny the VAR reply and why the referee decides for a corner kick instead, if the Inter defender did not touch Perotti or the ball. This is an absolute sham, a series of mistakes that cost Roma possibly 3 points, because if Roma had doubled the advantage it would have been a different game altogether.  Let’s face it: Roma were robbed last night.

Inter were lucky enough to manage 4 shots in the Roma goal in 90 minutes and scoring 3. Thanks to Mauro Icardi’s impeccable skills in the penalty area. Of course, Roma lost a bit of touch after missing out doubling the advantage, Inter raised themselves somehow and turned the game around.  But what hurt the most is listening to the Inter coach Luciano Spalletti, claiming Inter deserved to win, and that the penalty was not a penalty. Not to talk about Totti, and the Roma fans that whistled him before the game. Just in complete denial. Much better Eusebio Di Francesco, his analyisis was impeccable instead. His team was unlucky this time but we have seen a very good display by Roma, pity for the last 20 minutes, especially with the defense. Jesus was good on the right for a good part of the game, but then suffered Perisic badly.  Fazio and especially Manolas were responsible for Icardi’s free range shots. Our best players on the pitch, Perotti, Kolarov and Dzeko. Perhaps, the only mistake made by EDF was making changes too late. Maybe Gonalons should have replaced De Rossi, and Cengiz Under for Defrel, since the young turk impressed when he came on.  But there is no point talking about that now. We need to move on. Now, two weeks break for International duties, good time to regain confidence and injured players like Peres, Karsdorp and Florenzi. Hopefully, Patrik Schick will be a new Roma player by tomorrow. New ammunition for Roma. Head on!  Forza Roma!

Stefano Sale, Roma Club Dublin @ASROMA.IE

0 Match Preview: Roma vs Inter

  • 25 Agosto 2017
  • Stefano Sale
  • · AS Roma Corner

Yesterday Francesco Totti spent his first day as Roma Football Director at UEFA Champions League draw and received the UEFA President’s Award winner 2017🏅 🇮🇹 🏅Tomorrow he will be back to the Stadio Olimpico, sitting in the stands for Roma-Inter in his first game in charge as Roma Director. It will be another emotional day since his farewell last 28th May in Roma-Genoa. A revisit of that incredible day full of tears, Totti-Day willl never be forgotten because Totti is Roma!  Meanwhile, Francesco was not so lucky with the Champions League draw when he picked AS Roma from the pot pairing them with Chelsea and Atletico Madrid. A tough draw for the Giallorossi. But, tough for the other two teams, too. The team will need to show character and determination if they want to progress.

Tomorrow, Inter Milan. An early showdown for the top of the table. Luciano Spalletti who now leads the Nerazzurri will face an hostile environment back at the Stadio Olimpico. The way he handled Totti the player last season did not go too well with the fans. The pair probably respect each other but don’t get on really. They will probbaly shake hands but that’s all. There are no signs of a patch up.  In the field, Roma have a gap on the right back with Karsdorop and Peres out. Florenzi was called up for the mergency but he has not seen the football field for months. The most probable alternative will be Manolas to play on the right, and if things do not work out, then Florenzi might step in at the last resort.

Off the pitch: Patrick Schick is becoming another Mahrez saga, Roma wants him but he’s lured by Inter. Roma needs badly a player there, tonight or tomorrow we will know the outcome, deal or not. But most importantly, Roma must improve on the pitch, the game with Atalanta has only highlighted some of the existing problems for EDF 4-3-3 formation, especially with Nainggolan new position in the middle of the park. The Belgian has not been called for international duties and his morale is not at best. Roma will need him at the top if he’s to replace the heart and soul of Francesco Totti. Forza Roma!  Stefano @ASROMA.IE

0 Atalanta-Roma 0-1 “Dirty Win”

  • 21 Agosto 2017
  • Stefano Sale
  • · AS Roma Corner

“A dirty win”. This is how Eusebio Di Francesco described the first Roma win yesterday at the Stadio Azzurri D’Italia in Bergamo. The kind of win we hardly seen from Roma in recent years. Not exactly a great display, a few smudges especially in defense, some players not yet in the right frame, but above all a bit of luck this time. In the past we hardly seen getting 3 points like this, last year Atalanta even managed to turn the game around in the last few minutes. The team definitely still has to assimilate the new mechanisms and not yet in the right athletic condition so a Roma team that needs to be reviewed, but in the meantime we are very glad to take these 3 points back home.

We had said it yesterday, the important thing was to start well, if it had not been so, the usual controversy would be roaring around the team this morning, with the usual media fanfare waiting around the corner. It is useless to carry on weeping for the departures of Rudiger and Salah, other players have arrived, and for the sake of things we have to be confident, trust the work by EDF and the directors.

