In a commitment valid for the 36th round of the Italian ChampionshipRoma received Salernitana at the Olympic Stadium and drew 2-2. El Shaarawy and Matic were responsible for the home team’s goals on Monday, while Candreva and Dia scored for the visitors.
As a result, the Roma finished the round in sixth place, with 60 points, and can no longer lose if they want to reach fourth place Milan, in the dispute for a place in the Champions League. However, José Mourinho’s men will be able to play in the tournament if they beat Sevilla in the Europa League final on May 31.
Roma’s next match for the Italian will be on Saturday, when they visit Fiorentina. Already Salernitana, which was 39 points with the draw and occupies the 15th position, will face Udinese at home on the same day.
Triple whistle at the OIimpico.
GO ROME!#RomaSalernitana pic.twitter.com/S8WjCaIfBb
— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) May 22, 2023
The game
Despite Roma relying on the strength of their fans, who opened the scoring after 12 minutes was Salernitana. After Coulibaly’s launch, Candreva appeared in the area and deflected the ball into the back of the net.
The home team even tied in the first-half stoppage time, when the ball fell to Ibanez after a corner kick. The Brazilian defender hit with his right foot and even celebrated the goal, but the move was canceled due to a hand touch.
Despite the frustration, Roma got their first goal just two minutes into the second half. With a free kick, Pellegrini hit well and forced goalkeeper Ochoa to palm. However, the ball stayed with El Shaarawy on the rebound, who finished with his left leg and left everything the same.
ELSHA! WE EVEN IT 2′ AFTER THE RESUME!#RomaSalernitana 1-1 pic.twitter.com/wrcIKnMaod
— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) May 22, 2023
The home team’s lead only lasted seven minutes, as Salernitana managed to score again. Piatek received the ball in the penalty area and passed it to Dia, who played it with style to put the visitors in front again.
In the end, Roma pressed again and managed to score their second goal. In yet another corner kick, Matic kept the ball and hit it hard with his right leg, closing the match at 2-2 in the 38th minute.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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