Roma returned to form after being inconsistent for much of the late 1930s, recording an unexpected title triumph in 1941–42 after winning their first ever "scudetto". The 18 goals scored by local player Amedeo Amadei were essential to the Alfréd Schäffer-coached, title-winning Roma side. At the time, Italy was involved in World War II and Roma were playing their home matches at the Stadio del Partito Nazionale Fascista.