Roma maintained their unbeaten run in the league thanks to a decisive performance against Napoli, with three goals scored by three Argentine compatriots. The result was obtained in a match that saw coach Gasperini face the expert Allegri, with the team managing to avoid defeat thanks to strategic changes, a strong team reaction and the determination of the Argentine players.
During the match, the opening goal was scored by Soulè, followed by a brace by Balerdi. The defender with Castro and Molina contributed to the recovery, while the absence of Dybala, injured, was evident. Roma showed strong determination, especially in the second half of the match, where they led the comeback and closed the result with a decisive goal two minutes from the end.
The first half was difficult for Roma, who failed to express their aggressiveness in recovering the ball. Although the team was successful against Real Madrid, they lost the victory due to seven minutes of madness. Gasperini's team had kept a clean sheet in their previous three league away games and had never conceded a goal in the first half. However, Anguissa's magical overhead kick messed up the coach's plans and allowed Napoli to immediately double their lead. The team also made many mistakes in the support phase, perhaps due to the fast start at the beginning of the season.
The absences of Dybala, Pellegrini, Konè and Svilar made the team feel the lack of dynamism and imagination. Only Soulè tried to create chances, but had difficulty overcoming the Neapolitan defense. Gasperini underlined the need to have more players on the bench and to find other solutions, especially in attack. With the draw, which comes after the matches against Inter and Como, Roma remains close to the top of the table.
Napoli, who had difficulties in the championship, created some difficulties for Roma for just over a half, but the reaction in the second half was like a great team. Two goals in four minutes, then the decisive one two minutes from the end. Roma, to the anger of the Argentines, demonstrated that they are a strong team and ready to continue their run towards the top of the table.