Serie A Regular Season - 2
Pisa 0 - 1 FT AS Roma
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
32' Marius Marin
Evan Ferguson 33'
HT
↓ S. El Shaarawy ↑P. Dybala 46'
M. Soule (E. Ferguson) 55'
Matías Soulé 62'
64' ↓ M. Tramoni ↑J. Cuadrado
64' ↓ Mateus Lusuardi ↑A. Calabresi
65' ↓ S. Moreo ↑M. Nzola
↓ E. Ferguson ↑A. Dovbyk 73'
↓ M. Hermoso ↑Z. Celik 82'
83' ↓ S. Angori ↑M. Leris
83' ↓ M. Marin ↑C. Stengs
↓ Angelino ↑D. Rensch 90'+1
↓ M. Soule ↑N. El Aynaoui 90'+1
90'+6 Henrik Wendel Meister
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Pisa
Goalkeepers
A. Semper 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
S. Canestrelli 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Caracciolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateus Lusuardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Midfielders
I. Toure
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Marin
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
M. Aebischer 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Tramoni 
GHOST
13
Actions
13
Actions
64
Minutes
6.3
Rating
S. Angori
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
S. Moreo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
H. Meister
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Nicolas Andrade 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Scuffet
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Calabresi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Mbambi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cuadrado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Leris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hojholt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Akinsanmiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Stengs
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
G. Piccinini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Maucci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Durmush
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Buffon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Nzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
M. Svilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Hermoso
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
G. Mancini 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
E. Ndicka
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Wesley Franca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Cristante 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
86
Passes
8
Duels
M. Kone
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
54
Passes
18
Duels
Angelino 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
45%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
M. Soule
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
44
Passes
17
Duels
E. Ferguson 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
5.9
Rating
S. El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
D. S. Vasquez Llach
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Zelezny
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Rensch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Celik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Pellegrini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. El Aynaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pisilli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Baldanzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Dovbyk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Dybala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Arena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Soulé Decisive as Roma Silence Arena Garibaldi
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 38/100. Roma's tactical patience and clinical edge earned them a vital away win at Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani, keeping their flawless start to the season alive against a dogged Pisa side.
Territorial Dominance in Tuscany
From the opening exchanges, the AS Roma game plan was evident: starve the hosts of the ball and probe for openings through sustained pressure. Dominating possession with 69%, the visitors moved the ball with an 84% accuracy rate, forcing Pisa into a deep defensive block. The home side, however, was far from a passive bystander. Midfielder Idrissa Touré delivered an outstanding performance, disrupting Roma's rhythm and ensuring the Intensity remained high in the middle third. Pisa’s discipline restricted Roma to shots from distance for much of the first half, as the hosts looked to exploit any hint of a Upset Factor by hitting on the break. Yet, the sheer weight of Roma’s attacking intent suggested the deadlock would eventually be broken.
Soulé’s Spark and VAR Intervention
The decisive moment arrived in the 55th minute, born from the creative vision of E. Ferguson. His incisive pass carved open the Pisa backline, allowing Matías Soulé to demonstrate why he is one of the league's most exciting talents. Soulé’s clinical finish shattered the Balance of the match, finally rewarding Roma’s territorial superiority. The drama intensified just seven minutes later when Soulé thought he had doubled the lead, only for the VAR to intervene and cancel the goal. This reprieve gave Pisa a second wind, injecting fresh life into the stadium as the Stakes of the relegation battle became palpable. The disallowed goal prevented Roma from cruising to the finish line, keeping the contest on a knife-edge until the final whistle.
Roma's Defensive Maturity
As the clock ticked down, Roma shifted gears from protagonists to guardians of the lead. Despite the narrow scoreline, the Giallorossi never truly looked like relinquishing their advantage. Pisa struggled to convert their defensive grit into offensive output, managing only 3 shots on target throughout the entire match. The visitors’ ability to control the tempo through 581 total passes ensured that the hosts could not mount a sustained late assault. This 1-0 result highlights the professional nature of Roma's campaign so far, while Pisa will take heart from a resilient display that suggests they can compete with the division's elite. For the visitors, three points further cement their top-four ambitions, leaving the home side to search for points elsewhere in their quest for survival.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR's cancellation of Soulé's second goal in the 62nd minute kept the score at 1-0, maintaining tension until the very end.
What made Matías Soulé the Man of the Match?
Soulé's 8.7 rating and match-winning goal proved he was the difference-maker in an otherwise tightly contested tactical battle.
What does this mean for Pisa's season?
The narrow loss against a top-four side demonstrates Pisa's defensive capability, which will be crucial in their upcoming relegation fight.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Roma Seek Dominance at the Arena Garibaldi
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. A classic top-vs-bottom encounter where Roma's individual brilliance is expected to overwhelm a Pisa side drowning in the relegation zone.
The Setup
The trip to Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani represents a vital opportunity for AS Roma to maintain their 5th-place standing. With 14 wins under their belt, the visitors arrive with a Form profile that highlights their clinical edge compared to Pisa, who have managed just one victory in 24 league outings. The Stakes remain high for the hosts as they fight for survival, but a Balance score of 2.7 suggests they are tactically outmatched by the capital club's depth, led by the likes of M. Koné.
Key Battle
The match will likely unfold as a battle of attrition between Pisa's low defensive block and Roma's creative unit. In the absence of a high-scoring forward for the hosts, the pressure on their back line will be immense. They must find a way to track the elusive movement of M. Soulé, whose ability to drop into pockets of space could dismantle Pisa's structure. If Roma's midfield dictates the tempo early, it will be a long evening for the home side's weary defense.
Our Prediction
While the home crowd will hope for a miracle, the Stars in the Roma lineup possess too much quality to be contained for 90 minutes. We expect the visitors to break the deadlock through sustained pressure, with M. Svilar likely enjoying a relatively quiet evening in goal. Pisa's only hope lies in a masterclass from their keeper, but the offensive volume from Roma should secure a comfortable result. Prediction: 0-2 Roma.