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 in opposition to Juventus final day trip, Roma headed into proceedings in excessive spirits. Claudio Ranieri’s prices carried a powerful 15-game unbeaten league streak into tonight’s derby, searching for a 3rd consecutive win in opposition to 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 improbable saves to disclaim Alessio Romagnoli and Gustav Isaksen (twice) to safe parity on the break.
But, Lazio grabbed a well-deserved opener via Romagnoli firstly of the second half. Regardless of missing concepts within the entrance third, Roma rescued a degree as Matias Soule’s second of brilliance shocked Marco Baroni’s crew. The Argentine ahead netted probably the greatest 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 in opposition to Taty Castellanos, making Lazio’s star striker look nameless for giant spells. Sensible defending!
Evan Ndicka – 6
Along with struggling to cope with Isaksen’s diagonal runs, the Ivorian nearly scored a sloppy personal purpose at 1-1. Not one among his greatest 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 normal 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 impression the play regardless of being handed the position of a roaming playmaker.
Leandro Paredes – 5.5
His South American mentality received the higher of him as he received 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 have been Roma’s main 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 greatest 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! Other than scoring a ‘Purpose of the Season’ contender with a sensational curling effort from distance, he continually tormented Lazio’s backline together with his aptitude and directness.
Artem Dovbyk – 3.5
Fully neutralized by Romagnoli, the Ukrainian striker reduce an remoted determine up entrance and by no means threatened the Lazio purpose, marking one among his quietest outings of the season.
Substitutes
Bryan Cristante – 6
Eldor Shomurodov – 5.5