De Rossi's Second Victory Brings AS Roma Up To Fifth Place

JAKARTA - AS Roma visited Stadio Arechi, Salernitana headquarters, in the 22nd week of Serie A 2023/2024, Tuesday, January 30, 2024, early morning WIB.

Together with the new coach, Daniele De Rossi, I Lupi has a mission to get back three points. Previously, Jose Mourinho's replacement manager was successful in his debut by bringing a win over Verona 2-1 at the Olimpico in the 21st week.

However, it turns out that the mission to bring home tripoin from Salernitana is not easy. The host has a similar mission to boost the position from the bottom of the standings.

Sure enough, in the first half they were much more dominant. Antonio Candreva became the team's attacking motor.

He has three chances throughout the first half. Candreva started the threat after making a nutmeg to Edoardo Bove before firing a shot from outside the penalty box.

He returned to two long-range shots to find the opener, but still missed the target.

Candreva is indeed a key player for Salernitana. He had given Loum Tchaouna a sweet pass in the penalty box. Unfortunately, the execution can still be secured by goalkeeper Rui Patricio.

Next is Simeon Nwankwo's turn to have a chance. It's just that, Patricio failed his header again.

AS Roma had no threats throughout the first half. The 0-0 score lasted until halftime.

In the second half, AS Roma came out of pressure. They immediately took the initiative to attack from the start of the match.

Just six minutes into the game, they immediately got a golden opportunity. The referee pointed to the spot after Giulio Maggiore was caught handball while trying to block Bryan Cristante's header.

Paulo Dybala has succeeded in becoming the executor who put AS Roma 1-0 up.

Salernitana responded. Candreva again threatened. However, his cross to Nwankwo has not yielded results.

It was the Giallorossi who managed to double the lead in the 66th minute. Lorenzo Pellegrini was on the scoreboard after taking advantage of Rick Karsdorp's cross.

Pellegrini, who was at the far post without escort, easily threw the ball into Salernitana's goal.

Left behind by two goals, Salernitana bombarded AS Roma's defense. The awaited goal was finally created in the 70th minute.

Grigoris Kastanos' header shook Patricio's net after receiving Tchaouna's pass.

After opening the tap, Salernitana has not stopped pressing. They need equaliser goals so they can give points for their supporters.

However, some of the efforts from Candreva through the kick in the penalty box are still and other opportunities for Patricio to anticipate.

There were no additional goals until the age match. AS Roma won 2-1 at home to the opponent.

The victory is the second in the leadership of Daniele De Rossi.

Jose Mourinho's successor lifted AS Roma to fifth in the 2023/2024 Serie A standings with a collection of 35 points.