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Serie A Sixth Round Results: AS Roma 1 - 4 FC Inter "Inter are the New Leaders of the Serie A with 14 Points!!!
By Anna Italia
1 versus 4 
53' Simone Perrotta 29' Ibrahimovic (pen) 57' Crespo,
60' Julio Cruz, 66' Ivan Cordoba
Finally the Clash of the Leaders has come at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome the Eternal City!
AS Roma v FC Inter.
This is it, this is the day, no more guessing on whether was it gonna be a ONE MAN SHOW with Ibrahimovic and Totti, or a ONE TEAM SHOW.
Both teams are on the pitch and Referee Nicola Rizzoli whistles the start of the match!
Let's roll the ball!
1' AS Roma start with a surprising spring from Brazilian Amantino Mancini. He just wins a free kick. Time for the Roman gladiator Captain Francesco Totti who sent a shot but Inter goalkeeper Julio Cesar denies him the chance to open the score. Wait... it's a rebound, no, come on Mancini.. what an opening! Julio Cesar just saved another ball by Mancini.
'5 Both teams are showing their will to dominate the match. Roma win another free kick when the ex Roman player Dacourt hacks Totti down. It is a real clash of the leaders! Panucci sent a weak cross.
'7 Portuguese Luis Figo tries has the ball, blocked, now Claudio Pizarro heads a counter attack to no avail.
What a match! A goal can come in any moment.
9' The gladiators are alive! Amantino Mancini is about to open the score, come on, come on. Nope! He is offside! The audience keeps cheering for Roma, claiming a goal.
12' Again, Totti takes the lead but is cleared by Inter Captain Javier Zanetti.
'14 Wow... a goal is coming, Ibrahimovic, no, not yet the ball goes straight to the arm of Roma goalkeeper Doni.
Roma is saved by the bell!
'16 Who will score first? Both are attacking. Maxwell wins a free kick but Doni saved the net. Argentinian Esteban Cambiasso was only 25 yard drive.
'18 Inter is awakening, Portuguese Luis Figo takes on Tonetto winning a corner. Super Doni blocked the ball. No goals yet.
'19 Again, Inter is attacking and Ibrahimovic wins a free kick. This time Figo sent a weak shot.
'23 Time for the gladiator TOTTI who wins a free kick, though the ball goes straight to the arms of Inter goalkeeper Julio Cesar.
So far there is no ONE MAN SHOW, but a TEAM SHOW. Both teams try to work harmoniously as a group.
'25 Dacourt makes another foul and Roma -once again - gets another free kick. Is it time for a goal? No, not yet!
'27 Super Totti sends a shot from 40 yards! Time for a corner and cleared by Inter, coming with a counter attack with Brazilian Cesar...woww...a goal is coming, come on , come on, Cesar is all alone. Not so fast, DONI just denied Cesar the chance to open the score. Though the ball rebouces stright to Zlatan Ibrahimovc woww what is Giuly doing? Grabbed Ibrahimovc and boy...... a STRAIGHT RED CARD to Frenchman Ludovic Giuly!!
Incredible! A red card for handling Ibrahimovic's header. The Olimpico is silenced! The Referee just granted Inter a penalty kick!!!! The olimpico is totaly in shock! Unbelievable, what you have done Ludovic!!!!
'28 Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the man of the moment gets ready.... everybody awaits... will he score? Get sets, shoot... and yes YESSSSSS it is GOOOOOALLLL !!!!
The ONE MAN SHOW starts now! Zlatan Ibrahimovic silenced the Olimpico by sending a low ball right to Doni's side! Now, Roma better wake up. It is Roma 0 - 1 Inter.
31' Roma is just losing concentration remaining with 10 men. what will Roma coach Spalletti do?
33' No time to think! Luis Figo tries to score the second goal from 25 yards! Nope, no goal.
35' Roma lead a counter attack with Mancini but his shot is blocked by Colombian Ivan Cordoba.
Roma cannot equalize the match.
37' Luis Figo is just on fire. Cesar sends a ball to Figo who is all alone on the left flank but Juan heads away the ball.
39' Ex Roma Dacourt takes the ball away from Totti. It is INTER TIME Captain Zanetti makes a spring and sees Ibrahimovc, though, the ball remained between his feet. What a run from Zanetti!
41' Time is running by and Roma is not scoring! Spalletti better thinks fast or they will lose the match.
44' Samuel gets a YELLOW CARD
45' That's it.... Roma goes empty handed to the dressing room. First half is over. Time for Spalletti to adjust his strategy to overcome the score.
SECOND HALF STARTS....
48' Roma start strong... Juan takes down Ibrahimovic, yet no free kick is given. Is Ibrahimovic hurt??
50' Inter substitution Dacourt is out, Crespo is in
Inter substitution Ibrahimovic cannot make it, he is out, and Cruz is in.
