AS Roma thrashed Parma with a commanding 5-0 victory on December 22, 2024, at their home ground, sending fans home jubilant as they head toward the Christmas break.
The match, which kicked off at 12:30 PM local time, showcased Roma's intent to recover from previous week’s disappointing performance against Como. It did not take long for them to establish their dominance. Paulo Dybala drew a foul from Parma's Botond Balogh just six minutes in, resulting in a penalty. Dybala coolly converted the penalty, slotting it low to the left corner to set the tone for the rest of the game.
Shortly after, Alexis Saelemaekers, thriving under manager Claudio Ranieri's tactics, struck the ball perfectly from the edge of the six-yard box off an Angeliño cross, beating Parma’s goalkeeper, Zion Suzuki, almost effortlessly. His effort marked Roma’s second goal, solidifying their early lead.
The momentum continued as Dybala found the net again just six minutes after halftime, tapping home after Saelemaekers’ shot took a deflection. This made it 3-0 before many Parma fans even settled back down after the break. Dybala’s performance was simply clinical, underscoring his pivotal role on the team.
Later on, Leandro Paredes added to the scoreline from the penalty spot as well after again, Saelemaekers was fouled inside the area following another offensive push from Roma. With precision, Paredes sent the ball right to the bottom corner. The fans erupted, sensing the victory was already secured.
Finally, Artem Dovbyk capped off the scoring fiesta as he found the net in the 83rd minute after receiving assistance from none other than Dybala. This goal marked Dovbyk's ninth goal of the season, showcasing his growing impact on the squad.
The match concluded with Roma overpowering Parma and ending the game with five goals to zero on the scoreboard. Not only did Roma display their offensive strength, but they also demonstrated strategic excellence under their current management.
Dybala’s performance, including his two goals and creating Dovbyk's opportunity, was pivotal, and fans are hopeful for the team's momentum to carry on post-break.
This historic victory will surely boost the confidence of the players and keep the spirits high among fans during the festive season.
