In a thrilling clash in the 5th round of the UEFA Europa League, Tottenham and Roma drew 2-2 on Thursday (28) at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The game was marked by comebacks and goals in the final minutes, keeping the tension until the final whistle.
Tottenham opened the scoring after just 5 minutes with Son, converting a penalty after a VAR review. Roma reacted quickly and equalized in the 20th minute with NDicka taking advantage of a Dybala free kick. Spurs went back ahead in the 34th minute through Brennan Johnson, but the Italian team sought an equalizer in second-half stoppage time, with Hummels scoring in the 46th minute.
The statistics show a balanced game, with both teams having opportunities. Tottenham finished more, with 23 shots compared to 15 from Roma, 14 of which were on target compared to 6 from the visitors. Ball possession was practically equal, with a slight advantage for the hosts (50.1% to 49.9%). Os had more successful passes (369 to 346), while Roma stood out in crosses (36 to 19).
The result keeps both teams in intermediate positions in the Europa League table. Tottenham reached 10 points and occupies 9th place, while Roma, with 6 points, is in 21st place. Both teams remain in contention for a place in the knockout stages of the competition, with the next round being crucial for their aspirations in the European competition.
