Too disappointing. We are all saddened by how things went. But clearly the injuries in the first twenty minutes, including the goalkeeper and two and among the best players, really cut our legs. Then, having no more changes to make, we had to play for the rest of the game with the same men. We … Man Utd 6-2 Roma ‘Crippling’
Preparation for the Europa League semi-finals has begun. It has been a few games that head and concentration have been aimed at Manchester United. From the defeat in Parma, the team gave up the race in fourth place, until the coup de grace at the hands of Torino that definitively compromised the whole discussion in … Roma 1-1 Atalanta ‘last grab’
Roma are in the semifinals of the Europa League. The opponent will be Manchester United. Another English team is back as the last obstacle to the cup final. Similar to the ride in the Champions League of a few years ago then closed against Liverpool. Another very prestigious result. But now it’s time to raise … Roma 1-1 Ajax ‘Semi-awake’
Without Mkhitaryan, Smalling, Karsdorp and all the other long-term patients. To which are added the usual muscle injuries that have gripped us for the last century during matches. Spinazzola went like a train last night, then surrendered. Calafiori inside. We all feared the worst. An almost announced collapse that was slowly materializing. The Diawara-Mancini mess … Ajax 1-2 Roma ‘Roger’s bomb’
After the shambles at Parma there was skepticism going forward. Three goals lead against Shakhtar was not enough to reassure fans for the second leg. Now we can say all is well in Kiev, Roma winning again making 5-1 on aggregate. We are in the quarterfinals. The only italian team left in all european competitions. … Shakhtar 1-2 Roma “Qualified”
After the comforting results in the league with the latest victories against Fiorentina and Genoa, the Europa League confirms that Roma are in good health, despite the defeat against Milan. Roma played one of the best matches of the season against Shakhtar, against a tough opponent. But the tactics adopted by the Ukrainian coach turned … Roma 3-0 Shakhtar ‘EuroQuarters’
Another Roma story gone pear-shape. Whenever you need to raise the bar. That famous leap going to the future. Roma goes back 10 years. The new stadium plans have been erased by the new american owners. Too complicated, bureacratic and no longer cost-effective. Ten years gone in one statement. Another stadium will be built in … Roma 1 Milan 2 ‘Oblivion’
Roma returned to Europe after the Benevento disappointment. We had not been able to create any dangers despite Dzeko, Pedro and El Sharaawy together later with Borja Mayoral. Too many forwards stamping on each other’s feet. Too much confusion in seeking unlikely solutions to undermine their excellent defense. In the end, a strong disappointment for … Roma 3-1 Braga ‘Last 16’
Frustration and disappointment. Roma failed to get the three points at the Vigorito against ten men Benevento. Barely created any chances, not even in the 30 minutes with the extra man. Over 60% ball possession but hardly any shots recorded. Unable to build a decent chance against a solid backline organised by Pippo Inzaghi’s men. … Benevento 0-0 Roma ‘Brick on the wall’
Convincing victory vs. Udinese. Convincing victory in Braga in the Europa League. Roma finds itself with the Dzeko case filed away. Last week we overcame the Udinese hurdle with ease, always in the first half, now a trademark. Now Europe is back. Fonseca operates several changes to gice a break, make someone catch their breath … Braga 0-2 Roma ‘Eurojump’