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43% Ball Possession PESCARA and 57% Ball Possession AS ROMA
Pescara 1 – 4 AS Roma 
84′ Ahmad Benali 44′ Kevin Strootman
. 45′ Radja Nainggolan
. 48′ Mohamed Salah
. 60′ Mohamed Salah
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
AS Roma, 2nd position with 72 points and a positive goal difference of +43
Pescara, 20th position with 14 points and a negative goal difference of -39
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | DIFF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Roma | 32 | 23 | 3 | 6 | 70:27 | 43 | 72 |
| 20 | Pescara | 32 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 31:70 | -39 | 14 |
Roma surviving the pressure winning this away game to keep up the pace for the second position to secure the direct qualification for the Champions League next season. Pescara with the living nightmare to be relegated to the Serie B next season winning only 2 games this season.
The Roman gladiators taking the lead in the 44th minute. It is midfielder Kevin Strootman to defeat Pescara goalkeeper Fiorillo with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. The assist is by forward Stephan El Shaarawy.
Second goal of the match before endin the first half. In the 45th minute, midfielder Radja Nainggolan scoring with a right footed shot to the center. The assist is by forward Edin Dzeko.
HT: #PescaraRoma 0️⃣-2️⃣
It took a while, but the Giallorossi deservedly lead at the break thanks to Strootman and Nainggolan! pic.twitter.com/ZrUQCT1GMZ
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) April 24, 2017
Things are not working out for Pescara at all. Roma increasing the score in the 48th minute following a fast break. Midfielder Mohamed Salah delivering a left footed to the bottom left corner. The assist is by Stephan El Shaarawy.
Say no more, chaos for Pescara and relegation gaining momentum. In the 60th minute, it is again midfielder Mohamed Salah to smack a right footed shot in the center. The assist is again by Stephan El Shaarawy. Wow, super duo! El Shaarawy providing 3 assists for 3 goals surely, living a good moment.
From one end to the other! A Pescara corner is stolen, and from the counter El Shaarawy again unselfishly feeds @22mosalah for the finish! pic.twitter.com/mghTG5bGJ0
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) April 24, 2017
AS Roma coach Luciano Spalletti making the first substitution in the 71st minute. Clément Grenier replacing forward Edin Dzeko.
71′ – First substitution for #ASRoma… ?
⬅️ Edin Dzeko
➡️ Clement Grenier#PescaraRoma 0️⃣-4️⃣ pic.twitter.com/hPzr15h10W— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) April 24, 2017
Roma making the second sustitution in the 80th minute. Juan Jesus replacing Emerson.
80′ – Second #ASRoma substitution… ?
⬅️ Emerson Palmieri
➡️ Juan Jesus#PescaraRoma 0️⃣-4️⃣ pic.twitter.com/IrnVmy1MoF— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) April 24, 2017
Roma with the final substitution in the 82nd minute. Diego Perotti replacing Leandro Paredes.
82′ – Final #ASRoma substitution… ?
⬅️ Leandro Paredes
➡️ Diego Perotti#PescaraRoma 0️⃣-4️⃣— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) April 24, 2017
Pescara scoring the “honor goal” in the 83rd minute. It is midfielder Ahmed Benali to defeat from close range Roma goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny with a left footed shot in the center. The assist is by Ledian Memushaj with a cross.
83′ #PescaraRoma 1-4: Goal di Benali (@pescaracalcio) su assist di Memushaj! https://t.co/yUjal7g3PE pic.twitter.com/dDwnE4B3t0
— Pescara Calcio (@PescaraCalcio) April 24, 2017
- There are only 6 precedents between Pescara and Roma. Pescara has never defeated Roma. Roma with 2 wins and 4 draws.
Here is PESCARA official starting lineup by coach Zdenek Zeman:
PESCARA (4-3-3): Fiorillo; Zampano, Bovo, Coda, Biraghi; Coulibaly, Muntari, Memushaj; Benali, Caprari, Bahebeck.
Here is AS ROMA official starting lineup by coach Luciano Spalletti:
AS ROMA (4-2-3-1): Szczęsny; Rüdiger, Manolas, Fazio, Emerson; Paredes, Strootman; Salah, Nainggolan, El Shaarawy; Džeko.
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10′ – Here’s how both sides have started out in this one…#PescaraRoma Match Centre: https://t.co/GCwyHJ2bsE pic.twitter.com/P9iAdlrc7W
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) April 24, 2017
2016 – 2017 Italian Serie A Week 33
Pescara 1 – 4 AS Roma
Monday 24 April 2017
Adriatico Stadium
Pescara, Italy
20:45
Referee: IRRATI
Assistants: MARZALONI – VIVENZI
Fourth Official: MANGANELLI
ADD1: MASSA
ADD2: RAPUANO
Goals: 44′ Kevin Strootmanm(R), 45′ Radja Nainggolan (R), 48′ Mohamed Salah (R), 60′ Mohamed Salah (R), 84′ Ahmad Benali (P)
Official lineups – formations:
PESCARA (4-3-3): Fiorillo; Zampano, Bovo, Coda, Biraghi; Coulibaly, Muntari, Memushaj; Benali, Caprari, Bahebeck.
Subs: Bizzarri; Crescenzi, Bruno, Verre, Kastanos, Brugman, Cerri, Mitriță, Murić, Fornasier, Miličević.
Coach: Zdenek Zeman
AS ROMA (4-2-3-1): Szczęsny; Rüdiger, Manolas, Fazio, Emerson; Paredes, Strootman; Salah, Nainggolan, El Shaarawy; Džeko.
Subs: Alisson, Lobonț; Juan Jesus, Vermaelen, Mário Rui, De Rossi, Gerson, Grenier, Perotti.
Coach: Luciano Spalletti