Late Roma Stun Spirited Torino

Late Roma Stun Spirited Torino

Torino 0-1 Roma

Pre-Match News

Torino coach Walter Novellino gave new signing Paolo Hernan Dellafiore his first start for the club. Meanwhile, Alex Calderoni was given the start in goal ahead of Matteo Sereni. Alessandro Rosina and Rolando Bianchi found themselves on the bench.

Luciano Spalletti had several absentees to contend with - including captain Francesco Totti, Mirko Vucinic, and goalkeeper Alexandre Doni.

First Half

Roma had plenty of the early pressure as they tried to build attacks through Jeremy Menez, but the first real chance fell to Torino as Saumel tested Giallorossi back-up keeper Artur from long range, who had to push the ball out for a corner.

However, Roma hit back immediately, Rodrigo Taddei's cut-back was hit ahrd by midweek hero Julio Baptista, but the effort was blocked.

The Giallorossi had a glorious chance to open the scoring after 15 minutes. A corner found Philippe Mexes at pint-blank range, but Calderoni made a fine reaction save, while Baptista and Mexes could not connect following the rebound.

Baptista caused trouble in the Granata backline once again. However, his control was lacking at the crucial moment, running out of room.

On 31' Torino created a wonderful opportunity as Amoruso's backheel in the box set Barone free, but the former Azzurri man misplaced his finish from close range under pressure from Mexes' slide tackle, the move also may have been offside.

Nothing else of note occurred before the half came to a close, as the sides were unable to break one another down.

Second Half

Torino began the second half pushing forward, but a give-and-go was halted when Stellone was judged offside.

Roma had one of their best chances of the match when Menez's pass split open the defense, but Calderoni saved Taddei's low drive with his feet to keep the game scoreless.

Austrian player Saumel tried his luck from distance again, but the ball flew wide to Artur's left. Walter Novellino tried to inject some creativity into his side by inserting Alessandro Rosina and he immediately had an impact, putting in a fine cross for Diana that was not turned on goal.

The home side seemed the much more determined in the second half and were controlling the proceedings, throwing cross after cross into the Roma area and pinning the Giallorossi in their own half.

Rosina was involved once again on 71 minutes, when his ball into the area was right on Stellone's head. However, Mexes was alert to the danger. Soon after, Diana was in all alone, but was called offside. Perhaps a fortunate decision, as his finish was embaressingly off target.

Rosina continue to dazzle the crowd with his twists and turns in midfield, but still the game remained deadlocked going into the last 15 minutes.

Menez used his speed on the counter, but Baptsita's turn and strike ended up high over the crossbar.

Substitute Alberto Aquilani then tried a spectacular bicycle-kick, folllowing Baptista's control, though his connection with the ball was poor and it ballooned out for a goal kick.

Rosina's mazy run saw him beat two men, but Mexes was able to pluck the ball off of his feet, just before the Torino number ten was going to release his shot.

In the final minute, Rosina's cross was deflected, but the spinning ball was picked up by Artur before it reached Stellone.

Roma had been on the back foot for the entire second half, but Baptista came up with a fantastic injury time winner! His bicycle kick found the back of the net to give Roma three precious points.

Meanwhile, Barone's complaints were to no avail, as he was sent off and a spirited Torino were resigned to a 1-0 defeat.

Torino 0-1 Roma

Goals: 91' Baptista (R)

Booked: 16' Barone (T), 20' Pizarro (R), 40' Amoruso (T), 53' Colombo (T)

Sent Off: 92' Barone

Torino: Calderoni - Dellafiore, Pratali (25' Colombo) , Di Loreto, Ogbonna - Diana, Saumel. Barone, Vailatti (59' Abate) - Amoruso (57' Rosina), Stellone

Roma: Artur - Cicinho, Mexes, Juan, Riise - Taddei (61' Aquilani), Pizarro, DeRossi, Brighi (79' Cassetti) - Menez, Baptista

Adam Scime

Spalletti Not Worried By 'Five Star' Milan

Roma coach Luciano Spalletti admits the showdown against Milan on Sunday will be difficult, but he is confident in his side's abilities.

The Giallorossi welcome Carlo Ancelotti's men this weekend, with the game touted as being a potential difference between a Champions League or UEFA Cup place come the climax of the season.

While Milan have all their mega stars available for the clash, Spalletti has a number of injury worries as Alberto Aquilani, Rodrigo Taddei and Daniele De Rossi are all looking doubtful.

