The match was extremely important for both teams, even thou the teams were in totally different positions. Roma needed the win in order to get back into contention for the Champions League place, while Sampdoria desperatelly needed a win in an almost impossible battle for survival in Serie A. That is why we saw a tough game, a trench fight between Roma and Sampdoria, and the crucial moment happened in the 52nd minute, when Jason Murillo’s reckless start got him the second yellow card. That was too much for the visitors, who conceded the first of three goals just after they were man down, and that was it in this game: Roma – Sampdoria 3-0.7 – This is the 7th #SerieA season in which Paulo Dybala has scored at least 10 goals and delivered at least five assists: since 2004/05, only three players have recorded seven seasons with 10+ goals and 5+ assists: Ibrahimovic, Di Natale and Totti. Elite. pic.twitter.com/5CoKUhO5Bn— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) April 2, 2023 One player more on the pitch was enough for Roma to finally break the deadlock and take the lead against the guests from Genoa. PSG loanee Wijnaldum opened the net for the visitors in the 57th minute by converting Nemanja Matić’s ideal cross into a goal. With the second goal in the last three rounds, the Dutch midfielder confirmed that he is catching up after the injury that caused him to miss the entire autumn. So far, he will not get a transfer to Roma, but if he continues to play like this, maybe Mourinho will change his mind.Roma lead vs Sampdoria with this Wijnaldum goal. 1-0.#RomaSampdoria pic.twitter.com/HyaSo6yQIH— $ (@samirsynthesis) April 2, 2023 Anyone who kicks a ball once in their life knows that finish was harder than it looks. El Shaarawy is world class. A player devoted to Roma. Give him the extension already. pic.twitter.com/irupxdNTrN— Headband Totti (@romagic_) April 2, 2023 The main reason why Sampdoria will be relegated is the lack of qualilty upfront and lack of goals. But in defense, the team from Linguria was quite solid all season long, and that proved against tonight, because even with 10 men on the field, Doria conceded the second goal in the 88th minute, after a penalty kick which Paulo Dybala converted successfully. Stephan El Shaarawy finished the game with an injury time goal for the final score and the fourth place on the table.SERIE A – ROUND 28SaturdayCremonese – Atalanta 1-3 (0-1)/Ciofani 56 pen – De Roon 44, Boga 72, Lookman 90+3/Inter – Fiorentina 0-1 (0-0)/Bonaventura 53/Juventus – Verona 1-0 (0-0)/Kean 56/SundayBologna – Udinese 3-0 (2-0)/Posch 3, Moro 12, Barrow 49/16:00: (3.80) Monza (3.30) Lazio (2.05)16:00: (2.35) Spezia (3.20) Salernitana (3.20)19:00: (1.48) Roma (4.40) Sampdoria (8.00)21:45: (1.80) Napoli (3.50) Milan (4.70)Monday19:30: (2.45) Empoli (3.15) Lecce (3.35)21:45: (2.45) Sassuolo (3.20) Torino (3.00)***odds are subject to change***
