The meaning of Paul Dybala In the Rome it is measured not only in statistics, but also in results. With his 12 goals and eight assists, against one of which he made this Thursday Royal society for the triumph 2-0 for the round of 16 european championship– It is essential for the team led by Jose Mourinho smile.
In fact, there was only once in the whole season in which Roma lost when the world champion from Cordoba converted and assisted: it was against Betis from Spain, in the group stage of this same tournament, the second most important in Europe.
At the Olimpico in the capital, Dybala delivered an accurate corner kick which he headed on the run Marash Kumbulla. It was the second goal for the locals, who took the lead Stephan El Shaarawi. He was then replaced with three minutes remaining.
Despite the favorable result, the progress of the match was by no means easy. Indeed, almost always, the Spanish team was dominant from the game and cornered the Italians. But Mourinho is a specialist when it comes to playing matches in European competitions.
Before the hour mark, Paulo Dybala led a counterattack, gave a pass to Tammy Abraham, who made a great move, and found Stephan El Shaarawy with a cross in the heart of the area.
The goal fell at the right time. And then the Italian lightning came into action. Real Sociedad continued to dominate and tried in every way to get an equaliser. With the creativity of David Silva and the speed of Takefusa Kubo were restless, but it was very difficult for them to break through the defensive block.
Given the defensive posture adopted, Roma have tried to generate danger through set-pieces or occasional counter-moves. And the plan worked. In the 87th minute, Dybala takes a corner and Marash Kumbulla enters the match, ready to take everything, connects the ball and sends it on goal.
The appearance was the former Juventus player’s last participation in the match since being replaced by Edoardo Bove. With a great performance and contributing his grain of sand to the win, Dybala helped lead his team through to the next round.
Source: Clarin
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