54' wowwww Simone Perrotttaaaaaaaa yes, yes, yes, yes, IT IS GOOOOOAAAALLLLLL
Roma just equalized the match! The Olimpico EXPLODE with joy!!!!!
It is Roma 1 - 1 Inter...
Maxwell made a mistake that allowed Perrotta to equalize the match!
55' Now, any team can win the match.. which wone will it be?
56' woww Herna Crespo!!!!! Cannot believe it.. IT IS GOALLLLLLLLLL
the Argentinian gives the lead back to Inter! The Olimpico once again is silenced!!!!
It is Roma 1 - 2 Inter. What a match! A true CLASH OF THE LEADERS!!!
58' Roma is desperate, need to take things in control....
CRUZ just catapulted the OLIMPICO! Incredibile!
Assist by the great Portuguese Luis Figo!
It is Roma 1 - Inter 3.... That's it... the new leaders of the Serie A are the NEROAZZURRIIIIIII
60' Roma is just losing control... the gladiators are behind 2 goals!!
62' Captain Totti is struggling... wants to save his team. He sends a shot but no.... no goals yet. Roma win a corner, though, Maxwell cleared the ball. It seems is over for the gladiators...
67' ...what a match! Inter gets a corner time for Portuguese Luis Figo to deliver.. what a combination! Figo to Cesar, Cesar to Figo sending a left wing cross to Cordoba another goooooooaaaaaallllllllll by Colombian Ivan Cordoba heading to the net!!! It is the second assist by Luis Figo!
The end for the gladiators now 3 goals behind! It is Roma 1 - 4 Inter
67' Roma substitution Panucci is out, Cicinho is in
68' Roma substitution Mancini is out, Vucinic is in
What else can Spalletti do? He is losing the CLASH ...
nter win a corner and Figo delivers the ball short to Cesar who plays it back to Figo whose cross finds Cordoba who heads in to the open net for the fourth goal of the evening for the Nerazzurri! What a performance by Inter!
The Olimpico is MUTE!
72' a YELLOW CARD for Pizzarro Cortez
74' Roma cannot find a way out! Totti did not make a difference for his team. Yet, neither Ibrahimovic... it seems a TEAM SHOW is going on here.
76' Roma substitution Totti is out, Esposito is in.
Totti could not saved his team. He lost the battle but never gave in.
76' Inter substitution the great Luis Figo is out, the young Pele is in
77' Roma is just being humiliated in their own Stadio OLIMPICO!
82' Nothing seem to work for Roma, Samuel blocked a cross from Esposito
less than 8 minutes and this CLASH OF THE LEADERS will be over...
83' As the saying goes... SOMEBODY STOP THE KILLING!!!!
85' Nothing.... Roma cannot score... Inter is just LEADING THE SERIE A 2007 - 2008
88' Time to wrap up........ INTER IS THE NEW LEADER..
90' It was a ONE TEAM SHOW!!!!!! No doubt about it.... A convincing victory for the men of Roberto Mancini!
INTER IS THE NEW LEADER OF THE SERIE A with 14 points!!!!!!
Roma 1-4 Inter (HT: 0-1)
Scorers: Ibrahimovic (pen) 29, Perrotta 53, Crespo 57, Cruz 60, Cordoba 66.
Roma: 32 Doni; 2 Panucci (3 Cicinho 69), 5 Mexes, 4 Juan, 22
Tonetto; 16 De Rossi, 7 Pizarro; 14 Giuly, 20 Perrotta, 30 Mancini (9 Vucinic
69); 10 Totti (18 Esposito 76).
Subs not used: 1 Curci, 21
Ferrari, 29, Barusso, 33 Brighi.
Coach: Luciano
Spalletti.
Inter: 12 Julio Cesar; 4 Zanetti, 2 Cordoba, 25 Samuel, 6
Maxwell; 5 Stankovic, 15 Dacourt (18 Crespo 51), 19 Cambiasso; 7 Figo (30 Pelé
77), 8 Ibrahimovic (9 Cruz 51), 31 Cesar.
Subs not used: 1
Toldo, 10 Adriano, 21 Solari, 29 Suazo.
Coach: Roberto
Mancini.
Referee: Nicola Rizzoli (Bologna).
Booked: Samuel 45, Pizarro 73.
Sent off:
Giuly 28.
FOUR QUESTIONS FOR YOU....Who was the best player?
Which player disappointed you?
Were the substitutions effective?
Was it a ONE MAN SHOW or a ONE TEAM SHOW?
It appears the tension between Mancini and Figo has disappeared, don't you think?
How would you rate Luis Figo's performance?
Did his substitute Pele make a difference?
Anna what a match!
1. Best player Hernan Crespo
2. Disappointed me Francesco Totti
3. Substitution not effective for Roma, the score says it clear Roma 1 - 4 Inter !
4. I think it was a ONE TEAM show, a great match verifying Inter as the leader. Can you believe that rumors were that Mourinho was coming to Inter? Roberto Mancini is doing his homework, great for him. Do you agree?