Nevertheless, the coach is not fazed by the Rossoneri's galactico line up.

"Five star Milan? I don't know. We will be playing 11 players and I don't know how many stars we will face or who will win," Spalletti told Sky Sport 24. "Of course it will be a difficult game, they have an excellent team and plenty of quality, both from set pieces and open play.

"However, I always give great value to my group. I am relaxed and I have always had faith in this club, even when things haven't gone well."

David Beckham could make his Serie A debut against Roma and Spalletti is full of praise for the Englishman.

"If we value his [Beckham's] qualities then he is a great champion, but we have to see his condition on Sunday," added Spalletti.

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com

Ex-Fiorentina Director Sees Roma Future For Pazzini

Giampaolo Pazzini looks poised to leave Fiorentina after four years during the January transfer window.

A host of clubs are said to be in contention to secure his services but former Gigliati transfer guru Fabrizio Lucchesi believes AS Roma would be an excellent choice.

“He could certainly play for them, as he is a quality player,” Lucchesi told Fiorentinanews.com.

“I reckon that much will depend on the system and the tactics that Luciano Spalletti will employ during [Francesco] Totti’s absence. But Pazzini can totally fit into their squad.”

Lucchesi captured the 24-year-old from Atalanta in 2005, but his stint in Tuscany has been overshadowed by the towering presence of Luca Toni and now Alberto Gilardino.

Sampdoria and Palermo are also allegedly keen to reel him in this month, but Premier League side Everton could join the hunt.

“I feel Pazzini is one of the brightest Italian prospects,” continued Lucchesi. “He can still improve, but he needs to play more in order to mature.

“However, I won’t rule out the possibility of him staying put in Florence, as the transfer market is odd and plans can change overnight.”

Vince Masiello, Goal.com

Bayern Munich’s Lukas Podolski Confirms Roma Link

Lukas Podolski has grown frustrated at his peripheral role at Bayern Munich and could opt to move on during the January transfer window.

Roma are in the hunt for a hitman to better cope with Francesco Totti’s absence and reports in the peninsula allege that the Germany international has ended up on their shopping list.

“I know that Roma are tracking me and would like to sign me,” Podolski told German weekly Bunte.

“I would have no problems in moving there, as they are a big club, even though I doubt Romans can speak Kolsch…”

Kolsch is the dialect spoken in Koln, where the 23-year-old grew up and started his footballing career, and the Bundesliga side are also allegedly interested to re-signing him.

“I need to play and cannot keep sitting on the bench,” insisted the striker. “I am not comfortable staying in Munich anymore and I feel it’s time to leave.

“I think I’m ready for an experience abroad, including Italy, but I know that a number of sides are after me in England too, namely Manchester City and Tottenham.

“My final choice will not be influenced by money, as my only desire is to play, possibly for a big side.”

Vince Masiello, Goal.com

Keep on your winning streak I Giallorossi !!!

Senin, 01/12/2008 06:38 WIB

Spalletti Minta Roma Jangan Jumawa

Kardhika Cipta Binangkit - detiksport

Roma - Hasil positif kembali diraih AS Roma setelah mengandaskan Fiorentina 1-0. Pertanda masa kegelapan sudah lewat? Hati-hati, jangan terlampau jumawa dulu, 'Giallorossi'.

Dalam pertandingan Minggu (30/11/2008), Roma unggul melalui gol semata wayang dari kaki Fransesco Totti di menit ke-59. Skor gagal disamakan Fiorentina yang akhirnya harus pulang dengan kekalahan.

Ini menjadi kemenangan ketiga beruntun Roma di Seri A. Sempat terjerembab di papan bawah, hasil itu bak menandakan bahwa Giallorossi sudah bangkit, bahkan mungkin telah kembali masuk bursa Scudetto.

"Bisakah Roma menantang untuk perebutan scudetto? Saat ini kami harus fokus untuk mengatrol posisi kami di klasemen," tukas Spalletti seperti dilansir Channel4.

Rentetan hasil positif --Roma total sudah tak terkalahkan di enam laga termasuk dua di antaranya di Liga Champions-- memang membangkitkan asa. Tapi Spalletti tak mau itu bikin mereka jumawa.

"Kami kehilangan banyak poin di awal, jadi kami tetap harus rendah hati dan bekerja keras lebih dari siapapun untuk mengejar," sambungnya.

Kembalinya Totti yang mencetak gol kemenangan bak menandakan dia sudah kembali ke performa terbaiknya pasca cedera. Spalletti pun menyambutnya dengan antusias.

