Rome, 20 January 2022 – It took more commitment than expected by the Roma to overcome the obstacle Lecce, but in the end the boys of Mourinho have removed the pass for the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup. After the goal by Arturo Calabresi the Giallorossi got into gear and managed to completely overturn the game thanks to goals from Plums, Abraham e Shomurodov.
First half
The Roma approaches the game well even with an unprecedented formation, but the Lecce is not afraid ofOlimpico and in the 13th minute he puts the opposing defense in difficulty with a cross by Listkowski. A minute later the impossible happens: on the development of a corner kick Arturo Calabresi find the right gore and take the guys from Barone, but before exulting he had to wait for the validation by the Var. After the advantage Lecce continues to press high and play the game, blowing up all the schemes of Mourinho who immediately finds himself chasing against an opponent of a lower category. The Giallorossi react well and in the 40th minute they manage to find a draw thanks to the goal of Plums, left alone in the penalty area.
Second half
With the result back in a draw Roma can manage the game thanks to the experience and quality of its interpreters. The Lecce fails to keep up and in the 54th minute he is overwhelmed by the goal of the comeback of Tammy Abraham who picks up a ball, turns into the area and surprises Gabriel. The recovery becomes practically one-way e Zaniolo touches the 3-1 several times that arrives only ten minutes from the end with the substitute Shomurodov overcoming with a dribble Gendrey and puts on ice the passage of the turn.
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