Dybala's Penalty Secures Roma's 1-0 Victory Over Venezia

Paulo Dybala scored a crucial second-half penalty to secure a 1-0 victory for AS Roma against relegation-threatened Venezia, marking his first goal of 2025. The match, played at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, highlighted Roma's tactical discipline as they maintained pressure on Venezia, who are struggling in the league. Roma coach Claudio Ranieri fielded a rotated squad ahead of their Europa League playoff against Porto, which paid off as the team extended their unbeaten run to eight matches in Serie A. Despite a challenging game with strong winds, Roma managed to withstand Venezia's attempts to equalize and held on for the win. This result leaves Roma temporarily in ninth place in the league, while Venezia remains close to the relegation zone. Dybala's performance was praised, as he continues to find form following recent team adjustments.