En sharing 1-1 thanks to a goal from Kevin Mac Allister (77th) with AS Rome during the 4th day of the Europa League, Thursday at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, the Union scored its 2nd point in the standings . The Giallorossi, who opened the scoring with Gianluca Mancini (62nd), have 5 and are temporarily in the top 24.
Sébastien Pocognoli had a surprise by starting Ross Sykes and not Rasmussen. With Christian Burgess, Koki Machida and Mac Allister, the Unionist coach aligned four central defenders. Ivan Juric preferred Bryan Cristante to Mats Hummels to replace Evan Ndicka in the center of defense. The Croatian coach aligned Stephan El Shaarawy in place of Nicola Zalewski on the left flank and Eldor Shomurodov for Artem Dovbyk up front.
If the two teams have so far floundered, both in the league and in the European Cup, the Union has been more enterprising with opportunities for Anan Khalaili (1st) and Sykes (16th). In the meantime, the Romans had difficulty leaving their zone and Shourodov was warned for planting his crampons on the ankle of Ousseynou Niang (4th). As the pace set by the Brussels residents dropped, the Giallorossi received a little respite even if Mile Svilar deflected a shot from Niang (35th) for a corner.
After the break, the Union was more wait-and-see, trying to make quick breakthroughs with each ball recovery. But managing possession well, the Romans saw a shot from Tommaso Baldanzi finish on the post (51st). Moris was less happy when Mancini anticipated him on a cross from Lorenzo Pellegrini to score with a header (62nd, 0-1). On a corner from Vanhoutte, Mac Allister managed to equalize with a header (77th, 1-1).
Relive the highlights of the meeting:
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