22.52
93 ‘- Roma beat Helsinki 3-0
The match ends after three minutes of recovery: Roma takes home an important victory thanks to the networks of Dybala, Pellegrini and Belotti
10.34 pm
75 ‘- Olimpico, standing ovation for Zaniolo
Zaniolo comes out to the applause of the 60,000 at the Olimpico. The Giallorossi talent did not find the goal but served two assists for the goals of Pellegrini and Belotti. The Giallorossi captain also left and made room for Bove. For the 22 inside instead Tammy Abraham.
22:26
67 ‘- Belotti’s first goal with Roma arrives
At last comes the personal joy too Andrew Belotti which he managed to sign his first goal with the Roma shirt. Still overflowing Zaniolostill on the left the 22 started a low cross that caught the Gallo in the area: easily the center forward he put the ball back in the goal and then rejoice under the Curva Sud.
22:19
60 ‘- Zaniolo very close to scoring.
Nicolò Zaniolo is persistently looking for the net to forget the injury and resume the season in the best possible way. 61 ‘ Belotti receives halfway and serves Dybala. Joya pits for Zaniolo who kicks with power but the door is missing of very little.
10:07 pm
48 ‘- Roma doubles with Pellegrini
Within three minutes, Roma also found the doubling! Zaniolo crosses on the left wing in the center of the area, Pellegrini finds the ball on his chest and di carom finds his first goal of the season. Super start for Roma in this second half.
22:03 hours
45 ‘- Dybala enters and scores at the first opportunity
Incredible Paulo Dybala. Entered at the end of the interval, together with Smalling for Ibanez, after just 50 seconds Joya was able to immediately find the way of the goal with an immediate left to cross that beat the goalkeeper of the Finns. Excellent assist from Pellegrini who served the Argentine in the area with a back pass to the kiss. Rome ahead against Helsinki.
21:48
48 ‘- The first half ends, Rome is imprecise
Petrscu’s double whistle after three minutes of injury time, the two teams return to the locker room on the result of 0-0. Despite being sent off after a quarter of an hour of play, Helsinki managed to defend the draw thanks also imprecision of the Giallorossi in front of goal.
9:36 pm
36 ‘- Dangerous Rome, Zaniolo tries
Roma pushes. Inspired Zaniolo gives assists to teammates that up to now have not been able to take advantage of the opportunities created. Center of gravity of Helsinki inevitably low, the Giallorossi pushed him in search of the net of the advantage. The number 22 of Rome failed to take advantage of a great opportunity in the penalty area, hitting the Finns goalkeeper with a left too central.
9:26 pm
26 ‘- Helsinki dangerous, pole of Hoskonen
Helsinki in ten, but he certainly did not give up. Indeed, the opportunity on the head of Hoskonen is the most dangerous so far of the race. Cross in the center of the penalty area, the central defender detaches undisturbed e hits the goal post of Rui Patricio. Mourinho decided to side with the module with the back fourwith Vina left back and Spinazzola high. Two admonitions, one on each side. The first for Ibanez, the second for Hetemaj.
9:14 pm
14 ‘- Tenho sent off for foul on Belotti
The match of the Rome you immediately put in descent thanks to the intuition of Belotti to resume a back pass of the Helsiki too soft and finished far from I have. Just the captain of the Helsinki in an attempt to recover the ball entered late on the Roma striker. Referee Petrscu after consulting the Var monitor decided to change the initial penalty, from yellow card to direct expulsion because of Tenho’s last man.
9:05 pm
5 ‘- First rings in Rome and Helsinki
First ring of Roma with Zaniolo: from the edge the left to cross ends just to the side of the opponent’s goal. Answers two minutes later the Helsinki with the double conclusion of Ostika: the first shot returned by the defense, the second finished high, over the crossbar of the Giallorossi goal.
21:00
1 ‘- Kick-off, Roma immediately aggressive
The match begins after the anthem of the Europa League and that of Roma sung a cappella by the Giallorossi fans. Helsinki in the yellow jersey kicked off Mourinho’s team immediately on the attack in search of the goal.
