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Roma Femminile's Pilgrim on Derby Win: "A Special Night"

October 4, 2026Carlos Mendoza2 мин

Pilgrim spoke after the Roma-Lazio Women's derby. She expressed her joy at the victory, stating that winning a derby is always a great feeling and that achieving their objective of three points was the result of strong teamwork.

She noted the positive atmosphere with many fans returning to the stands. "It was nice. It was an important match, with a lot of people. It was a beautiful night, truly special," Pilgrim commented.

Discussing her recent shift to a central forward position from a winger role, Pilgrim shared her adaptability. She mentioned her history playing as a central striker in national youth teams and expressed comfort in the role, emphasizing her willingness to play wherever the coach designates, whether as a striker or winger.

Looking ahead, Pilgrim stated the team's objective is to win every match, but they are focused on a step-by-step approach, preparing for each game as it comes. The team will continue their work after the international break.

Pilgrim Post-Match Comments:

On the Derby Victory:

"Obviously, I'm very happy. I mean, it was a derby. Winning the derby is always very beautiful. It was our objective, and we achieved it. We fought as a team, and we got the three points."

On Fan Presence and Atmosphere:

"It was nice. It was an important match, with a lot of people. It was a beautiful night, truly special."

On Her New Position:

"I think it's fine because I can play central forward like a winger. In the national youth teams, I always played as a central striker, and I like playing in this position. I can play as a forward or a winger, whatever the coach asks me to do."

On Future Objectives:

"Naturally, we want to win every match, but we are working step by step, weekend after weekend. Now we will continue to work after the international break."