Roma winning in Saudi Arabia

Al-Shabab-Roma 1-2

Winning test for Roma in Saudi Arabia. The Giallorossi, in fact, beat Al-Shabab 2-1 in the friendly match played at the Al Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, where the Italian Super Cup final between Inter and Napoli was staged on Monday. Decisive goals by young Joao Costa and Lukaku, interspersed by Carrasco s momentary equalizer.

Coach De Rossi confirmed the four-man defense and lined up many youngsters: Golic, Pisilli, Joao Costa. & It was the latter who opened the scoring at 55'with a winning touch on a cross from the left by Zalewski. On 78' however, came the Saudis’ equalizer with a pearl from Carrasco on a free kick. With five minutes to go the Giallorossi went back ahead with Lukaku, who signed the final 2-1 with a beautiful left-footed shot.

Roma will return to Italy in the night, then focus on the challenge against Salernitana, which will close the program of the 22nd day of Serie A, scheduled for Monday evening at 20.45 at the Arechi Stadium in Salerno. In the first leg it ended 2-2 between the Capitolini and Campania.