AS Roma, marching towards the title! Gasperini's “Wolves” equal Napoli in the standings after another away win
AS Roma continues his good form in Serie A! The team prepared by Gian Piero Gasperini (67 years old) ticked off another victory, 1-0 on his pitch Sassuoloand climbed to first place in the ranking, tied with Naplesboth teams having 18 points after the first eight stages.
The only goal of the game was scored by Paulo Dybala (31 years old) in the 16th minute, the Argentine scoring his first seasonal goal in Serie A, but his second this season, after the goal scored in the Europa League in the 1-2 defeat against Viktoria Plzen.
Paulo Dybala, once again decisive for “wolves”
The hosts started the match better, and in the 7th minute, Aliou Fadera was close to opening the scoring, but Rome's goalkeeper, Mile Svilar, made an excellent save. The visitors' reply came quickly: Cristante shot powerfully from distance, Muric denied, but Dybala was alert and pushed the ball into the net to open the scoring.
By the break, both teams had important chances. Thorstvedt missed with a header for Sassuolo, while Dybala and Cristante again threatened the opposition goal, but to no avail.
AS Roma was pragmatic
In the second half, Roma continued to be the more dangerous team. Pellegrini squandered a huge chance in the 68th minute and Muric had to impress again a few minutes later, turning away Wesley's corner.
Although Sassuolo tried to force an equalizer late on, the Wolves' defense held out without much emotion and Roma secured a precious win that keeps them in the title race.
Roma, solid figures after the first 8 stages
The “Giallorossi” team occupies 2nd place in Serie A, equal on points with Napoli (18), but with a goal difference of +5, identical to that of the Neapolitans”
AS Roma has an average of one goal scored per match (8 goals in 8 stages).
