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RESULTS: Roma 1 - 0 Catania "Coppa Italia Semifinals First Leg" Goal by Francesco Totti
By Anna Italia
AS Roma 1 - 0 Catania
47' Francesco Totti
Roma beat Catania in the Coppa Italia Semifinals with a goal from super Captain Francesco Totti.
The first half ends 0-0, it was until the second half that Roma went to goal. Just in the 47th minute, Mancini sends an assist to Francesco Totti who shoots with his right foot blasting Catania goalkeeper Polito.
Totti celebrates his goal to the delight of all Roma fans at the Olimpico. Photo: Reuters
One of the surprises was finally seeing Portuguese defender ANTUNES playing for more than 10 minutes! Antunes was in the starting line up. Daniele De Rossi was in the bench.
Here Totti checks that a photographer is ok after being hit accidentally by one of Totti's shoots. Photo: Ansa
I hope Totti gives the photographer at least his shirt. That will be nice.
The Coppa Italia second leg will be played in Catania at the Angelo Massimino Stadium on May 7, 2008.
Although Roma won this first leg, it is not enough. Catania has the chance to beat the Roman gladiators at the Massimino. Challenge will be for Roma to win the second leg and for Catania to win with 2 goals difference to make it to the Coppa Italia FINALS.
Referee: Nicola Ayroldi (Molfetta)
Assistants: Cristina Cini and Elenito Di Liberatore
Fourth Official: Massimiliano Velotto (Grosseto)
AS Roma 1 - 0 Catania47' Francesco Totti
Roma beat Catania in the Coppa Italia Semifinals with a goal from super Captain Francesco Totti.
The first half ends 0-0, it was until the second half that Roma went to goal. Just in the 47th minute, Mancini sends an assist to Francesco Totti who shoots with his right foot blasting Catania goalkeeper Polito.
One of the surprises was finally seeing Portuguese defender ANTUNES playing for more than 10 minutes! Antunes was in the starting line up. Daniele De Rossi was in the bench.
Here Totti checks that a photographer is ok after being hit accidentally by one of Totti's shoots. Photo: Ansa
I hope Totti gives the photographer at least his shirt. That will be nice.
The Coppa Italia second leg will be played in Catania at the Angelo Massimino Stadium on May 7, 2008.
Although Roma won this first leg, it is not enough. Catania has the chance to beat the Roman gladiators at the Massimino. Challenge will be for Roma to win the second leg and for Catania to win with 2 goals difference to make it to the Coppa Italia FINALS.
LINEUPS
AS ROMAGoalkeeper: Curci,
Defenders: Panucci, Cicinho, Mexes, Antunes,
Midfielders: Perrotta, Brighi, Giuly
Forwards: Francesco Totti, Mauro Esposito,
Mancini
Subs: Julio Sergio, Juan, Pizarro, Vucinic, Taddei, Daniele De Rossi, MaxTonetto.
Coach: Luciano Spalletti
CATANIA
Goalkeeper: Polito,
Defenders: Silvestre, Stovini, Gazzola,
Silvestri, Alvarez,
Midfielders: Edusei, Tedesco
Forwards: Gionatha Spinesi, Martinez, Mascara.
Subs: Rossi, sabato, Izco, Morimoto, baiocco, Terlizzi, Bigianti
Coach: Walter Zenga
Referee: Nicola Ayroldi (Molfetta)
Assistants: Cristina Cini and Elenito Di Liberatore
Fourth Official: Massimiliano Velotto (Grosseto)
Happy for Totti but like you mentioned, one goal is not enough and Catania had the chance to win at home. Man, i think Catania might cause an upset. What's your take?
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This time Roma had a better score than us. Inter could not score, just amazing.
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I am not worried about Roma at least getting one goal in Catania. Roma not giving up an away goal was key.
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I agree that nowadays ONE GOAL is not enough. Teams cannot rely on winning a match just when making one goal because your rival might draw the match or even beat you.
Roma now needs to win their matches and scoring in the first half. Only 4 more matches after this one and is over.... just wait for TORINO to get a draw or beat Inter .....
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