"Dia (Totti) berlatih dengan konsisten dan merasa lututnya lebih baik. Lagipula ketika dia mencetak gol di Olimpico rasanya berbeda ketimbang saat pemain lain melakukannya," pungkas Spaletti.

( krs / krs )

Fransesco "Prince of Rome" Totti menangkan AS Roma

Minggu, 30/11/2008 23:47 WIB

Totti Menangkan Roma

Kardhika Cipta Binangkit - detiksport

Roma - AS Roma mulai membenahi penampilan. Menjamu Fiorentina, Roma menang 1-0 lewat gol semata wayang dari sang kapten Fransesco Totti.

Dalam pertandingan, Sabtu (30/11/2008), Roma unggul tipis 1-0 atas Fiorentina setelah satu Totti di menit ke-59 tidak mampu dibalas oleh tamunya hingga akhir pertandingan.

Hasil ini membuat Giallorossi beranjak naik ke posisi keempat belas, sedangkan kekalahan membuat La Viola tetap berada di peringkat enam klasemen Serie A pekan ke-14.

Sejak awal pertandingan di Olimpico, kedua tim langsung melakukan serangan. Hasilnya hanya dalam waktu dua menit baik Roma dan Fiorentina sudah mendapatkan peluang masing-masing melalui Juan dan Adrian Mutu.

Ketangguhan kiper Alexander Doni di bawah mistar Roma dan Sebastian Frey yang mengawal gawang 'La Viola' juga mewarnai jalannya laga. Keduanya masing-masing menghalau peluang yang didapat oleh Ricardo Montolivo dan Totti.

Aksi Luciano Zauri di menit ke-15 juga membuat lini pertahanan Roma kerepotan. Namun, tusukan yang diakhiri dengan crossing kepada Alberto Gilardino itu masih gagal dimakasimalkan setelah bola hanya melayang di atas mistar gawang Doni.

Di menit akhir babak pertama, Roma mendapatkan peluang emas melalui Marco Casetti. Tapi bola sepakannya masih melebar. Hingga turun minum kududukan masih imbang 0-0.

Di babak kedua, Roma akhirnya unggul di menit ke-59. Publik Olimpico bersorak setelah umpan silang Rodrigo Taddei tidak disia-siakan oleh Totti. Tendangan keras Il Capitano Roma itu melewati Frey. 1-0 untuk tuan rumah.

Pasca gol tersebut, Fiorentina balik menekan. Di menit akhir, peluang emas tercipta melalui free-kick Adrian Mutu. Tapi tendangannya masih mengenai tembok Roma. Skor pun tetap 1-0 untuk Roma.

Susunan Pemain:

ROMA: Doni; Cassetti (Cicinho 66'), Juan, Mexes (Loria 75'), Riise; Perrotta, De
Rossi, Brighi; Baptista; Vucinic, Totti (Menez 88').

FIORENTINA: Frey; Zauri, Kroldrup, Gamberini, Vargas; Kuzmanovic (Almiron 73'),
Felipe Melo, Montolivo; Santana (Jovetic 62'), Gilardino (Pazzini 76'), Mutu.

( krs / arp )

Masih belum sembuh I Giallorossi ? Beri obat yang manjur dong Don Spaletti !

Minggu, 09/11/2008 04:50 WIB

Bunuh Diri Cicinho Batalkan Kemenangan Roma

Doni Wahyudi - detiksport

Bologna - AS Roma gagal melanjutkan penampilan gemilangnya setelah ditahan Bologna. Unggul lebih dulu, Gialorossi dipaksa bermain 1-1 setelah Cicinho membuat gol bunuh diri di injury time.

Penampilan Roma yang jauh dari memuaskan musim ini diprediksi sudah akan berakhir. Alasannya adalah kemenangan telak 3-1 atas Chelsea di ajang Liga Champions midweek kemarin.

Namun saat kembali ke Seri A, skuad besutan Luciano Spaletti ternyata belum bisa tampil maksimal. Bertandang ke Bologna, Francesco Totti dkk harus puas membawa pulang tambahan satu poin setelah bermain imbang 1-1.

Jalannya Pertandingan

Bologna nyaris memimpin saat laga baru berjalan delapan menit saat sepakan Marchini mampu dihadang Alexander Doni. Bola mental yang jaruh ke kaki Marco Di Vaio pun gagal diteruskan menjadi gol oleh sang striker, padahal dia melakukannya dari jarak yang sangat dekat.

