Final result: Roma-Sampdoria 4-1
Roma’s report cards (edited by Marco Pieracci)
Ryan 6 – Absolute debut between the posts, he tries to move it in the wrong way: to avoid a corner kick, he risks doing damage.
Celik 6 – Re-proposed as armchair, due to lack of valid alternatives in the role. The Olimpico is making noise about some less than optimal choices.
Hermoso 5.5 – Physically, he surpasses the baby Leonardi and blemishes a decent performance as a central midfielder by missing Yepes’ goal.
Ndicka 6 – He slides to the centre-left, patrols the area without having to turn on the flashing light because there are no real dangers.
Peas 6.5 – Typical courage of the twenty-year-old, readings of the expert player: the opening for the doubling and other interesting initiatives. From 63′ Soulé 6.5 – Ok, the entry is the right one: it hits the crossbar, puts Dovbyk in front of Vismara.
Paredes 6.5 – Classic director, steps back to get the action going. The vision of the game is not discussed, he finds the hidden corridor for Baldanzi. From 70′ Pilgrims 6 – Greeted by some whistles, he looks for the door from outside.
Angelino 6.5 – Forced into overtime, he manages himself by always giving the impression of being in full control of the situation on that side: delightful assist for Shomurodov.
Saelemaekers 7 – He goes back to his origins, moving from the midfield to the wing and becoming the absolute dominator. The first two goals were auspicious. From 63′ Fees 5.5 – He loses the ball too superficially, he isn’t convincing this time either.
Baldanzi 7 – The first ring is a test of his qualities, he smokes Vulikc but Vismara tells him no. Quality between the lines, when Samp opens up they don’t forgive.
Zalewski 6 – Timid signs of recovery in a new role: he plays in support of Dovbyk, becoming dangerous only with a poisonous cross shot. From 71′ Dahl 6 – It presents itself with personality.
Dovbyk 7.5 – He finds his starting shirt again and also scores goals, scoring a couple in the space of ten minutes. In addition to the brace, many useful movements for the team. He could do three, but he lacks that hint of malice. From 78′ Shomurodov 6.5 – Converts the first ball he touches into a goal.
Claudio Ranieri 6.5 – The evening immediately gets on the right track: qualification for the quarterfinals on ice before the half hour mark, receiving good indications from those who are finding less space.
Sampdoria report cards (edited by Marco Pieracci)
Vismara 6 – Blameless on Dovbyk’s winning turn, as well as on the tap-in of the Ukrainian center forward who denied the hat-trick. Baldanzi puts it in his corner.
Came 5.5 – He starts as a full-back, then is diverted to center back to try to strengthen the banks: Shomurodov scores goals in his face.
Meulensteen 4.5 – He struggles to read Dovbyk’s movements, who slips between him and Vulikic. Nasty mess on the Giallorossi’s doubling.
Vulikic 5 – Baldanzi’s feint immediately sends him into overdrive, a sinister omen: things aren’t much better afterwards. He can’t shorten.
Veroli 5 – Saelemaekers’ dynamism puts him in great difficulty: he succumbs in the duel, leaving him too much freedom at the moment of the cross. From 46′ Ioannou 6 – Celik’s run equalizes.
Vieira 6 – Captain for the occasion, at least try to give some aggression and vigor to the midfielder to hinder Roma’s dribbling. From 64′ Benedict 6 – Good step.
Yepes 6.5 – The ball at his feet seems to be hot, he gives a gift not discarded by Roma but the redemption is around the corner: a goal from an attacker.
Akinsanmiro 5.5 – He receives little collaboration from his teammates, the stride is notable but does not go hand in hand with the precision of control. From 78′ Bellemo sv
Borini 5 – In the first half the attacking wing never sees it, moving into the middle you don’t notice any big differences. Bitter evening as an ex.
Leonardi 5 – Fresh from signing a five-year contract, the future is on his side but for certain matches he still seems a little light. From 68′ Sekulov 5.5 – Frantic in finishing.
Pedrola 5 – Potential expressed in small doses, when he moves the ball and changes pace. He only does it once, he stays in the locker room. From 46′ Depaoli 6.5 – He enters with great conviction, raises the pressure and sends the cross to Yepes.
Leonardo Semplici 5.5 – It revolutionizes everything compared to the derby by sending a clear signal: the priority is not the cup, but the championship. Legitimate choice, the category difference is there and it shows.