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Rinsola Babajide made her mark in emphatic fashion as she opened her goal account for AS Roma in their commanding 3-0 victory over Sassuolo on Sunday afternoon.
The Nigerian-born winger, known for her blistering pace and flair, struck in the 21st minute to set Roma on their way to a dominant display at the Stadio Tre Fontane.
Babajide, who joined Roma this season, showed why she is regarded as one of the league’s most exciting attacking talents. Her early strike came after a slick passing move from the Giallorosse, with Babajide darting into the box to calmly slot home her debut goal. The finish brought the home crowd to life and eased any nerves Roma may have had against a stubborn Sassuolo side.
Captain Giada Greggi doubled Roma’s lead deep into first-half stoppage time, rifling in a shot in the 45+4th minute to give the hosts a comfortable cushion heading into the break.
Sassuolo attempted to mount a comeback in the second half, but Roma’s defensive line remained resolute, marshaled expertly by their experienced backline.
As the game approached its conclusion, substitute Alayah Pilgrim put the result beyond doubt, tapping in Roma’s third goal in the 88th minute to seal an emphatic triumph.
The goal was more than just an important contribution; it was a statement of intent. The 27-year-old has made no secret of her ambitions to shine in Italy’s top flight, and this performance was a perfect showcase of her speed, creativity, and attacking instincts.
With three points secured and a clean sheet, Roma sent an early warning to their Serie A rivals: they are here to challenge once again.
