AS Roma extended their unbeaten run in Serie A to eight matches with a narrow 1-0 victory over Venezia at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, securing consecutive away league wins.
Heading into the clash, the two sides found themselves on contrasting paths—19th-placed Venezia were desperate to end a six-game winless streak, while the Giallorossi looked to strengthen their bid for a top-six finish.
The visitors dominated the early stages and nearly broke the deadlock around the 30-minute mark.
After a well-delivered free kick, Gianluca Mancini’s close-range strike was heroically cleared off the line by Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, denying Roma a breakthrough. Minutes later, Ionut Radu made a vital save to push away Artem Dovbyk’s powerful header at the far post.
Venezia’s resilience faltered 10 minutes into the second half when Alessandro Marcandalli brought down Angelino in the box. Paulo Dybala stepped up and calmly slotted his penalty into the bottom-right corner, giving Claudio Ranieri’s men a crucial lead.
With Venezia managing just one clean sheet at home all season, the task of mounting a comeback grew increasingly difficult.
Roma remained solid at the back, allowing the hosts no opportunity to find an equalizer and sealing a hard-fought three points that reduced their deficit to sixth-placed Lazio to eight points.
Eusebio Di Francesco’s side last tasted victory against Cagliari with a 2-1 result but have now gone seven consecutive games without a win.
Sitting five points adrift of safety, the Lagunari are stuck in the relegation zone, sandwiched between Parma and Monza at the foot of the table.
For Roma, the victory was a welcome response following their Coppa Italia exit at the hands of AC Milan, reigniting their league campaign.