Sementara Mirco Vucinic yang menjadi bintang Roma saat menundukkan Chelsea juga tak mau kalah membuang kesempatan emas di menit 34 saat dia gagal menceploskan bola ke dalam gawang usai menerima bola sodoran David Pizarro. Arah tendangannya justru membuat bola jatuh ke pelukan Francesco Antonioli.

Vucinic kembali mensia-siakan peluang beberapa menit berselang saat sepakannya dari tengah kotak penalti mencoba memaksimalkan umpan Cicinho melayang jauh di atas gawang. Sementara peluang tambahan tuan rumah datang dari serangan balik Di Vaio, namun bola yang ditendangnya melengkung mengarah ke luar dari gawang Roma.

Memasuki babak kedua, tekanan yang dilancarkan Rossoblu makin berbahaya. Kiper Doni harus berjuang mati-matian menjaga gawangnya, termasuk saat kepalanya berbenturan ketika berduel dengan Di Vaio saat mencoba berebut bola.

Meski begitu Roma tetap mampu unggul lebih dulu lewat peluang pertama yang mereka kreasikan di babak kedua ini. Diawali eksekusi tendangan bebas yang melahirkan sedikit kemelut, Francesco Totti merayakan penampilan ke 400-nya di Seri A dengan gol yang dia lesakkan.

Saat kemenangan sepertinya sudah di depan mata, Roma justru malah kedatangan bencana. Di masa injury time, tendangan sudut yang diambil Di Vaio ditanduk dengan sangat baik oleh Cicinho ke gawangnya sendiri. Padahal saat itu bek Brasil tersebut tidak dalam posisi tertekan pemain lawan.

Susunan Pemain
Bologna: Antonioli; Zenoni, Terzi, Moras, Lanna; Adailton (Marazzina 59), Mudingayi, Carrus, Marchini (Cuelho 78), Valiani (Bernacci 82); Di Vaio

Roma: Doni (Artur 65); Cicinho, Mexes (Tonetto 46), Juan, Panucci; Perrotta, De Rossi, Pizarro, Brighi; Totti (Baptista 86), Vucinic

( din / din )

AS Roma kalah, bakal degradasi ?? Mengecewakan !!

Minggu, 02/11/2008 04:57 WIB

Juve Tambah Derita Roma

Doni Wahyudi - detiksport

Reuters

Turin - Rentetan hasil buruk yang diraih AS Roma belum berakhir. Derita Giallorossi malah makin bertambah setelah menyerah 0-2 dalam lawatannya ke Juventus, Minggu (2/11/2008) dinihari WIB.

Buat Juventus kemenangan ini melanjutkan catatan bagus yang mereka dapat dalam beberapa pekan terakhir. Setelah meraih hasil tak menentu di awal musim, Bioanconeri kini sudah mengumpulkan tiga kemenangan beruntun.

Posisi Juve di klasemen sementara pun mengalami peningkatan, dari yang sebelumnya berda di urutan delapan ke posisi lima, dengan poin total 18. Sementara buat Roma kekalahan ini semakin membenamkan mereka di posisi bawah klasemen, tepatnya urutan 16.

Baru tujuh angka dikumpulkan Roma di pekan ke-10 ini. Baru dua kemenangan didapat Francecsco Totti cs sementara seluruh laga tandang mereka berakhir dengan kekalahan.

Jalannya Pertandingan

Sejak menit awal kedua kesebelasan menerapkan permainan terbuka yang membuat jalannya pertandingan menarik ditonton. Meski tak diperkuat Francesco Totti yang cedera dan tinggal mengandalkan Julio Baptista senagai ujung tombak, skuad besutan Luciano Spaletti mempu memberi perlawanan.

Di menit-menit awal lomba beberapa peluang berhasil dikreasikan kedua tim. Namun salah satu yang dianggap paling berpotensi menjadi gol adalah sepakan Christian Panucci di menit 20. Bola yang bergulir pelan melintasi muka gawang akhirnya membentur di tiang jauh sementara Alex Manninger cuma bisa memandanginya.

Baptista memiliki peluang bersih lainnya beberapa menit kemudian saat menanduk umpan tendangan bebas De Rossi namun bola yang di arahkannya masih melayang jauh dari sasaran. Sementara upaya Mirco Vucinic menjebol gawang Juve terhadang Nicola Legrottaglie.

