Close victory for Roma against Juventus

Roma won 1-0, at home, in the duel against Juventus which took place on the 25th day of the Italy – Serie A TIM 2022-2023 tournament. The local scored the only goal of the match 8 minutes from the second half, through Gianluca Mancini. Bryan Cristante handled the ball outside the box and so the defender managed to define with a brilliant shot.

Rui Patrício was the party figure. The Rome keeper was fundamental in stopping 6 shots.

Another relevant player in the game was Gianluca Mancini. The Roma defender was important to score 1 goal.

The match stood out for its intensity and the faults committed during the match. There were several warned: Manuel Locatelli, Nemanja Matic, Bryan Cristante, Leonardo Spinazzola and Filip Kostic. Moise Kean was sent off for a direct red card in the 89th minute of the second half.

Roma technical director José dos Santos Mourinho Félix proposed a 3-6-1 strategy with Rui Patrício in goal; Gianluca Mancini, Chris Smalling and Roger Ibañez on the defensive line; Nicola Zalewski, Bryan Cristante, Nemanja Matic, Leonardo Spinazzola, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Georginio Wijnaldum in the middle; and Paulo Dybala in attack.

For their part, those led by Massimiliano Allegri stopped on a 3-6-1 pattern with Wojciech Szczesny under the three sticks; Danilo, Bremer and Alex Sandro in defence; Juan Cuadrado, Nicolò Fagioli, Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot, Filip Kostic and Ángel Di María in midfield; and Dusan Vlahovic up front.

The judge selected for the game at the Stadio Olimpico was Fabio Maresca.

Rome will visit Sassuolo the next day. Likewise, Juventus will play at home against Sampdoria.

After the match, the home team finds itself with 47 points and in fourth place in the standings. While the visit has 35 units and ranks eighth in the tournament.

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