A goal from Cristante in added time allowed Roma to win their 32nd round match 2-1 this Thursday, April 25.e day interrupted on April 14 after the discomfort of its Franco-Ivorian defender Evan Ndicka.
Cristante gives Rome all three points in injury time
The 24-year-old defender collapsed in the 70the minute. There had been fears of a heart attack for Ndicka, who was immediately treated and transported to a hospital in Udine where he spent a night under observation. The diagnosis turned out to be less alarmist, the extensive examinations having excluded any cardiac pathology and simply noted a “minimal pneumothorax”, according to the club. Ndicka received the medical green light at the beginning of the week to resume physical activity.
The match, interrupted by the referee when the two teams were tied 1-1, resumed Thursday evening at the 71e minute. It was not until added time that Cristante gave AS Roma the three points of victory.
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In the standings, the club consolidates its 5th qualifying place for the Europa League, now four points ahead of 6eAtalanta Bergamo, and six on their rival Lazio.
