Commentary:
90+4' Roma with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Today's attendance is 43000.
90+4' Ball possession: Roma: 52%, Spezia: 48%.
90+3' SENT OFF! - After having handled the ball, Felix Afena-Gyan is booked for the second time, and given his marching orders!90+3' Felix Afena-Gyan hand-balls.
90+3' Roma with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+2' Jordan Veretout is leaving the field to be replaced by Edoardo Bove in a tactical substitution.
90+2' The referee is not having the complaints from Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi who is given a yellow card for dissent
90+2' The referee signals a free kick as Rey Manaj from Spezia trips Felix Afena-Gyan
90+2' Matias Vina relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Daniele Verde from Spezia swings in the corner from the right.
90+1' Tammy Abraham clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+1' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi from Spezia tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+1' Daniele Verde swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Amadou Diawara from Roma trips Arkadiusz Reca
90' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Roma: 53%, Spezia: 47%.
90' Spezia plays a short goal kick.
90' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Dimitrios Nikolaou relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Jordan Veretout from Roma swings in the corner from the right.
89' Dimitrios Nikolaou clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
89' Roma are in control of the ball.
88' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' The game is restarted.
87' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
87' Safe hands from Rui Patricio as he comes out and claims the ball
87' Simone Bastoni puts in a cross...
86' Matias Vina relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Simone Bastoni puts in a cross...
86' Spezia are in control of the ball.
86' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Ball possession: Roma: 53%, Spezia: 47%.
85' Roma are in control of the ball.
84' Roger Ibanez relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi puts in a cross...
84' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Jordan Veretout from Roma swings in the corner from the right.
83' Arkadiusz Reca clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
83' Matias Vina puts in a cross...
83' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Goal kick for Roma.
82' What a miss! Kelvin Amian has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
82' Simone Bastoni from Spezia puts in a great cross...
81' Bryan Cristante relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Daniele Verde from Spezia swings in the corner from the left.
81' Roger Ibanez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
81' Spezia are in control of the ball.
80' Ball possession: Roma: 54%, Spezia: 46%.
80' Daniele Verde from Spezia is ruled offside.
80' Spezia are in control of the ball.
79' Roma are in control of the ball.
78' Rey Manaj from Spezia is ruled offside.
78' Martin Erlic of Spezia passes the ball to a team mate.
78' Simone Bastoni swings in a cross from the free kick.
77' The referee signals a free kick as Amadou Diawara from Roma trips Dimitrios Nikolaou
77' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Roma are in control of the ball.
75' Ball possession: Roma: 53%, Spezia: 47%.
75' A shot by Henrikh Mkhitaryan is blocked.
75' Could be a good chance here as Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
75' Tammy Abraham has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
75' Matias Vina of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
75' Roma start a counter attack.
74' Jakub Kiwior from Spezia is ruled offside.
73' Roma are in control of the ball.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Agudelo from Spezia trips Jordan Veretout
72' Felix Afena-Gyan is penalised for pushing Dimitrios Nikolaou.
72' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Safe hands from Ivan Provedel as he comes out and claims the ball
71' Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
71' Rick Karsdorp puts in a cross...
71' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Ball possession: Roma: 53%, Spezia: 47%.
70' Felix Afena-Gyan is given a yellow card for pushing an opponent.
69' Roma plays a short goal kick.
68' Simone Bastoni from Spezia makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
68' Kevin Agudelo from Spezia tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
68' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Spezia plays a short goal kick.
67' Henrikh Mkhitaryan fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
67' Rey Manaj relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Jordan Veretout from Roma swings in the corner from the left.
66' Kelvin Amian clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
66' Roma start a counter attack.
66' Roger Ibanez relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Daniele Verde swings in a cross from the free kick.
66' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
65' VAR - CARD ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card situation.
65' Ball possession: Roma: 53%, Spezia: 47%.
65' After a tactical foul, Marash Kumbulla sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Marash Kumbulla from Roma trips Kevin Agudelo
64' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64' Chris Smalling is leaving the field to be replaced by Amadou Diawara in a tactical substitution.
64' Borja Mayoral is leaving the field to be replaced by Felix Afena-Gyan in a tactical substitution.
63' Rey Manaj from Spezia is ruled offside.
63' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Spezia is revoked due to offside.
62' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
62' G O O O O A A A L! Spezia score! Rey Manaj is on the scoresheet.
