Roma-Lazio 3-0

Roma have made it through on all fronts: choreography, choirs, on the pitch, under the tactical, mental and emotional aspect. Sarri is right to say that Lazio did not have the strength to recover after Tammy's very fast pea goal, the fastest in derby history: 56 seconds from the kick-off (quick goal, not pea). Roma had more head. The Olimpico did the rest. The 2-0 choral action was wonderful (Abraham's double on Karsdorp's assist). Pellegrini's free-kick was beautiful and fixed the result at 3-0. Everyone played well. In particular, our construction against pressing worked well with Sergio very attentive in the recovery phase and Bryan conducting the orchestra, alternating fast and short passes with airy and long throws. Bravo Mou to scold the olè at the end of the first half to maintain concentration in a match like the derby, often unpredictable, and for the respect that must always be shown to the opponents (this second reason was emphasized by Josè in the post-match). Respect and continuous concentration are two significant characteristics of the winning mentality. What the Special One is teaching us.

José Mourinho's Portugal could be the opponent in the qualifying final for Italy, if North Macedonia and Turkey allow. Of these 4, the Portuguese have the highest technical rate, but Italy can play its cards well, mainly by virtue of our great competitive spirit.

The great absentee of these qualifications is Russia, in the context of the many punishments that the Western world has wanted to deliver against Russia for the invasion of Ukraine. An incomprehensible invasion especially for the Russians who see in the Ukrainians their cultural and religious brothers: a stab in the back by a brother. We will all have to be more humble and show more respect for our neighbor. Russia too. The respect that Mourinho advocates is a reason for cultural growth, even for sports culture.

The only exception is Lazio shit. The Lazio people never showed mercy for us and it would be utopian now to ask the Romanists to go easy on the teasing. In general, however, a more rational attitude towards the neighboring, for example when we buy ex-Lazio, it can bring benefit to the level of technical quality. Lazio merda. Daje Roma!

Giordano Sepi