In a tightly contested Serie A encounter, AS Roma clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Pisa. The decisive moment arrived courtesy of Federico Soulé, whose crucial goal proved to be the difference-maker. Even Ferguson provided the pivotal assist in a match that saw both teams battling intensely for control.
Pisa Player Ratings
- Semper: 6.5 – Despite the loss, Semper was instrumental, making several vital saves before ultimately being beaten by Soulé`s winner.
- Caracciolo: 6
- Canestrelli: 6
- Lusuardi: 6 (64′ Calabresi 6)
- Touré: 6
- Marin: 5.5 (83′ Stengs N/A)
- Aebischer: 6
- Angori: 5 (83′ Leris N/A)
- Tramoni: 5.5 (64′ Cuadrado 5.5)
- Moreo: 5.5 (64′ Nzola 5.5)
- Meister: 5
Best Pisa Player: Semper (6.5) – Delivered a strong performance, highlighted by crucial saves that kept Pisa in the game for extended periods.
Lowest Pisa Rating: Meister (5) – Squandered Pisa`s most significant scoring opportunity of the match. The Danish international will need to improve his finishing to establish himself as a starter.
Pisa Coach: Gilardino (6)
Gilardino`s squad showed promise with an excellent first-half display, creating two clear-cut chances. However, they eventually succumbed to Roma`s relentless pressure and superior quality after the interval. The Tuscans demonstrate potential for growth, particularly as their new attacking players integrate further into the team.
AS Roma Player Ratings
- Svilar: 6.5
- Hermoso: 6.5 (82′ Celik N/A)
- Mancini: 6
- N’Dicka: 6
- Wesley: 6
- Koné: 6.5
- Cristante: 6
- Angelino: 6 (90′ Rensch N/A)
- Soulé: 7 (90′ El Aynaoui N/A)
- El Shaarawy: 5.5 (46′ Dybala 6.5)
- Ferguson: 6.5 (73′ Dovbyk 6)
Best Roma Player: Soulé (7) – The match-winner for the Giallorossi, scoring the decisive goal and having another effort narrowly disallowed. Soulé has been a standout performer throughout pre-season, consistently contributing vital goals.
Lowest Roma Rating: El Shaarawy (5.5) – Featured for only the first 45 minutes before being substituted for Dybala. He struggled to make a significant impact, as Roma`s attacking play in the first half largely avoided his left flank.
Roma Coach: Gasperini (6.5)
Gasperini`s Roma secured another three points, added another goal to their tally, and maintained a clean sheet. After a somewhat slow-paced first half, his tactical substitution, bringing on Paulo Dybala, proved to be a turning point. The Argentine significantly boosted Roma`s attacking quality, playing a role in Soulé`s goal, which was expertly set up by Even Ferguson.