Match report

AS Roma Defeats Cesena 2-1 in Coppa Italia Thriller

AS Roma
AS Roma
2–1
FT
Cesena
Cesena
Feb 1, 2017

AS Roma secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cesena in the Coppa Italia, thanks to goals from Edin Dzeko and Francesco Totti. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with Cesena scoring a late equalizer only for Totti to clinch the win with a penalty in the 97th minute. Roma's strong defense and offensive prowess ultimately led to their triumph in this crucial competition.

Key Facts

  • • AS Roma defeated Cesena 2-1 in the Coppa Italia.
  • • Edin Dzeko scored the first goal for Roma in the 68th minute.
  • • Lorenzo Garritano equalized for Cesena in the 73rd minute.
  • • Francesco Totti scored the winning penalty in the 97th minute.
  • • Cesena received three yellow cards, including one to Khaled Laribi in the 44th minute.

Lineups

AS Roma

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 19 Alisson (G)
  • 44 K. Manolas (D)
  • 13 Bruno Peres (D)
  • 3 Juan Jesus (D)
  • 21 Mário Rui (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 6 K. Strootman (M)
  • 8 D. Perotti (F)
  • 5 L. Paredes (M)
  • 10 F. Totti (F)
  • 92 S. El Shaarawy (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 E. Džeko
  • 4 R. Nainggolan
  • 33 Emerson
  • 1 W. Szczęsny
  • 7 C. Grenier
  • 15 T. Vermaelen
  • 16 D. De Rossi
  • 18 B. Lobonț
  • 20 F. Fazio
  • 30 Gerson

Cesena

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Agliardi (G)
  • 27 A. Ligi (D)
  • 33 F. Renzetti (D)
  • 2 R. Perticone (D)
  • 14 A. Balzano (D)
  • 16 M. Rigione (D)
  • 23 M. Koné (M)
  • 5 K. Laribi (M)
  • 24 M. Vitale (M)
  • 10 C. Ciano (F)
  • 9 Alejandro Rodriguez (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 L. Garritano
  • 11 A. Cocco
  • 17 G. Panico
  • 8 A. Schiavone
  • 13 M. Gasperi
  • 31 L. Pompei
  • 32 L. Bardini
  • 34 N. Di Roberto
  • 28 C. Setola

Timeline

  1. AS Roma
    21' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Perotti · On: E. Dzeko
  2. Cesena
    44' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    K. Laribi
  3. AS Roma
    46' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Juan Jesus · On: R. Nainggolan
  4. Cesena
    57' Cesena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Laribi · On: L. Garritano
  5. AS Roma
    68' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Dzeko · Assist: S. El Shaarawy
  6. Cesena
    69' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    L. Garritano
  7. Cesena
    73' Cesena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Ciano · On: A. Cocco
  8. Cesena
    73' Cesena Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Garritano
  9. AS Roma
    82' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. El Shaarawy · On: Emerson Palmieri
  10. Cesena
    84' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    Alejandro Rodriguez
  11. Cesena
    86' Cesena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alejandro Rodriguez · On: G. Panico
  12. AS Roma
    90'+7 AS Roma Goal · Penalty
    F. Totti
  13. AS Roma
    90' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    K. Manolas

Match Stats

Stat AS Roma Cesena
Fouls 13 18
Pass Accuracy 88% 77%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 15
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 712 301
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 7 4
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 69% 31%
Accurate Passes 624 232
Shots Inside Box 7 9
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came in the 68th minute when Edin Dzeko scored the opening goal, giving Roma the lead.
  • ▸ Roma's victory was secured in the 97th minute when Francesco Totti converted a penalty, sealing the deal for the Giallorossi.