Roma drops six on Bologna as they punch in their ticket in the Coppa Italia last eight #2394
A.S Roma 6 Bologna 0FT
After the international break, the Roma ladies got back in business with a massive 5-1 victory against Sampdoria As the title holders get their season back on the right track. They currently sit at the top of the Champions League group from two games but did struggle at the beginning of the campaign in the league with multiple draws and a loss to Juventus. However, they have ripped off back-to-back victories against AC Milan and Sampdoria That puts them within reach of making up the ground as it is still very early in the season. In midweek on Wednesday night, they would return to action in the Copa Italia for the round of 16. Roma are currently the holders after beating Fiorentina on penalties in last season's final after vaulting. A huge comeback that allowed them to pull off the devil. Roma has been to the final in the last four seasons. They beat AC Milan on penalties. Then they lost to Juventus in back-to-back seasons and then last year a triumph against Fiorentina. On Wednesday they would play They will travel to Bologna to take on The third-place team in the second division. They have 18 points this season having scored 18 and conceded six this campaign. Having won 8 out of 10 matches to start the season. They sit six points out of the top two but still have a strong chance For promotion. That being said, Roma certainly presents itself as a massive challenge as they will try to take a crack at the holders or Roma looks to punch their ticket to the quarterfinals with a victory. Roma are likely to play a somewhat weakened side with a big match against second place. Fiorentina is on the weekend and then the Champions League battle with Lyon upcoming. It would be the Copa Italia between Bologna and Roma in the round of 16 as the holders have their eyes on the quarterfinals as kickoff approaches in Bologna.
Roma looked to make an impact early on. A clear, clear talent advantage they aimed to capitalize on directly from kickoff. Very early on Roma got themselves on the counterattack. Martina Pandini brought the ball forward with a ton of space. She sends a throughpass to the right side Glionna sends it across towards the left post as Giulia Dragoni puts her foot through it. It ends up hitting the left post as Bologna scrapes to ultimately end up clearing it out in the end. Bologna is on high alert and that very easily could have been the opening goal. It wasn't very long before Roma got themselves the breakthrough. In the 18th minute, Glionna found her way through. She makes an excellent solo run cutting through the bologna defense as they try to chase her down. She has a burst of energy separating herself from getting a one-on-one. She splits it down the middle right in front of goal as Roma took in an early 1-0 lead It would be her second goal of the season as her solo run puts Roma in front already in the driver's seat. Not long afterwards she was on the attack again. Glionna This time makes a run down the right side. She gets a little bit of space before unloading it strike at the goalkeeper She ends up making the block but the explosive Winger has looked sharp early on. At the half-hour, mark Roma would double their advantage. A ball from the right side is sent into the box Lucia Di Guglielmo takes a touch Dragoni unloads a strike from inside the box as she sends it into the bottom left corner to take a 2-0 lead. Roma have been completely in control and have dominated from the very beginning. It would be her third goal of the season and she seems to be thriving on loan at Roma. Later in the first half bologna tried to formulate a chance of their own. A cross is sent from the left side towards the back post puts her foot through it as it Hits the post Isabella Kresche defends it well but does not need a save as the post is there to come to her aid. For the most part, Rome remained in control of it. Has the first half slowly comes to a close Haavi looks for the spectacular as she controls the ball from outside the box before unloading a perfectly hit strike. Margot Shore ends up coming up with the important save preventing it from getting out of hand. In the late stages of the first half, Roma managed to provide one last chance of it on the right side Of the box Dragoni sets up Martina Pandini As she drags it to the right side. The first half comes to a close with Roma holding on to a 2-0 lead as they have their foot in the door for the quarterfinal.
