ROME (ITALPRESS) – Dovbyk-gol launches Roma, but Aitor Paredes in the final freezes the Olimpico: the challenge between the hygiallorossi and Athletic Bilbao, valid for the first day of theEuropa League, ends in a draw, with Juric who can nevertheless be satisfied with the good performance of his team. The newly appointed Roma coach deploys Hermoso from the first minute, while in midfield there is space for Baldanzi alongside Konè and Cristante, given the absence of Pellegrini. In the Spanish ranks, on the other hand, big man Nico Williams is initially on the bench. It is his older brother Inaki who signs the first chance of the match after a deep shot behind Hermoso’s own back, but his precariously poised conclusion ends high. The Giallorossi struggle to get outand rely on frequent long throws. In one of these, Dovbyk won the melee with Vivian but, instead of attempting a shot,he tried to hook, being closed down by Agirrezabala. Roma raises thebaricenter and takes control of operations, finalizing the positive moment in 32′: magic of Dybala in midfield, Baldanzi opens for Angelino who draws a perfect cross for Dovbyk, who all alone header does not miss. At the start of the second half, Dybala-Soulè relay, with the former Frosinone man having a great chance at 54′: Aitor Paredes slips and leaves a highway to the Argentine, whose diagonal shot is well parried by Agirrezabala. With half an hour to go Nico Williams made his entrance, immediately serving a tricky cross to Guruzeta, who was closed down by the Giallorossi rearguard. At 71′ Celik went down with a physical problem and Juric threw in Abdulhamid, making his debut with the Capitoline. The intensity remains high, but the match is poor in emotions, with Roma seemingly in control and Athletic relying on the lone bursts of the Williams brothers. The favorable episode for the Basques could only come on a spot kick: in the 85th minute Berenguer’s cross from a free kick found Nunez’s bank on which Aitor Paredes landed, fulminating Svilar. There is room for an untaken chance by Hermoso, but the result does not change anymore.- Photo Ipa Agency -(ITALPRESS).
