Roma-Feyenoord 1-1 in the field LIVE for the return of the playoffs of Europa League. The first leg in Holland ended 1-1 with Lukaku scoring again
Roma-Feyenoord
GOL
Al 15′ ROMA-Feyenoord 1-1 – Goal in Pellegrini
Al 5′ Roma-FEYENOORD 0-1 – Network of Gimenez. Low cross from Hartman, El Shaarawy anticipates Nieuwkoop, the ball hits Gimenez’s shoulder and ends up in the net.
RESULTS
CALENDAR
For further information ANSA Agency Europa League: Lukaku finds the goal again, Roma snatches a 1-1 draw at Feyenoord First leg match for the playoffs of the continental tournament. Good first match for De Rossi
EVE
A part of José Mourinho, still today, continues to live in Roma. In Trigoria, in fact, that desire remained, but it would be more correct to call it the objective, to return to the Europa League final to settle accounts with the past. Because time soothes the wounds of Budapest, but not the memories of those who were on the pitch. So Dublin is the new obsession of Dybala and his teammates. “Of course we believe we can get to the end – he says Bryan Cristante on the eve of the match against Feyenoord – We want to get to the final and possibly win it”. First, however, there is a playoff to overcome and which will see the Giallorossi restart from the 1-1 draw seven days ago in Rotterdam. But there is one difference, the decisive match will be played at the Olimpico, in a stadium ready to record another absolute capacity record. With Feyenoord fans forbidden from traveling, Roma also opened the away section to its people who on the night of or out responded present. Over 67,000 will be present in the stands to push the team to the round of 16 and continue to live the dream of a third consecutive European final.
“For us it will be an extra responsibility – he explains Daniele De Rossi speaking of the sold out – But after the discontent when I arrived we had to recreate that union with our people”. And the results (four victories, a draw and a defeat) have contributed to rekindling the passion. Now, however, there is it is the first real crossroads of the season and of DDR’s coaching career. “The match, being decisive, moves a lot – explains the coach on the eve – We feel that thrill of the matches from inside or outside. As a player I’ve done a lot, not as a coach but I prepare it in the same way as the others”. This is why he prefers not to get too stuck on Lukaku by Dybala. “They will play and they will be important for us, but we will need everyone. We always expect them to play with affection, but I am interested in Roma going through – he continues – So they have to stay in the game as others have already done times, then maybe someone else scores the goal. I’m happy with them but we will have to go through with or without their goals.” So far, eight different players have scored with De Rossi on the bench out of 19 players used. A clear difference with the past, however spoiled by an always full infirmary. Ndicka will also return to the bench after having recovered from a flu syndrome that kept him in bed for two days after the Africa Cup of Nations, while on the pitch he should see his 4-3-3 guy. And therefore the one with the offensive trident composed of Dybala, Lukaku and El Shaarawy supported by Cristante, Paredes and Pellegrini in midfield. There are confirmations for Svilar, while the only ballot should be the one on the external lanes (Spinazzola ahead on Angelino and Karsdorp ahead on Celik). Regardless of men, the difference will be the attitude. “We have a good European awareness – assures Cristante – We know what the right choice is to make in the delicate moment”. Words that will have to be reflected on the pitch after two and a half years in which Roma have not been eliminated in Europe.
breaking latest news © Copyright ANSA