Roma struggles this season; Giallorossi are far from what fans expected, despite 92,000 euros,000 being invested in the team. Because of this, the pressure before the match against Lecce was immense, as no one wanted to see another lackluster performance from the capital’s team—even if Claudio Ranieri had come out of retirement to sit on the bench. Artem Dovbyk was not in the lineup, but Paulo Dybala started, which made a noticeable impact on the game and the final result: 4-1.#Mancini gooool incornata vincente. #RomaLecce 2-1 59′ pic.twitter.com/3Hfqz9jJ3i— RCB (@BlogRoma) December 7, 2024 Unlike some previous matches, Roma was focused and constantly created chances, circling around Lecce’s penalty area. The visitors couldn’t hold out for long, as Alexis Saelemaekers scored early after a well-placed assist from an inspired Stephan El Shaarawy. Marco Giampaolo’s team barely crossed the halfway line, but when they did for the first time, they scored—not from open play but a penalty, marking Nikola Krstović’s third goal in the league. At that point, many feared a familiar scenario from Roma’s previous games, where conceding a goal led to a collapse, allowing opponents to deliver the knockout blow. However, this time, it didn’t happen. From the start of the second half, Claudio Ranieri’s team relentlessly attacked the visitors’ goal. Realistically, it was only a matter of time before Lecce’s shaky defense gave way. Gianluca Mancini headed the ball into the net, sending the Stadio Olimpico into ecstasy. This was the turning point of the match. Lecce was stunned, and Giampaolo risked using all five substitutions by the 60th minute, but it didn’t pay off. Instead, Roma played even better, determined to eliminate any doubt about the outcome. Roma’s homegrown talent, Niccolò Pisilli—who had few opportunities under previous coaches—scored his second goal of the season, and Manu Koné added the finishing touch, delighting all Giallorossi supporters. For now, the team can breathe easier, but the road to competing with teams vying for European competitions will be long and challenging.🇮🇹 Pisilli GOAL vs Leece#ASRoma SerieA #Leece pic.twitter.com/HMhuce7Wds— MUHAMMAD zohaib (@RealMzohaib) December 7, 2024 SERIE A – MATCHDAY 15Friday Inter – Parma 3-1 (1-0)/Dimarco 40, Barella 56, Thuram 67 – Darmian 81 og/Atalanta – Milan 2-1 (1-1)/De Ketelaere 12, Lookman 87 – Morata 22/Saturday Genoa – Torino 0-0Juventus – Bologna 2-2 (0-1)/Koopmeiners 62, Mbangula 90+2 – Ndoye 30, Pobega 52/Roma – Lecce 4-1 (1-1)/Saelemaekers 13, Mancini 59, Pisilli 66, Kone 86 – Krstovic 40 pen/Sunday 14.30: (1.52) Fiorentina (4.20) Cagliari (6.25)17.00: (2.60) Verona (3.15) Empoli (3.10)20.00: (2.85) Venezia (3.30) Como (2.70)22.45: (1.90) Napoli (3.60) Lazio (4.50)Monday 22.45: (2.70) Monza (3.00) Udinese (2.90)***odds are subject to change***
