Roma secured a slim 1-0 victory over Verona on the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday night time in a cautious affair with out their star males Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini.

The hosts fought up entrance all through the sport, however Ola Solbakken gave the giallorossi The three factors with a superb shot in direction of the tip of the primary half. Tammy Abraham was despatched off after simply quarter-hour of play with a facial damage, leaving Roma’s entrance row skinny.

A sluggish begin on the Olympic

He giallorossi They entered the sport after an away loss to Salzburg within the first leg of the Europa League conflict, additionally recording only one win of their final 5 video games in all competitions. A victory was essential for José Mourinho’s crew.

A battle in and across the field led to a delay early on, with gamers from each groups on deck receiving remedy. Abraham, nonetheless, had suffered a game-ending head damage on account of a minimize face after an unlucky conflict with teammate Gianluca Mancini. Andrea Belotti can be launched in his place, including to Roma’s damage woes.

Neither aspect was capable of create a lot for many of the first half. Nonetheless, Leonardo Spinazzola pressured goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipo right into a save after his effort was deflected.

Solbakken places the giallorossi forward

Rome got here to life as the primary half got here to a detailed and Solbakken was capable of put the giallorossi simply earlier than the break with a superb left-footed shot into the precise nook. The hosts had labored the ball nicely in and across the field earlier than Spinazzola discovered the Norwegian, who then executed an incisive end.

Stephan El Shaarawy additionally appeared threatening to Mourinho’s males after the primary forty-five and threatened together with his pace, ending by way of midfield for Roma. He would pressure a save from Montipo and Roma’s lead would maintain to a one-goal margin at half-time.

rome maintain on

It was a labored second half by the house aspect as they battled to take management of the match. Verona appeared to search out an equalizer, however nonetheless could not trouble goalkeeper Rui Patricio for probably the most half, although he started to say himself extra within the match. Substitute Jayden Braaf created some hazard, however the probabilities have been restricted for the guests.

Roma displayed stable protection on the again and even got here near discovering a second end by way of a Belotti header, however Montipo was there to make the save.

What’s subsequent for Rome and Verona?

Roma host Salzburg within the second leg of the Europa League on Thursday 23 February, whereas Verona host Fiorentina on the Marc’Antonio Bentegodi on Monday 27 February.

MATCH SCORECARD

February 19, 2023 – Serie A 2022-23 Matchday 23
ROME-VERONA 1-0

SCORERS: 45′ Solbakken