62' Simone Bastoni puts in a cross...
62' Chris Smalling relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Kelvin Amian puts in a cross...
61' Chris Smalling relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Arkadiusz Reca puts in a cross...
61' Some neat football here as Arkadiusz Reca from Spezia plays a 1-2 with Simone Bastoni.
61' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' Chris Smalling relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Simone Bastoni puts in a cross...
61' Spezia are in control of the ball.
60' Ball possession: Roma: 54%, Spezia: 46%.
60' Roma are in control of the ball.
60' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Rick Karsdorp from Roma sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
59' Roma are trying to create something here.
58' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Agudelo from Spezia trips Henrikh Mkhitaryan
57' Spezia are in control of the ball.
56' Jordan Veretout provided the assist for the goal.
56' G O O O A A A L - Roger Ibanez from Roma heads the ball home!56' Jordan Veretout from Roma swings in the corner from the right.
56' Martin Erlic clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
56' Tammy Abraham from Roma had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
56' Rick Karsdorp sends a long ball upfield.
55' Ball possession: Roma: 54%, Spezia: 46%.
55' Good effort by Rey Manaj as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
55' Kevin Agudelo of Spezia passes the ball to a team mate.
55' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Chris Smalling relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Dimitrios Nikolaou puts in a cross...
55' Roger Ibanez relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Daniele Verde swings in a cross from the free kick.
54' After a tactical foul, Matias Vina sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
54' Matias Vina from Roma goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kevin Agudelo
53' David Strelec is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniele Verde in a tactical substitution.
53' Giulio Maggiore is leaving the field to be replaced by Simone Bastoni in a tactical substitution.
53' Viktor Kovalenko is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Agudelo in a tactical substitution.
53' The referee signals a free kick as Roger Ibanez from Roma trips Rey Manaj
52' Safe hands from Ivan Provedel as he comes out and claims the ball
52' Jordan Veretout puts in a cross...
52' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Jordan Veretout from Roma swings in the corner from the left.
52' The game is restarted.
52' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
51' Matias Vina from Roma sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
51' Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
51' Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
51' Roma are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Roma: 54%, Spezia: 46%.
50' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Could be a good chance here as Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
50' Roma are trying to create something here.
50' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Spezia plays a short goal kick.
48' Roma are in control of the ball.
48' David Strelec from Spezia heads the ball to a team mate.
48' Dimitrios Nikolaou puts in a cross...
47' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Roma plays a short goal kick.
46' Rey Manaj from Spezia makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
46' Roma plays a short goal kick.
46' David Strelec from Spezia sends an effort wide of target
46' Spezia are trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The only goal scored by Roma gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Roma: 54%, Spezia: 46%.
45+3' Martin Erlic clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45+3' Jordan Veretout has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
45+2' CROSSBAR! Tammy Abraham misses a clear chance as his shot hits the crossbar! That was a sitter!
45+2' Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
45+2' Could be a good chance here as Matias Vina from Roma cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45+2' Roma start a counter attack.
45+2' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Marash Kumbulla from Roma trips Viktor Kovalenko
45+1' Spezia are in control of the ball.
45' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Roma: 56%, Spezia: 44%.
45' Spezia are in control of the ball.
45' The referee signals a free kick as Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma trips Viktor Kovalenko
44' Roma are in control of the ball.
43' Goal kick for Roma.
42' A chance presents itself to Arkadiusz Reca from Spezia but his header goes wide
42' Jakub Kiwior puts in a cross...
42' The referee signals a free kick as Roger Ibanez from Roma trips Rey Manaj
42' Dimitrios Nikolaou relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Rick Karsdorp puts in a cross...
41' Roma are in control of the ball.
41' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Ball possession: Roma: 59%, Spezia: 41%.
40' Chris Smalling relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Dimitrios Nikolaou puts in a cross...
40' Spezia are in control of the ball.
39' Roma plays a short goal kick.
39' Viktor Kovalenko from Spezia crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
39' Spezia are trying to create something here.
38' Borja Mayoral from Roma passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
38' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Ivan Provedel relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Jordan Veretout from Roma swings in the corner from the left.
36' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
36' Rick Karsdorp puts in a cross...
36' Roma are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Roma: 58%, Spezia: 42%.
35' Arkadiusz Reca has a great chance to score, but Rui Patricio comes out strongly to save!
