Test Match: Last Minute Goal Porto vs Roma Ended 1-1. The trial match between Porto vs. Roma in pre-season ended in a 1-1 draw at Campo Bela Vista, Setubal, Thursday morning WIB.
In this match, the new AS Roma coach, Jose Mourinho, tried to lower the starting XI okay. I Giallorossi’s new goalkeeper, Rui Patricio, was immediately sent off.
In addition, several core players such as Gianluca Mancini, Chris Smalling, to Riccardo Calafiori appeared in the back row.
While the middle row is filled with Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Amadou Diawara, Ebrima Darboe, and Nicolo Zaniolo. While the spearhead was handed over to Edin Dzeko.
This match was very tight in the first set. The 2 teams were both buying and selling attacks but no goals were formed.
Entering the 2nd set, AS Roma succeeded in winning first. Mancini scored in the 56th minute after capitalizing on Zaniolo’s corner.
The pressure of the match increased in the 64th minute after veteran Porto defender Pepe collided with Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Mkhitaryan, who doesn’t accept it, tries to kick Pepe in a fallen state. Fights were also inevitable until several players from the bench stepped onto the field to intervene.
Porto can then match the position when the game entered the 89th minute. It was Vitinha who saved the Portuguese giants from defeat. Vitinha’s goal at the end of the match made the score 1-1 and lasted until dispersal
AS Roma face Porto at Campo Bela Vista. Rui Patricio went through his career, with Jose Mourinho fielding strong starters.
Rick Karsdorp, Gianluca Mancini, Chris Smalling and Riccardo Calafiori played at the back. Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Amadou Diawara, Ebrima Darboe and Nicolo Zaniolo boarded Edin Dzeko.
The game was tough. Rui Patricio made a cover to fend off Mehdi Taremi and Otavio’s chances. The first 45 minutes finished without a goal.
Edin Dzeko almost took the lead when his shot completed Mkhitaryan’s pass just narrowly missed. Diawara’s long-range shooting was denied by the goalkeeper.
Roma took the lead in the 56th minute when Zaniolo’s corner was finished by Mancini. There was tension between the two in the 64th minute when Pepe and Mkhitaryan clashed.
Disappointed Mkhitaryan tried to kick Pepe in a falling position. Until several players on the bench of both teams participated.
The game resumed and Porto leveled the score through Vitinha in the 89th minute. The match ended without another goal.
Player list:
- Porto: Costa; Joao Mario, Mbemba, Pepe, Manafà; Otavio (Vitinha 83), Sergio Oliveira (F Conceicao 83), Bruno Costa (Luis Diaz 71), Pepê (Grujic 71); Toni Martinez (Evanilson 83), Taremi
- AS Roma: Rui Patricio; Karsdorp, Mancini, Smalling, Calafiori (Ibanez 69); Darboe (Villar 46), Diawara; Zaniolo (El Shaarawy 69), Pellegrini (Kumbulla 90), Mkhitaryan (Perez 69); Dzeko
The course of the match
Because the match was very tight, some players acted like they were playing in an important match. This has also been done by The Dragon defender, Pepe.
In the 64th minute, Pepe snatched the ball from Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s feet quite roughly. Cristiano Ronaldo’s compatriot lunged at Mkhitaryan and positioned his elbow quite high.
Immediately, the player from Armenia was immediately ignited by the act of the former Real Madrid player. Mkhi tries to kick Pepe back, but his efforts are fruitless.
Then, several players and officials from the 2 teams went directly to the field to calm the situation. Including Edin Dzeko who entered the field by shouting Pepe with a special greeting.
“Bravo, you are 1-0 down, now go and cry,” said Edin Dzeko as quoted by Football Italia. Coach Jose Mourinho ultimately chose to withdraw Mkhitaryan in the 69th minute.
Prediction
Compared to the opponents Roma have faced in pre-season so far, Porto’s level is definitely different. This will really be a test for Rome. The ability of the 2 teams at this time might be considered quite balanced. This could be a tight match.
Predicted score: Porto 2-2 AS Roma.
