Roma's Fifth Consecutive Final in Sight

Coppa Italia Frecciarossa -

Roma secures a commanding 3-1 victory over Sassuolo in the first leg of the semifinals, moving closer to their fifth consecutive final. Fiorentina vs. Juventus is scheduled for Sunday.

Match Summary

In the first leg of the 2024-25 Coppa Italia Frecciarossa semifinals, held at Stadio Enzo Ricci, Roma defeated Sassuolo 3-1, placing themselves in a strong position for their fifth consecutive final appearance. The defending champions struck early through Viens (3’), extended their lead with Corelli (26’), and sealed it with a spectacular strike from Giugliano (74’). Sassuolo managed to reduce the deficit through young Slovenian talent Poje Mihelic.

Key Moments

Roma wasted no time, taking the lead within three minutes. Haavi delivered a cross that Giugliano met with a right-footed volley, deflected into the net by Viens. The visitors continued to dominate, with Dragoni and Giugliano creating constant threats. The second goal arrived in the 26th minute when Haavi’s cross found Corelli, who directed a precise header past Lonni.

Sassuolo struggled to generate significant opportunities in the first half, allowing Roma to control the game comfortably. The introduction of Dhont at halftime provided a spark for the hosts, but Roma remained dangerous. Lonni made a crucial save on Haavi in the 65th minute, but Roma found their third goal in the 74th minute. Kuhl recovered possession and set up Giugliano, who unleashed a stunning shot into the top corner.

Sassuolo refused to give up and found a late goal in the 86th minute. Poje Mihelic showcased her skill, finishing with a precise left-footed strike from a tight angle, making it 3-1.

Looking Ahead

The second leg is scheduled for March 4-6, 2025. Roma holds a significant advantage but cannot afford complacency. Meanwhile, Fiorentina and Juventus will face off on Sunday at 15:00 CET, with live coverage on Sky Sport Uno and streaming on NOW.