December 4, 2024

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Roma’s best 4 hopes over after past due loss to Fiorentina

AS Roma suffered a past due cave in to lose 2-1 to Fiorentina on Saturday, successfully finishing any hopes Jose Mourinho’s facet had of a best 4 end in Serie A.

Roma are 6th within the standings on 60 issues from 37 video games. They’re 4 issues at the back of AC Milan in fourth, who face Juventus on Sunday. Atalanta, in 5th with 61 issues, play Inter Milan in a while Saturday.

Each Roma and Fiorentina started the fit at a gradual tempo as they stay up for cup finals in Europe.

Roma face Sevilla within the Europa League ultimate on Wednesday, whilst Fiorentina will contend the Europa Convention League ultimate in opposition to West Ham United on June 7.

Stephan El Shaarawy gave Roma the lead 11 mins into the sport, placing from shut vary.

Roma had a number of probabilities to increase their lead sooner than halftime, however Fiorentina goalkeeper Michele Cerofolini was once in a position to disclaim the guests.

The hosts got here alive close to the tip, with Luka Jovic equalising within the eighty fifth minute sooner than French ahead Jonathan Ikone despatched the stadium right into a frenzy 3 mins later with a end from shut vary.

Fiorentina are 9th within the standings on 53 issues.