Roma and Lukaku disappoint in Lecce: Champions League gets complicated

Roma and Lukaku disappoint in Lecce: Champions League gets complicated

Abrupt setback for Daniele De Rossi’s Roma, which failed to go beyond a 0-0 draw at the Via del Mare against Lecce in the match valid for the 30th day of Serie A. The Capitolini played a disappointing match and in the final were also saved by a crossbar.In the standings, Roma remains fifth at 52 points, -5 from fourth-place Bologna and -7 from third-place Juventus, and must watch their backs against Atalanta, sixth at 50 with one game less.

First half of the Salento brand: the hosts play the game against a Roma in clear difficulty; but they create few dangerous actions and fail to take the lead. The sharpest chances are by Piccoli, who is not very precise. Only just before halftime did Roma shake it up and come close to 1-0 with Zalewski and Angelino.

Resumed, Roma tried to increase the displacement and created two chances with Baldanzi and Zalewski, Lecce responded with Dorgu, who kicked wide from a good position in 68'. The sharpest chance for the guests came in 71': El Shaarawy with a backheel triggered Aouar, who was hypnotized by Falcone, who was good at repelling the ex-Lyon man from close range.

Up front Lukaku fails to get into gear and De Rossi in the final tries the Dybala card, in not perfect physical condition. Just the Joya has a chance at 89'89' but is bricked; the best chances are of the hosts, dangerous with Svilar and especially Sansone, who in the final sends high over the crossbar devouring the advantage. In 94' very unlucky Lecce hit a crossbar with Oudin: it ends without a goal.