Romelu Lukaku’s chances of winning a trophy this season have once again become much slimmer. AS Roma lost the city derby against Lazio Roma in the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup by the narrowest of margins. Lukaku spent 90 minutes between the lines, but was hardly put into action. The Conference League is now Roma’s only path to success this season.
We can be brief about the first half. The struggle prevailed over the quality. Not a single scoring opportunity was created in 45 minutes. The Olimpico is hoping for (more) entertainment in the second half.
Much more happened in the first five minutes after halftime than in the first 45 minutes combined. Vecino towers over everything and everyone on a cross, Roma goalkeeper Patricio made a wonderful reflex. A few minutes later, Huijsen kicks Lazio player Castellanos in the penalty area. Referee Orsato didn’t see a penalty, but VAR did. After viewing the images, the Italian still indicated the point. A justified decision. Zaccagni remains cool and makes the Italian side of the Olimpico celebrate.
Mattia Zaccagni©AP
For a long time Roma had no answer – at the other end Patricio made another save and Vecino saw a shot go wide – until with a few minutes left Belotti was allowed to press. The Italian shot, goalkeeper Mandas saved. In the very last minute Lukaku attempts an acrobatic attempt with an overhead kick, but it ends up high.
The cup adventure is over for Roma, who only have the Conference League left to color the season with a prize.
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90’+11′
End of the second half
90’+10′
Red card for Sardar Azmoun
97′
Lukaku’s overhead kick
Lukaku tries acrobatically with an overhead kick, but it ends up high. Roma’s cup adventure seems to be over.
90’+6′
Red card (second yellow card) for Pedro
90’+5′
Yellow card for Pedro
90’+3′
Yellow card for Luca Pellegrini
90′
Seven more minutes
Lukaku and his teammates still have time to score an equaliser. Seven minutes of extra time will be added.
88′
Redding Manda
Once upon a time there was Rome there. Belotti goes wild, Mandas falls to the ground and saves. The Greek immediately straightens up to prevent a Roma player from putting the ball into the goal.
80′
Pedro op Patricio
Now there will be more space for Lazio to decide the match. Pedro frees himself on the left, the Spaniard’s shot is too weak.
81′
Dean Huijsen is replaced by Andrea Belotti
77′
Valentín Castellanos is replaced by Gustav Isaksen
76′
Edoardo Bove is replaced by Stephan El Shaarawy
7.34pm
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72′
Lukaku blocked
Lukaku then finds some space to shoot. The attacker’s attempt is blocked.
68′
Danilo Cataldi is replaced by Nicolò Rovella
68′
Mattia Zaccagni is replaced by Pedro
68′
Danilo Cataldi is replaced by Nicolò Rovella
67′
Manuel Lazzari is replaced by Luca Pellegrini
65′
Yellow card for Matteo Guendouzi
65′
Yellow card for Gianluca Mancini
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