Ferguson and Dovbyk Shine as Roma Easily Defeats Lecce

AS Roma secured a decisive victory against Lecce, bouncing back from their previous loss to Atalanta. The match, held on an intense afternoon, allowed Roma to rise to fourth place in the Serie A standings with 36 points, just one behind Napoli.

Match Highlights

The victory came through two crucial goals by strikers Ferguson and Dovbyk. Ferguson, scoring his third Serie A goal, netted the first in the 14th minute, with Dovbyk doubling the lead just before the final whistle.

Key Players

• Ferguson: Scored the opening goal, demonstrating skill and precision.
• Dovbyk: Added the second goal despite later suffering a thigh injury.
• Dybala: Provided the assist for Ferguson’s goal and orchestrated much of Roma’s attacking play.
• Cristante: Played a pivotal role, contributing both defensively and offensively, though he will miss the next match due to suspension.

Match Overview

Despite being in a challenging situation with only 13 available outfield players, Roma maintained control throughout. Lecce struggled to create clear chances, with a notable miss from Pierotti early in the second half that could have altered the game’s outcome.

The match began with Roma swiftly finding their rhythm. After Ferguson’s opener, they effectively neutralized Lecce’s attacks. A disallowed goal for Pisilli did not deter Roma, who continued to press.

Second Half Dynamics

In the second half, Lecce attempted to increase their attacking intensity, but Roma responded efficiently. Dovbyk’s goal, a deft finish from a deflected cross by Pisilli, sealed the match in the 71st minute.

Although the final minutes saw increased pressure from Lecce, Roma stood firm, celebrating their important win. This result allows AS Roma to regain momentum after recent setbacks and places them strongly in the Serie A race.

Final Standings

Following this match, Roma’s current position and points tally are:

This win places Roma in a strong position as they look forward to their next fixtures, while Lecce will seek to improve and climb away from the relegation zone.