AS Roma bounces back after friendly matches against Cannes and Cardiff. The English fourth-tier team Newport was defeated with a convincing 4-1 result. Mario Hermoso opened the scoring at 38' in the first half. The Spanish defender then spoke to the media after the game: "We played a good game, especially in the second half when they started to press. I played in a different role but I felt good and the important thing is to play and win, it gives us confidence for the next games." Hermoso then continued talking about his new position and the market: "We know we still need to strengthen. We must work as the coach wants and for me at the beginning it's obvious that it's a bit different if it's a different position but today I felt very good." The Spanish defender then concluded: "We know we're a strong team when we're all united like last season. If the team is missing some pieces, it will be the sports director's task to bring some new players to us to make us compete in all competitions." On Castro and Koulierakis: "They are two young boys who arrive in a team that made a great season last year: they are two important acquisitions to make a great season, all the arriving companions are welcome."