Roma is not yet brilliant, true, there are at least two players missing, and it was seen yesterday. Salah’s substitute and a strong centre half are badly needed. Manolas yesterday confirmed that he was not yet the Manolas of yesterday; too many mistakes, unlike Jesus, surely the best in defense yesterday with Kolarov, the leading man who secured victory with a trcky free kick. And if Moreno is new and still to be tested, Fazio is not a first choice because he is not a suitable player for EDF 4-3-3 formation.

At this stage, we take the 3 points, and we look forward to the next game. Roma had the toughest task yesterday, the other bigs boys have all won but against easier opponents. Inter Milan next: Spalletti’s boys got rid of Fiorentina quite easily last night. It will be a tough test. An important benchmark for the Giallorossi. We bet that the former Roma technician is looking forward to get his own back. This time Totti will be sitting in the stands as a new Roma Director. We will see if he will be wearing his suit and tie. And let’s see how Spalletti will be receive dby the Roma crowd, although we can imagine. The important thing is, however, to move forward, no time for hard feelings, Roma comes first. Our commonwealth, since 1927!

0 Ready to Restart: Atalanta vs. Roma Preview

  • 19 Agosto 2017
  • Stefano Sale
  • · AS Roma Corner

Ready to begin again. The Serie A resumes, Roma resumes. New tactician, new game play, new players. New directors for a new football idea. Summer friendlies, good performance and others not so good; Some regrets for those who left, some doubts about some newcomers and the usual controversies and pre-championship reflections. But above all, it starts without Totti in the field. This is a new Roma team, and not just because the Captain is no longer at the helm after 25 years. Besides, he still here with us, alongside Eusebio and Monchi. We trust Radja Nainggolan to be able to take the team in hand with Daniele De Rossi, our new Captain.

It is still an experimental Roma, without some key players, yes, but we expect another one or two to complete the team. At least, numerically we are in a better position than last year. But only the field will tell if we are stronger and more competitive. We will certainly not make any calculations or make hasty judgments based only on friendly matches. We remember that in 1983 Roma were defeated by third division Trento for 3-0, and then they went on to conquer the second scudetto for this club. This is to say that summer football counts zero and that to give final judgments we will have to wait. So, as far as we are concerned, no prior judgment, we give the right time to Di Francesco, even though the Roma crowd do not wait.

Tomorrow we begin with Atalanta-Roma. Juve and Napoli have already won and took 3 points. The important thing is to start well, because if the results did not come right then it would be hard to keep calm. Last but not least, our Club, we restart as well, we have unveiled a new website with so many features and services for our members. And we also proud to continue our beautiful collaboration with Carlo Zampa and Popolo Giallorosso with this space at the service of our English-speaking readers. We continue to grow together. Go on Roma.

 

0 Viewpoint: The Kolarov saga

  • 24 Luglio 2017
  • Stefano Sale
  • · AS Roma Corner

Hello everyone! AS Roma Corner is back, ready to restart with the new season, talking about our beloved Roma.

We have left this space with the the last game of the season still in mind, the last game of Francesco Totti with the Roma jersey. Totti-Day was remarkable, emotional and we cannot still believe it’s all over.   We are slowly trying to get it over, 25 sensational years with our Captain at the helm, the greatest Roma player of all time and arguably one of the greatest footballers ever seen in Italian football history.

What’s happened since Totti quitting? Lots going on. First and foremost, Francesco Totti is soon to become a Roma Director. What will be doing? We don’t know yet, and the man himself said he does not know yet. He said he will step in and figure what, slowly but surely. In the meantime, the team is in the US playing a number of friendlies at the International Champions Cup. We have new additions such as Gonalons, Moreno, Karsdorp, Pellegrini, Cengiz Under, Defrel and latest signing Alexander Kolarov coming into the frame. New Sporting Director Monchi is looking to bring another player name, Riyhad Mahrez. We will see what happens there.

Meanwhile the purchase of former Lazio Kolarov is a big debate because of his Lazio past experience. One may disagree, but we would like to clarify the following.

1. From the technical point of view, little to complain about, such a quick and experience is needed on the left-hand side.

2. He said he will give 100% and Lazio from now is an enemy on the field.

3. His decision to come to Roma is proof that he does not really care much about Lazio, instead, it is a great deal to Lazio fans!

4. If some Roma fans do not want him then why didn’t they question about Zeman, Fuser, Peruzzi or Mihajlovic?

5. Kolarov is not a Lazio fan, nowhere near the likes of former player Lionello Manfredonia, this is nothing in comparison. The romanticism is nearly over in world football. Francesco Totti was the last emblem representing that kind of romance. Today there are only professional players out there, and Kolarov is one of them, looking to make an impact and give 100% to our Club. That’s why we say welcome Kolarov and Forza Roma!

Stefano Sale @AS Roma Club Ireland

 

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