Roma defeated Newport County 4-1 in a pre-season friendly, featuring goals from new signings Santiago Castro and Konstantinos Koulierakis.
Key facts
- •Roma defeated Newport County 4-1 in a pre-season friendly match.
- •New signings Santiago Castro and Konstantinos Koulierakis both scored for Roma.
- •Mario Hermoso played in the midfield for Roma to fill gaps in the lineup.
- •Club owner Ryan Friedkin attended the match at the stadium.
- •A confrontation occurred in the 65th minute after a foul on Paulo Dybala.
Roma achieved their first victory of the pre-season by defeating Newport County 4-1. The match, attended by club owner Ryan Friedkin, saw new signings Santiago Castro and Konstantinos Koulierakis contribute to the scoreline.
By the numbers
Match Highlights and Scoring
Mario Hermoso opened the scoring in the 38th minute after an assist from Bryan Cristante. Santiago Castro doubled the lead with a penalty in the 54th minute after being fouled in the box. Debutant Konstantinos Koulierakis added the third goal with a header following a corner kick from Paulo Dybala, and substitute Matias Soule scored the final goal for Roma with a precise left-footed strike. Newport County managed to score in the final stages of the match when Kyle Cameron headed in a free-kick. Earlier in the game, Newport players Biggins and Doidge tested Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar, who made several saves throughout the match.
Team Dynamics and Tensions
Coach Gian Piero Gasperini experimented with the lineup, placing Mario Hermoso in the midfield to address squad gaps. Tensions rose in the 65th minute following a rough foul by Newport's Cameron Evans on Paulo Dybala, which led to a confrontation between the players. The win follows a series of poor pre-season results for Roma, including a draw against Caen and a 4-1 loss to Cardiff City.
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