Match report

Spezia Stuns AS Roma 4-2 in Coppa Italia

AS Roma
AS Roma
2–4
FT
Spezia
Spezia
Jan 19, 2021

Spezia shocked the football world by defeating AS Roma 4-2 in a thrilling Coppa Italia encounter. The underdogs took an early lead through A. Galabinov's penalty and R. Saponara's goal, only to see AS Roma retaliate with a goal from L. Pellegrini and later another from Henrikh Mkhitaryan. However, Spezia's resilience was evident as they scored two late goals to secure a memorable victory.

Key Facts

  • • AS Roma 2–4 Spezia (Coppa Italia)
  • • Goals: A. Galabinov (6'), R. Saponara (15', 119'), D. Verde (107'), L. Pellegrini (43'), Henrikh Mkhitaryan (73')
  • • Spezia took the lead with two early goals, one a penalty by A. Galabinov
  • • AS Roma scored a penalty by L. Pellegrini to narrow the gap
  • • Henrikh Mkhitaryan's goal made it 2-2, but Spezia managed to score two more in the second half
  • • Two red cards were issued to AS Roma: G. Mancini and Pau López
  • • The game saw multiple substitutions from both sides

Lineups

AS Roma

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Pau López (G)
  • 33 Bruno Peres (M)
  • 37 L. Spinazzola (M)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 24 M. Kumbulla (D)
  • 77 H. Mkhitaryan (F)
  • 4 B. Cristante (D)
  • 7 L. Pellegrini (M)
  • 14 Gonzalo Villar (M)
  • 11 Pedro (F)
  • 21 Borja Mayoral (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 R. Karsdorp
  • 17 J. Veretout
  • 31 Carles Pérez
  • 9 E. Džeko
  • 87 Daniel Fuzato
  • 3 Ibañez
  • 18 D. Santon
  • 64 S. Podgoreanu
  • 12 S. Farelli
  • 5 Juan Jesus
  • 20 F. Fazio
  • 6 C. Smalling

Spezia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 T. Krapikas (G)
  • 3 J. Ramos (D)
  • 28 M. Erlić (D)
  • 69 L. Vignali (D)
  • 34 A. Ismajli (D)
  • 23 R. Saponara (F)
  • 27 A. Deiola (M)
  • 88 Léo Sena (M)
  • 25 G. Maggiore (M)
  • 80 K. Agudelo (F)
  • 9 A. Galabinov (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 D. Verde
  • 39 C. Dell'Orco
  • 8 M. Ricci
  • 91 R. Piccoli
  • 4 G. Acampora
  • 22 J. Chabot
  • 11 E. Gyasi
  • 1 J. Zoet
  • 77 Rafael
  • 19 C. Terzi
  • 10 L. Agoume
  • 17 Diego Farias

Timeline

  1. Spezia
    6' Spezia Goal · Penalty
    A. Galabinov
  2. Spezia
    13' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    K. Agudelo

    Foul

  3. Spezia
    15' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Saponara · Assist: A. Galabinov
  4. Spezia
    24' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    Ardian Ismajli

    Foul

  5. AS Roma
    43' AS Roma Goal · Penalty
    L. Pellegrini
  6. AS Roma
    51' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    G. Mancini

    Foul

  7. Spezia
    59' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Agudelo · On: D. Verde
  8. Spezia
    68' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ramos · On: Cristian Dell'Orco
  9. Spezia
    68' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Léo Sena · On: M. Ricci
  10. Spezia
    68' Spezia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Galabinov · On: R. Piccoli
  11. AS Roma
    69' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Spinazzola · On: R. Karsdorp
  12. AS Roma
    69' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Villar · On: J. Veretout
  13. AS Roma
    73' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    Henrikh Mkhitaryan · Assist: B. Mayoral
  14. Spezia
    80' Spezia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Deiola · On: G. Acampora
  15. AS Roma
    85' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Henrikh Mkhitaryan · On: Carles Pérez
  16. Spezia
    90' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    Cristian Dell'Orco

    Foul

  17. AS Roma
    90' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Mayoral · On: E. Dzeko
  18. AS Roma
    91' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    G. Mancini

    Foul

  19. AS Roma
    91' AS Roma Card · Red Card
    G. Mancini

    Foul

  20. AS Roma
    92' AS Roma Card · Red Card
    Pau López

    Foul

  21. AS Roma
    95' AS Roma subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Cristante · On: Daniel Fuzato
  22. AS Roma
    95' AS Roma subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Pedro · On: Ibañez
  23. Spezia
    107' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Verde · Assist: Cristian Dell'Orco
  24. AS Roma
    111' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    L. Pellegrini

    Argument

  25. Spezia
    119' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Saponara · Assist: M. Ricci

Match Stats

Stat AS Roma Spezia
Fouls 18 23
Pass Accuracy 81% 83%
Offsides 7 6
Red Cards 2 0
Total Shots 17 13
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 606 628
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 4 8
Shots off Target 11 4
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 489 522
Shots Inside Box 12 6
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Spezia capitalized on their early goals by A. Galabinov and R. Saponara to take control of the game, despite AS Roma's attempts to level the score
  • ▸ The red cards issued to G. Mancini and Pau López significantly altered the momentum, allowing Spezia to capitalize and score the decisive goals