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Cult hero Mancini delivers derby win for Roma after Serie A scheduling nightmare
After a spring of boardroom civil war, the Giallorossi’s two-goal hero put his side close to a historic return to Champions League
TL;DR
- Roma defeated Lazio 2-0 in the Rome derby, with Gianluca Mancini scoring both goals via headers from corners.
- The match was subject to a significant scheduling conflict with the Italian Open tennis tournament, leading to potential postponements and protests from Lazio's manager, Maurizio Sarri.
- The scheduling chaos involved local authorities and Lega Serie A, with games requiring simultaneous kick-offs for teams competing for similar objectives.
- Mancini's brace secured a vital win for Roma, propelling them into fourth place in Serie A and putting them in a strong position for Champions League qualification.
- The victory capped a strong finish to the season for Roma, who had previously endured internal struggles but are now on a consecutive winning streak.