Evan Ferguson Scores First Roma Goal as Troy Parrott Strikes Again

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Evan Ferguson Scores First Roma Goal as Troy Parrott Strikes Again

Evan Ferguson scored his first goal for AS Roma, ending a 13-month drought. The 21-year-old striker found the net in a match against Cremonese, helping his team secure a 3-1 victory in Serie A.

Evan Ferguson Finds His Scoring Touch

Ferguson celebrated his long-awaited goal after receiving a well-placed pass inside the box. With a single touch, he calmly slotted the ball into the corner, contributing to Roma’s lead.

Match Highlights

  • Ferguson entered the game in the 60th minute.
  • He scored just four minutes after his substitution.
  • Roma’s first goal came from Matias Soule in the 17th minute.
  • Wesley Franca sealed the win for Roma five minutes after Ferguson’s goal.
  • Francesco Folino scored a late consolation goal for Cremonese in stoppage time.

In a parallel match, Troy Parrott also continued his scoring streak. Playing for AZ Alkmaar in Holland, he scored yet again, although his team lost 3-1 to SC Heerenveen. Parrott’s goal came from a fine shot that found the bottom corner.

Serie A Standings Update

The victory over Cremonese positioned AS Roma at the top of the Serie A standings with 27 points. They are currently two points ahead of Napoli, who defeated Atalanta 3-1. Inter Milan sits third with 24 points, preparing for their match against AC Milan.

Cremonese’s Current Position

Cremonese stands at 12th place in the league table with a total of 14 points. Their recent performance against Roma showcased their struggles, despite a brief glimmer of hope with a late goal.