Ferguson: Roma in Glasgow – Europa League Preview

He Celtic Park de Glasgow hosted the Europa League match between Celtic y Romahis first crossing on the continent. The team of Gasperini took it seriously from the beginning, taking the lead in the 6th minute with a Scales own goalwho tried to overtake Mancini in a corner Soulébut ended up putting the ball in the net. Roma continued to dominate the match, constantly finding ways to threaten, especially with Soulé’s counterattacks. In the 11th minute, the Argentine overflowed on the right and attempted a cross shot from a tight angle, but Schmeichel He blocked the ball. Fergusonon whom great expectations were placed, also had a great night, frequently attempting shots and accompanying his teammates in the maneuver.

In the 29th minute, for example, the forward passed to Soulé, who launched a curved shot that forced Schmeichel to make a diving save. The ball then reached El Shaarawybut his shot went high. Roma capitalized on their efforts in the 36th minute with a splendid play culminated by Ferguson: Soulé filtered the ball from the right, passed it to Celik, who in turn served it to his teammate. In one of the most intense moments of Rome, Celtic had a golden opportunity when Hatate misfired near Svilar. Ferguson then controlled the ball with a diagonal shot, making it 3-0. At the end of the first half, the referee gave a penalty in favor of the Scots for a foul by Hermoso, who still tried to protest, but Engels still hit the ball against the post from 11 meters.

In the second half, Celtic tried to make changes in all areas of the field and Roma slowed down slightlywhich allowed him to do it with the score in his favor. The Scots then advanced in their own field and in the 53rd minute, Iheanacho He launched himself from the left, but from a privileged position, he shot wide. The yellow and red they got a little careless, and hatate found Engelswho crossed for Iheanacho and he closed the gap. However, the goal was disallowed, and the Roma fans began to chant louder and louder in celebration. In fact, in ’74, Dybala attended Bailey for the fourth goal, but his left-footed shot was flagged for offside as well. There was time in Scotland to admire Dybala’s creativitywho had been on the field since ’69. For example, with a few minutes left, the Argentine played a pass with the outside of his foot to take Bailey towards the rival goal, but it practically went straight to Schmeichel.

He The ball circulated slowly in the last ten minutes of the gamealmost as if he gracefully accompanied Roma to victory, after the defeats against Naples and Cagliari, which have currently distanced them to a few points from the top of the Serie A table.

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