ROMA 4 - 0 MONZA: MATCH REPORT

In the final match of the twenty-sixth matchday of Serie A, Roma defeated Monza 4-0 and confirmed that they are enjoying a great run of form.

At the 5th minute, Pisilli had the first opportunity of the match, but he squandered a good chance by mis-kicking with his right foot. Roma took the lead in the 10th minute with a magnificent goal by Saelemaekers, who crafted an unstoppable curling left-footed shot for Turati. Monza attempted to respond with a quick counterattack by Urbanski, but the giallorossa defense held firm. Ranieri's team confirmed itself as the best of the second half of the season, having amassed more points than anyone else, and doubled their lead in the 32nd minute with a header from Shomurodov. Monza did not give up and came close to scoring in the 42nd minute. A splendid vertical pass by Bianco found Ganvoula, who crossed with a low right-footed shot; Svilar sent it out for a corner with an excellent save. In the 45th minute, Dany Mota also attempted to drive a shot, but the Roma goalkeeper blocked it.

In the second half, Petagna was in attack for the biancorossi, and Zeroli and Martins also came on in the 56th minute. Roma reasserted themselves in the 60th minute, with an impressive individual play by Baldanzi; Turati was excellent in repelling his final shot. In the 68th minute, Nesta also played the Keita card. However, Roma made it 3-0 in the 73rd minute with Angelino's left-footed diagonal shot. In the final stages, Cristante sealed the score at 4-0 with a header from the ensuing corner in the 88th minute. The match ended 4-0 at the Olimpico.

In the next round, the biancorossi will host Torino on Sunday, March 2 at 12:30 at the U-Power Stadium.