AS Roma

Roma positive trend continues. They returned nudged into second position of the Italian League Serie A following a 4-1 victory over Palermo at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome, yesterday morning (14 / 2). The results were positive while keeping a record of Rome.

The team was nicknamed Giallorossi unbeaten in the last 20 action. Romans also recorded nine consecutive victories. Most importantly, the victory over Rome near Palermo brings standings leader Inter Milan. Both teams are now within six points (47-53). However, the new Inter melakoni fight against Napoli early this morning.

Roman victory star was Matteo Brighi. The midfielder scored twice, respectively in minute-to-33 and 62. Meanwhile, two other goals in print host Julio Baptista (53 ') and John Arne Riise (83').

In the meantime, the only goal Palermo created by Fabrizio Miccoli in the 80th minute from the penalty spot following a violation committed by Roma midfielder Rodrigo Taddei to the Palermo player Javier Pastore.

Positive results catapulted penggawa confidence of Rome. "This is a great squad and is currently located at the right mentality," said Baptista, who had scored a goal this season premiere as quoted LaRoma24.

Despite winning a landslide, Rome reached through hard struggle. Statistics recorded the game, instead of Palermo who control the game. "This evening (yesterday morning, Red) is very difficult and we were forced to work hard. However, we won," said Brighi as quoted by AP.

Claudio Ranieri Rome Allenatore provide an opportunity to play the captain Francesco Totti. In fact, the condition of Totti not 100 percent fit. He only played for 45 minutes, then replaced by Baptista.

"He (Totti, Red) better than against Fiorentina. It is important that he continue to improve the appearance and began to practice regularly. In 45 minutes against Fiorentina and 45 minutes now, he can improve the physical," said Ranieri.

The victory was a positive provision for Roma who will play at the stage Europa League. Giallorossi will fight in the first leg of the round of 32 against Greek club Panathinaikos on Friday morning (19 / 2) in Athens.

On the other hand, the defeat by the Romans which creates a small ripple in the internal Palermo. President Maurizio Zamparini's decision to blame the coach Delio Rossi is not playing Javier Pastore and Abel Hernandez as a starter. In fact, Hernandez was not given a chance to appear.

"I felt, it was embarrassing football. I judge a wrong decision taken by the coach. I want him to be responsible," explained Zamparini.

The number one in Palermo is forced Rossi Pastore and Hernandez played in subsequent matches. Therefore, both the players prepared to be a major figure Palermo next season.

"Palermo lost because of arrogance. Now, enough talk about the Champions League. I just saw the Romans who played in the field and very absurd to see we conceded so many goals," said Zamparini