Series A

UEL | Servette 1-1 Roma: Lukaku not enough

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2 years ago

4:21 am

Romelu Lukaku’s purpose was not sufficient for a victory towards Servette, as Roma qualify for the Europa League knockouts, however in all probability in second place.

The Giallorossi wanted a win to maintain the strain on Slavia Prague for that valuable high spot, which might imply avoiding the play-offs. Chris Smalling, Marash Kumbulla and Tammy Abraham have been nonetheless injured, with Renato Sanches not at 100 per cent, whereas third-placed Servette missed David Douline, Leo Besson and Enzo Crivelli.

Mile Svilar bought down for a one-handed save on Keigo Tsunemoto within the opening minutes, whereas his gloves have been additionally stung by Bendeguz Bolla.

Nonetheless, Roma broke via with their first actual alternative. Diego Llorente went on a robust run from midfield and appeared to be slicing inside, however supplied the disguised go for Lukaku, who simply needed to swing the boot to fireplace in from 14 yards.

Lukaku grazed the crossbar with one other strike from the Stephan El Shaarawy help after a well-worked group transfer, then each Paulo Dybala and Lukaku didn’t get the tap-in on a low El Shaarawy ball rolled throughout the six-yard field.

Nonetheless, Servette equalised on the daybreak of the second half when makeshift centre-back Bryan Cristante failed to chop out a cross and Chris Bedia was in a position to management and prod in from six yards.

Svilar needed to rush off his line and nearly get the ball earlier than Bedia on the counter-attack, whereas Dybala ballooned over from a really promising place after a give-and-go with Lukaku.

No person was able to pounce on the unfastened ball after the goalkeeper pushed away the Lorenzo Pellegrini pull-back, whereas Evan Ndicka was booked for a two-footed sort out and will likely be suspended for the ultimate sport.

Including to the dangerous information, Slavia Prague accomplished the comeback to win 3-2 away to Sheriff Tiraspol with the final kick of the sport and assure first place.

Servette 1-1 Roma

Lukaku 21 (R), Bedia 50 (S)