Match report
Spezia Stuns AS Roma 2–2 in Serie A Clash
Spezia
2–2
FT
AS Roma
May 23, 2021
Spezia stunned AS Roma in a thrilling encounter, securing a 2–2 draw in Serie A. The hosts took an early lead with goals from Domenico Verde and Theo Pobega, both assisted by Matias Zaracho Nzola, but Roma fought back with goals from Stephan El Shaarawy and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Despite Roma's late push, Spezia held firm, earning a crucial point in their season.
Key Facts
- • Spezia led 2–0 with goals from Verde (6') and Pobega (38')
- • Roma responded with goals from El Shaarawy (52') and Mkhitaryan (85')
- • Matias Zaracho Nzola provided two assists for Spezia
- • Eduardo Dzeko assisted Mkhitaryan's equalizer
- • Mihailo Erlic came on as a late substitute for Spezia
- • Marios Kumbulla received a yellow card in stoppage time for Roma
Lineups
Spezia
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 77 Rafael (G)
- 69 Luca Vignali (D)
- 19 Claudio Terzi (D)
- 13 Elio Capradossi (D)
- 20 Simone Bastoni (D)
- 24 Nahuel Estévez (M)
- 10 Lucien Agoumé (M)
- 26 Tommaso Pobega (M)
- 31 Daniele Verde (F)
- 18 M'Bala Nzola (F)
- 11 Emmanuel Gyasi (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Titas Krapikas
- 5 Riccardo Marchizza
- 34 Ardian Ismajli
- 28 Martin Erlić
- 3 Juan Ramos
- 40 Nicolò Bertola
- 8 Matteo Ricci
- 23 Riccardo Saponara
- 25 Giulio Maggiore
- 88 Léo Sena
- 41 Niccolò Pietra
- 80 Kevin Agudelo
AS Roma
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 87 Daniel Fuzato (G)
- 2 Rick Karsdorp (D)
- 23 Gianluca Mancini (D)
- 24 Marash Kumbulla (D)
- 18 Davide Santon (D)
- 4 Bryan Cristante (M)
- 55 Ebrima Darboe (M)
- 11 Pedro (M)
- 77 Henrikh Mkhitaryan (M)
- 92 Stephan El Shaarawy (M)
- 21 Borja Mayoral (F)
Substitutes
- 63 Pietro Boer
- 12 Simone Farelli
- 5 Juan Jesus
- 19 Bryan Reynolds
- 14 Gonzalo Villar
- 42 Amadou Diawara
- 27 Javier Pastore
- 59 Nicola Zalewski
- 9 Edin Džeko
- 54 Riccardo Ciervo
Timeline
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6' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalD. Verde · Assist: M. Nzola -
38' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalT. Pobega · Assist: M. Nzola -
46' Spezia subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Ricci · On: T. Pobega -
52' AS Roma Goal · Normal GoalS. El Shaarawy -
60' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Dzeko · On: B. Mayoral -
61' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Villar · On: Ebrima Darboe -
68' Spezia subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Ramos · On: S. Bastoni -
68' Spezia subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Agudelo · On: D. Verde -
71' Spezia subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Maggiore · On: Lucien Agoumé -
85' AS Roma Goal · Normal GoalHenrikh Mkhitaryan · Assist: E. Dzeko -
88' Spezia subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Erlic · On: N. Estevez -
90'+4 AS Roma Card · Yellow CardM. KumbullaFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Spezia | AS Roma |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 86% |
| Offsides | 5 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 14 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 447 | 595 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 10 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 2 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Accurate Passes | 365 | 510 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 11 |
| Saves | 8 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Spezia took an early two-goal lead thanks to quick goals by Verde and Pobega, which could have demoralized Roma but instead galvanized them
- ▸ Roma's goal by El Shaarawy just before halftime provided a huge boost in momentum, setting the stage for a comeback
- ▸ Dzeko's assist to Mkhitaryan in the 85th minute secured the draw for Roma, showing their resilience in a high-stakes Serie A match