In a tight encounter, a second half strike by Roma’s center-back Gianluca Mancini decided the game. Mourinho’s choice to play without a target man indirectly reinforced the midfield and prevented Juventus from taking control after going down. Allegri’s men were left cursing their fate as the woodwork denied them the chance to break Roma’s resistance, […]
After a high-intensity clash, Napoli clinched a crucial win against Roma thanks to a late Giovanni Simeone’s strike. Roma chose to press high and limited Napoli’s attempts to keep control of the game, but the league leaders once again found extra resources coming from the bench and extended the gap to a whopping 13 points […]
Possession dominance does not equate to opportunities. AC Milan controlled but was uncreative, AS Roma were opened but not punished and leave your victim for too long, he may just have the last laugh. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want to […]
In a highly tactical and physical clash, Roma and Napoli managed to produce a game with just a handful of goal opportunities which left little room for spectacle. In the end, Napoli chased the win with more insistence and were awarded the win thanks to a fantastic strike by Osimhen, while Roma lacked sharpness going […]
With both teams needing to address their negative recent results, Roma edged over Inter thanks to a header by Chris Smalling. Inter revealed, once again, all their defensive problems while Roma maximized their chances with a clinical and cohesive performance. Tactical analysis and match report written by Giovanni Cesaroni. Coming from a negative series of […]
Two of Serie A’s most well-renowned coaches have been backed in the market, without drastically adapting their old-school styles. After both Juventus and AS Roma failed to provide a great array of offensive options, the tactical display from both teams has left more questions than answers. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The […]
The final of the first ever UEFA Conference League pitted managers of opposite backgrounds, with the men in the dugout representing historic teams who have nevertheless been left behind by football’s widening economic gulf. In the end, a solitary goal dashed the ambitions of Dutch outfit Feyenoord, with José Mourinho’s Roma coming out on top […]
Internazionale continued their rise up the table with a convincing win against José Mourinho’s AS Roma. Roma’s twelve-game unbeaten streak in Serie A was snapped, whilst Inter went a point ahead of city rivals AC Milan, with five games to go. Tactical analysis and match report by Harshal Patel. After suffering a bit of a […]
Napoli could not afford to drop points. They went into the lead at half-time, but slight adjustments in the buildup from José Mourinho firmly placed control in AS Roma’s hands. Stephen El Shaarawy’s injury-time finish was devastating, but had been coming. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. With both Milan clubs making strides, […]
What ensued here in Rome can only be described as chaos. Seven goals, some spectacular and some scruffy, punctuated by a stunning seven-minute comeback to thrill onlookers. Structural aspects came into play given matching tactical shapes but the rapid-fire scoring and late penalty drama stole the show, much to the dismay of José Mourinho. Tactical […]