Mora on his third goal in a row and the need to stay ready

Rodrigo Mora produced a standout performance, finishing with a precise, low strike at the near post, aimed at the bottom-right corner past Muric. The goal came after he had been controlling the ball beautifully in tight spaces, as his teammates looked for him. Throughout the match, Mora was repeatedly seen cushioning passes into the path of teammates, either in support or in the final third, with a touch as light as a feather that always seemed to find the right spot. At times he attempted switches of play with a confidence that occasionally bordered on risky, but it came from a clear awareness of his technical ability. The style was described as delicious as well as effective. The writer compared Mora's game to a simple, well-made pasta dish with butter and parmesan, which turned into something richer when he finished with a fine white truffle touch with his goal. The piece praises the way his display has won over the supporters, leaving Roma fans with plenty to enjoy from the 20-year-old's contribution.

Mario Hermoso spoke to Sky Sport after Roma beat Sassuolo, saying the team had to win and did so. He stressed that the character of a group shows after difficult evenings and that the team wants to stay near the top of the table. Hermoso said: "It is something the coach wants and the team wants too. When matches like these happen, modern football does not leave you time to think about it. The team wants to stay at the top, today we had to win and we did." He also spoke about Gasperini's approach and the attacking side of the game. Hermoso said: "Gasperini's football puts you in shape physically and on the pitch to find these situations. We have the quality to get there and to shoot on goal. Our forwards help us defend and we defenders want to help our forwards."

Roma beat Sassuolo 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in the 11th round of Serie A, bouncing back from their defeat to Manchester United in the Champions League. Dániel Hermoso...

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Rodrigo Mora produced a standout performance, finishing with a precise, low strike at the near post, aimed at the bottom-right corner past Muric. The goal came after he had been controlling the ball beautifully in tight spaces, as his teammates looked for him. Throughout the match, Mora was repeatedly seen cushioning passes into the path of teammates, either in support or in the final third, with a touch as light as a feather that always seemed to find the right spot. At times he attempted switches of play with a confidence that occasionally bordered on risky, but it came from a clear awareness of his technical ability. The style was described as delicious as well as effective. The writer compared Mora's game to a simple, well-made pasta dish with butter and parmesan, which turned into something richer when he finished with a fine white truffle touch with his goal. The piece praises the way his display has won over the supporters, leaving Roma fans with plenty to enjoy from the 20-year-old's contribution.

Roma eased past Sassuolo 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico this evening in their Serie A matchday 11 fixture, a comfortable win that was never in serious doubt. Gian Piero Gasperini's side took the lead through Mario Hermoso, who controlled the ball in the area, set it onto his left foot and drove it into the net, a goal that broke open a difficult game. Malen's cross-field play led to an own goal that doubled the lead, and Rodrigo Mora finished off the 3-0 scoreline in the second half. The result came against a Sassuolo side that offered little in attack. Roma struggled to break down their wall for long spells, which made Hermoso's finish all the more important. Gasperini's team were not at their most fluent, but they controlled the match and showed the qualities and organisation that have marked their season. Arriving at the international break with this level of performance, despite a crowded fixture schedule and several absences, is a strong return for the squad. In the player ratings, Hermoso earned a 7.5 for his goal and a display of quality, with openings and illuminating touches. Balerdi was rated a 7 for a commanding performance, going close with a central run that Muric turned behind for a corner. Koné also received a 7, providing balance in midfield and offering dangerous central runs, while Cristante rose to a 7 after a shaky start, taking control of the midfield in the second half. Mora, also rated 7, was described as having a special touch, with a finish in the second half that was far from straightforward. Gasperini himself was given a 7. Ndicka and Molina both earned 6.5, Ndicka for a solid defensive display and Molina for growing into the game after a quiet first half. Wesley and Soulé were each rated 6.5. Wesley worked tirelessly but lacked the final ball, while Soulé kept possession well without a goal or assist. Vásquez received a 6, having had little to do. Malen was rated a 6, having wasted an incredible number of chances despite his involvement in the opening goal, the own goal and the assist for Mora's third. Pisilli, who came on in the 65th minute, was also rated a 6 after several efforts that Muric stopped, and De Roon, also introduced on 65 minutes, earned a 6 for his composure in midfield. Koulierakis and Castro came on in the 76th minute, and Ghilardi replaced Balerdi in the 84th, with no ratings given for their short appearances. The result leaves Roma with a clean sheet and three goals, with Gasperini's side described as having made a significant step forward. The next Roma fixture is not covered in the report.