Meski bermain terbuka, gol pertama yang terjadi dalam pertandingan ini justru datang dari prosesi bola mati. Tendangan bebas Alesandro Del Piero dari jarak 30 meter bersarang di pojok kanan gawang Roma tanpa mampu dijangkau Doni saat pertandingan babak pertama menyisakan tujuh menit lagi.

Sebelum turun minum Del Piero nyaris mencetak gol keduanya, namun tendangan voli yang dilepaskannya ternyata cuma membentue sisi luar jala yang membuat paruh pertama laga berkesudahan 1-0.

Di awal babak kedua Juve langsung menyengat melalui Amauri Carvalho. Namun tendangan akrobatik striker kelahiran Brasil itu diselamatkan Doni dengan tak kalah gemilang.

Juve yang tampil lebih agresif di babak kedua akhirnya menambah jumlah golnya di menit 48. Del Piero lagi-lagi menjadi kreator gol ini saat dia melepaskan umpan pada Marchionni, yang kemudian mengecoh John Arne Riise dan memperdaya Doni untuk mengubah skor menjadi 2-0.

Meski kebobolan dua gol, penampilan Doni dalam laga tersebut layak mendapat sanjungan karena dia banyak melakukan penyelamatan gemilang yang salah satunya datang saat memblok tendangan Amauri untuk menghindarkan Roma dari ketertinggalan yang lebih besar.

Di 20 menit terakhir pertandingan Luciano Spalletti berusaha membuat perubahan dengan memasukkan Stefano Okaka dan mengganti David Pizarro. Namun perubahan tersebut tidak berhasil dan Roma tetap gagal membangun serangan yang membahayakan.

Susunan Pemain
Juventus: Manninger, Grygera (Mellberg 77), Legrottaglie, Chiellini, Molinaro, Marchionni, Sissoko, Tiago, Nedved (De Ceglie 80), Amauri, Del Piero

Roma: Doni, Panucci (Cicinho 58), Mexes, Juan, Riise, Pizarro (Okaka 70), De Rossi, Taddei (Menez 46), Perrotta, Vucinic, Baptista ( din / roz )

I Giallorossi masih berduka ... Kalah maning ...

Senin, 27/10/2008 00:24 WIB

Roma Takluk Di Kandang Udinese

Kardhika Cipta Binangkit - detiksport

Udine - Asa AS Roma untuk bangkit dari keterpurukan kembali gagal setelah dipecundangi Udinese 3-1 di Friuli. Antonio di Natale menjadi bintang dengan dua golnya.

Dengan hasil ini, Roma semakin terpuruk di posisi ke-15 dengan tujuh poin, sementara Udinese melejit ke puncak dengan nilai 17, menyamai perolehan poin Inter dan Napoli.

Di laga yang sarat emosi bagi Luciano Spalletti ini, Udinese langsung menekan. Walhasil tekanan yang dimotori Antonio Floro Flores sampai harus membuat Max Tonetto melanggarnya. Wasit pun menunjuk titik putih. Antonio Di Natale yang dipercaya menjadi algojo tidak membuang kesempatan emas ini dengan membuat sepakan yang mengecoh Alexander Doni. 1-0 untuk keunggulan tuan rumah.

Unggul satu gol tidak membuat Bianconeri mengendurkan serangan, di menit ke 22 Floro Flores membuat kedudukan menjadi 2-0 akibat kesalahan yang dibuat lini belakang Roma. Kedudukan pun tidak berubah sampai babak pertama berakhir.

Di babak kedua, berbagai kesalahan lagi-lagi dibuat para pasukan serigala ini. Hasilnya, lagi-lagi publik Friuli bersorak setelah Di Natale kembali membuat gol pada menit ke 51. 3-0 untuk Udinese.

Roma baru bisa membuat gol hiburan melalui penalti Totti pada menit ke 74 setelah Samir Handanovic membuat Matteo Brighi terjatuh. Wasit tetap menunjuk titik putih meski tayangan ulang menunjukkan kiper berusia 24 tahun ini melakukan penyelamatan dengan bersih.

Susunan Pemain :
Udinese: Handanovic; Ferronetti (Motta 28), Coda, Domizzi, Lukovic; Inler, D’Agostino, Isla; Pepe, Di Natale (Sanchez 83), Floro Flores (Quagliarella 76)

Roma: Doni; Cicinho, Loria (Pizarro 46), Panucci, Tonetto; De Rossi, Brighi; Taddei (Menez 62), Perrotta, Vucinic (Montella 84); Totti ( ian / ian )