Match report

AS Roma Defeats Lecce 3-1 in Coppa Italia Clash

AS Roma
AS Roma
3–1
FT
Lecce
Lecce
Jan 20, 2022

AS Roma staved off a strong early challenge from Lecce to secure a 3-1 victory in the Coppa Italia. The match was characterized by an early Lecce goal from Calabresi, but Roma's resilience and strong performances by players like Kumbulla and Abraham turned the tide. Roma's 3-1 win solidifies their position in the competition and showcases their strength against a spirited Lecce side.

Key Facts

  • • AS Roma defeats Lecce 3-1 in Coppa Italia
  • • A. Calabresi scored for Lecce in the 14th minute
  • • M. Kumbulla equalized for Roma in the 40th minute
  • • T. Abraham put Roma ahead in the 54th minute
  • • E. Shomurodov sealed the victory in the 81st minute

Lineups

AS Roma

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Rui Patrício (G)
  • 2 R. Karsdorp (D)
  • 24 M. Kumbulla (D)
  • 3 Ibañez (D)
  • 27 Sérgio Oliveira (M)
  • 17 J. Veretout (M)
  • 4 B. Cristante (M)
  • 15 A. Maitland-Niles (D)
  • 11 Carles Pérez (F)
  • 9 T. Abraham (F)
  • 64 F. Afena-Gyan (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 N. Zaniolo
  • 77 H. Mkhitaryan
  • 5 M. Viña
  • 14 E. Shomurodov
  • 59 N. Zalewski
  • 68 J. Voelkerling Persson
  • 87 Daniel Fuzato
  • 62 C. Volpato
  • 52 E. Bove
  • 63 P. Boer

Lecce

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bleve (G)
  • 44 K. Dermaku (D)
  • 33 A. Calabresi (D)
  • 30 A. Barreca (D)
  • 17 V. Gendrey (D)
  • 29 A. Blin (M)
  • 8 M. Gargiulo (M)
  • 14 Þ. Helgason (M)
  • 10 F. Di Mariano (M)
  • 19 M. Listkowski (M)
  • 11 M. Olivieri (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Gabriel
  • 5 F. Lucioni
  • 9 M. Coda
  • 24 P. Faragò
  • 23 J. Björkengren
  • 42 M. Hjulmand
  • 35 J. Samooja
  • 27 Gabriel Strefezza
  • 31 E. Hasić
  • 25 A. Gallo
  • 3 B. Vera
  • 37 Ž. Majer

Timeline

  1. Lecce
    12' Lecce Card · Yellow Card
    M. Listkowski

    Foul

  2. Lecce
    14' Lecce Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Calabresi · Assist: Antonio Barreca
  3. Lecce
    16' Lecce Var · Goal confirmed
    A. Calabresi
  4. Lecce
    21' Lecce subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bleve · On: Gabriel
  5. AS Roma
    38' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    F. Afena-Gyan

    Foul

  6. AS Roma
    40' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Kumbulla · Assist: T. Abraham
  7. Lecce
    44' Lecce Card · Yellow Card
    T. J. Helgason

    Foul

  8. Lecce
    45'+1 Lecce Card · Yellow Card
    Francesco Di Mariano

    Foul

  9. AS Roma
    46' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Veretout · On: N. Zaniolo
  10. Lecce
    46' Lecce subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kastriot Dermaku · On: F. Lucioni
  11. Lecce
    46' Lecce subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Francesco Di Mariano · On: M. Coda
  12. AS Roma
    54' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Abraham · Assist: N. Zaniolo
  13. Lecce
    59' Lecce Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gargiulo

    Foul

  14. Lecce
    62' Lecce Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gargiulo

    Foul

  15. Lecce
    62' Lecce Card · Red Card
    M. Gargiulo

    Foul

  16. Lecce
    64' Lecce subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Listkowski · On: P. Faragò
  17. Lecce
    68' Lecce subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. J. Helgason · On: J. Björkengren
  18. AS Roma
    71' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    Ibañez

    Foul

  19. AS Roma
    76' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    T. Abraham

    Foul

  20. AS Roma
    81' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Shomurodov · Assist: Henrikh Mkhitaryan
  21. AS Roma
    86' AS Roma subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Abraham · On: N. Zalewski

Match Stats

Stat AS Roma Lecce
Fouls 18 20
Pass Accuracy 86% 78%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 20 4
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 546 395
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 10 1
Shots off Target 8 1
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 467 308
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 0 7
Shots Outside Box 11 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AS Roma's equalizer by M. Kumbulla in the 40th minute turned the momentum in their favor after Lecce took the lead
  • ▸ T. Abraham's goal in the 54th minute extended Roma's lead and significantly impacted the game's outcome