Porto vs Roma Test Match which Ended 1-1 in the Final Minutes

Nafa Lightyani

Porto vs Roma Test Match which Ended 1-1 in the Final Minutes

Rancakmedia.com – In this article we will discuss test matches Porto vs Rome, for those of you who missed this match, you can read the article below until the end.

In this match, the new AS Roma coach, Jose Mourinho, tried to field a good starting XI. I Giallorossi's new goalkeeper, Rui Patricio, was immediately introduced.

Apart from that, several core players such as Gianluca Mancini, Chris Smalling, and Riccardo Calafiori appeared in the back row.

Porto vs Roma match

Meanwhile, the middle row is filled with Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Amadou Diawara, Ebrima Darboe and Nicolo Zaniolo. Meanwhile, the spearhead was handed over to Edin Dzeko.

Porto vs Roma match

This match was very tight in the first set. Both teams both bought and sold attacks but no goals were scored.

Entering the second set, AS Roma succeeded in taking the lead first. Mancini scored a goal in the 2th minute after taking advantage of Zaniolo's corner.

The pressure of the match increased in the 64th minute after Porto's veteran defender Pepe collided with Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Mkhitaryan, who didn't accept it, tried to kick Pepe while falling. Quarrels were inevitable until several players from the reserve seats entered the field to break things up.

Porto were then able to equalize when the match entered the 89th minute. It was Vitinha who saved the Portuguese giants from defeat. Vitinha's goal at the end of the match made the score draw 1-1 and lasted until the end

AS Roma face Porto at Campo Bela Vista. Rui Patricio went about his career, with Jose Mourinho fielding a strong starter.

Rick Karsdorp, Gianluca Mancini, Chris Smalling and Riccardo Calafiori played at the back. Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Amadou Diawara, Ebrima Darboe and Nicolo Zaniolo boarded Edin Dzeko.

The game was going hard. Rui Patricio made security to fend off Mehdi Taremi and Otavio's opportunities. The first 45 minutes finished without a goal.

Porto vs Roma Player List

Edin Dzeko almost took the lead when his shot completed Mkhitaryan's pass and only missed narrowly. Diawara's long-range shooting was blocked by the goalkeeper.

Roma took the lead in the 56th minute when Zaniolo's corner pass was ended by Mancini. There was tension between the two in the 2th minute when Pepe and Mkhitaryan were involved in a collision.

Mkhitaryan, who was disappointed, tried to kick Pepe while he was falling. Until several players on the benches of both teams participated.

The match continued and Porto equalized the score through Vitinha in the 89th minute. The match finished without another goal.

Porto vs Roma Player List

Below is a list of players for the Porto vs Roma match, as follows:

  • Porto: Costa; Joao Mario, Mbemba, Pepe, Manafà; Otavio (Vitinha 83), Sergio Oliveira (F Conceicao 83), Bruno Costa (Luis Diaz 71), Pepê (Grujic 71); Toni Martinez (Evanilson 83), Taremi
  • AS Roma: Rui Patricio; Karsdorp, Mancini, Smalling, Calafiori (Ibanez 69); Darboe (Villar 46), Diawara; Zaniolo (El Shaarawy 69), Pellegrini (Kumbulla 90), Mkhitaryan (Perez 69); Dzeko

The course of the match

Because the match was so tight, several players acted as if they were competing in an important match. This is also what The Dragon's defender, Pepe, has done.

In the 64th minute, Pepe snatched the ball from Henrikh Mkhitaryan's feet quite roughly. Cristiano Ronaldo's compatriot lunged at Mkhitaryan and positioned his elbow quite high.

Immediately, the player from Armenia was immediately inflamed by the actions of the former Real Madrid player. Mkhi tried to kick Pepe back, but his efforts were unsuccessful.

Then, several players and officials from both teams entered directly onto the field to calm the situation. Including Edin Dzeko who entered the field and shouted at Pepe with a special greeting.

The course of the match

"Bravo, you are 1-0 behind, now go and cry," said Edin Dzeko, quoted from Football Italia. Coach Jose Mourinho finally chose to take Mkhitaryan out in the 69th minute.

Prediction of the Progress of the Match

Compared to the opponents Roma have faced in pre-season so far, Porto's level is clearly different. This will really be a test for Roma. The current abilities of the two teams might be said to be quite balanced. This could be a tight match.

Score prediction: Porto 2-2 AS Roma.

Conclusion

This match was very tight in the first set. Both teams both bought and sold attacks but no goals were scored.

That's the information about the Porto vs Roma trial match which ended 1-1 in the final minutes, hopefully the article above can be useful and helpful for all of you.

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