In the match of the 33rd round of the Italian Serie A, 'Roma' defeated 'Verona' 1:0 in front of more than 60,000 fans at their home ground. The only goal that secured the important victory for the hosts was scored by Eldor Shomurodov just four minutes into the game.
Shomurodov's goal - the seventh consecutive minimal victory for 'Roma'
Looking at the statistics, 'Roma' has achieved a 1:0 victory seven times this season, setting a seasonal record. The team has left behind 'Napoli' (6 times) and 'Fiorentina' (5 times) in this regard.
Interestingly, 'Roma's' first 1:0 victory was recorded during the time Ivan Yurich was the head coach — back then, Paulo Dybala's solo shot misled the 'Torino' goalkeeper.
From Dybala to Sule, from Dovbik to Shomurodov - the history of minimal scores
Below are the heroes behind the 'wolves' 1:0 victories:
- Dybala - defeated 'Venezia';
- Matias Sule - made precise strikes against 'Parma' and 'Empoli';
- Artyom Dovbik - destroyed the goals of 'Cagliari' and 'Lecce';
- Eldor Shomurodov - became the author of the decisive strike against 'Verona'.
Historical context: Has 'Roma' recorded this result before?
'Roma' has achieved more than five victories with a 1:0 score in a single season only once in its history. The all-time record is 9 minimal victories:
- 1965–66 (Oronso Puleze)
- 1974–75 (Nils Lidxholm)
Additionally, this score has been recorded eight times in three other seasons.
Claudio Ranieri has the opportunity to open a new chapter
This season, 'Roma' has five rounds left, and if they achieve a 1:0 score in three of them, it will be a historic result. For Claudio Ranieri, this is not just about victories, but also an opportunity to enter history.
What do you think — can 'Roma' record 9 minimal victories this season and break the club record? Can Eldor Shomurodov become the main hero in this scenario?
