kept pace with Serie A leaders Juventus by
comfortably overcoming Bologna 3-0 at the Stadio
Renato Dall'Ara.
Dzeko added to first-half strikes from Federico
Fazio and Mohamed Salah as Luciano Spalletti's
side moved six points adrift of Juventus, who had
temporarily extended their lead at the summit by
beating Chievo 2-0 on Saturday.
It was far from a routine victory for Roma, however,
as they laboured in the second half before Dzeko's
24th goal of the Serie A campaign secured all three
points 15 minutes from time.
Roberto Donadoni's team began strongly but found
themselves behind when Stephan El Shaarawy's
corner fell for Fazio to lash a fierce first-time finish
into the back of the net.
Salah doubled Roma's advantage four minutes
before half-time, holding off Adam Masina to loop
Dzeko's deft flick in behind over the top of
onrushing Bologna goalkeeper Antonio Mirante.
The hosts had opportunities to get back into the
game early in the second half, but neither Blerim
Dzemaili nor Daniele Gastaldello could guide their
headers beyond Wojciech Szczesny.
It proved costly for Bolgona, who shipped a third
when Salah released Diego Perotti and the
Argentine squared for Dzeko to slot home a simple
finish that secured a sixth successive win in all
competitions.
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