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Pietro,
Amazing how Crespo can make a difference in such a short time! La Roma just looked limp and with no self-belief from minute 70 to 90. It's as if they really didn't believe they could at least put up a fight. I wonder how it would be if Giuly had stayed on the whole game.
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You are right Ricardo15. Crespo DID MAKE THE DIFFERENCE.. even scoring! Giuly made a TERRIBLE mistake. Incredible! I was speechless. He created a big whole and granted a penalty to Inter. Sure, Ibrahimovic just took advantage and the rest you know... it's history Roma 1 - 4 Inter!
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Hello people Crespo always make difference because of one thing he's the best
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Hello Pietro. Indeed, it was a great match especially for Inter fans. I was expecting a tight match, maybe a draw. Though, FC Inter won CONVINCINGLY, no doubt about it.
1. I think Luis Figo was the best player. He made the difference with his 2 assists!
2. Yes, Totti also disappointed me. At least one goal from him was expected.
3. Definitely, changes for AS Roma did not work. Inter substitution were more effective starting with the great Argentinian striker HERNAN CRESPO!
4. Yes, I can say it was a ONE TEAM SHOW. Neither Toti nor Ibrahimovic were the stars, but the whole group as a team. Ibrahimovic did score, but it was a penalty kick.
Mourinho in INTER? Not at this point. Though, I won't disqualify the idea. Yet, I rather see him with Juventus.
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Very satisfied with Figo's performance! 2 assists! So many fouls on him. The foul De Rossi did on Figo in the second half deserved a yellow card.
It was disappointing in the second half to see Roma not "pressing" Inter players. Roma had to pick itself up and behave like a big team. They WERE at home after all.
The sub that was disappointing was Cicinho. He lost possession of the ball too often. This match proved who the big team is. It's not just results. It also comed down to mental strength.
Antunes not even on the bench? Is he at least playing with the reserves or what?
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Hi Ricardo15! I am also satisfied with Luis Figo's performance. He made two assists!!!! It seems he does not get old but younger. His technique is brilliant. A real joy watching him play.
Indeed, your famous player ANTUNES was not even on the bench. ROMA disappointed me big time!
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NOW MILAN REALLY HAVE TO WIN!!! OH YEH CONGRATS INTER AND HARD LUCK ROMA!!
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You bet they MUST WIN! It would be CATASTROPHIC losing against CATANIA. Definitely, INTER DESERVES all honors for winning convincingly!
I think PELE still has to learn. He did not convince me. However, CRESPO, as a substitute MADE A DIFFERENCE. That's maturity!
Hopefully, ROMA will not lose against Manchester United again on Tuesday!
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Crespo is like the best sub in the whole world. But as a huge fan of Hernan Crespo I'd rather see him as a strater cause he totally deserve it
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Definitely, Crespo will be among the starter once he fully recover from his injury. He scores like "a normal thing to do."
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Thats what you love about HERNAN CRESPO
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I forgot- one substitute that was effective was Crespo! A few minutes into the game and bam a goal! Will he be the "super sub" until December? If Dacourt didn't pick up a knock, would Crespo have even played?
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Come on Ricardo, Crespo is the best. Super sub?? Oh you mean SUPER STRIKER
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Hey, ALL!
I COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT ROMA WAS BEAT BY INTER by 1-4! IT IS REALLY UNBELIEVABLE and NEVER EXPECTED! WHAT'S GOING ON with ROMAs!
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Suri, it was a disaster! I watched the game and believe me, it was a total disappointment. Our beloved TOTTI was not the strong gladiator needed to win the match, instead, Luis FIGO became a TIGER, A LION!
Exactly, NEVER EXPECTED... losing at the Olimpico with more than 1 goal difference??!!!
Hey, but come on.. let's cheer up each other.. my MILAN did not do that well either...another draw with a miserable 1 goal.
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Hope Roma will not suffer another defeat against Manchester United.
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Don't even think about a defeat. I just want to think a Roma victory or a draw.
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Suri get over it I know its hard but focus on RomaVS Man United that is a hard game hope Roma win. Not because I'm a Roma fan after Milan and Juve but because they are representing the whole of Italian Football.
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Unfortunately, Suri ROMA lost against Inter. Now, like Milan99 says, time to move on and concentrate on Manchester United.
Are you watching the game?
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I was only able to watch the game until a little after the first goal and then my cable mercifully went out. As you probably know, I am a Totti fan, but his poor corner kick started the implosion. It gave Inter that break away which of course ended with Guily being red carded. A very poor set of plays that pretty much doomed the game for Roma.
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Kenntak what a luck! I imagine how frustrated you were. It was pure tension. Yes, I know you are a Totti fan. What a match, indeed, his corner kick wasn't effective and Giuly blew it by getting a RED CARD. A total disaster. Let's see how Roma do tonight with Manchester.
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