Match report

AS Roma Defeats FC Astra Giurgiu 4-0 in UEFA Europa League

AS Roma
AS Roma
4–0
FT
FC Astra Giurgiu
FC Astra Giurgiu
Sep 29, 2016

AS Roma dominated against FC Astra Giurgiu, securing a 4-0 victory in the UEFA Europa League. Key contributions came from K. Strootman, F. Fazio, Fabricio (own goal), and Mohamed Salah, with F. Totti providing assists. The match was highlighted by tactical substitutions and a strong defensive performance from Roma.

Key Facts

  • • AS Roma: 4 goals (K. Strootman, F. Fazio, Own Goal, Mohamed Salah)
  • • FC Astra Giurgiu: 0 goals
  • • F. Totti provided assists for K. Strootman and Mohamed Salah
  • • Geraldo Alves and Junior Maranhão received yellow cards for Astra Giurgiu
  • • Substitutions included Bruno Peres and Gerson for Roma

Lineups

AS Roma

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 19 Alisson (G)
  • 20 F. Fazio (D)
  • 44 K. Manolas (D)
  • 13 Bruno Peres (D)
  • 3 Juan Jesus (D)
  • 6 K. Strootman (M)
  • 8 D. Perotti (F)
  • 11 Mohamed Salah (F)
  • 5 L. Paredes (M)
  • 10 F. Totti (F)
  • 7 J. Iturbe (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 R. Nainggolan
  • 24 A. Florenzi
  • 30 Gerson
  • 1 W. Szczęsny
  • 9 E. Džeko
  • 17 M. Seck
  • 92 S. El Shaarawy

FC Astra Giurgiu

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Lung (G)
  • 22 C. Săpunaru (D)
  • 2 Geraldo Alves (D)
  • 4 Fabrício (D)
  • 13 Junior Maranhão (D)
  • 5 V. Lazić
  • 80 Filipe Teixeira (M)
  • 19 B. Mansaly (M)
  • 8 T. Seto (M)
  • 17 V. Nicoară (M)
  • 7 D. Alibec (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 F. Lovin
  • 10 C. Budescu
  • 21 D. Niculae
  • 11 D. Florea
  • 12 G. Gavrilaş
  • 15 C. Oroş
  • 77 A. Stan

Timeline

  1. AS Roma
    15' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Strootman · Assist: F. Totti
  2. AS Roma
    30' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    F. Totti
  3. FC Astra Giurgiu
    40' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Geraldo Alves
  4. AS Roma
    45'+2 AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Fazio
  5. FC Astra Giurgiu
    46' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Mansaly · On: F. Lovin
  6. AS Roma
    47' AS Roma Goal · Own Goal
    Fabricio
  7. AS Roma
    54' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    Mohamed Salah · Assist: F. Totti
  8. AS Roma
    57' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mohamed Salah · On: R. Nainggolan
  9. FC Astra Giurgiu
    61' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Nicoară · On: C. Budescu
  10. FC Astra Giurgiu
    61' FC Astra Giurgiu subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Lazić · On: D. Niculae
  11. AS Roma
    63' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bruno Peres · On: A. Florenzi
  12. AS Roma
    68' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Strootman · On: Gerson
  13. FC Astra Giurgiu
    90' FC Astra Giurgiu Card · Yellow Card
    Junior Maranhão

Match Stats

Stat AS Roma FC Astra Giurgiu
Fouls 12 20
Pass Accuracy 90% 75%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 19 11
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 841 303
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 73% 27%
Accurate Passes 758 228
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 11 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Strootman's early goal in the 15th minute set the tone for Roma's performance
  • ▸ F. Fazio's goal and Fabricio's own goal in extra time (45+2 and 47) solidified Roma's lead
  • ▸ Mohamed Salah's goal in the 54th minute sealed the victory, demonstrating Roma's offensive prowess