The Roma ended the friendly match in Japan against Nagoya Grampus in a draw. Few scoring chances from both teams, a 0-0 draw questioned only by crossbar from Ibanez. Good performance of Tahirovica young man who in 2023 will take up more and more space in Mourinho’s squad. Monday new friendly of the Giallorossi in Japan, the day after returning to the capital.
13:22
93′ – Matic one step away from the goal
The left of Matic from the edge of the area it ends a few centimeters from the post.
13:16
88′ – Last substitutions for Roma
Mourinho schiera anche i giovani Tripi e Keramitsis. Fuori Kumbulla ed El Shaarawy.
13:09
79′ – Contact in the area
Doubtful contact in the penalty area between Abraham and Tiago: the referee whistles for a foul in attack.
13:04
73′ – Double substitution for Roma
Other substitutions in the Roma house. Inside Volpato and Camara, outside Tahirovic and Bove.
12:45
57′ – Ibanez crossbar
Sensational occasion of Rome to take the lead. Great shot from distance Tahirovicthe goalkeeper clears the ball which lands on the feet of Ibanez: the reactive Brazilian repeats on goal but hits the crossbar.
12:38
49′ – Abraham diving
Another opportunity for Rome. Cross from the left of El Shaarawy, Abraham in dip he finds the goal but also the goalkeeper with a header.
12:36
47′ – El Shaarawy attempt
Roma tries on a free kick. Shot from the edge of the area by El Shaarawy, the goalkeeper was good at repelling by diving.
12:34
45′ – The second half begins
Off to the recovery. Inside for Rome Literate e Shomurodov instead of To the sender e Cherubs.
12:25
Wijnaldum si allena and palestra
Meanwhile in Trigoria Gini Wijnaldum is continuing its work of recovery after tibia fracture.
12:19
45′ – The first half ends
Double whistle, teams in the locker room at 0-0.
12:10
37′ – Roma’s first shot
Roma’s first goal goal. Tahirovic pesca largo El Shaarawy, the Pharaoh from a distance tried his right-footed shot that ended weakly in the goalkeeper’s hands.
12:07
34′ – El Shaarawy booked
First card giallo of the challenge for Stephan The shaarawy who in coverage on the right committed a foul on Ishida.
12:00
26′ – Abraham in area
Rome in attack. Bravo Abraham to pick up the ball, turn around and accelerate in the area: then the low cross in the area but The Shaarawy does not find the advance on the defender.
11:49
16′ – Rome is dangerous
Rome looks towards the Japanese gate. Great passage by Tahirovic per Cherubshowever, the Primavera winger stumbles over the ball and can’t find a shot on goal.
11:41
8′ – Giropalla Roma, Nagoya restarts
Rome plays the game, high center of gravity and lots of ball possession. The Nagoya try to take advantage of it on the counterattack: bravo Smalling to close the spaces well.
11:35
2′ – Nagoya dangerous
Free kick for the Japanese from the left front. Good boy Smalling to insert himself between the attacker and the goal and to sweep with his head.
11:32
1′ – The match begins
Off to the friendly game between Nagoya e Roma. Mourinho’s team with the white uniform, the hosts instead with the red shirt.
11:29
Roma’s anthem at the Toyota Stadium
Surprise in the pre-match at Toyota Stadium many Giallorossi songs were broadcast. The last one with the teams on the field the anthem romanist.
11:10
Rome in the field
Mourinho’s team warm up at the Toyota Stadium
10:50
Rome, the official formation
Roma (3-5-2): Svilar; Ibanez, Smalling, Kumbulla; Missori, Tahirovic, Matic, Bove, El Shaarawy; Cherubini, Abraham.
Available: Boer, Celik, Keramitsis, Camara, Volpato, Tripi, Shomurodov.
Trainer: Mourinho.
This is the lineup of Nagoya: 1 Langerak, 13 Fujii, 2 Tiago, 4 Nakatani, 34 Uchida, 46 Ishida, 14 Senta, 20 Nagaki, 19 Shigehiro, 10 Mateus, 45 Nagai
10:40
Nagoya-Rome, where to watch the match
The first Asian friendly of the Roma will be visible on Dazn. The live text of the match is available on couriersport.it. Kick-off at 11.30
10:30
Partnership between Rome and Nagoya
Through a press release published on its official website the Roma announced a new one partnership with the Nagoya Grampus, the Japanese club with which the friendly is scheduled for today. The partnership will cover the activities of First team but also and above all the development of the youth sectors of the two Clubs.
Toyota – Toyota Stadium
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