Totti misses penalty, defender Juan scores, Roma wins 1-0 against Bari (5 images) [Enter Gallery] Rosella: Hopes to stay with the club forever, does not wish for Adriano's winter transfer. Totti's missed penalty was the worst of the match, and a milestone goal remains elusive. Within less than a minute of the start, Cassetti sent the ball from the right flank to the back post area, where Greco rushed in and attempted a right-footed volley, but the ball hit the side netting. In the 4th minute, Bari launched a quick counterattack, Caputo passed the ball to Donati on the left flank, whose powerful right-footed shot grazed the left post and rolled out of bounds. In the 11th minute, Pulzetti intercepted the ball just outside the penalty area and delivered a half-volley cross, but Cassetti cleared it first, sending it out for a corner. In the 19th minute, Menez crossed from the right side of the penalty area, and Rinaldi collided with Borrello who was making a run in the middle, leading to a decisive penalty call by the referee. Unfortunately, Totti's penalty was saved by Giele, missing an excellent chance to break the deadlock. In the 22nd minute, Menez made a solo breakthrough, but after losing possession, Totti unleashed a fierce shot that went over the crossbar.
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In the 61st minute, Menez broke into the box and attempted a shot at the far post, which was blocked by Rinaldi using his hand. The referee took no action. In the 68th minute, Ventola replaced Caputo with D'Alessandro, a product of Roma's youth academy. Soon after, Gomez unleashed a sudden long-range shot from midfield that narrowly missed the left post. In the 70th minute, Ranieri substituted Totti with Okaka. In the 76th minute, Menez executed a high-quality shot from the top of the penalty arc, but Giele successfully deflected it out for a corner. In the 85th minute, Menez once again displayed his dribbling prowess, but Laghi cleared the ball just ahead of him. In the 89th minute, Taddei came on as a substitute for Menez. Subsequently, Borrello scored a goal, but it was disallowed due to a handball, resulting in a yellow card for Borrello. After 90 minutes, thanks to Juan's goal, Roma won 1-0 at home against Bari, successfully breaking out of their recent three-game winless slump.
Juan became the biggest hero in Roma's victory, scoring the winning goal but accidentally injuring his teammate. Menez's brilliance completely dismantled Bari's defense, even surpassing the legendary Red Wolf player himself.
At the start of the second half, Ranieri made the first substitution, bringing on Doni in place of Lobont. This marked the Brazilian goalkeeper's first appearance for Roma this season. In the 49th minute, Garasso unleashed a right-footed shot from midfield that went wide of the far post. Shortly after, Castellini crossed from the left flank, and the clearance fell to Brigante, whose powerful shot missed its mark. Then, Menez made a run along the right flank near the baseline and crossed the ball, which was tipped out for a corner by Giele's palm. In the 52nd minute, Menez shot from close range inside the box, and Giele deflected it back into the penalty area. In the 55th minute, Menez dribbled past three players in midfield before passing the ball to Borrello, who unfortunately had no opportunity to shoot. In the 57th minute, Totti through-passed to Borrello, whose shot was blocked by Giele's foot. Subsequently, Totti took a corner kick from the left side, and Cassetti headed the ball towards goal, hitting the post, missing a good chance to extend Roma's lead.
Bari (442): 1-Giele / 28-Garasso, 6-Rinaldi, 5-A-Marcelo, 84-Laghi / 14-Gazzi, 8-Donati, 13-Pulzetti, 29-Strambelli (81st minute, 19-Corimi) / 7-Rivas (59th minute, 32-Gomez), 18-Caputo (68th minute, 91-D'Alessandro).
Beijing Time, December 12th, 22:00, in a key match of the 16th round of Serie A, Roma hosted Bari. In the 21st minute, Totti missed a penalty opportunity. In the 30th minute, Juan broke the deadlock, 1-0. After 90 minutes, Roma won 1-0 at home against Bari, escaping their recent three-game winless slump.
Greco put pressure on De Rossi, showing that the vice-captain position is not unshakable.
In the 45th minute, Totti crossed from the corner flag on the right, and Giele unexpectedly fumbled the catch, allowing Brigante to take advantage and attempt a shot, which went over the crossbar. In the last moments of stoppage time in the first half, Menez struck a powerful left-footed shot from just outside the penalty area, which grazed the right post and went out of bounds. With Juan's goal, Roma led Bari 1-0 at halftime.
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Roma (4312): 1-Lobont (46th minute, 32-Doni) / 77-Cassetti, 4-Juan, 5-Mexes, 3-Castellini / 23-Greco, 30-Simplisio, 33-Brigante / 94-Menez (89th minute, 11-Taddei) / 10-Totti (70th minute, 89-Okaka), 22-Borrello
In the 28th minute, Laghi received a yellow card for elbowing Totti during a challenge. Subsequently, Totti took a free-kick from the right side of the field, Borrello was elbowed by Rinaldi at the front post, and Juan swept the ball into the net with his right foot, 1-0. Slow-motion replays showed that Juan may have been offside when he started his run. In the 34th minute, Borrello sped down the right flank to the baseline and crossed the ball, Totti shot from the center but was blocked. Subsequently, Borrello crossed again from the right, and Totti in the center failed to connect with the ball. In the 41st minute, Juan fouled Rivas in defense and received a yellow card. Following this, Lobont collided with Juan while dealing with a free-kick, causing discomfort in Juan's right leg, prompting Doni to begin warming up on the sidelines. Fortunately, after brief treatment, Lobont continued playing.