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Serie A: Roma Triumph Over Lazio In Derby Della Capitale
AS Roma emerged victorious over their city rivals Lazio in the Derby della Capitale, thanks to Gianluca Mancini’s decisive header.
The match ended Roma’s four-game winless streak & also displayed the intense rivalry & passion that define this historic fixture.
The game started with Roma showing intent & aggression, with Angelino & Leandro Paredes coming close to breaking the deadlock early on. However, Lazio responded with Ciro Immobile threatening the Roma goal, only to be denied by the defense.
As both teams pushed for an opener, the match was characterized by end-to-end action & goal-scoring opportunities. Nicolo Casale’s heroics in denying Diego Llorente’s attempts & Roma in the game, while Lorenzo Pellegrini and Zeki Celik also came close to scoring.
The breakthrough finally came for Roma as Gianluca Mancini rose highest to meet Paulo Dybala’s corner delivery, heading the ball past the Lazio goalkeeper & sparking jubilant celebrations among the Roma fans.
The second half saw Lazio making changes in an attempt to turn the tide, but Roma remained resolute in defense & continued to threaten on the counterattack. Lorenzo Pellegrini & Stephan El Shaarawy both went agonizingly close to extending Roma’s lead, with El Shaarawy hitting the post with a powerful strike.
Despite a disallowed goal for offside, Roma held on to their slender lead, showing composure & determination in the face of Lazio’s late onslaught. The match ended with heated exchanges on the pitch, emphasizing the fierce rivalry between the two clubs.
Roma’s victory marked a significant win in the Derby della Capitale & also closed the gap on fourth-placed Bologna in the Serie A standings. The result also handed Lazio manager Igor Tudor his first league defeat since taking charge, highlighting Roma’s resurgence in the league.
