Italian Serie A: Roma vs. Inter Milan – Last minute goal give Roma win
An injury time, goal scored by Mirko Vucinic helped give Roma, the win against the reigning Italian Champions Inter Milan. It has also given them the opportunity to initiate a comeback in the league after a lack lustrous start to the season.
The second half substitute dove to meet a dangerous cross that was curled in by, Daniele De Rossi, to score the only goal of the game. This also marked the first defeat that the Italian Champions have faced, so far this season, which just
happened to come at the hands of the team, which finished in the second spot last time around.
There were numerous chances created by both the teams in the night. The match however looked to be far more competitive and over the top then it should have been, but the fans didn't seem to mind since they were getting their moneys worth.
Both the teams being in the Italian league, Serie A, looked to attack the opposition on the countering opportunities, rather then going all out to get the win. One player however who looked to be the deadliest in the match was Dejan Stankovic.
The player came the closest to scoring as he hit the post, with a long range shot and forced a beautiful another attempt at goal later unleashing his strength from miles out again.
He also managed to get an assist as he scooped a brilliant ball, into the path of the on rushing, Samuel Eto'o. The forward managed to get to the ball in time, however his finish was not up to the standards therefore he was met by the
disappointed boos of fans.
Roma on the other hand also had plenty of chances in the game. They seemed to have finally recovered from their bad form, as they displayed some, crisp and incisive passing on the night. The team was also denied a penalty by the referee.
Lucio flew in to Simone Perrotta with a high boot, even though it looked like a clear cut foul, the referee signalled for the game to continue even though the protest has caused the game to stop momentarily.
In the second half both teams brought on midfielders to contain the game, this was because, both the teams were now looking for a draw, rather then celebrating a victorious night.
However De Rossi and Vucinic were un aware of the plan. At the end of the first minute of extra time; De Rossi, curled in a low cross, which was met by the low flying Vucinic. He showed tremendous bravery to risk his well being to get
to the ball and controlled it well, however as the ball bounced into the back of the goal, beyond the outstretched Julio Cesar; the risk was proven to be worth it.
Vucinic went into a psychotic rampage after the goal, as the player started to run around and kick the advertising boards in. It just proved that the player knew just how important that goal was and couldn't keep his emotions in check.
As the game ended, Roma jumped to the fourteenth spot in the league and Inter were left on top of the table for the time being despite the defeat. With both Chievo and Brescia playing in the late kick off on Sunday, all of this could change
and Inter could be dropped to the third spot, if those teams managed to win their games.
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