Striker Evan Ferguson began his loan spell at Roma with an extraordinary performance, netting a hat-trick within just 24 minutes and scoring four goals overall in his debut match. The 20-year-old forward, who recently joined the Serie A side on a season-long loan, showcased his talent in a pre-season friendly against UniPomezia, a team newly promoted to Serie D.

Ferguson opened his account with a precise header from a corner within the first eight minutes. He then doubled his tally by skillfully latching onto a through ball and firing into the roof of the net. Completing his hat-trick with a close-range finish, Ferguson demonstrated his clinical finishing abilities. His impressive debut was further highlighted by a low-driven shot into the bottom corner on the hour mark, before he was substituted.

This match marked Roma's second pre-season game under new manager Gian Piero Gasperini, resulting in a dominant 9-0 victory. Ferguson's performance is a promising sign for Roma, especially considering his struggles with injuries and form over the past 18 months. Prior to this match, he had only scored once at club level since November 2023.

Ferguson's loan move from Brighton & Hove Albion to Roma is seen as a fresh start for the young striker, who was nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award following a breakthrough 2022-23 season. His debut has certainly set high expectations for his contributions to Roma's campaign in the upcoming Serie A season.