2 1!Dybala shoots from the spot, Lukaku doesn t score a single shot, Roma points to the Champions Le

Mondo Sports Updated on 2024-02-01

2-1!Dybala shoots from the spot, Lukaku doesn't score a single shot, Roma points to the Champions League, and Mourinho is speechless

Serie A giants Roma have not had a good season and Jose Mourinho was sacked after falling out with the club's hierarchy. It's no secret that changing a manager is like changing a blade, but after De Rossi took over, Roma did so at an astonishing rate. In their last game, they managed to win against Hellas Verona in their last game, reviving their hopes of fighting for the top four in the league. After a week of adjustments, Roma are in the 22nd round of the league and are away to bottom-placed Salernitana, who have recently suffered four consecutive defeats in all competitions and are favourites to relegation.

In this game, Dybala scored from the penalty spot and Manuel Pellegrini was almost sent off with a red card86th minute, Diego Llorente was lucky to escape a penalty. Rome relied on the patronage of the goddess of luckIn the end, they narrowly defeated their opponents 2-1。This victory made RomeWon two in a row, moving up to 5th place in the standings and just one point away from entering the Champions League zone. De Rossi led the team away from home, and heA 4-3-3 formation was adopted, Patricio returned to the starting line-up, while the defensive line was separatedAndreas Christensen, Diego Llorente, Roberto Mancini and KarsDopp composition. In terms of midfield,Beauvais, Cristante and Pellegriniplays a central role, while the offensive end is played byDybala, Lukaku and El ShaarawyMake up a trident.

However, after the start of the game, Roma were unable to find the form of attack, and were instead suppressed by Salernitana, who were playing at home. In24th minuteCandreva showed his ability to break away from Beauvais' defence and cut inside with a powerful shot that flew just over the crossbar. 31st minuteRoma's defence in midfield was breached, and Bradaric advanced to the edge of the box with ease, but his low shot was saved by Patricio flying into the far corner. Just one minute later, Bradaric again showed a precise long ball and Shauna had a one-on-one chance after receiving the ball, but his shot was saved by Patricio.

35th minuteCandreva tried to shoot from distance again, but the ball suddenly fell, causing Patricio to break out in a cold sweat. In stoppage time, Manuel Pellegrini was merciful to the referee and did not show a red card, allowing Roma to escape the game. By the end of the first half, Roma had 74 per cent possession, but their attack was largely paralyzed, with just two shots on goal compared to 10 for their opponents, with Romelu Lukaku and Dybala seemingly stuck in front of the ball.

At the start of the second half, Roma finally had their luck. 49th minuteEl Shaarawy's cross from the left was met by Cristante's header and Margiore's handball was fouled to win a penalty for Roma. Dybala withstood the pressure and converted the penaltyHelped Roma to a 1-0 lead。Despite suffering injuries this season, Dybala has made just 15 appearances, but he has contributed to the team with six goals and six assists across the board. 66th minute, Dybala cut inside on the right, the pass was just right, Karlsdorp crossed, and Pellegrini pushed the ball to the back postHelp Roma extend their lead 2-0

However, the joy of Rome lasted only 3 minutes. Shauna's cross from the left was flanked by Kastanos in the middle and unguarded, before he headed home a goal that Salernitana pulled back and forced the suspense of the game back into the air. Seeing that the defensive line was under pressure, De Rossi made decisive adjustments. In the 71st minute,Dybala was substituted and Oyar came off the bench. 86th minuteMargiore played a pinpoint long pass with the outside of his instep and Candreva collapsed in the box under the tight defence of Diego Llorente, but the referee refused to award a penalty, causing displeasure among Salernitana's coaching staff. 95th minuteLukaku missed a one-on-one chance.

A 2-1 win over Salernitana made it two league wins in a row and jumped to fifth place in the table, just one point behind fourth-placed Atalanta, rekindling hopes of the Champions League places. Fans have said that since Mourinho's dismissal, Roma has not only reached the bottom, but even been taken care of by the referee, which has left the madman speechless.

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