Fourth in Serie A, AS Roma hosted Como (7th) at the Olimpico Stadium for the end of this 15th day of Serie A. The opportunity for Gian Piero Gasperini’s Romans to stay in the title race, after two consecutive defeats in the league against Naples and against Cagliari (1-0). Opposite, the Lariani of Cesc Fàbregas could take 5th place, if successful. In the first period, Como did not see the light of day and was very little dangerous offensively, except for this ride from the Senegalese Assane Diao (31st), who had to give up his place due to injury, a few days before the CAN.
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After the break, the Giallorossi were rewarded for their efforts. After a cross from Rensch, Soulé shifted Wesley to the right side. The Brazilian right-back’s first-intention strike then deceived Como’s French goalkeeper, Jean Butez, for the opener (61st, 1-0). This achievement by the ex-Flamengo player, who arrived in Italy this summer, was enough to give the three points to Roma, who also obtained a seventh clean sheet in 15 league matches played. The Louve club climbs to 4th place in the Serie A standings, just three points behind the leader, Inter Milan, and four units ahead of Juventus (5th), whom it will face this Saturday.