It has essentially been one-way traffic for Roma. As expected, they have been completely in control of it. Even with a slightly weakened side, and many players being rested, they seem to have no problem asserting themselves against bologna. The home side has had a couple of chances but not much that has challenged Isabella Kresche. Roma was guiding themselves closer toward victory. The second half. They slightly took off the gas but still moved the ball around very effectively and looked like they were on the cusp of possibly adding to their lead to kill it off once and for all with a chance of a comeback becoming increasingly small as the minutes ticked on. In the 73rd minute Alice Corelli delivers a cross in the box for Evelyn Viens She takes an initial strike at the goalkeeper. It is saved by Margot Shore However Dragoni was taken down from behind as a penalty was given. With Manuela, Giuliano, Elena Linari, and Valentina Giacinti All resting. Saki Kumagai would step up to take it. The Japanese International has a walking run-up before she speeds up at the end tricking the goalkeeper as she splits it down the middle Roma takes a 3-0 lead. All the heavy lifting had been done. 5 minutes later it occurs again. In the 78th minute, Aaliyah Pilgrim continues to be such a threat this Season as a contributor and one of the most underrated players on the team. She makes a run down the left side opening up, creating just enough space as she sends it over to Alice Corelli As a 20-year-old slides, it into the back of the net Roma takes a 4-0 lead It was starting to get out of hand. In the late stages of the first half with very little time remaining Roma got on the break again In the 88th minute Alice Corelli took the ball through the middle on the counterattack before dumping it off over to the left side Haavi Chase was down the ball before getting taken down in the box. Another penalty would be given to Roma. This time Haavi would take it she sends it into the top left corner as Roma now takes a 5-0 lead. It would be the fourth goal of the season for The Norwegian. In the 93rd minute, Roma got themselves a late free kick Giada Greggi unloads a strike from the left corner from far out she hits a curler into the top left corner. The goalkeeper pushes it and she gets a hand on it but it flies into the back of the net Roma would make it six. It would be her second goal of the season. The full-time whistle would go shortly after as Roma went on to completely dominate Bologna in a 6-0 victory. They punched their ticket into the quarterfinals of the Copa Italia as they easily dispatched bologna.
The holders of the Copa Italia stay firm in a dominating victory that moves them on to the next round. Roma has made the Copa Italia final 4 years in a row. They are highly expected to make the final again. It has almost been second nature to the back-to-back League champions that there will be a possibility of adding a piece of silverware to the cup. They have won the Copa Italia twice in the last 4 years and also have lost twice. However, getting to the final seems like it has been in recent years. A foregone conclusion. Roma were just coming off a 5-1 victory on the weekend. It puts them into the top four and within six points of second place. It hasn't been the best season for them in the league. There's no hiding there. Roma also has a big clash on the weekend against Fiorentina. This was a perfect opportunity to give rest to Manuela Giuliano, Valentina Giacinti, Camellia Caesar, and others. Roma played many of the rotational players that managed to contribute. Saki Kumagai wore the armband. Haavi & Greggi Both played, but for the most part, those were the only regular starters who participated from the beginning. It was a great opportunity for the likes of Aaliyah Pilgrim and Dragoni To get a start. They have been in and out of the sign this season but obviously, the two scarlets have been very good this season when given the opportunity. Aaliyah Pilgrim is a huge Talent for Roma and the more opportunity she gets the better she has looked. Meanwhile, Dragoni continues To develop during her loan spell. She still is a product of Barcelona and in all likelihood, she will return to her parent club at the end of the season. However, the development we have seen from her this campaign has been on standing not only for the Italian national team but also for Barcelona as Roma have well taken care of their 18-year-old prospect. Alice Corelli who very seldom gets big minutes was able to contribute in a big way as the 20-year-old is another Talent that Rama has been developing this season. Overall, Roma did exactly what they were supposed to do. They handled their business. They got themselves into the quarterfinals. They rested the necessary pieces so they could be fresh for Fiorentina on Saturday. They will punch their ticket into the quarterfinals as they will play Napoli in the last eight but on this occasion, they put six past bologna on their way to the quarterfinals.
