Lille beat Roma in Europa League second round clash

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·2 octobre 2025

Lille beat Roma in Europa League second round clash

In the second round of the Europa League, at the Olympic Stadium, Lille achieved a very important victory over Roma. With a goal from Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, the French team won 1-0 against the Italians.

Finisce la partita 🔚 #RomaLille
– jeudi 2 octobre 2025

Standings Situation

With the victory, Lille is at the top of the table, with six points. On the other hand, Roma remains with three points, occupying the middle of the table.

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📋 Match Summary

🟡🔴 ROMA 0 X 1 LILLE 🔴🔵

🏆 Competition: Europa League 🏟️ Venue: Olympic Stadium in Rome 📅 Date: October 2, 2025 (Thursday) ⏰ Time: 1:45 PM (Brasília time)

Goal

⚽ Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, at 6′ of the 1st half (Lille)

How was the game?

First half

After a passing error by the Italian team, the Icelander Haraldsson took advantage to open the scoring for Lille, finishing with his right foot. The French team capitalized on the mistake and found the net.

Second half

At 39 minutes, after a corner from Roma, the ball touched Aissa Mandi's arm inside the area. Referee Eric Lambrechts, with the help of VAR, awarded a penalty to the Italians.

During the penalty, goalkeeper Berke Ozer was the protagonist. First, he saved Artem Dovbyk's shot, which went to the left corner. Due to encroachment, the referee ordered a retake. On the second attempt, Roma's number 9 went for the shot again. He chose the same side, but was stopped by Ozer. As the goalkeeper moved forward, the penalty was retaken for the third time. This time, Matías Soulé took responsibility and shot to the right corner, but the Turkish keeper shone once more, saving the shot and securing Lille's victory.