Roma, De Rossi starts with a win

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Roma-Verona 2-1

The beginning of Daniele De Rossi's era on the Roma bench è was really promising, with the Giallorossi defeating Verona 2-1 in the first advance of the 21st day of Serie A. This victory allowed Roma to move closer to the Champions League zone.

Roma settled the game against Hellas Verona in just 6 minutes, from 19' to 25' of the first half. First è it was Lukaku who scored with a precise left-footed shot, thanks to an assist from the unleashed El Shaarawy. Then, the Pharaoh served Pellegrini who unloaded a powerful conclusion under the crossbar.

In the second half, Djuric got a penalty kick for Verona, following an arm foul committed by Llorente, but he missed it kicking it high (65'). In the 76th minute, Folorunsho surprised Rui Patricio with a shot from long distance, but it was not è enough for Verona.

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