In the sign of Dovbyk: Roma wins 1-0 against Cagliari
Roma returned to smiles after their elimination in the Europa League, overcoming Cagliari 1-0 in the 29th Serie A match. The Olimpico hosted some 60,000 spectators, with the time postponed to 4 p.m. because of the Marathon. Despite the absence of captain Lorenzo Pellegrini, who was forced home with a fever, Roma è managed to get three crucial points in the race toward Europe.
The first half è ended without excitement, with Cagliari dangerous on a few occasions. Zortea and Piccoli came close to scoring, but N'Dicka saved on the line and Svilar performed a miracle with a decisive intervention on Piccoli, preventing the guest advantage. Roma, while struggling to create chances, was in control of the game, but the goal è came only in the second half.
In 62', finally, Roma è took the lead: a corner kick by Paredes, Mancini grazed a header and Dovbyk shot into the net, signing his 10th goal of the season. The Ukrainian striker’s jubilation è was restrained, but his goal è was crucial for the team.
Shortly before, Dovbyk had had a’golden opportunity, but he kicked at the opposing goalkeeper, a mistake that threatened to jeopardize the game. Shortly after Roma’s goal, a very heavy tile for the Giallorossi. Paulo Dybala, after a heel strike felt pull behind the thigh. For the Argentine impossible to continue and change for Pisilli. To be monitored his condition. For him possible hamstring problem and tears on the bench. The Argentine è visibly worried.
With this victory, Roma climbs to 49 points and moves up to seventh place, two points away from the European zone. Cagliari, on the other hand, remains in 15th place with 26 points.
