Roma beat Genoa 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico, with first Roma goals for Emanuele Lulli and Santiago Castro.
Seven changes in the Roma side
Roma made seven changes from the team that started against Real Madrid on Wednesday evening. Some of those changes were forced by injuries and suspensions, while others were due to fatigue.
Lulli gets his first Roma goal
Lulli scored his first goal for Roma, and it was also his maiden Serie A goal. He was named Man of the Match.
Lulli told Sky Sport Italia: "I am so happy, it’s a dream come true, but I have to keep working. I thank the coach and my teammates, now we’ve got to focus on the next games."
Lulli told Sky Sport Italia: "The squad puts me at my ease, they all encourage me, tell me to go and show what I can do. Dribbling and one-on-one situations are my strengths, so it’s what I must try to do, with no fear and facing every game with my full focus."
Castro opens his Roma account
Castro scored his first goal in the Roma jersey. He arrived over the summer from Bologna and recently made his senior Argentina debut.
Castro told Sky Sport Italia: "I am very happy, it was a very tough game today, as Genoa play man for man."
Castro told Sky Sport Italia: "There were quite a few lads today who haven’t played that much, so it gives them all more confidence and helps the fitness levels too. We are all first choice players, there are no reserves, we’re all part of the same squad."
Castro on hitting the woodwork
Castro said: "I am glad to have scored my first goal, as I hit the woodwork several times this season, including again today."