Key Takeaways:
- Roma endured a 1:2 defeat to Viktoria Plzen at the Olimpico in the Europa League group stage
- This marked the Italians’ third consecutive home loss across all competitions, following 0:1 defeats against Lille and Inter
- Viktoria Plzen have remained undefeated in the tournament so far, amassing 7 points to Roma’s 3
Match Summary
Roma’s challenging run at the Olimpico continued as they fell 1:2 to Viktoria Plzen in the third round of their Europa League campaign. Despite opening the match on the front foot, the Italian side conceded twice in quick succession during the first half, falling behind their Czech opponents. The result compounds Roma’s struggles at home, as it represents their third straight loss on their own ground, following previous 0:1 reverses to Lille and Inter. Meanwhile, Viktoria Plzen’s unbeaten record in this season’s competition remains intact.
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First-Half Action: Clinical Finishing by Viktoria Plzen
Roma applied pressure early on, but it was Viktoria Plzen who delivered the finishing touches in the opening half. In the 20th minute, Prince Adu outmuscled debutant Jan Ziolkowski on the left side, surged into the penalty area, and found the net from a narrow angle. Merely two minutes later, Cheikh Souaré doubled the visitors’ advantage, unleashing a powerful strike from distance to leave the home crowd in disbelief.
Dybala’s Century Setback
After the interval, Roma sought a response and were rewarded in the 54th minute. A headed effort from substitute Nicolo Pisilli struck the arm of Vaclav Jemelka, prompting a VAR review that resulted in a Roma penalty. Paulo Dybala converted convincingly, dispatching his 200th career goal. Despite creating several opportunities thereafter, Roma were unable to capitalise, and Viktoria Plzen held firm to claim all three points.
Standings Overview
| Team | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Viktoria Plzen | 7 | 5 |
| Roma | 3 | 23 |
