Rome, the referee loses face

The arbitrator Collum invents to the photo finish the rigor that only he sees, allowing Borussia M'Gladbach to return to Germany with the unexpected gift: 1-1. On Elvedi's header, at the end of recovery, Smalling rejects with his face. The defender, in the intervention, has wide arms: it is the only explanation that can be given to the disturbing oversight of the Scotsman. The Var would have canceled the decision. Match, therefore, distorted.

Final already seen: Fonseca, as against Cagliari, he goes again to protest in the field with the referee. From Massa to Collum. The performance of the Giallorossi, humble and orderly, takes a back seat in the background. Sin. Because the Portuguese, putting his own, fix and draw Rome in the image and likeness of the precariousness with which he is living. The game system is as balanced as possible, looking at the characteristics of the interpreters available: from 4-2-3-1, in short, to 4-1-4-1. The only forcing ahead of the defense: Mancini play, arranged to protect the Smalling and Fazio plants. Zaniolo part to the right e Kluivert on the left, Dzeko plays as a striker, with a mask and without fear.

Rose confirms the proactive spirit that made him appreciate in Austria with Salzburg. The 4-2-3-1, at the moment of attacking, is even more unbalanced: that's 2-4-1-3. Total invasion, then of the opposing half of the field and until the middle of the 1st time siege the Giallorossi fort. Manita of conclusions towards Pau Lopez, the most dangerous, after Neuhaus's punishment from the right, with Bensebaini's tap in, who hits the crossbar. The trident with Hermann, Embolo and Thuram a works insistently on pressing. Rome struggles to get out of its shell, suffering the brilliance and race of the German leaders. Smalling, however, commands the defensive line well. Pure Fazio makes itself felt in the middle of the area.

Rome strikes when you least expect it. And when Borussia calms down. It hits from a corner. Veretout beats it e Zaniolo, as a center forward, he turns his head for the advantage, jumping between Lainer and Jantskche.

Veretout again: verticalisation for Dzeko who exceeds Sommer. Collum, however, cancels for offside. Borussia insists and takes the initiative even in the second half. Pau Lopez, however, is out of work. The Giallorossi defense holds, like the 4-1-4-1. Fonseca tries to give substance to the order. And freshness. Out of the Shepherd and into Perotti. Zaniolo becomes a mezzala, Kluivert moves to the right, leaving the left lane to Perotti. Here too Antonucci for Zaniolo and Florenzi for Kluivert. Dzeko gives the chance to close the match, before recovery, in Florenzi. Right off. And immediately alarm: Thuram waste in front of Pau Lopez. Then the error / horror of Collum.