Okereke on Fire, Scores Venezia Winner against Mourinho’s Roma

Jose Mourinho’s Roma continued their crash in form yesterday as David Okereke delivered the late 3-2 winner for promoted Venezia to continue their move away from the relegation zone in the Italian Serie A.

Okereke’s neat finish with 16 minutes remaining on the banks of the Venetian Lagoon sank the club from the capital, who are now fifth and three points outside the Champions League places.

The goal was Okereke’s third since arriving the Italian team on loan from Belgian Jupiler side Club Brugge.

It was Roma’s fourth defeat in seven games in all competitions — a run that includes a 6-1 thumping at the hands of Norwegian outfit Bodo/Glimt — and came after wasting chances to extend their halftime lead.

Super Eagles defender Tyronne Ebuehi was a late sub for Venezia, while Tammy Abraham scored Roma’s second goal.

Venezia are now 14th on the table with 12 points from as many matches and three points outside the drop zone.