35' David Strelec carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
35' Spezia are trying to create something here.
34' The referee signals a free kick as Roger Ibanez from Roma trips Giulio Maggiore
34' Spezia are in control of the ball.
33' Marash Kumbulla relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Arkadiusz Reca puts in a cross...
33' Spezia are trying to create something here.
32' The referee signals a free kick as Roger Ibanez from Roma trips David Strelec
31' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Henrikh Mkhitaryan puts in a cross...
31' Could be a good chance here as Bryan Cristante from Roma cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
31' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Spezia are in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Roma: 64%, Spezia: 36%.
30' Spezia are in control of the ball.
30' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Spezia are in control of the ball.
28' A shot by Matias Vina is blocked.
28' Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
28' Roma are in control of the ball.
27' Roma are in control of the ball.
26' Safe hands from Rui Patricio as he comes out and claims the ball
26' Viktor Kovalenko puts in a cross...
26' Marash Kumbulla sends a header towards goal, but Ivan Provedel is there to comfortably save it
26' Chris Smalling from Roma heads the ball to a team mate.
26' Jordan Veretout from Roma swings in the corner from the right.
25' Ball possession: Roma: 63%, Spezia: 37%.
25' Ivan Provedel from Spezia makes a great save.
25' What a save! Matias Vina has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by the keeper!
25' Tammy Abraham from Roma find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
25' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Tammy Abraham from Roma sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
24' Could be a good chance here as Bryan Cristante from Roma cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
24' The ref blows his whistle. Martin Erlic charged Tammy Abraham from behind and it's a free-kick
23' Chris Smalling relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Viktor Kovalenko from Spezia swings in the corner from the left.
22' Arkadiusz Reca sees his shot deflected off target
22' Chris Smalling relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Kelvin Amian puts in a cross...
22' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Giulio Maggiore relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Jordan Veretout puts in a cross...
21' Roma are in control of the ball.
20' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
20' Ball possession: Roma: 68%, Spezia: 32%.
20' The referee signals a free kick as Arkadiusz Reca from Spezia trips Roger Ibanez
20' Spezia are in control of the ball.
19' Roma are in control of the ball.
18' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Rey Manaj relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma swings in the corner from the left.
17' Jacopo Sala is injured and is replaced by Jakub Kiwior.
17' Matias Vina from Roma tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
17' Roma are in control of the ball.
16' Roma are in control of the ball.
16' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' The game is restarted.
16' Jacopo Sala is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
15' Ball possession: Roma: 65%, Spezia: 35%.
15' Jacopo Sala is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
15' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
14' Safe hands from Rui Patricio as he comes out and claims the ball
14' Arkadiusz Reca puts in a cross...
14' Tammy Abraham relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Viktor Kovalenko from Spezia swings in the corner from the left.
13' Rick Karsdorp clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
13' Spezia are trying to create something here.
13' Danger averted there as Jacopo Sala from Spezia clears the danger with a good tackle
13' Ivan Provedel could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
13' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' The referee signals a free kick as Rey Manaj from Spezia trips Marash Kumbulla
11' Borja Mayoral from Roma passes the ball in the box, but Ivan Provedel comes out to smother the ball.
11' Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma heads the ball to a team mate.
11' Kelvin Amian is penalised for pushing Borja Mayoral.
11' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Ball possession: Roma: 65%, Spezia: 35%.
10' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Roma are in control of the ball.
9' Roma are in control of the ball.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Bryan Cristante from Roma trips Giulio Maggiore
8' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Kelvin Amian relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Rick Karsdorp puts in a cross...
8' Roma start a counter attack.
8' Spezia are in control of the ball.
7' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Roma managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
6' Tammy Abraham provided the assist for the goal.
6' G O O O O A A A L - Chris Smalling from Roma heads the ball from close range into the net.6' Tammy Abraham from Roma heads the ball to a team mate.
6' Jordan Veretout from Roma swings in the corner from the right.
5' Ball possession: Roma: 50%, Spezia: 50%.
5' Borja Mayoral from Roma sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
5' Roma are in control of the ball.
4' Tammy Abraham from Roma directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
4' Could be a good chance here as Marash Kumbulla from Roma cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
4' Roma are in control of the ball.
3' Roma are in control of the ball.
3' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Spezia are in control of the ball.
1' Roma are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Roma kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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