Fresh off beating Lazio with Strootman in the starting lineup, Roma were in a confident mood ahead of the Milan game last night but it was not an easy one. The first half showed a rather sterile attacking display, until Nainggolan’s moment of inspiration proved to be the difference. Ninja was exceptional, all over the … Roma-Milan 1-0: “Ninja Show”
It’s our duty to begin with the Strootman case. Appeal granted. But there was need to get here? Now let’s take action against who suspended him, that is the judge! The case did not exist, we all knew apart from who those makes these decisions, let’s explain the rules to him. A decision based on … Astra Giurgiu-Roma 0-0: “Friendly in Europe”
Not just two dreadful Lazio mistakes. Roma claimed a 2-0 win thanks to the tactics adopted by Luciano Spalletti. Like in a boxing match, in the first part Roma waited Lazio to come out from their half, but they hardly posed a threat, well contained by the back three or even four every time they tried … Lazio-Roma 0-2: “Blood and Gold”
Edin Dzeko said it after the game. If we play like this we will not win the derby. We agree with him. If you start on fire with two goals in the first ten minutes as a prelude to a large win, but then you disappear against a rock bottom team there is a reason. … Roma-Pescara 3-2: “The Jumping Dolphin”
Three goals by Mohamed Salah for a smooth 3-0 win over Bologna. Luciano Spalletti’s side back to four points behind league leaders Juventus. It was a great performance by the winger and a solid display by the team. De Rossi was absolutely gigantic in midfield, Nainnggolan coming back to his standards, Dzeko worked hard often … Roma-Bologna 3-0: “Hat Trick a la Bolognese”
Vienna is conquered, the Danube today is red and yellow. Despite several players missing in defense Roma dominates at the Ernst Happel stadium. But it did not start too well, in fact we’re down by a goal after one minute. But an immediate reaction followed, drawn from our usual “Dzeko on Fire” with a brace that … Austria Vienna-Roma 2-4: “Danube Storm”
A bad joke. Only Halloween witches for Roma, while Empoli take the trick. Strange match that of the Castellani Stadium. Initially Roma begin strong by missing a couple of chances with Dzeko and Salah, then the game goes flattened somehow, and the first half is gone without too many jolts. Empoli is not a passive team of the likes of Palermo or Crotone; in fact resembles more Sassuolo’s mentality. … Empoli Roma 0-0: “Trick or Treat?”
Let’s start with bad news. Alessandro Florenzi suffered the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. This right in the day of Antonio Rudiger is back after a long absence. On the day also our former sprinter Gervinho suffers the same injury on his left knee. It seems incredible, sad but true. … Sassuolo-Roma 1-3: “Victory with a Minus Sign”
We had talked about the loss of concentration and the sudden collapse against Austria Vienna. We had talked about Juve, which they thrives on cynicism and seize on the opportunities. Last night that did not happen, Roma made a nice stroll against a very poor team an even poorer goalkeeper, while Juve instead succumbed to … Roma-Palermo 4-1 “Euphoria Mood”
We don’t want to sound dull and repetitive but the current situation requires this form of analysis. Ruthless. Look at Juve with Udinese and Lyon. Whether they play rubbish or put subs on the pitch, the end product remains the same. They bring almost always at home the result they need. They seize opportunities; they … Roma-Austria Vienna 3-3: “An Old Viennese Waltz”