A.S. Roma @OfficialASRoma Pescara-Roma: ROMA (4-3-3): Goicoechea; Piris, Marquinhos, Castan, Balzaretti; Pjanic, Bradley, Florenzi; Destro, Osvaldo, Totti
Someone to keep an eye on is Pescara's 19-year-old Colombian playmaker, Juan Fernando Quintero. Earlier in the season they were using him as their regista, but lately they've been playing him closer to the opponent's goal where he's more dangerous. In fact, today it looks like they're using him as a withdrawn forward, behind Abbruscato.
Good recovery tackle by Bradley, after I think he lost it. Not much pressure on the midfield right now. Bradley almost losses it again, kinda holding the ball a little too long so far.
If Roma were more patient in attack they could create more. They are trying a lot of low percentage passes that aren't coming off, or they just aren't on the same page as each other. Totti in particular is trying a lot of flicks and cute passes that I guess his teammates aren't reading. Maybe part of the problem is because they have Destro in there instead of Lamela, but he did score a goal and almost have another.
Agreed. Totti created the first goal, but he has also wasted a lot of opportunities with misplaced passes and wild shooting.
Its this. We havent looked good really with those 3 up top whenever they have played. I expect one of Osvaldo or Totti to be subbed soon.
Very good start to the 2nd half. Bradley has connected on a few longer range passes already, maybe he was told to be more aggressive with his passing.
Pjanic hasnt really played well, I wonder if they could push him up into the front 3 when Totti comes off.
We might be saying the same thing. The front 3 haven't brought the midfielders or fullbacks into the game enough. Maybe Pjanic would do better in Destro or Totti's spot. Looks like Florenzi is hurt now.