8.47 pm
Pellegrini receives the award for best player in the Conference League
Lorenzo Pellegrini awarded at the Olimpico. In fact, Uefa awarded the Roma captain the prize of best footballer of the last edition of the Conference League, the one won by Mourinho’s team.
8:35 pm
Tiago Pinto: “Zaniolo renewal? There is time, two years to go”
Roma general manager Tiago Pinto spoke to Sky about Nicolò Zaniolo’s contractual situation: “Many times the players are more experienced on the pitch than off, but I find it hard to say better things than those said by Nicolò yesterday. I agree with him, don’t worry, he is an important player for us and in time things will go come on. As Nicolò said, there are two years left, there is time “. (Read the full interview)
20:20
Roma takes the field for the warm-up
Olympic in delirium for the entry into the field of the team for the warm-up. Among the most acclaimed of course Nicolò Zaniolo who returns to play a game as a starter 24 days later the shoulder injury accused in the match against Cremonese.
19.37
Rome, the ovation of the Olimpico
Roma arrived at the Olimpico at 19.30 and now he’s doing the usual walk around before warming up. Lots of applause for the players, especially for Andrea Belotti that this evening will take the titular field.
19.33
Rome-Helsinki, the official formations
ROME (3-4-2-1): Rui Patricio; Mancini, Ibañez, Viña; Karsdorp, Cristante, Matic, Spinazzola; Zaniolo, Pellegrini; Belotti.
Available: Svilar, Boero, Smalling, Tripi, Celik, Cristante, Bove, Shomurodov, Volpato, Dybala, Abraham.
Trainer: Mourinho.
HELSINKI (3-5-2): Risk; Hoskonen, Tenho, Raitala; Soiri, Lingman, Väänänen, Hetemaj, Browne; Abubakari, Hostikka.
Available: Tannander, Niemala, Arajuuri, Toivo, Halme, Peltola, Murilo, Atomu Tanakra, Hetemaj, Olusanya, Yli-Kokko, Terho.
Trainer: Koskela.
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19.30
Pellegrini in the center of Rome
Lorenzo Pellegrini was the player with more shots attempted in the first round of this Europa League: eight, at least three more than any other – it was also the Roma player who created more opportunities for teammates in the match (four).
19.10
Roma, the Olympic fort in Europe
Roma is currently unbeaten in 19 home games in all European competitions (13V, 6N), a series that began in February 2019. This is his longest domestic unbeaten streak in Europe.
19:00
Rome-Helsinki, the precedents
Tonight’s match between Rome and Halsinki will be the first ever match between the two teams. However, it is not the first time that the Giallorossi have met a Finnish team: it has happened in the ’91 / 92 season. On that occasion the Rome challenged the Tampere lynx in the Cup Winners’ Cup (1-1 in Finland, 5-2 at the Olimpico).
6:50 pm
Rome-Helsinki, Dybala towards the bench
Paulo Dybala could also be included in the mini turnover studied by Mourinho. Joya could benefit from a rest session to recover energy after the first tour de force of the season, to be in the best condition for Sunday’s match against Atalanta.
6:45 pm
Where to see Rome-Helsinki on TV
The game tonight between Rome and Helsinki will be visible on Sky Sport 252, Sky Sport Uno and on Dazn. Kick-off set at 21.
6:35 pm
Rome, the third jersey makes its debut against Helsinki
European evening with the debut of the third jersey presented this morning by Roma. Mourinho’s team will play with the shirt that sees the reintegration of the iconic ASR championship, which returns to Roma after sixty-two yearsalong with an eye-catching black and pink color palette. The distinctive design is an intertwining of modern forms and reflects the strong loyalty to the wolves of Rome (See the photos of the shirt)
18:30
Roma is ready to redeem: 60,000 at the Olimpico for Helsinki
Great celebration at the Olympic stadium for the return of Roma to Europe. After the victory of the Conference League, 60 thousand are at the stadium to watch the Giallorossi redemption challenge after the disappointing defeat in Bulgaria against Ludogorets.
Rome – Olympic Stadium
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