AS Roma extended their unbeaten Serie A run to 11 games with a 3-0 victory over Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico, detikSport reported.
Roma’s Unbeaten Run Continues
The Giallorossi secured their eighth win and third draw of the season, moving to 27 points and second place in the Serie A table. They trail leaders Lazio by one point, though the capital rivals have played one fewer match. Roma’s performance demonstrated their attacking potency, as they became the highest-scoring team in the league with 31 goals from 11 games. This was achieved with 13 different players finding the net, showcasing a balanced and unpredictable attack.
The match, played early Sunday morning Jakarta time (November 8, 2026), saw Roma take control early. The breakthrough came in the 27th minute when defender Mario Hermoso, after a scramble in the Sassuolo penalty area, cut inside and unleashed a powerful left-footed strike that found the net. Three minutes later, the lead was doubled when a Donyell Malen shot deflected off Sassuolo defender Sebastian Walukiewicz and into his own goal.
Second-Half Seals Sassuolo’s Fate
Sassuolo, who had Indonesian international Jay Idzes playing a full 90 minutes, struggled to create chances in the first half and fell further behind just after the hour mark. Substitute Rodrigo Mora, who had only been on the pitch for a short time, combined with Malen before firing a low, cross-shot that beat Sassuolo goalkeeper Arijanet Muric to make it 3-0. The goal capped off a dominant display from Roma, who controlled possession and limited the visitors to few opportunities.
For Idzes, the match represented another significant challenge for the 26-year-old defender. Playing for a Sassuolo side that has conceded 26 goals in 10 games—the worst defensive record in Serie A—he was unable to prevent Roma from adding to their tally.
Gasperini’s Candid View on Title Race
Following the win, manager Gasperini addressed the growing narrative that his team is a contender for the Serie A title.
“It feels very nice to play this season. We cannot fool ourselves or disappoint ourselves, so there’s nothing wrong with dreaming, especially with the path we are on,” Gasperini said, according to reports from Football Italia. “I don’t know what we can achieve. As everyone says, it is fair that Inter are in the best position for the title. The rest are in the competition, including us, and we can have a chance.”
The manager also placed Lazio in the conversation for the title, noting their impressive run of nine wins in 10 matches. “Lazio have won nine out of 10, so of course they are in the competition.”
Sassuolo’s Defensive Crisis Deepens
The defeat is another blow for Sassuolo, who are now winless in their last five league matches, with four consecutive losses. This form has left them in 17th place with just 8 points, firmly in the relegation battle. Pontianak Post reported that Idzes, who recently returned from a thigh injury, understands the difficult period the team is going through.
“This is clearly a difficult period for us because I think we have a good team. We have to understand the moments in the game and when it’s important not to concede,” Idzes was quoted as saying.
Roma Prepares for Champions League Match
Roma will look to carry their momentum into the Champions League, where they face a crucial match after their dramatic 2-3 loss to Manchester United. Meanwhile, Sassuolo must quickly regroup as they aim to end their winless streak when they host a team fighting above them in the table. The contrast between Roma’s attack and Sassuolo’s defense sets up a compelling narrative for the rest of the Serie A season, with Roma’s title hopes very much alive.
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