Roma eased past Sassuolo 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico this evening in their Serie A matchday 11 fixture, a comfortable win that was never in serious doubt. Gian Piero Gasperini's side took the lead through Mario Hermoso, who controlled the ball in the area, set it onto his left foot and drove it into the net, a goal that broke open a difficult game. Malen's cross-field play led to an own goal that doubled the lead, and Rodrigo Mora finished off the 3-0 scoreline in the second half. The result came against a Sassuolo side that offered little in attack. Roma struggled to break down their wall for long spells, which made Hermoso's finish all the more important. Gasperini's team were not at their most fluent, but they controlled the match and showed the qualities and organisation that have marked their season. Arriving at the international break with this level of performance, despite a crowded fixture schedule and several absences, is a strong return for the squad. In the player ratings, Hermoso earned a 7.5 for his goal and a display of quality, with openings and illuminating touches. Balerdi was rated a 7 for a commanding performance, going close with a central run that Muric turned behind for a corner. Koné also received a 7, providing balance in midfield and offering dangerous central runs, while Cristante rose to a 7 after a shaky start, taking control of the midfield in the second half. Mora, also rated 7, was described as having a special touch, with a finish in the second half that was far from straightforward. Gasperini himself was given a 7. Ndicka and Molina both earned 6.5, Ndicka for a solid defensive display and Molina for growing into the game after a quiet first half. Wesley and Soulé were each rated 6.5. Wesley worked tirelessly but lacked the final ball, while Soulé kept possession well without a goal or assist. Vásquez received a 6, having had little to do. Malen was rated a 6, having wasted an incredible number of chances despite his involvement in the opening goal, the own goal and the assist for Mora's third. Pisilli, who came on in the 65th minute, was also rated a 6 after several efforts that Muric stopped, and De Roon, also introduced on 65 minutes, earned a 6 for his composure in midfield. Koulierakis and Castro came on in the 76th minute, and Ghilardi replaced Balerdi in the 84th, with no ratings given for their short appearances. The result leaves Roma with a clean sheet and three goals, with Gasperini's side described as having made a significant step forward. The next Roma fixture is not covered in the report.

Roma beat Sassuolo 3-0, with Mario Hermoso earning the top rating of 7.5 for a commanding display that included a goal at a crucial moment. Our rundown of the player ratings from the match highlights the performances across the side. Goalkeeper Devis Vásquez was rated 6 after shaking off the nerves from Manchester, where Roma played last week. The Colombian returned to Serie A after a year and a half away and was called into an early save to deny Matic. It was his only real intervention in a match without any real scares. Balerdi was rated 6.5 and was quick to put the errors of Manchester behind him. He went close twice in the opposition box, though a goal from his third of the season was stopped on the line by Caleta-Car, then he was denied by a save from Muric. Ndicka was rated 6.5 for controlling the centre of defence, neutralising Esposito with ease. Hermoso scored at an important moment and was rated 7.5. Koné was rated 6.5 and was excellent in the middle of the park, showing a wide range of passing and the sharpness to get into the Sassuolo box after six minutes. Cristante was rated 7, winning his duel with Matic and taking control of the midfield before providing a perfect pass to Soulé early in the second half. Wesley was rated 6.5, looking often for Mora and getting forward between Sassuolo's weak lines. Soulé was also rated 6.5, creating danger and troubling Muric from distance, though he was too unselfish when one-on-one with the keeper in the second half. Malen was rated 6.5, involved in both first-half goals: first with a pass for Hermoso's run down the channel, then with a shot deflected by Walukiewicz. He missed an open goal from Soulé's invitation but made amends with an assist for Mora.

Rodrigo Mora scored Roma's third goal in a 3-0 win over Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico, the last match before the November international break. The Portuguese midfielder finished after a combination with Donyell Malen to put the Giallorossi 3-0 ahead. The goal carries special significance for Mora. He has now scored in three consecutive league appearances, having found the net against Cagliari and Udinese before adding Sassuolo. It is the first time he has scored in three straight Serie A matches in a Porto and Roma career. The result sends Roma into the break on a positive note, with Mora's form a key feature of the afternoon.