Roma fought again from a second-half deficit to carry bitter Derby della Capitale rivals Lazio to a dramatic 1-1 Serie A draw on the Stadio Olimpico.
Regardless of being held to a 1-1 draw towards Juventus final trip, Roma headed into proceedings in excessive spirits. Claudio Ranieri’s prices carried a formidable 15-game unbeaten league streak into tonight’s derby, looking for a 3rd consecutive win towards Lazio for the primary time since 2016.
Nevertheless, Roma struggled within the first half and wanted Mile Svilar’s heroics between the sticks to keep away from a halftime deficit. Certainly, the Serbian goalkeeper made three implausible saves to disclaim Alessio Romagnoli and Gustav Isaksen (twice) to safe parity on the break.
But, Lazio grabbed a well-deserved opener by means of Romagnoli at the beginning of the second half. Regardless of missing concepts within the entrance third, Roma rescued some extent as Matias Soule’s second of brilliance shocked Marco Baroni’s crew. The Argentine ahead netted the most effective targets you’ll see in Serie A this season to maintain Roma’s undefeated league run going.
With out additional ado, let’s take a look at our participant scores.
Roma (3-4-2-1)
Mile Svilar – 8
Had it not been for his gorgeous reflexes, Roma would’ve entered the break at the very least two targets down. Although Romagnoli’s second header left him powerless, Svilar made one other spectacular cease to disclaim Pedro.
Zeki Celik – 7
Taking part in within the again three seemingly fits him higher than working on the wing as his defensive prowess got here to the fore. He additionally examined Mandas with a feeble effort within the second half.
Gianluca Mancini – 7.5
The Italian center-back loved an excellent recreation towards Taty Castellanos, making Lazio’s star striker look nameless for giant spells. Good defending!
Evan Ndicka – 6
Along with struggling to cope with Isaksen’s diagonal runs, the Ivorian virtually scored a sloppy personal objective at 1-1. Not one in all his finest nights within the Roma shirt!
Alexis Saelemaekers – 6
An atypically quiet first half for the Milan loanee noticed him spend many of the recreation in his opening third with out making his typical overlapping runs, however he grew into the competition after the break.
Manu Kone – 5.5
Roma’s midfield mainstay was a shadow of his former self, failing to affect the play regardless of being handed the function of a roaming playmaker.
Leandro Paredes – 5.5
His South American mentality bought the higher of him as he bought booked after solely 5 minutes. Largely ineffective in possession, he stayed within the dressing room at halftime.
Angelino – 6.5
The diminutive wingback’s trademark surges down the left flank had been Roma’s major attacking outlet within the first half. Nevertheless, he ran out of steam afterward as fatigue set in.
Lorenzo Pellegrini – 3
Whistles from the Roma followers when Ranieri took him off most likely finest summarized Pellegrini’s wasteful efficiency in maybe his final Derby della Capitale look.
Matias Soule – 7.5
Roma’s best-performing outfield participant with none doubt! Aside from scoring a ‘Objective of the Season’ contender with a sensational curling effort from distance, he always tormented Lazio’s backline together with his aptitude and directness.
Artem Dovbyk – 3.5
Fully neutralized by Romagnoli, the Ukrainian striker lower an remoted determine up entrance and by no means threatened the Lazio objective, marking one in all his quietest outings of the season.
Substitutes
Bryan Cristante – 6
Eldor Shomurodov – 5.5
Tommaso Baldanzi – N/A
Devyne Resnch – N/A
Stephan El Shaarawy – N/A
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