After allegations by Roma board of directors that the WECL Champions League was simply just “OVERATED” and claiming that it was not that competitive at the start of the tournament, Roma seems to be getting a taste of what the league is all about. A Barcelona club, currently on its worst form, was able to pull an upset at Stadio Olimpico Wednesday night beating Roma 3-0.
Barcelona started in a 4-5-1 formation and unlike previous matches, this time Barca was able to hit first. Roma had the opportunity to score first after a Suazo drive ending in a weak inaccurate shot. Barcelona gained controlled of the game after this. Barcelona’s versatility in midfield is what caused Roma lots of problems. The balance afforded by Toulalan and Essien meant that a middle pairing that offers both defence and imagination is possible. Barcelona did not look like the impotent, easily-anticipated mess they so often proved to be on the road during the first half of the season. It took 45 minutes for Barcelona to seal the win with 2 goals by Samuel Eto'o and one by Essien. Barca could have added more to the score with Messi and Eto'o missing two clear chances in the second half.
Roma will now have to reconsider his opinion with regards to the toughness of the league. At any given time, anyone can shine in this league..at any given time, anyone can lose. Roma had 7 points deducted last week after the Commissioners found the club guilty of conspiring to play a match after its set date and playing a game against Chelsea close doors, which is not allowed. The team is looking for some inspiration in new signing Gilardino. Some say that the sale of Bojan and Babel has caused discontent in the locker room and this is beginning to show on the field.
ROMA’s unique style of play has caught the league by surprise, upsetting high profile opponents such as Santos and Barcelona in the first half of the season. Fortunately, the league’s ability to adapt to new styles of play has been a trademark they are most proud of. So, let it be known that the WECL Champions League could be one of the toughest leagues around. ASK ROMA !
Barcelona started in a 4-5-1 formation and unlike previous matches, this time Barca was able to hit first. Roma had the opportunity to score first after a Suazo drive ending in a weak inaccurate shot. Barcelona gained controlled of the game after this. Barcelona’s versatility in midfield is what caused Roma lots of problems. The balance afforded by Toulalan and Essien meant that a middle pairing that offers both defence and imagination is possible. Barcelona did not look like the impotent, easily-anticipated mess they so often proved to be on the road during the first half of the season. It took 45 minutes for Barcelona to seal the win with 2 goals by Samuel Eto'o and one by Essien. Barca could have added more to the score with Messi and Eto'o missing two clear chances in the second half.
Roma will now have to reconsider his opinion with regards to the toughness of the league. At any given time, anyone can shine in this league..at any given time, anyone can lose. Roma had 7 points deducted last week after the Commissioners found the club guilty of conspiring to play a match after its set date and playing a game against Chelsea close doors, which is not allowed. The team is looking for some inspiration in new signing Gilardino. Some say that the sale of Bojan and Babel has caused discontent in the locker room and this is beginning to show on the field.
ROMA’s unique style of play has caught the league by surprise, upsetting high profile opponents such as Santos and Barcelona in the first half of the season. Fortunately, the league’s ability to adapt to new styles of play has been a trademark they are most proud of. So, let it be known that the WECL Champions League could be one of the toughest leagues around. ASK ROMA !
