Pjanic helps Roma to important win over Napoli – Goal.com

AS Roma has got its second narrow win in a row. After the 0-1 at Cesena profit, just before the match period, Saturday was Napoli put aside

. For Napoli had the game in Rome a chance to get closer to the Champions League get tickets. Previously had Roma (second) six points ahead of the visitors from Naples. With Lazio and Sampdoria still above them in the rankings, could especially Napoli use a victory.

In the opening phase tried the number five Serie A, with Dries Mertens and Jonathan De Guzman in the base, then the attack search. Yet Roma first came close to scoring. A free kick from Miralem Pjanic was touched by anyone, allowing the ball to the far post but just outside flew.

Opportunities and forth

Five minutes later Pjanic be accurate. Juan Iturbe clerk Alessandro Florenzi on the right. The Italian put the ball back in handy Pjanic, who at the height of the penalty spot mastered the 1-0 could slide inside.

Shortly before half Napoli also a great opportunity to score. Jose Maria Callejon played Daniele De Rossi out, then bring in contention De Guzman. The former player of Feyenoord had a good shooting opportunity, but Kostas Manolas was the attempt by De Guzman just blocks. Napoli appealed in vain for a handball.

Mertens not sharp

In the early stages of the second half Napoli had the upper hand. Mertens came in a favorable position, already missed his shot enough momentum. On his second chance was De Rossi’s shot half blocks, allowing goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis could finally rescue.

De Guzman gave the second half, a fine pass on Naolo Gabbiadini, who had just collapsed for Callejon. His volley was beautifully saved by De Sanctis. In the final phase Roma also received two 100 percent chances. Radja Nainggolan and Ibarbo failed, however, in rounding.

Nevertheless, Roma took so do three important points in the battle for second place. Lazio’s lead at number three, which is at Cagliari on Saturday afternoon visit is four points. Napoli seems temporarily to have to focus on tickets for the Europa League.